Weekly Weigh-in: I'm Way Pregnant, People

I am now so pregnant, even random people are asking me about the baby -- kids at the park, guy at the oil change place, you name it. Bless the hearts of those kind friends who say "You don't look 7 months pregnant! It's all in your belly." It's nice to hear, even if you're lying (I hope you're not, though!)

The scale also agrees I'm getting bigger.

Jay (currently on a "break")
Starting weight: 301 pounds
Current weight: ??? pounds
Pounds lost this week: ? pounds
Total pounds lost: ? pounds

Susan
Starting weight: 238 pounds
Current weight: 197.5 pounds
Pounds lost this week: (2.5) pounds
Total pounds lost: 40.5 pounds

I haven't been perfect about my food choices, but I'm definitely eating a lot healthier than I was at this point in my last pregnancy. I still bring my lunch and snacks to work most days, which forces me into more nutritious choices. I may have indulged in a pint of UDF chocolate caramel ice cream this past weekend while stopping for gas (UDF is a local chain of gas stations that also carry delicious premium homemade ice cream). But last time around, I ate like a pint a day (no exaggeration here).

I also walked my ass off this weekend and have been working like a fiend on home improvement stuff. Unfortunately, I've got sciatica pain shooting through my lower back and butt, which reduces me to a bent-over old lady by the end of most days. Really cramps my active style! I have so much I want to do, but my body is holding me back.

Mr. has been fairly quiet about his fit habits, but he insists he will weigh in once he exercises on the stationary bike for a week. Currently, the bike is surrounded by a bunch of stuff we're donating to Salvation Army. They're coming this Friday to take all the stuff away, so hopefully that will remove one excuse.