I have the Weight Watchers scale and as much as it gives you the 000.0 type of weight, I find that the numbers really fluctuate depending on where you stand on the scale.
Cathy, I am a friend of Pam's. I took a moment to glance at your blog while I was checking out Pam's. I admire you for having 6 children, my third is 10 months old. I would like to have a fourth(my husband and I discussed 7 but I think I'd be in a loony bin) You talked about something that really hit home for me, the LAST child. I love getting and being pregnant and giving birth. The thought of no more startle reflexes, or rooting from a hungry baby bird or the first look of comprehension of something new on their face makes my heart break. As far as the scale goes my vote is no. I thought about getting one too for 20lb goal I started a month ago. My husband made me realize it can be a dangerous tool to have in the home. I know my starting weight and I think what I'll do is step on a scale at the doctor's or Wal-Mart or something at the three month mark. Aside from that I'm gonna go based on how my clothes fit. I have chosen one pair of jeans that I'm going to try on once a month to gauge how I'm doing. That's my two cents, good luck!
I am Cathy, a photographer, wife and mom. I am 37 years old stay at home mom to six young kids that are ages 10,8,6,4,3 and 21 months.
I promised myself that after the birth of our last baby (She was born on November 16th 2007) that I would finally lose the weight (I weighted 238 pounds!) and I have lost the majority of the weight. By June 2008 I weighed 150 pounds.
This is me now! 150 pounds
My brand new green bikini (taken August 4th, 2008)
Before
218.8 pounds on January 1st 2008 (6 weeks postpartum)
My last day of pregnancy with baby number 6 aka Courtney
I weighed 238 pounds+ here (taken November 16th, 2007)
Size 18/20 to a size 6/7!
30 inches lost from January 2008 - January 2009
Starting Measurements from January 2008 (current measurements in green):
Bust: 45" Bust: 38" (down 7")
Waist: 42" Waist: 29" (down 13")
Hips: 49" Hips: 39" (down 10")
My 2009 Races
Chilly Chase 15 K - January 18, 2009 - 1:21:44
Vancouver International Marathon42.2 K- May 3, 2009 - DNC- Injury
*I am filled with energy and passion My body is toned and fit I love my new body Every day, in every way, I feel healthier, stronger and happier *I always recommit to my goals no matter what happens I keep promises to myself I am happy with who I am I am proud of myself I always follow through I eat food that supports my health *I love exercise
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Blog update for December 2008
Here I am up about 10 pounds (almost 10 pounds) and feeling yuck. Not enough running or caring about what I am putting into my mouth. That is all going to stop! I am going to knock those pounds away, plus a final 10! I am looking forward to a fresh start! I want to wear my size 6 jeans again!
Blog update for October 2008
Well, I so obviously did not reach my weight loss goal below. I think because my body is holding onto the last bits of fat for breastfeeding. I didn't anticipate feeding Coco for this long. So, I go with the flow. I ran my first half marathon on October 12, 2008. 1 hour 53 minutes and 36 seconds. Awesome experience. I have now signed up for a second half marathon on February 15, 2009. I am still 150 pounds. So, I have maintained this weight for over 4 months. I am feeling strong. Blog update for September 7th, 2008. It is quite possible that I will be at my 'ultimate' goal weight of 135 for my 37th birthday on October 7th, and quite possibly for my half marathon race on the 12 or 19th of October. I finally broke past a 3 month plateau and I feel fabulous. I started back on my program in full force on September 2nd. I am feeling super and really pumped about reaching my goal! Blog Update for July 5th, 2008: *I am feeling great at 150 pounds, and getting more lean with my running. I am feeling pretty muscular and therefore feel quite good at where I am at for now.
*My pre-pregnancy weight: 204 pounds *Top weight of my last EVER pregnancy: 238 pounds
*My current mini-goal is a weight of 199 (to lose 19 pounds to get under 200 pounds for the last time!!) Goal achieved: January 29th 2008 in 4 weeks
Note: I just want to add that I had already lost 19 pounds before the start of the Go-Be-Gone 2008. When I finish the contest I will be adding those 19.2 pounds onto to my total weight loss.
Started Goo-Be-Gone: January 1st, 2008 (weight 218.8) in my sixth week postpartum and I am currently nursing on demand. Goo-Be-Gone 2008 ends in 3 months: April 1, 2008 (hopefully 20-30 pounds lost by then!) **** At the halfway mark I have lost about 30 pounds (and have already met my original goal for April 1st 2008) I hope to lose between 10-15 more pounds by April 1st for the FINAL weigh in.****I met this goal 2 weeks before the end of GBG.
My Weight Loss Progress
Top of pregnancy weight: 238 pounds November 16th, 2007. I lost 19.2 pounds from then until January 1st, 2008. Starting Weight for GBG - 218.8 pounds (January 1st, 2008)
Goal: 215 - January 1st week, 2008 Goal: 210 - January 8th, 2008 Goal: 205 - January 22nd, 2008 Goal: 199 - January 29th, 2008 Goal: 190 - February 15th,2008 Goal: 180 - March 8th, 2008 Goal: 170 - March 25th, 2008 Goal: 160 - April 27th, 2008 Goal: 150 - June 7th, 2008
[welcome to my blog] I am a Canadian Mom to six kids. I have been married for 12 years to the love of my life. All of the children are ours. No multiples!
(one boy, and five girls) ages 10,9,7,5,4 and 2. Photography is my passion when I am not busy being Mom!
2 comments:
I have the Weight Watchers scale and as much as it gives you the 000.0 type of weight, I find that the numbers really fluctuate depending on where you stand on the scale.
So i'm not recommending this one :o)
Cathy,
I am a friend of Pam's. I took a moment to glance at your blog while I was checking out Pam's. I admire you for having 6 children, my third is 10 months old. I would like to have a fourth(my husband and I discussed 7 but I think I'd be in a loony bin) You talked about something that really hit home for me, the LAST child. I love getting and being pregnant and giving birth. The thought of no more startle reflexes, or rooting from a hungry baby bird or the first look of comprehension of something new on their face makes my heart break. As far as the scale goes my vote is no. I thought about getting one too for 20lb goal I started a month ago. My husband made me realize it can be a dangerous tool to have in the home. I know my starting weight and I think what I'll do is step on a scale at the doctor's or Wal-Mart or something at the three month mark. Aside from that I'm gonna go based on how my clothes fit. I have chosen one pair of jeans that I'm going to try on once a month to gauge how I'm doing. That's my two cents, good luck!
Dawn Nelson
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