Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss

I have started weight watchers again.

I did the program a few years ago and lost about 20+ pounds after months of sticking with it.  The weight loss was steady and I mostly kept that weight off.  When, I wanted to lose weight again after gaining some back shortly after getting married, I tried Medifast.  It worked really well and I lost about 20 pounds in two months or less.  It is a low carb, low fat, low cal diet.  The weight loss was quick and when I would stray from the program I would gain a little back because of the drastic changes in caloric intake.  I can't do that now because of the little amount of calories I would get, so I decided to get back on track with weight watchers.  What really influenced me to do this again was that my points are based on the fact that I am a nursing mom.  This way, I can make sure I get all of my calories to support my supply and still lose weight doing so.  So far, I have lost 5 pounds in two weeks.  I'm fine with that.  It has been a nice little boost to my confidence and to my motivation to continue dieting.  But, I still have a looonnng way to go....

Pregnancy weight gained ~ 55 pounds
Pregnancy weight lost in first two weeks~ 20 pounds
Pounds to go until pre-pregnancy weight~ 30 pounds
Pounds to go until ideal weight (5 pounds less than my thinnest) ~45 pounds

My thinnest~ 2008

Annnd... just for the shock of it all a comparison...blah..

My heaviest~ 2006

From 2006 to 2008 one of the reasons I started losing weight was because I had gallstones, which hindered my eating.  After the surgery to remove my gallbladder I lost a lot of weight because of changing my eating habits and recovery from the surgery.  Following that I decided to go on weight watchers.  From my heaviest to my thinnest I lost about 40 pounds and kept most of that off until I got pregnant (with the exception of about 10 or so pounds here and there).

So, back to now....

August 2011

Altogether I have 45 more pounds to lose before I am happy with body again.  I am going to try as hard as I can.  The main thing I like about weight watchers is that you can really eat whatever you want as long as you watch portions and count points.  That really appeals with me because you can splurge on cake and ice cream every once in awhile :)

My workout plan is a bit shaky at this time.  I have a couple dvd's and zumba on wii to do at home.  I can take walks with Liam and I can take him to the small gym at our apartment.  But, what I really want to get back into is zumba and this awesome eliptical machine that is at Gold's.  Because Brandon and I work opposite schedules, I can't do that unless he is off work or when Liam is six months old (daycare at the gym will care for him).  So, we shall see what works as I return to work and I'm into my new routine.

Wish me luck :)