Anne, The only reason I'm trying so hard to manage my weight is because I gained 60 pounds the first time around and it took me a long time to lose that weight, mainly because it took me a long time to change my ways. If I had followed a healthier diet, I would have lost it sooner. In any case, I'd be thrilled to gain "only" 40 pounds this time around, but every day is a struggle.

I know what you mean about thinking about the weight all the time when you feel you should be concentrating on the miracle of life. I do the same thing, but I think it's OK. I mean, yes, I hyper-focus and worry about the weight gain because I know how much I struggle to lose and maintain my weight. However, I enjoy all the moments of being pregnant as well - I felt the baby move recently and it makes me smile every time. I'm thrilled to be having the baby, but it's still my body and I still struggle with eating healthy, more now than ever - that hasn't changed. Food, balance, weight, etc., they've always been and always will be big issues for me that I have to continuously MANAGE. If I just "let go and stop worrying about it" for the next 4 months, I'll gain 60+ pounds. My family always tells me to "stop worrying" because I'm pregnant. Well, I'd rather put some time and energy into eating right and being conscious of my choices rather than regretting it later on. Believe me, and I know this is true for you, I would never do anything crazy with my diet that would hurt the baby, eating right and staying away from the junk is what is best. If I don't "worry," my baby would actually suffer. I tell that to my family and ignore their comments (I'm referring to Mom & Sister, husband has been very supportive).

So I'm babbling at this point. You have a beautiful daughter and yes, you gained some extra weight. Most of us have been there with our pregnancies. It's natural for any woman to want to return to her pre-pregnancy weight, and I would guess even more so for someone who worked SO HARD to lose the weight before becoming pregnant. So it's OK that you think about it. Just continue to do something about it and you'll be fine.

I love these summer evenings for my walks. I got a early anniversary present a MP3 and it has me dancing down the streets. :carrot:

Congratulations Meg 5 years :carrot:

wndranne I'm impressed with your marathon. Don't feel dissapointed I think anyone that can do a marathon is amazing.

Everybody take a calming breath and keep good thoughts ....... susan is at goal again .........

I'm very optimistic this time because my losses have continued pretty well through a busy family time. Credit goes to mindful eating even though it has been a busy, stressful month -and- the dreaded cardio (yick ptewy)

:carrot: Congratulations Susan on getting back to goal. I'm working on getting back to goal too. Keeping my fingers crossed that you stay there. That mindful eating is the key :smug:

There's thread today about things at 3fc that we find inspirational. It reminded me of you folks and of Robin ... where is she?

Susan - you sneaky thing! You did that quietly! :woo: :dancer:

WELL DONE YOU!

Oh Jen! The problem is ... I've done it before. I've grown cautious in my repeatedness.

Well catch yourself sooner this time matey and you'll be set! :D

Wnderanne, It is so normal for women postpartum to be thinking about their bodies. The fact that that is important to you does not make your precious daughter any less important. Every single day I see women overwhelmed with life, wt, stress, depression...too overwhelmed to even take 10 minutes out of their day for themselves. If we don't take care of ourselves, who will take care of our families?

There is nothing wrong with making your health and your body one of several priorities. You will be a better mother for it.

yes Robin where is that girl?

I remember having those same feelings and it took me a whole year and a half to even contemplate having a second child... They are so nice now that I never regret making the decision for a second child, which is the total opposite of the first one, they are 18 and almost 16 now ...

Working full days has me in tailspin, I am having a difficult time focusing on eating 100% clean and exercising often... I haven't gained weight but I haven't lost either :( ...


Congrats on your tri Anne... When school is out in a week I will start training for my try-a-tri... I need some swimming under my belt!!

Work does sooo interfere with my life!

My headscratching hmmm for today is my goal and ceiling differential :) 122 sounds lovely but yesterday I was 124.5 with absolutely no effort what so ever! That's waaay too close for comfort.
I don't think I'm mentally capable of watching that needle creep back and forth over the thick line at 125. But I'm also intimidated by the thought of battling down another few pounds. On the other hand, I do know how to do that.
On the other hand is this a mindgame that's going to have me teetering lower and (unhealthily) lower???

Wnderanne--Congrats on your triathlon. I've done a few sprint distances, and it's really not easy.

I'm off to a dinner party tonight, so I bring (of course) a fruit plate with some really yummy lime dip (full of cals/fat--won't be eating said dip).

I've posted a photo of before and after in the goal photo section via photobucket. In the process I've decided that i'm a total knob when it comes to anything like computers...

Have a good weekend all.

Here's Boarderchick for you ... these photos are not to be missed!!!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...06/Jackie2.jpg

Amazing, huh? :fr:

Holy Moly!!! :fr: AMAZING