Changing the journey

In May of 2009, I had my second child. Something just clicked for me.


Just some history...I had been over 100 pounds overweight for probably close to 16-17 years and I am only 34! I had tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Atkins, and Medifast and there are probably more I don't even remember. I have what is known as PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It actually affects like 10% of pre-menapausal woman. It is sort of like diabetes where I cannot process sugars. I was considered insulin resistant, but not diabetic. So carbs were definitely not my friend! I was told I couldn't have children at age 14, but that was before more was known. Weight loss was what eventually helped me get pregnant.

Fast forward again... I only gained 18 pounds with my last pregnancy. I say that, because since he was born, I am now down 111 pounds. I actually hit 100 pounds 3 days after his 1st birthday. When he was 6 weeks old we strolled into a Weight Watchers meeting. 1 year later, I have only gained two weeks and that was 4 ounces one time and 3 pounds the next time, and I have barely missed a meeting. I took both of those off plus some the next week! I look so different my family doesn't recognize me at family events! I am very proud of my accomplishment, and have only about 17 pounds to reach my "lifetime" goal at Weight Watchers.

At work we have a 20 Ton Challenge. This challenge came at a good time, because I try to keep things interesting during this weight loss journey. I consider it a lifestyle change which also included adding the gym 3-4 times a week. I always create fitness and weight loss goals which are short term so that I can stay focused. I always focused on 100 pounds rather than 1 pound at a time.