Weight Loss

Where do I begin. From the beginning, I guess.

Before I got pregnant with Rocco, I weighed roughly 125 lbs. When I delivered, I was around 175 lbs. Through breast feeding (and nothing else-- no diet or exercise) I got down to 135 lbs. I fluctuated between 135 lbs. and 140 lbs. before getting pregnant with Ruby. I was about 185 lbs. when I delivered Ruby. After breastfeeding Ruby for a few months, I lost around 25 lbs, leaving me around 160 lbs. When I plateaued there, I decided I needed to take the necessary steps in losing more weight. Although I know that I am within a normal weight for my age and height-- and feeling actually very lucky to look the way I do after two kids and no exercise/dieting-- I don't fit into my old clothes and don't feel like "me" at this weight. My goal is to eventually get back to 135 lbs. or 130 lbs.

I'm not going to lie... It seems like an impossible task to lose 30 lbs!!!

I am not a super athletic kinda gal. I am not fan of exercise. I'd rather spend my time with my kids than at the gym, to be honest. But I needed to do something. So, I joined Weight Watchers online. My thought process was, well, not well thought out. I had finally had enough and called. I knew my insurance paid for it, so I figured there was nothing to lose (except weight.) I was skeptical that it would work-- especially when it seems like this is a diet where I actually get to eat whatever I want (within reason) and feel full at the end of the day. But, I have to admit-- IT WORKS. I have my first official weigh in on Monday, but, of course, I have been on the scale every day since I started and I have already lost weight.

I have goals that are keeping me motivated:
-fitting into my old clothes and forever getting rid of my "fat clothes" that I use between having babies and losing weight
-getting a tattoo with my bestie. We have been planning this for a LONG time and have decided that we will go together once I lose this weight. I can't let her down!

In addition, Todd has decided to join me in this weight-loss adventure. He signed up for WWonline yesterday. It will be good for both of us to hold each other accountable. Plus, as the chef in our house, it will be easier to plan dinners! He, of course, will try to make it a competition. Little does he know that I always win because I gave him children :) And that reason will get me out of anything in life-- ha ha!

I am scared and nervous about this process-- it's difficult for anyone to lose weight and change their lifestyle in regards to eating especially someone who looooooooooves cooking and food and family meals. But... I'm committed to giving it my best shot. I am not promising myself anything but that.

Continue to wish us luck. I will continue to keep you posted on our HOPEFUL success!