[star show] hot mom stewardess takes you to fly

@Pangpang Chen: In fact, most flight attendants are in a sub-healthy state, with various minor ailments. The so-called halo of beauty often hides personal hardships that only they can understand, and I am no exception.

As a purser, working at high altitudes for many years with irregular schedules and diets, I never thought of using exercise to improve my physical condition. Our rest time was very short, with four consecutive days of flying and only two days of rest, during which we had meetings and training sessions. The remaining time was spent sleeping as much as possible. Running and exercising never crossed my mind.

In 2014, I got married and had a daughter, and my lifestyle changed with my new role as a 'mother.' I might have gained weight due to a relaxed mind, or perhaps the time, energy, and physical effort required to take care of a child far exceeded my previous expectations.

I wanted to give my baby a wonderful childhood. I took care of everything at home, doing everything personally and without neglect. I even started cooking various baby meals, something I had never done before.

I bought many books on baby food and learned from various online sources, Weibo, and mom social platforms on how to become a skilled full-time mom.

Every day, I introduced her to new things, took her out to play, bathed her before bed, and told her bedtime stories. I even hand-washed her clothes daily, despite previously only using the washing machine. When she finally fell asleep to my lullabies and bedtime stories, it was the only time of the day that belonged to me.

I believe that mothers with full-time mom experience, like me, find it extremely relaxing to lie on the bed or sofa and play with their phones quietly.

If any aspect of taking care of her wasn't perfect, I couldn't rest well. This mental pressure led to 'eating' as my only emotional outlet, and my schedule became chaotic. After more than a year, my weight skyrocketed. When I ran into a friend on the street, she was shocked and asked, 'Are you taking hormones?' Only God knows how I felt at that moment. I weighed myself and saw the glaring number of 70kg. My husband, an experienced runner, kept comforting and encouraging me, saying, 'Why don't you try running? I guarantee you'll lose weight!' With his coaxing and my stubborn Northeast girl temperament, I ran my first 5k. To be honest, it was different from what I expected because I actually completed it. Maybe I was too disgusted with my obesity, and I ran with anger. After the run, I felt relieved and thought, 'This isn't so hard.'

But this proud feeling didn't last until the next day... When I woke up, my confidence was completely shattered. My whole body was sore, my legs couldn't bend, my waist couldn't move, and I walked like a robot crab. It was really funny. The most frustrating part was stepping on the scale and seeing that I hadn't lost even 0.05kg! I just wanted to cry. I felt like the whole world despised me. Looking at my fat belly, flabby arms, elephant legs, and chubby face, I couldn't believe that the once glamorous me had turned into this.

During that time, my emotions were very unstable and extremely sensitive, often losing my temper. But I couldn't muster any interest in running. Each time, I was either provoked by someone's words or encouraged to run another 5k. I could manage to run two or three times a month, but stepping on the scale and not seeing any weight loss didn't give me more motivation. As the saying goes, 'If you don't lose weight in April, you'll regret it in June.' When June came, the days when you couldn't hide your fat arrived, and everyone you knew urged you to lose weight. After some calm thinking, I realized I had to face the 'obesity' problem seriously.

So, as a novice in exercise, I created a 'weight loss plan' for myself. I found many fitness routines online for reducing waist, abdomen, thighs, and arms, and did them for an hour each morning and evening, running at least 2-3 times a week. I avoided rice, fried foods, high-calorie, and sugary foods. Although it seemed simple, sticking to it every day was a huge challenge, especially while taking care of my daughter. Her arrival reshuffled and replanned my life.

Every day, I got up early while my daughter was still asleep, washed up, changed into workout clothes and running shoes, drank a cup of hot water, stretched downstairs, and went for a run at dawn. Many times, my daughter would wake up, squinting and tilting her little head, and cry, 'Mommy, where are you going? Don't go running, or I won't see you!' At that moment, I had no courage left and just wanted to hold her and comfort her, saying, 'Mommy is here, Mommy isn't going anywhere.'

Friends often ask me how I came to love running and what kind of joy it brings me. After some thought, I realized that the first time I truly appreciated the beauty of running was one day in July this year. I decided to push myself and see how far I could run. That day, I ran my first 10 kilometers. When I stopped, I found that the door to running had opened for me. The wonderful feeling of dopamine that veteran runners talked about was real. From then on, running became an indispensable part of my life.

It was a sense of accomplishment, overcoming my mental and physical challenges, and gaining confidence. At that time, I wanted to run every day. During that period, I personally verified that running could indeed give you a good figure and even change your mindset. In three to four months, I went from 70kg to 54kg, and my monthly mileage increased from 0k to about 160k.

You can guess the beginning but not the end. From my first 5k to 8k to 10k and then to 21.0975k... I was fortunate to get a spot in the 2016 Shenzhen International Marathon and successfully completed it in 4:33. After that, I finished the Heyuan Marathon half marathon in 1:55, ending 2016 perfectly. On February 19, 2017, I opened the door to trail running with the Salomon Trail Run in Guangzhou, finishing in 5:36. I experienced the different feeling of trail running compared to road running and marathons, enjoying the scenery of mountains, forests, and bamboo groves. It was all so incredible.

My daughter is almost three years old now. Every time I change into my workout clothes, she will coquettishly say, 'Mommy, are you going running again?' I hold her and kiss her little forehead, also coquettishly saying, 'Yes, do you want to run with Mommy?' She shakes her head and says, 'No, it's too tiring. How many kilometers do I have to run? I don't want to run a marathon.' Haha, this child is now very knowledgeable about running. Every time we drive on Shennan Road, she looks out the car window excitedly and says, 'My mom and dad ran a marathon here. My mom and dad are amazing.' With a proud little face, she doesn't yet understand what running is or why we run marathons, but one day she will discover it for herself.

Actually, one big reason I persist in running marathons is to see my little baby waiting for me at the finish line or at home. I imagine one day running hand in hand with my daughter, crossing the finish line together.

Finally, I hope that every mom who has gained weight after childbirth can change their unsatisfactory situation through their own efforts. Running can make you better. Who says that women have to live as haggard housewives after getting married and having children? As long as you have the will and make the effort, and can manage your time well, you can achieve what you want.