I have managed to maintain my weight which is a miracle. I'm not tracking my points like I should be. One reason is because I don't want my husband to see me tracking. He is totally against me "dieting" in any way right now. However, I don't view Weight Watchers as a "diet." I view it as a healthy eating plan and what's wrong with me eating healthy?
I read in my Dr Oz pregnancy book that in the first trimester, I only need an additional 100 calories a day which is equal to a cup of FF milk. I can do that. However, I'm not. I've going way over my calories. Today I stopped at Steak and Shake and got a shake. Chocolate. I justified it saying that the dairy is good for the baby and the coolness made my throat feel better. After the fact I looked it up and it is 15 points. Holy Sh*t!!! FIFTEEN points for a snack?
This has to stop and it has to stop now.
I was watching Dr Oz today (I don't normally watch his show but it was on weight loss today) and he had 100 people who have lost over 100 lbs. I really admired all of those people. They are the 5% that have managed to lose the weight and keep it off. If they can do it, surely I can too right? I don't even need to lose 100 lbs. I'd be happy with 40 lbs.
The sad part is, a good portion of the women he spoke with talked about gaining most of their weight during a pregnancy. That could be me if I don't stop what I've been doing these last few days and come up with a plan. I've already made a batch of Fiber One muffins (blue berry) and I have my list for the grocery store. I need a plan. I can't blame my cold anymore. I need to step up and take responsibility for myself now before I start to gain and then just throw in the towel until after the baby comes. I can't do that. I won't allow myself to do that. I owe myself something after losing 40 lbs don't I? I have the responsibility to keep the weight off and not be 250 lbs after this baby is born. I owe my daughter that. I owe the baby that and most of all, I owe myself that. I am too important to throw my health away again.
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! You're preggers!!! That's wonderful news, I'm so happy for you. Especially that your daughter will have a sibling. I've always thought it's really important for kids to have at least one sibling. There's nothing like family, they're always there for you, no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI think your husband is right, no dieting, but that little baby needs good, healthy food. Not junk food. Fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein, non-fat milk. I think if you just focus on eating a well balanced diet of healthy foods for your baby, you'll reap the benefits and not gain a lot of pregnancy weight.
Anyway, I'm thrilled for you. A new baby will be so cool...I bet you're daughter is just tickled (have you told her yet or are you waiting?). Way cool!