I remember being a teenager and HATING my weight... How stupid I was... I was if anything too thin, and I could literally eat anyone out of house and home with no consequences.
I had my first baby young, at 19, and I have fought with my weight ever since. When I was pregnant for my youngest daughter, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and actually LOST weight through my pregnancy because of the special diet I was on. The doctor kept yelling at me, and I kept saying, "Hey! YOU put me on a diet!"
Anyway, Katie was born a healthy 7lbs 7 oz, 20" long. I managed to keep my weight down for almost two years, but when I started gaining again it came fast.
I know that I am not someone that will ever be model thin, and I am fine with that. To be completely honest, I weigh 195lbs now, and I am 5'4". I would be perfectly happy in the 150-160 range.
The funny thing about me though is I don't look as heavy as I am. I have always had a lot of muscle and I think that is part of it. Around last Christmas, I was at my mom's house and I weight myself. I was 231. As an experiment I decided to just try drinking LOTS of water. Mostly I eat all the same things, but I drink probably 10-15 glasses of water a day. I drink 8oz of water right before every meal, and before every snack. My snacks usually consist of a handful of pistachios or pecans, but I still eat fast food occasionally and drink soda. And I have lost 35 lbs since Christmas!!!
I am sure that like all dieting experiences, everyone would respond a little differently. I just wanted to share what has happened with me, because I am just thrilled. Pulling a pair of jeans out of the dresser that I haven't fit into in 5 years is so awesome. David has never ever made me feel self conscious about my weight, but the comments he makes now only make me feel better.
So, for anyone looking to drop some pounds, just give it a shot. It can't hurt you. The best thing is I don't feel deprived. It is just a matter of the water filling some of the empty space, and also keeping my system hydrated and flushed out. And we know all about hydration, right? LOL
Geez, I almost never post in off topic, and this time I wrote a novel....
35lbs more to go... wish me luck!
I had my first baby young, at 19, and I have fought with my weight ever since. When I was pregnant for my youngest daughter, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and actually LOST weight through my pregnancy because of the special diet I was on. The doctor kept yelling at me, and I kept saying, "Hey! YOU put me on a diet!"
Anyway, Katie was born a healthy 7lbs 7 oz, 20" long. I managed to keep my weight down for almost two years, but when I started gaining again it came fast.
I know that I am not someone that will ever be model thin, and I am fine with that. To be completely honest, I weigh 195lbs now, and I am 5'4". I would be perfectly happy in the 150-160 range.
The funny thing about me though is I don't look as heavy as I am. I have always had a lot of muscle and I think that is part of it. Around last Christmas, I was at my mom's house and I weight myself. I was 231. As an experiment I decided to just try drinking LOTS of water. Mostly I eat all the same things, but I drink probably 10-15 glasses of water a day. I drink 8oz of water right before every meal, and before every snack. My snacks usually consist of a handful of pistachios or pecans, but I still eat fast food occasionally and drink soda. And I have lost 35 lbs since Christmas!!!
I am sure that like all dieting experiences, everyone would respond a little differently. I just wanted to share what has happened with me, because I am just thrilled. Pulling a pair of jeans out of the dresser that I haven't fit into in 5 years is so awesome. David has never ever made me feel self conscious about my weight, but the comments he makes now only make me feel better.
So, for anyone looking to drop some pounds, just give it a shot. It can't hurt you. The best thing is I don't feel deprived. It is just a matter of the water filling some of the empty space, and also keeping my system hydrated and flushed out. And we know all about hydration, right? LOL
Geez, I almost never post in off topic, and this time I wrote a novel....
35lbs more to go... wish me luck!