And the moment I've been waiting for since my pregnancy began last fall ... where am I restarting this weight loss journey from? The first time, back in January 2008, it was 238 lbs with a goal weight of 150. Because I was able to keep my baby weight gain from ballooning out of control, this time I won't have to go quite as far. Check it out:
Jay (currently on a "break")
Starting weight: 301 poundsCurrent weight: ??? pounds
Pounds lost this week: ? pounds
Total pounds lost: ? pounds
Susan
Starting weight: 238 pounds
Current weight: 192 pounds
Pounds lost this week: 15 pounds (!!!!)
Total pounds lost: 46 pounds
Hooray! I love dropping 15 lbs in just a couple of weeks. That's like Biggest Loser numbers, minus the hellish 10-hour workouts (though I'm sure I burned a few calories in my 18-hour labor).
So now I have 42 lbs to lose in order to reach my goal weight. Yes, it's a lot to lose and a bit intimidating. But I've already lost more than that, so I know I can do it again. I'm just waiting a few more days for my body to fully recover from childbirth, and I'll be getting back to the exercise. Meanwhile, breastfeeding my boy every 2 hours or so is helping me burn, burn, burn those calories!
Next step: Getting Mr. to join me in this fit journey, take 2.
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What a wonderful feeling it must be to not only walk away from pregnancy with a beautiful healthy baby but a beautiful healthy you to be proud of too!! Congrats!
congratulations Sue. You look fantastic!
He's dear, and your little girl is so cute.
Doesn't it feel good to end pregnancy over forty pounds lighter than when you started all this?
I was watching you from a distance and thinking about it. I took the plunge about two months ago and I'm very glad I did. Best wishes.
Sorry I'm a little late to this party but congrats on baby J!!! And on the weight loss. You have the right attitude so it should be easy enough to get back on the wagon. Can't wait for more pics!
BTW- I missed you this week!
Belated congratulations. He's gorgeous and you look great too. I am impressed with your motivation to lose weight while taking care of a brand new baby - It has inspired me - I always feel a more motivated after reading your posts :) Best wishes. Enjoy this time - it will fly by faster now that you have 2!
I'm so behind! Congratulations to your entire family on the newest addition!
That is nothing compared to what you rocked out pre-bundle o'joy. WE CAN DO THIS!
You look AWESOME and I need to see that baby BEFORE he goes to college, k?
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