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A Weighty Issue

Before Stella was born my final weight was 195.5.....oh yeah, I was HUGE for me! I am happy to report that I have lost 28.3 lbs to date. Yes, it pretty much fell off on it's own. Now for the last 26.2 lbs....they don't seem to be going anywhere. So, I joined weight watchers last week.  My goal is 141lbs which is what I weighed prepregnancy. Eventually I'd like to weigh less but I'm trying to stay realistic at this point. :-)

I workout at least 5 days a week now, during Stella's naps and we go for walks a few times a week around the neighborhood. Stella loves her Baby Bjorn so I just strap her in and we're off for at least a 30 minute walk.

I'm giving myself 6 months to lose the weight as that is 1 lb a week. I don't think I'm one of those women that will lose the extra weight easily while breastfeeding. It may not even totally fall off until I finish breast feeding which I'm trying to continue for at least the first 6 months of Stella's life. The real test of this though is when I go back to work. I'm not sure I will have the time (or place) to pump which may hinder this goal but I'm willing to figure it out.

In the end I wouldn't change my weight gain for anything. I have this amazingly healthy little miracle that everyday makes me smile and laugh (when she farts, which is a lot).

Who knew chicken fingers and fries could make such a pretty baby girl!

Comments

  1. hughesfamilyApril 23, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    You are always hot. Love the goal, though.... Very realistic and smart. Stella is worth every last bite. Heehee. Love her.

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  2. JENApril 23, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I have always given myself until the 1st birthday party - no problem this time with Evan - but I was off by 15lbs on Marlie (because I gained 90) and by 10lbs on Sam so I still have a 25lbs to go! I think it is so completely awesome that you are this dedicated this quickly!!

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  3. JeannieApril 23, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Good luck! I am still working on my baby weight, but most of it is gone. You will see - being a mom is so crazy and frantic that you will lose some of it simply because your lifestyle is so much more active and insane now.

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  4. thebrimerfamilyApril 23, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Your banner picture at the top is ADORABLE! I'd put on 200 lbs for a little girl like that :)

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  5. gloverfamilyApril 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I agree with Jeannie-once she starts moving you won't need time to work out. You are awesome and Stella is so lucky to have a mom who is HOT and focused on a goal. I know there are going to be spread sheets involved in this.

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  6. WizApril 26, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I am with Jen. Give yourself a year. I know it seems like a long time but your body just needs time. I read a quote in a book, "nine months up, nine months down." This author of the book said that NO matter what she did, it still took her nine months with every child. I think I had lost all but about 8 lbs at six months with Colt. At that point, I wasn't too concerned. At least the first two numbers on the scale were right! I am 5.5 lbs away now and Sula is seven months old. As long as my old clothes fit, its all good! Good luck to you! Sounds like you are working really hard! I am sure you look beautiful!

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