jamiewetzler

Well, I went to the Y today and did a cardio class. It was really long compared to what I am used to. An hour and 15 minutes of good work. I was able to do it, but it would be nice if it were a little shorter, we were all dragging. Plus its a little embarrasing when I can’t get the steps right. I am not that coordinated. I think I will do that class once in a while. The other times I will do the elliptical or something like that. I am eating well today too. One day at a time. Gotta work the night shift tonight, so I am hoping to get some sleep. I am currently planning my daughters 1 st birthday. We are having a princess party, should get the decorations in the mail today. 1stwishes.com is a great site to order party supplies from. We are having the party on Valentine’s Day.

Well, I started out having a good week and then my husband and I had a couple “dates” over the weekend where we went to the movies and out to eat. So that got me of track. Then the couple days that followed I didn’t do well. Then I weighed in yesterday and gained a pound. I then felt depressed and hopeless and then ended up eating a bag of chips and dip to make myself feel “better”, which as you probably know only makes you feel guilty and perpetuates the vicious cycle. Grr….I hate the battle.

Alright, so excercise is hard for me. I finally was motivated by this site today and did a 30 min workout video at home while my baby was napping. Normally I would sleep too while she does, but if I could continue to use that time to exercise, then I am  sure it would do me a world of good. Sometimes those videos have some moves that are complicated and by the time you catch on they are onto a new one. So at times I’d just make up my own moves. Like jumping jacks or something. I had a cookie today, but limited it to one and counted the points. I am a little hungry now and have 10 points left, so I gotta make them last. Hmm, I wonder what’s for dinner…

Today I feel encouraged. I believe I am already starting to lose weight. I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 210 instead of 212. Not an official weigh in, but enough to let me feel encouraged and keep on the path. I am actually excited to weigh in on wednesday because I will finally have a loss instead of a gain. I still haven’t worked out, I really need to add exercise too.

Alright, well i worked last night and did ok, i only ate what I brought. I was a little hungry sticking to my points, but I know it will get easier and pay off. I am doing well so far today too, although I just woke up from working a night shift. At least the day will be short. =}

My name is Jamie and I am 25. I’m married and I have an 11 month old girl. I’ve been overweight my whole life and was in WW when I got pregnant. I ballooned during that pregnancy. I weighed 263 after having my baby. Due to post-partum depression, I lost 40 lbs in 2 weeks. I joined weight watchers and got down to 195. I have been off the wagon and now am back up to  212. I am sick of being fat and not being able to find clothes. I want to lose weight before I get pregnant again within the year. I am hoping to get some support along the way to keep my motivation. I weighed in tonight and am doing well on my points today. I know if I stick with it all week I should lose a few pounds this week. I am a mother-baby nurse and work night shift, so that throws off my routine. I am horrible at getting exercise in. Myhusband is also overweight, but we just signed up at a gym. Now we just need to make ourselves go. I don’t want our eating habits passed onto our daughter.