Weight

Everyone told me when I first found out I was pregnant to watch how much I gain
The rule is no more than 30 lbs.
Well I was by no means skinny before pregnancy but with my 5'4 frame I knew I wasn't in the best of shape
I had gained over my entire pregnancy probably 70 lbs, no joke!
I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted
And than I got the bad news I had gestational diabetes
So I  had to check my sugar levels 2 hours after breakfast, lunch and dinner which kept me in check
I did cheat a few times and ate junk during my snacks because I knew I didn't have to check my sugar after that haha
But I am a diet pop person hardcore and had to give that up completely so I switched to regular pop which loaded on the calories
I craved junk food; cake, ice cream, donuts whatever was bad for you I wanted
I wanted nothing to do with fruits and veggies
After I had Savannah I lost 40 lbs in the first month, no problem. I was breastfeeding but only for the first 3 weeks. After that my milk stopped coming in because I was only pumping the first 10 days.
I have since been on Weight Watchers since March 4th, and have already lost 17 lbs.
I am now 11 lbs to my pre pregnancy weight.
But like I said before I wasn't in the best shape pre pregnancy so I am hoping to lose another 30 lbs on top of the 11 lbs. I want to be healthy
Not just for me but for my daughter
And since diabetes runs in my family I want to do my part and pray I don't get it
I have an elliptical in my basement and really, really wanted it but never used it
It was a dust collector more than anything
This past week I have used it the past 6 days and I craved it
I needed the exercise
I have only been using the elliptical for 20 mins but it's a start
The days I do the elliptical I have also been trying to take a walk outside, whether it's for 10 mins or 20 mins.
I know it took me 9 mths to put the weight on and it will take a while to get it off but I would like to be back in my pre pregnancy clothes
I still wear maternity pants to work and on occasion maternity shirts
And I'm ok with that
I did not take my pregnancy for granted as I know there are still women out there who wish they were in my place. My heart aches for them.