tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post5270659705343490493..comments2023-12-13T06:15:49.447-05:00Comments on But I do have a law degree...: Enough AlreadyBut I Do Have a Law Degreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06362410549493994038noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post-67401577155583828702011-06-14T14:44:40.127-04:002011-06-14T14:44:40.127-04:00I'm a big advocate for Weight Watchers, becaus...I'm a big advocate for Weight Watchers, because it teaches you what food actually consists of, and proper portion sizes, so that you can make good choices. Most of the time, you have no idea that the "healthy food" you're eating has a ton of calories and fat, and you could have made a better choice that you'd rather eat anyway. Since I eat out pretty much all the time, that's particularly helpful. Exercise is tricky too, because if you don't ease into it and balance it with what you're eating, you'll end up overeating. A lot of people who start training for marathons end up packing on the pounds because they figure, hey, I'm exercising so much, I can eat more. Not really! Anyway, I hate the meetings, but I did the online membership and I lost 20 pounds last year. <br /><br />Of course, right now I'm enjoying the "skinny girl lifestyle" of eating whatever the hell I want, because my pregnancy metabolism is completely backwards. I haven't even gained 10 pounds yet, and I've done nothing but eat pizza for the past 6 months. I only gained 20 pounds with my last pregnancy, and I'm on target to do the same this time. Of course, I also did nothing but eat pizza in law school while not pregnant, and I gained 30 pounds. Awesome.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173655298262399906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post-39184637744041176732011-06-13T20:28:42.177-04:002011-06-13T20:28:42.177-04:00Thanks so much for the advice - truly! What I am ...Thanks so much for the advice - truly! What I am doing is obviously not working. I may check out those apps/websites. I can't get a Wii, because my husband will disappear to the basement. :)But I Do Have a Law Degreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06362410549493994038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post-42921755879756717672011-06-13T15:12:35.200-04:002011-06-13T15:12:35.200-04:00Enjoyed this post. As a fellow (sister?) thin gir...Enjoyed this post. As a fellow (sister?) thin girl, I can relate, and it does get more difficult to shed the baby pounds with each subsequent pregnancy. My third time around, I used Lose It (there's an iPhone and iPad app) and Wii Fit. You might laugh about the Wii Fit (my kids certainly do when they're watching me do it), but it actually helped. It's all about being accountable.JLEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392795058603837825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post-46478479368532842632011-06-13T14:38:45.253-04:002011-06-13T14:38:45.253-04:00www.myfitnesspal.com. it works.www.myfitnesspal.com. it works.cathyhttp://cathyreisenwitz.com/about/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post-90838440185103636702011-06-13T14:15:20.828-04:002011-06-13T14:15:20.828-04:00I second dailyplate. There is a really great phone...I second dailyplate. There is a really great phone app called fitnesspal that makes it really easy to keep track as well, with the added bonus that it will say "if you keep doing what you've done, you wlil reach your goal weight in X weeks." Not sure how old you are, but I am about to be 27, and I definitely noticed a drop off in my metabolism or whatever the heck it is this year. Keeping track has definitely helped me learn about the new me-and-my-body.Valeriehttp://miniskirtmurder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917175986608222742.post-87259214803130899132011-06-13T13:38:51.743-04:002011-06-13T13:38:51.743-04:00Maybe you're not asking for advice, but here&#...Maybe you're not asking for advice, but here's mine. Your best plan is to exercise and eat healthier. Not eating enough actually puts your body in "starvation mode," meaning it will hold on to the fat because it is afraid it isn't getting enough fuel to survive. Jillian Michaels' workouts are great, but if you don't like her, find something you do like. Beachbody has a TON of programs to choose from that many people enjoy. But back to the eating. You hear this all the time, but that's because it works: Keep a log of every single thing you put into your mouth. Dailyburn or dailyplate are great websites for this. Set an amount of daily calories & try to meet your body's needs for proteins, carbs, and fats (again, those website will help you figure this info out). Being skinny again & non-muffined top is great motivation, but you can also use your health & your family as motivation. A hot dog, sushi, popcorn & chocolate does not a healthy mom make, and you've got to be the one to set the example for your kids. It's not easy and it doesn't happen overnight, but you didn't put on the weight overnight either.<br /><br />Genuinely wishing you good luck on your journey, because it is a journey. But aren't you worth it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com