So, after college, I gained weight. Quite a bit. But it wasn't so terrible as I lost quite a bit during college. I got in shape and ate well. BUT.... on top of the post-college weight gain, I got pregnant. And gained quite a bit of weight... again! Sick.
Here I am. Postpartum and overweight. And boy, oh boy, out of shape! I'm not going to tell you how much I weighed at delivery, but I will tell you that I have lost 37 pounds since then (insert applause here). Now I have 28 pounds remaining to get back to my college weight (although I'd be thrilled to lose 23 pounds and be five pounds over that!).
Now that I'm six weeks postpartum I feel as though its OK to begin exercising (exercising: meaning more than the two mile walk with stroller and dog). If you know me, I'm terrible when it comes to being disciplined about exercise and eating right. I completely lack intrinsic motivation. But, I'm determined (or so I say) to lose the weight, get back in shape, and feel good again. I want to be the mom that can play soccer with her kids without breathing as though she has a serious case of asthma when she doesn't. Or better yet, I don't want to fall over half dead. ANYWAY. I bought this video for a mere $8. That's chump change if I really use it. Well, the past two days I have. And its kicked my oversized rear end!! I've also been trying to do the elliptical for 15 minutes in addition to the video. Its a nice little warm up. Hopefully I can stick with this for 30 days (I hear it takes 30 days to form a habit... hmmm) and get a few more pounds and inches off me!
Don't ask me in 30 days how I've done. I might not want to tell you. If I've done well... you'll hear about it :)
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I just watched a programme on the BBC about losing weight... there were a few things I was praticularly impressed by, but here's the whole list (I've marked the cool - and easy - ones with *):
1) Journal what you eat very inaccurately; we often underestimate how much we eat each day (up to 40-60% each day). Be sure to mark down every snack and nibble and dab of sauce you eat.
*2) Eating soup has a physical benefit to help us feel fuller longer. Soup stays in the stomach longer than regular food + water.
3) Change little things in your daily routine and it will help you burn more calories (walking instead of taking a ride; walk while on the phone or talking; walk while taking breaks)
*4) Eat LOW-FAT dairy products helps to extract fat from 'other' foods we eat as well. The calcium binds with the fat from other foods we eat and cannot be digested, so it is eliminated from the body (good to know). The fat added in from the dairy must be taken out elsewhere.
5) When we skip meals the brain reacts and it thinks we are starving and urges us to eat high-fat foods to get some nourishment.
6) SImply eat less - watch how many calories you eat over all; many people think they have a slow metabolism when they don't. Larger people have a higher metabolism, and even though they may be as active as a slimmer counterpart, slim people just eat much less (up to 50% less each day).
*7) Watch your portions. Use smaller plates and bowls and measure amounts; choose the small size of all servings.
8) Too much variety and choice can encourage us to eat too much (ie buffets, bbq's, potlucks, and freebees). Remember to choose lean proteins, low cal veggies, and low-fat dairy meals; and watch portions (one smaller plate).
*9) Eat more lean protein in all your meals; protein helps you to feel fuller much longer, ie ham and eggs is a better breakfast than puffy cereal and orange juice for satiety.
10) Do some kind of regular exercise each day (ie many experts recommend at least 60 minutes now); as the effect can last overnight and well into the next day. Carbs are used up first; then later on, fat stores are used up until we re-fuel again.
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