We made it through the first days of school! It's wonderful to have the 5 year old in all-day Kindergarten. She's really in her element and- bonus!- she sleeps much better at night. The 4th grader is quite happy as well. It's the same teacher and class as last year because they loop together for two years. I love that system. There are two new girls in her class, for which she is so grateful.
The boys and I are enjoying the slower pace of life... now if only they would need naps at the same time.
Q's first day of class is coming up next week and it looks to be a very challenging year. Normally, there are four professors who teach the big Intro politics class each year but this year it so happens that he's the only one around. Top his heavy teaching load and impossible wait lists (for students trying to take his classes) with various committees and advising commitments, and it will be a tough one.
But there are other first days to celebrate as well. Inspired by my sister's efforts, I started Weight Watchers 5 weeks ago. I knew I had put on several pounds with each pregnancy and that adds up after four kids. I was tossing around the idea of losing it, but the kicker for me was going on the Weight Watchers site and finding my BMI (body mass index). One's ideal BMI would be between 20-25. For my height and my weight as of last month, my BMI was 30- just over the line into the medical definition of obese. Obese! I didn't consider myself that overweight, but the thought that I could be officially categorized that way was enough motivation to start the plan and get myself in gear on the treadmill we have at home.
It's been fun, actually, because I have some playlists on my ipod that really keep me going. I will admit that the food part has been hard, but being able to weigh in (i.e. enter my weight online)each week and see the results has been worth it. So, today I'm down 12 lbs, and it's the first day back in my old jeans! Hooray, and hopefully more firsts to come in the future.
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Good for you! That's a great s=accomplishment. And for the record you are not anywhere near obese! That's just crazy talk!
When I was losing weight (A's allergies induced, which made it much easier to stick to it) I just felt hungry all the time. When I thought about it, it really made sense. You're stomach is shrinking. It's going to feel uncomfortable. It just takes time. It was about a year before I lost 40lbs. But I feel better now!
Keep up the good work!
Wow- that's great- thanks! With the particular plan I'm on, there is a big list of foods of which I can eat an unlimited amount- mostly fruit, veggies, lean meat and beans, fat-free dairy, with a limited amount of whole grains each day. I miss all the simple carbs, but then there is also an allowance of "points" which can be used however I want, so there's still room for the chocolate, ice cream, etc. I just have to watch it.
Congrats on school, diet, and Quinn's popularity at the College. Everyone's so adorable!
Hey - post your playlists!
I've been toying the idea of doing WW, but just haven't done it yet. You may just have been the inspiration I needed! Thanks!
J- go for it! It's not as hard as I thought, and it definitely feels good.
Wow, that's amazing! 12 lbs is *a lot*:)
Thank you, Maryam.
Woohoo, congratulations! I meant to ask about it on the phone the other day but I was too excited about the unearthed poem. 12 pounds is amazing in only 5 weeks! After a 3 month diet hiatus around the move and summer I am back on the plan with a vengeance, anxious to get to 30 lbs and then even more. It has hard moments, but luckily there's room for a little deviation here and there. I think cutting out the breads/baked goods is the kicker for me, what really helps the pounds drop off fast. By the way if you are shrinking out of any size 14 or 16 clothes I gave you I will take them back - I'm starting to shrink into them again. Go us!!!
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