Weight loss tips

[Tricia Lea]

Went to the Dr today. Saw the nutritionist there. She told me that since November I have lost 18 lbs. But she also told me that at my last check up, my BP was elivated (Which I knew cause they put me on a BP med then) and also my Blood Sugar was slightly elevated, Not enough to have to take anything but she pretty much told me if I dont start  watching what I eat I will be soon.
Whats odd is November and December I really wasnt trying to loose weight but rather being the holidays my goal was just to not gain and yet they said I have lost lol

[iridiscente]

That is awesome!

[Geri]

That is my problem for sure..but I have really got to do something to get healthy. I have not liked being overwieght all my life, but then since I have been pregnant and gained baby weight on top of being over weight it as really made me feel worse.  I don't want to be a skinny model, I just want to get healthy and not die of a heart attack or something else before my little boy turns five..that is my fear..I want to be able to run and play with him, and be a fun part of his life..not a mom that gets tired just walking up some stairs..or a couple of miles...makes me sad, but I am determined that once he gets here..I am going to get healthy for myself and for my family.

I feel the exact same way.  I have an 18 month old, and I have a hard time playing with her on the floor and getting up fast enough to catch her if she runs away.  I have got to get healthy so that I can be here for my baby girl.  We also want more children, but I need to be healthy before we plan on having another baby.  I don't want to have a high-risk pregnancy again. 

Since before Thanksgiving, I have been going to Weight Watchers, and the holidays have de-railed me, but I'm shaking it off and going full force again.  I tried SparkPeople, and a version of that sight for expectant mothers as well, but for me, I HAVE to have the accountability of weighing in front of someone else, and talking to others in a meeting.  I have tried to manage food better on my own, but I need the structure of WW.  My husband tries to support me, but he has never had to worry about his weight(5'9", 125-130lbs), so he doesn't understand that there is a REASON that I can't have the big bowl of ice cream with chocolate sauce. *sigh*

[Sis]

Weight loss tip #1



LOL   Oh yeah, this isn't the humor section, is it?

[mini]

I was gonna suggest stop eating...makes one tend to lose weight fast....

[RainbowJingles]

Tricia:  That's AWESOME!  Good for you, girl!  I kind of loosely maintained through the holidays, but I'm not doing well lately.  Trying to get myself back on track, but struggling.

[Heather]

ive started hula hooping.

#1 it's fun
#2 how can you hula hoop and not smile  :grin:

[Tricia Lea]

My friend decided to take an aerobics class. She bent, twisted, and jumped up and down for an hour...but, by the time she got her leotards on, the class was over!" 

[RainbowJingles]

Tricia:  That's WAY to funny!