If you’ve checked in on this blog within the past few months, I’m sure you’ve noticed that I am absent.  I am expecting a baby in May, so I’ve obviously been taking a break from Weight Watchers.  I am, however, eagerly awaiting jumping back onto the WW train, because I started this pregnancy off heavier than I needed to be, and am dying to get myself back in shape.  I wish I could say that I’ve eaten oh so healthy during this pregnancy, but I can’t lie.  I’ve tried, but I know I will have plenty of weight to lose once the baby comes.  So, until then, keep plugging away at eating healthy and being active, and I’ll catch up with you all in June (at least, that’s my hope)!

Well, I lied the last time I posted.  I told you I would be posting my food journal the next day, and well, I didn’t.  Truth is, I became discouraged on Tuesday because by the time 3:00 hit, I only had 4 points left for the day.  I realized that I really needed to go to the store and buy some low point lunch options, so that’s what I did, and Wednesday went much better.  I bought some Morningstar veggie burgers (2 pts. each) and some frozen veggies.  Part of the problem on Tuesday was that I chose an afternoon snack that was NOT filling.  I basically wasted points on a McDonald’s iced coffee, when I should have eaten something with some substance.  The other problem is that I have been swimming (lap swimming) more this week, so my metabolism is up.  It is a good thing that I’m swimming more, but I just need to find the balance.  Counting points is like a balancing act with me.  I have to find the most filling foods with the lowest points possible and eat before I feel myself getting hungry.  I’ll keep you posted!

Like many people, I never struggled with weight before I had my first child.  I could eat whatever I wanted.  However, all of that changed after the birth of my son (who is now 8).  All of the sudden, my eating (which I thoroughly enjoy doing) affected the way I looked.  In 2003, I decided to try weight watchers on my  own without the meetings.  My Mom was doing Weight Watchers and she shared her materials with me.  I successfully lost weight, but as soon as I lost it I slowly began eating in the same patterns I had before the weight loss.  So, understandably, the weight crept back on.  In March of 2004, I decided to really join Weight Watchers, and I lost 30 lbs., maintained, and earned the achievement of Lifetime membership.  Toward the end of that year, I found out I was pregnant with my second child, and was so thankful I had lost the weight prior to becoming pregnant.  I gave birth to my second son, and within a few weeks, started back on Weight Watchers.  I was able to lose the weight pretty quickly because I was also nursing, so I was proud of myself, when, after 9 months I had lost all but 7 or 8 pounds of the baby weight ( I had 50 to lose!).  Then, we moved in May of 2006.  Soon after,  I stopped nursing, and the weight began to creep back up on me.  Now, I don’t want to give you the impression that I consider myself to be obese.  That is not the case.  But, my weight fluctuates very easily and I gained 20 pounds in the span of a year.  Because I am able to gain weight so quickly, I have realized that I have to live a lifestyle that will prevent this.  So, in 2008, I decided to regain control of this area of my life.  I went to Weight Watchers, after not weighing in for 5 months, and I found that I was 15 pounds over my goal weight.  Since January, I have been slowly but surely losing the weight, and I am hoping to keep it off this time.  Maybe this blog will hold me accountable!  By the way, leave a comment if you’ve been reading!  I’d love to know who is out there reading and following me in this journey!  And, I’d love for you to join me in the journey and share your tips, as well!