Losing the Baby Weight, and More

Feeling frustrated.

Saturday, December 8, 2007 23:07:18

I was doing great on my diet. And then it went downhill. Luckily I haven't gained any weight back, but I'm not doing good.

My husband went out of town for 2 weeks, which made it difficult for me. I really did not want to fix a dinner, and make a huge mess. I don't find it worth it to dirty up the kitchen for one person. (sigh) I know, it sounds silly.

I also got to the point where I didn't want to eat ANYthing. Nothing. I was so queasy and such. Which does nothing but slow your metabolism down. Literally, I wouldn't want to eat till 6-7pm. So I got more discouraged.

And now that my husband is back, I'm PMSing, and want to cry and scream. I'm tired of feeling queasy. When I'm PMSing, carbs are my friends. So, I think I'm just going to stop telling myself to keep pressing on, and just give myself a break.. and NOT feel guilty.

I'm not eating horribly, I'm just not following that diet like I should, or NEED to.

Not to mention I haven't started exercising again.

I need some encouragement. I'm going to talk with DH, and get him to help me make me accountable. I'm going to plan meals, and work outs. It's starting to get nice outside in the evenings, so that's no excuse NOT to walk.

Right?

So I am seriously going to cut myself a break. I have plenty of time to lose the weight, I'm not in a hurry. BUT not dieting is going to get me nowhere.

Thanks for listening.

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That's Right.

Friday, December 7, 2007 21:00:10

I'm loving South Beach. Again, why I EVER chose to do weight watchers first, I'll never understand.

I've been kind of quiet. Mainly because my baby has been sick, and clingy. Then she gave it to me. Luckily its only a mild cold. Just enough to aggravate you.

So, I've officially lost 10 pounds since this all began. 6 on South Beach. haha. I'm only 5 pounds till my pre-pregnancy weight. I can't wait to work on those very unwanted pre-pregancy pounds. I would love to fit into all my clothes again. I'm getting closer.

Clothes are starting to fit better. My tummy is flatter. I just need to start exercising. With the meds, the colds, and nausea, I just couldn't get the motivation up. I'm really going to try next week. I want to lose 5lbs in the next two weeks, while my hubby is gone.

So I've hit my first mini goal of 10lbs. My next one is to hit 149. And after I hit that goal, I want to get below 140. I'm trying to take mini steps. 10lbs is a great milestone. So I'm trying to focus on positives (I've lose 10lbs!) and not on the negative (I still want to lose 20-25 more!).

Good Luck to everyone. I was never more happy to see that number this morning.

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Even with AF in town..

Friday, December 7, 2007 22:02:19

I still dropped a little weight. :)

I'm so stoked. I really should have done this over a month ago. It's difficult, yes. But totally worth it. :)

So, DH and I decided we are going to have a splurge day once a week. Nothing huge, but if I want a dessert or piece of bread, I can. It prevents me from really screwing up one day.

Tomorrow we are going to a local pizza place that is a salad bar/pizza buffet. It's not that big of a temptation since I'm not a big pizza person. I usually pig out on salad, and have a couple of pizza of dessert pizza. :)

Anywho. I'm going to get my schoolwork done, so I can have the weekend free.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

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I did it!

Friday, December 7, 2007 22:01:20

I broke 158.5. Thank freakin God. It's been long enough.

I should have done South Beach a long time ago. Oh well, you live and learn. :)

So, 157! Go me. Only 8 more pounds till my pre-pregnancy weight, and then I can finally work on the weight that has been hanging around for way too long!

Good Luck everyone!

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I'm determined to get past

Friday, December 7, 2007 22:00:21

158.5. I've been here for WEEKS. But I think I'll weight tomorrow and weigh 158. Let's hope.

The South Beach has been kind of rough, but I'm adjusting. I even went to the grocery store and didn't give in to the warm Krispy Kremes. (I LOVE those). I'm doing very good, and have been eating so good. I'm proud of myself.

Next week I promised my husband we would start working out again. I just need time to get adjusted to my meds. I take Metformin, and I bumped up to 1500 mgs, and its doing a number on my stomach. I'm nauseous all day, and the sprints to the bathroom have been awesome. haha. With having nausea, I crave something starchy or some crackers to settle my stomach, so that's has what has been so tough these past few days.

Anywho. 9.5 lbs till I get to my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm trying to concentrate on that goal, then I'll get working on that pre-baby fat.

I need to go spend some time with my hubby. I started school, all online classes. So I needed him to take care of the baby while I figured out what was what.

Have a good night.

Can you believe my baby is six months old? Its so bittersweet!

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Haven't posted in a while..

Friday, December 7, 2007 23:08:19

Because there hasn't been much to post.

I was just biding my time till I could start SB. I haven't weighed myself since last Sunday. But it was still 157.5. So I'll weigh again tomorrow so I get a more accurate weight.

I started South Beach today. I forgot how involved it is. It is not a diet where you can just grab and go. You HAVE to fix everything you eat, unless its a piece of cheese or a veggie. That's why I tried WW, because of the convenience of it.

So, I'll have to start making big salads for the week to eat for lunch, and have an actual meal plan again.

I don't know how long I'll do phase 1, it will be at least 3-4 weeks, and then I'll go to phase 2, and do phase 1 to shock my system every few weeks.

Dinners are the hardest because I'm not a big veggie eater, so I have to get creative.

Anywho, so that's what has been going on. Hopefully my body will adjust, I'm not attempting exercising till I get used to the lower carb intake. I'll give it a couple of days.

Tomorrow night's menu - Big White Limas slowed cooked with onions. Yummy. (Seriously, I love them!)

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You short legged fast walking woman!

Friday, December 7, 2007 23:01:23

Slow Down! That's what my husband tells me. Obviously we went for a walk this evening.

haha.

So this weekend I did pretty good. I'm not going to blow off what I did lose. So even though we hung out with friends, I was very proud of myself. My downfall was the chips and salsa. Mmmm.

I haven't gained any weight back, yay for me.

I'm starting SB on Monday. Have to wait till some coupons come in so I can buy some food that I'll eat.

Dh is nervous, because he agreed to do this with me. But we will be working our good carbs back in after a month or so. So we can munch on tacos, and some pasta again. It's all about healthy choices.

Good Luck to everyone. I'm getting ready to go to bed. Maybe the baby will sleep 12 hours again, we'll see. :)

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Swollen Fingers and Itchy Thighs.

Saturday, December 8, 2007 00:08:21

What I mean is I had a good walk.

The humidity was low, at least for this area - 40%! And maybe I am getting better in shape, but the we walked for nearly 45 minutes. And the first 1.5 was so much easier this time around. Yay.

As far as weight goes, I'm the same as I was last week. Very discouraging. So I officially quit weight watchers. I'm going to switch South Beach when all the carbs are out of the house.

I still plan on keeping the same eating habits I have now. Hopefully I can start within a week or so. I don't want to get rid of the bad stuff. I would rather eat it.

My biggest issue with South Beach is breakfast. I'm not a breakfast person. I only like grits, toast, and cereal. All have carbs. Although I do enjoy canadian bacon, so I might go back to that. I HAVE to eat breakfast to get my metabolism going in the mornings.

So, that's it. I'm disappointed that my PCOS made this hard for me. But South Beach worked great before, so I know it will again.

Cross your fingers and wish me luck. Thanks!

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Super Frustrated.

Saturday, December 8, 2007 00:07:17

I don't think WW is a good "diet" for me. Mainly due to my crappy ovaries and PCOS. Joy. I woke up this morning and had gained back a pound. Good Lord.

The only thing I did different was not exercise last night, I was SO tired.

So, I'm giving it a couple of more weeks, basically till I run out of carbs, and then switch to South Beach. I'm going to continue working out, but paying 17 bucks a month to barely lose any weight, I don't think so. I know how South Beach works, I KNOW it works for me and my stupid condition, and its free!

I have 30lbs to drop. Those first few should drop quickly. Even some water weight would be nice! I'm trying to keep myself encouraged, but man, its hard when you've been been eating 1200 calories a day and barely dropping weight. WITH working out. I should at least be maintaining. Thats all I am saying.

At least I'm working out again, that's always a good thing. That should at least help get toned back up.

Losing weight SUCKS!

Enough whining. I need to get recipes and snacks for South Beach together. (sigh)

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Stressful Day

Saturday, December 8, 2007 00:05:21

Today was just stressful, DH and I were at each other all day. Which frustrated me, and was losing patience with C. I only got a 15 minute walk in today. I didn't want DH to come with me (I needed my space!) And I took C with me because she usually loves to go on a walk. Not tonight. She started crying before we got even halfway there, which turned into screaming. Fun times.

So I ended up picking her up and holding her and pushing the stroller. Oh well. Something is better than nothing.

As far as the diet part, everything is great. I managed to stay on point even though the stress made me want to scream. I usually don't want to eat when I'm stressed.. I avoid eating, which isn't good for my metabolism.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

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