Me again.
My parents were here for the weekend. It was so fun!! We went to the pumpkin patch, the beach, ate out, basically, just hung out and had a good time. Finally had that lunch in Chinatown that I’ve been trying to do for years now. My mom made us a Thanksgiving dinner yesteday. YUMMY!! Nothing like having your mom cook for you. Something about it is just really nice. Maybe I’ll post some pictures. Someday. When I’m not too lazy to unload my camera. But I didn’t take most of the pictures. I’ve found that carrying around my big ol’ camera is harder than everyone elses’ little point and shooters so I’m letting everyone else take the photos for once. Kind of nice!
I’ve been trying really hard lately to work of this last 10 lbs of pregnancy weight (that sounds so much better than flab, don’t you think?) and my grand total is…. 2 lbs. Up. I’m hoping it’s water weight or something. And they say that muscles weigh more than fat, so maybe I’m just bulking up. Right. 
But no matter what, I feel better when I work out. Not just physically, but emotionally too. I just feel stronger. Like a better person. Like I’m in control of my own life and making things happen. So whatever. That benefit is so much more important than a number on a scale. Anyone want to join me? Challenges? Ideas? Anything? I’ve never actually been on a diet/tried to lose weight before, so this is all new to me. I didn’t want to face it before, but since the baby is now almost two and a half, it’s time.
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Haha, I hear you.
I haven’t lost a POUND
Nada.
Nothing.
I’m ready to cry it off…
So far, I am doing 90 minutes of aerobics, etc. on TV and 90 minutes of walking. I am doing smaller portions, and not eating after 7 pm. What’s your big plan?
Get a puppy!! I lost two pounds this week without even trying (though that’s the kind of weight that will jump back on in no time).
I browsed through my Mom’s Weight Watchers stuff a few months ago and I’ve lost about 7 pounds or so loosely following their points system. Fewer calories, lots of fiber, “deductions” on your total points for exercising. I guess it isn’t rocket science–less in, more out. I would highly recommend the WW “Smart Ones–Bistro” meals. They are yummy and nutritious, and I will often throw one in the microwave when I am tempted to go get fast food. Wal-Mart sells them for the cheapest price. Good Luck!
Glad you had fun with R & D. We miss you.
Throw your scale out the window! But honestly, despite my hatred of them, I wish I had one because I seemed to have a better handle on my weight. I feel stupid even saying anything but we all have our personal goals. My is my “Marrige 10″. I am still wrestling with that.
My only serious advice is as Mindy said, eat less and move more. The eat less part is what kills me. I keep praying that I will wake up one morning hating sweets, which are my downfall. So far it hasn’t worked- what? I have to practice self control? Regarding the move part- once I made it a habit to exercise, I can’t go without it without feeling like a slug.
My goal is no milk chocolate. Only dark. It would kill me to cut it out all together.
It’s kind of a lame goal.
I am a blog-lurker.
More times than you will ever know I wonder if you are INSIDE my head. LOL!
I had to comment on this one. I busted my butt working out 90 minutes everyday for SIX freaking months and GAINED weight. Muscle…or so they say, I just wanted the scale to show lower numbers…I totally gave up.
After a weekend vacay, and seeing myself in the hotel mirror in a swimsuit, I am ready to try again. I don’t know the secret, but if I figure anything out I will share.
I am so with you, although I have more than 10 pounds of baby weight (yes…that sounds sooo much better than flab…and my baby is 3 1/2!!) to lose. Yesterday she said, “Mommy your butt jiggles…it is funny.” and then laughed hysterically. I wish I shared her enthusiasm. When Jeff got home, I told him what she said. She then proceeded to lift up my shirt, point to my “flab” and say, “Mom, you have a baby in your belly…it is big…ha ha ha ha ha”. Maybe that’s all the motivation I need. =)