Ok, prior to getting pregnant with my almost 3yo daughter, I lost over 25 pounds from August until December back in 2006. I followed the Points System from Weight Watchers...never joined officially...just bought the books online and kept track using my Xanga Journal. I ate what I wanted (in moderation) and earned more points by working out. It worked. Very well.
After having my daughter and hovering around my pre-pregnancy birthweight until I stopped breastfeeding her after 18 months (yah!), I started gaining weight slowly. (boo!) I did try the Points System again but just got too busy with work, an active child, and life in general. I lost some of the weight last summer when I could get to the gym early in the morning, but once school started again-I ended up just paying for a gym membership that never gets used. (bad me....)
So what do I do now? Well, my gym membership isn't up til Sept. 30., which I'll cancel when I can. But I have to use it while I do have access to it. I also am trying to eat better (which will be another blog altogether soon), stop eating after 7:30pm, and get more active.
I also bought Wii Fit Plus game today. I have the regular Wii Fit game, but I didn't like how there was too much down time between choosing exercises. The new Wii Fit Plus lets you choose a bunch of exercises to do in a row. Much better! And the games are pretty fun. So my goal is 45 minutes of this a day.
But truthfully, it was SOOOO much fun just eating what I wanted, when I wanted, and how much I wanted practically all summer. We traveled a lot and stayed a week at the in-law's house, so our eating schedule was totally off and very unpredictable. Fast food and restaurants were definitely a big part of our diet this summer. (unhealthy and costly)
I would like to lose 15 pounds and get back to or close to my lowest weight (around 150). Then I'd be happy and feel better about possibly trying to expand our little family. (which will be another blog soon)
Anyone else trying to get "back in shape" or get just get healthier in general? I need inspiration....
Hey! It's Liz (nightblindness from xanga) I tried to find you on facebook but I wasn't able to find you! I was wondering how you are doing- glad to see that things are going well!
ReplyDeleteAs far as getting back into shape,I don't have too many helpful pointers. I am nursing Jack so have been dropping weight like crazy over the past 8 months since he has been born. I cut out dairy, soy, and gluten which has helped me drop the weight as well. I miss my junk food though!
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