Chugalug...

Chugging along! Almost completed my 4th week of JC - it's funny actually looking forward to Mondays to see how the WI goes. I've had another good week, I'm just afraid that the fact that I never really eat the full 2300 calories is going to bite me in the arse. I probably eat closer to 1700-2000 a day. Thankfully I haven't noticed any decrease in my milk supply or anything, which is really the reason I'm at 2300 calories, so I may even be doing the right thing. I just love the momentum I have going and really really want to keep it up!

Hopefully I'll go on a walk today with the babe if it's not too steamy hot...Chicago weather is insane. I'm almost at the point where I really do need to start regularly integrating exercise. I might just start doing my Walk Away the Pounds DVDs while kiddo naps. We shall see.

Here's to hoping tomorrow is another great WI!

Week 3 Results

I lost another 3.6 lbs this week, yay! I'm at 281 now... was hoping to be under 280, and my scale did say 277 earlier this weekend, but a loss is a loss. 13.8lbs so far in 3 weeks - not too shabby! I'm just now getting into "new territory" where I haven't been this low weight-wise since I gained all my WW weight back. Seeing the 270's even for a couple days this weekend was pretty awesome. I'm so glad to be in the right frame of mind for weight loss, it makes life so much better all around. :)

I did talk with my consultant about how I'd definitely like to be under 270, even at 265 if possible (so 16lbs) before I head to Florida in 6 weeks and she totally thinks it's possible - woohoo! I'm really hoping I get there, because the plane rides will be so much more comfy if that's the case.

Looking forward to another good week! Yay for Jenny Craig!

Feeling good!

Tomorrow I'll have my weigh in after my 3rd full week of Jenny Craig. I'm so pleased with how I feel like I'm progressing. I've been under the weather for the past few days, and I didn't even let that get in the way. On Friday, my mom brought me homemade chicken soup (she's so nurturing like that, good mommy) and since I was feeling crummy, just had that instead of lunch. I kind of winged that day, but I'm 100% sure I was at my 2300 calorie level or less, so I did well.

I'm reeeeally hoping I'm at 280 or less, that would mean I've lost 5% of my initial weight in 3 weeks! My goal now is to be 265 by May 31 when we go to Florida - only 20lbs heavier than my wedding! I'm so glad I started this while my weight wasn't at it's heaviest, and I used the weight I lost from pregnancy to my advantage.

The confidence I feel is wonderful, but it also scares me a little bit. The last time I lost a significant amount of weight on Weight Watchers I felt just is confident and was 100% convinced I'd never gain it back. I gained it back 8lbs more. This time it's different though - I have an amazing little boy who I want to be able to keep up with, enjoy, and be around for. I also want to be healthier when the time comes for a sibling. ;)

All in all, the first 3 weeks have been fabulous, I haven't even felt the urge to cheat which is incredible, and a great sign for me. I'm really glad I gave Jenny Craig another try while I was in the right mindframe. Thanks again to my sister!

Week 2 Results

I lost 6 more lbs this week, YAY! I'm now about where I was a few months ago after my first post-baby weight loss effort. From this point on I get into newer weight territory, and I'm thrilled! My goal of being 270 or lower by May 31 when we go to Florida seems like a possibility now. I couldn't be happier!

This week was much better! My husband's bday was Tuesday, and we went to Benihana and left the munchkin at home with grandma - my first time going to dinner without the baby, and it was surprisingly good! I had some amazingly good scallops (drooool) and made good choices. I probably ate more than I should have, but I definitely did very well. Other than that I did very well sticking to the plan. I have been substituting out calories here and there and not really following the "exhange" plan that JC encourages, but to quote my consultant today, "Whatever you're doing, just keep doing it!". I have been enjoying Costco's fat-free yogurt a couple times a week, a delicious treat!

I wanted to wish my super wonderful big sis, entropy, a very happy birthday! If you want real weight loss inspiration, go check out her blog, she's amazing! :)

I'd love to lost another 4 lbs this week, but I fully realize it will slow down, so I'll take whatever I can get. Here's to another healthy week and to continued losses!

Week 1 Results

I went to my weigh-in this morning really hoping I'd done well since this weekend didn't go as well as I had hoped...I lost 4.2 lbs! Yay! I'm thrilled, all things considered.

This weekend was quite tough, but I absolutely ate better than I would have otherwise, which is a big step! I had a piece or two of candy a day, but I totally didn't overeat or go too crazy. I tried my best to control portion sizes and make good choices. Unfortunately for dinner Saturday and lunch Sunday I didn't have much choice (pizza sunday, meatloaf and fried chicken Sunday - I just had 1/2 a slice of meatloaf). I also had a bit of my hubby's birthday cake his mom made. Yummy, but an oopsie!

This week should be far easier, especially now that I have a week under my belt. My only potential problems will be dinner tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow is my hubby's 33rd birthday, so my mom is taking us out tonight, and I'm taking him out tomorrow night. I have, however, planned what I'm going to eat and ran it by my Jenny Craig consultant who said it should be just fine. Woohoo! After this week I don't anticipate anything being a problem for a while.

Anyways! Week one was excellent and my motivation is still very strong. I can't wait to see how well this week goes! :)

Day 4

I am happy to say I've made it through 3 full days being food-conscious! Woohoo! I have stayed very well on the JC program, with the exception of a "substitution" of a fruit smoothie. I am also having a bit of a hard time eating everything I should be - namely fruits, and milks. I'm doing very well overall, though!

Tomorrow the hubby, baby, and I head to Indiana for the weekend, and I've decided the best thing I can do is calorie count these few days. I'm on a 2300 calorie plan with JC, so if I can keep that my goal I think it's very realistic. We'll be staying in hotels, and eating dinner with hubby's family, so being able to have the JC-prescribed meals would be a major challenge.

Not looking forward to the candy/chocolate-filled Easter Baskets, but I plan to just leave all the candy from mine at their place so it doesn't even tempt me.

I'm hoping the weather warms up some so I can take the peanut for walks and start getting some exercise in!

I snuck a peek at my weight, and I have lost a bit! We'll have to see how this weekend goes, and hopefully I'll have a great WI on Monday! :)

On the road again...

Today I went to my local Jenny Craig and took the plunge into a new, healthier lifestyle. I have been overweight far too long, and I'm too young and have too much to look forward to in my life to take a back seat and allow myself to fall apart.

As the new mother of a beautiful and amazing 7 month old son, I need to appreciate what I have and do what I can to keep myself around and see him grow up. I have tried many weight loss programs with varying degrees of success/failure, but I have completely committed myself to this program and losing weight.

I have to say, seeing my older sister lose 100 lbs over a 2 year period with JC and actually keep it off has inspired me and made me realize this is possible. She is an awesome source of support and inspiration, and I know she will continue to be for me through this journey.

My biggest challenge I see this week is going out of town for the weekend. We will be spending Easter with my husband's family, and I know the food and candy will be abundant. I will either bring food with me or make healthy choices and exercise self control in portion size. Just a small test which I know I can overcome!

I hope I keep this blog updated for myself as yet another way to hold myself accountable.

Day 1 of a new me!