OK ladies, I have to join you here. If I dont have a support group or if I dont feel accountable, I am afraid I will fall off the wagon.
Here is my story. My mom was here when DS was born. I gained exactly 22 pounds through my pregnancy. Lost 20 lbs by the time I went for my 6 week check up. After that I managed to gain more weight than I had during my pregnancy. Thanks to my mom's food after 5+ years I guess.
I kept going like a pendulum in the past year. I have lost about 10 lbs and gained it all back.
Recently I was talking to one of my aunts in India. She said something that really got me motivated. Even though it was a really mean comment (from a person who is really really obese herself), I am kinda glad she said it. That was the last push I need to get serious about my weight.
In the past three weeks, I have lost 7 pounds. I have set a 1200- 1300 calorie goal per day and try to stick to it. Added to that, I walk really fast for about 30 minutes perday + play with DS every evening in our back yard (when it is not raining). I have always been drinking 2-3 litres (a little over a gallon) of water everyday, so that is not a problem.
Any suggestions, advice is greatly appreciated. So, feel free to tell me if I should do things differently. I am strictly vegetarian, no eggs, no diary with the exception of yogurt. I love eating fruits. I could live on fruits. I eat some rice/whole wheat stuff along with fruits and yogurt for lunch. Breakfast and dinner is mainly steamed veggies and/or fruits, may be some soups or cereals/oatmeal. Snacks are more fruits, carrots, cereals, lentil sprouts etc. I dont drink any soda, coffee or tea. I dont like desserts/sweets, so that makes it easy. Of course chocolates and ice creams are an exception.
My goal is to lose 20 pounds by September. My brother is getting married and I am going to India. Before that I want to lose this weight. I know that the first few pounds are the easiest to lose, so I am going to have to work harder as I go. So, I hope to come to you all when ever I need a little push and motivation.
If you made it so far, thanks so much for your time.