Angie’s Journey…

Well buddies, it’s been a rough week and I’ve gone from feeling hopeless to finally feeling back in control.

I’d got to the point with my WW where I could just mentally note my points and stay on track (continuing to lose). Well since I got pregnant, I’ve been having more trouble, so I’ve returned back to basics. Now I’m writing my points down again and it seems to be helping me stay on track. It makes me more accountable and whatnot.

Interestingly enough, with my other two pregnancies I was throwing up left and right and so far with this one, not too much trouble. Still, we’re still in the first trimester so it could happen. But I’m keeping my fingers crossed that maybe it won’t be an issue this time.

The boys are really excited about the baby but of course they both want another brother, while hubby and I are hoping for a girl this time. Either way we’ll be happy so long as our little bundle is healthy. And part of that depends on me and how healthy I am, which is why I’m still here. Like I said, my OB is encouraging me to stick to my WW plan so that’s what I’m doing. And now that I’m “back to basics”, I’m definitely feeling more in control, so my mood is improved.

Anyway, I’m off to check your blogs. Thanks everyone for your support and caring thoughts!
Hugs,

Angie

Hey Buddies,

Well this whole pregnancy thing is a real pain. I feel like I’m losing control of my eating habits and it’s making me insane. I mean, it’s like I’m starving ALL THE TIME and the control I had previously maintained is beyond me at this point. I don’t want to balloon up and am trying to follow the WW plan like my doc said I could…but I’m having a lot of trouble with it.

I don’t want to struggle like this…and it doesn’t help that my emotional state has gone from relatively balanced to completely wacko either lol. I am working on that too…

Sooo…I need a plan to figure this stuff out. I mean…part of me says if I’m hungry I should eat…but the other part of me knows that some of the “starving” I’m feeling can’t be actual hunger, simply because I go through these phases where I just want to eat and eat.

So how do I deal with this? Oye…what a pain. Now with my first son I gained 80 lbs, but started out at like 123 lbs. With my second, six years later, I started out at 244 and only gained 11 lbs, then lost 22 after he was born and another 35 in the following two months. (Which I promptly gained back plus some once I stopped nursing him lol). Still..I don’t want to end up having to start all over again once this one is born.

Anyway…sorry for the complaining. I just..don’t know wtf to do here. I’m feeling this huge loss of control and I want to get back in control of my feelings and my eating habits. I need a good kick in the butt from my buddies, lol.

Talk to you all soon.

Hugs,
Angie

Well I did my weigh in and I’m the same. So that’s a plus, I suppose…the doc said I should strive not to lose but also not to gain too much. LOL.

I’m feeling incredibly hormonal and have been bursting out in tears for like..every thing. Literally…happy stuff, sad stuff…whatever it is, I’ve got the tears for it. It’s making me insane.

Sooo, I don’t have much to say today I guess. I’m exhausted and with no good reason. I’ll catch up tomorrow with more enthusiasm…I hope. LOL.

Thanks for all the comments..and to Erika…LMAO!! Thanks for the giggle, I needed it today.
Hugs to all!
Angie

Hey Buddies!
Well..I went to the doctor on Wednesday and he confirmed that we will have a new family member in October (ish). He says I’m about 8 weeks pregnant, but I think it might be a bit less. My periods have been really irregular lately. BUT the good news, besides the impending beautiful baBy…is that he says I CAN do WW still (kinda like Jo said). Just need to add a few points a day. SO, with this new information, I feel empowered. He doesn’t want me to lose a bunch of weight while pregnant obviously, but he’s ok with my maintaining my current weight until the last few months, since I’m still technically overweight. He will evaluate me at my monthly appointments and help me to determine whether I’m eating enough or too much or whatever.

SO!! This means that I can still report to y’all and I’m still going to do my weigh ins each week. Just hopefully I’ll stay the same or within a few pounds until the end–and then he says I only need to gain five to ten pounds. Which means I won’t end up with a bigger problem than I started with at the end. Also I will nurse this one like I did my other two, so I’ll burn a few extra calories that way too.

The truth is, I think I’ll still need you all for support in order to stay healthy during this pregnancy. I still need to follow the points system and I’ve been STARVING for some reason, especially late at night. Normally I don’t use my flex points but I’ll tell you I’ve been using them this week lol.

Anyway, thanks for all the well wishes. I’m feeling much more positive about our new baby since I know I have a way to maintain my own health in the process. I know it sounds dumb but I feel like I’d go out of control if I couldn’t keep track like normal. Anyway thank you all again for your support. It means so much!!
Hugs,

Angie

Well buddies…

I peed on that stick again…and it’s still positive. Only this time, even more defined. So I guess I’m pregnant.

I’m going to the doctor on Wednesday, to get started on prenatal care and whatnot. Um…

So now regarding my weight…I think the main issue is that I don’t want to gain more than I’m supposed to during the pregnancy, so I’m going to take in my WW materials on Wednesday and ask the doc if I can still use the points system…maybe I’ll do the nursing mother points or something. Or he can just tell me how many to have so I can still control my intake and not go nuts like I feel like doing lol. Obviously I’m not going to try to lose weight while pregnant but I just want to be careful not to become a house in the process lol.

So…what does this mean for Buddy Slim? Do I stick around or come back when I’m done? What’s the protocol here??

Anyway…thanks for your support…I’ll talk to you all soon…I’m off to stare into space and worry about the future.

Hugs,

Angie

Ok buddies…

First off, I must say, you all MADE MY DAY with all of your wonderful compliments on my pics!! That was amazing and THANK YOU!! WOW! I’m smiling from ear to ear!

Secondly, sorry I haven’t been on the last day or so, things have been busy with weekend guests at our home. However…I have another bit of news to share with you that may temporarily deflect my weight loss efforts…OMG.

Here goes…I took a pregnancy test yesterday morning and it looks like I might be pregnant…the line was very faint but was clearly there. So I’m going to take another one tomorrow morning to be sure, and then I’m going to call the doctor and set up an appointment to confirm this. Now, I’m thirty two years old and I said to myself that I would have no more kids after thirty, especially considering that when this one is born, my oldest will be TEN years old. I think I must be insane, and to be honest, I’m being very vain about this whole thing. (OMG I’m going to get fat, etc). So…I know maybe I’m jumping the gun…but then I think, a baby..a new little life in my world. And nursing does help one lose weight more quickly…sooo…I’ll take the test again tomorrow morning…I’ll let you know what it says, but I think we all know what to expect. The fact is, I’ve taken COUNTLESS pregnancy tests over the years and only two have been positive…both times, I ended up with a new son. (And btw, wouldn’t it be fun if I got a girl this time lol). So, I’m just…waiting to find out. ~sigh~

LOL.

Anyway, hope all is well with you all. Talk to you soon!! Hugs to all~
Angie

Hey hey y’all…

Well, today I spent most of my time running errands with my three year old in tow…fun fun! Tired the poor lil thing out though…he’s sleeping now..ahhh blessed silence, lol…

Anyway…I was looking through some old photos and found one that was taken right about the time I started Buddy Slim, back in July. At that time, I was 265 lbs (ack!). So I posted it for you all to see the ugly truth…and also a more recent one that my hubby took of me the other night when we were on our way out. Just a casual pic, and clearly I still have A LOT to lose…BUT I feel like there’s a noticable difference. I mean, 47 lbs of a difference. So take a look at my pics and tell me what you think. I want to know if there’s really a marked difference or if it’s just me and my wishful thinking lol.

Last night, we went to dinner for my birthday and then my girlfriend stopped over for coffee, so it was a nice evening. Anyway, I’m off to do my housework and whatnot..lol…have a wonderful day everyone!!

Thanks to all of you wonderful buddies for your support. It means so much to me!! Hugs to all!

Love,

Angie

Morning Y’all…

Well…today is my 32nd birthday. My husband let me sleep in a bit and was kind enough to get the kids ready for the day, and then he and the boys brought me coffee in bed and sang me awake with a good round of “Happy Birthday.” What a nice way to wake up.

Just now, I took a nice bubble bath, which was relaxing except for the toys my three year old kept putting into the tub with me, lol. Still, I can’t complain. I’m glad he likes hanging out with me, even if it’s to disturb my bath time lol.

Overall things are good so far today. I’m working on staying positive and staying on the low points side today since we’re going to dinner tonight. Just to be safe.

So I hope everyone’s day is peaceful and productive. Hugs to all!!
Love,

Angie

Morning all…
Well, I got a LOT done yesterday. The house looks like a new place lol. Of course, I still have laundry to do and a three year old running around so the work is never done. But I can’t complain. I feel blessed in so many ways.

DH and I got into a couple of arguments yesterday, and then we made up. I feel like it was directly related to the whole return to real life thing lol. But all is well now, and the arguments were silly little nothings. I must be PMSing, though, cuz let me tell you I had my mood on. LOL!

Other than that…things are smooth. My little one has his teacher coming today. (Our school district offers a program called “Parents as Teachers” that sends a teacher into the home free of charge. It’s wonderful and helps me to make sure I’m on track with his development and whatnot). And my oldest’s teacher emailed me yesterday saying how impressed she is and that she’s having him tested for the gifted program. I’m so excited for him.

Well..I’m off for a bit, need to deal with some business things before teacher gets here. You all have a wonderful day and I will be by to check your blogs soon!

Hugs,

Angie

Hey hey buddies,

Well, I weighed in and there’s no change. However, I’m not too worried. I tend to do this plateau thing for a week or two and then start dropping again. Still, I’m going to kick it into high gear this week and really pay attention to what I’m eating, and also (try to) get my exercise routine moving in the right direction.

Today I’m going back to “real life” lol, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m going to get a bunch of things done in the house, like cleaning all the bedrooms and doing a quick once over on the rest of the house. There’s a little exercise for me lol.

Nothing too exciting to report today, just a basic checking in. Going to really try to focus today on getting things done and spend some time with my little one.

Hope everyone has a great day. Thanks again for all of your support…hugs to all!
Love,

Angie