The Weight Loss Battle... Weight Watchers...
By athomemommy
@athomemommy (50)
United States
April 25, 2007 11:28am CST
My baby is now 8 months old today. I have no excuse why I have not lost the "baby weight"- except for laziness. I am staying at home with him for now and therefore have the time to walk and prepare healthy meals. My husband and I started Weight Watchers, he has lost 6 pounds and I have lost 9 pounds. It is like we have hit a plateau. My husband has about 40 more pounds to loose - while I have about 15 to get back down to where I would fit comfortably into my pre pregnancy clothes. Is anyone out there doing Weight Watchers? Any Advice?
~at home mommy~
http://mommyathomefornow.blogspot.com
www.personalgrowthresources.net
2 responses
@In_a_Crafting_Daze (88)
• United States
25 Apr 07
No, I'm not doing weight watchers; however, I did lose about 65 lbs after my last baby. I was 230 when I came home from the hospital (she was almost nine pounds) and was around 165 before I started working again. (I have gained about twenty since I started working but will lose it again this summer as I am returning to full time mom status).
People don't like my answer for how I did it, but I have to be honest.
First I read Dr. Phil's book "Ultimate Weight Loss Solution", it brought to light a lot of things about me and about food that I take for granted or wasn't aware of (like how many pounds 1 pepsi everyday equals in one year!)
The change in my thinking led to smaller portions (not SMALL portions just smaller) and before I knew I just shrunk. It took about six months total to lose the bulk of it. Having a little one to chase after helped the exercising a bit, but I could have done more.
Hope this helps!
p.s. tickerfactory.com has cute countdown tickers for weight loss and stuff!
@athomemommy (50)
• United States
25 Apr 07
Thanks to both of you for the comments. Thats interesting about Dr. Phil's book. I may have to look for that at half price books someday- sounds like a good read. That is great that you lost all of that weight! I gained about 45 with my son. He was 9 lbs / 9oz... I like your answer as I have heard similar. Mostly what I have heard is that if you just cut what you would normally eat in half and increase your water intake and walk a few days a week - you will loose. I think its just a matter of patience and commitment.
~at home mommy~
http://mommyathomefornow.blogspot.com
www.personalgrowthresources.net
@chaygylmommy (2470)
• United States
25 Apr 07
weight watchers is great. i did it after my son was born and lost right at 20 lbs, but then let up on it. I was stupid so I have gained it all back. Need to get back on it, actually. Hitting plateaus are so frustrating. Maybe just up your exercise by a few minutes or change your exercise around. LIke if you have been doing tae-bo, try yoga or something different. Sometimes that helps. Also, some strength training helps a lot. Good luck to you!
