It's me, Jenn
I am Jenn. Striving to lose the weight I gained with my pregnancy almost 7 years ago. I am only 5 feet tall so any extra weight is not easily hidden.
In 2002, I had my first daughter, I weighed 115 and only gained about 10-15 pounds because I was so sick. Even though my body shape changed, I was happy with my weight.
In 2004, I had twins, a boy and a girl. I weighed about 120-125 when I got pregnant and when I gave birth (6 and 1/2 weeks early), I weighed 225.
Yes, you read that right. I gained 95 pounds in 7 months. I have spent the last 7 years trying to lose that weight.
The best loss I had was 55 pounds, but I gained some of that back. To date I have lost approx 40 pounds and counting. I gave up for awhile, but after seeing pics of myself at Christmas I decided I had to do something. I weighed 198 Jan 1, 2011. So far I have not lost very much despite my efforts. I am currently 184.
I have tried many different approaches, and continually get discouraged when I don't see results right away. I am currently going to the gym 3 days a week swimming, doing Zumba, and dancing.
I am trying to do better and instead of dieting, I am making healthy lifestyle changes and adding in exercise. I just started the Couch 2 5k running program today, and hope I can see results with the extra workout added.
I have a lot of sagging skin just from the 40 pound loss and I am absolutely terrified of what it will look like when the next 60 pounds is gone. I can only hope it won't be as bad as I imagine and that I can afford plastic surgery if it is.
Highest weight: 225 (7/25/04)
Starting weight:198 (01/01/11)
Current weight: 184 (06/17/11)
Summer goal: 165 by 9/1/2011
Fall goal : 145 by 12/1/2011
Final Goal weight: 125 by 3/1/2011
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