Should I even bother?

I've been trying to lose weight for years and like most people, it just comes back in even greater amounts. Since having a baby last year I have managed to keep a consistent weight, and one that is even lower than before I got pregnant, but I really, really, want to lose more. I managed to quit smoking to have a baby and I'd like to be able to get rid of this weight that makes it hard to get around. I want to be able to carry my child for a few more years and I don't know if I can do that while hauling my own fat ass around too. So I'm going to try again.

Goal 1 Achieved

Current weight: 189.5 lbs Goal: 190 lbs maintained for one week Reward: New stockings I think some Havana Heels are in my future!

Post-baby body

I only gained 20 pounds during pregnancy, and lost it all almost imediately. Unfortunately, I was at 198lbs when I got pregnant so I was starting obese. One thing you don't often hear in the talk of losing baby weight is the number pregnancy does on your shape generally. As fat as I am, I was never this doughy until having a child. I can tuck it in, compress it and otherwise try to hide it behind clothes, but that dough is still there, lurking. Spouse looked at me last night and asked if I was "cooking another one in there." He is never having sex again.

Goal 1, Update 2

Current weight: 189 lbs Goal: 190 lbs maintained for one week Reward: New stockings Must maintain now.

Goal 1 - Update

Current weight: 190.5 lbs Goal: 190 lbs maintained for one week Reward: New stockings Very close. Need to actually change diet and exercise for things to happen. Been busy with move.

Goal 1

Current weight: 193.5 lbs Goal: 190 lbs maintained for one week Reward: New stockings