Wake up call - weight!

I went out late night shopping tonight to get a nice new outfit to wear to my 30th next weekend. I was so excited, baby was asleep at home with Daddy and I was out with a handbag instead of a nappy bag.

However my excitement soon turned to dismay! I couldn't fit a single thing that I tried on Some of you may be thinking "try a bigger size" but I couldn't bring myself too! I guess it's a mental thing? I'm normally a size 12 and couldn't get into anything that was a size 16!!

Now I didn't think that I'd miraculously bounce back to my pre-baby figure straight away, and I know that it's only been 10 weeks, but not finding anything was a wake up call.

No more biscuits for me! I'm telling you all so I make myself accountable for my actions!!!!

In the morning I'm going to weigh myself and post my weight on here as motivation to do something about it! I figure telling you girls will help! Fingers crossed.

I have my BIL's wedding in February, and although I know that over christmas will be tough, I'm hoping to have lost at least 5kg by then. Realistic I think!

I'm going to count WW points (have done that before) and now the weather is perking up I'm going to go out walking more (anyone in Te At penisula is welcome to come with me!!)

I feel positive I can do this!!!

Aww don't be too hard on yourself. In my experience, it takes about 6mos to recover from pregnancy and breastfeeding (til the baby is 6mos). And even then you will be a bigger size because your heart and lungs (and sometimes hips) expand when you are pregnant.

But I hear you on the snacking!

Good on you!!! you can do it. Ashlee was a whole year old before I decided to really start doing something about my weight. 12 weeks ago, I told myself that I wanted to lose 10kgs by Labour weekend. I originally thought I would never do it, and that it was so out of reach.

On the Saturday morning of Labour weekend, I weight in at EXACTLY 10kgs lighter!!! It can be done! Especially if you make it your priority. It definitely helps to have a goal to work towards. I've set myself another goal of losing another 5kg by Christmas and it sounds far fetched, but I'm determined. I'm a bridesmaid for a friend in February and that's motivation! Just make it a priority, and you'll do great.

Can't wait to read of your progress. All the best!

Walking, walking and more walking! I felt horrid after having Hannah and once she was about 2 mnths old, I started going for a walk every morning - she had that sleep in her pram - and not only did I feel heaps better for getting out of the house, I was feeling better about myself so was eating better and the weight fell off. Lots of walking, water and not denying yourself treats when you need them, and you will do great. All the best

NZpiper, YES!!! I was losing about 500gr a week at the start, and after stepping on the scales this morning, I can definitely see that it has crept back on!!

Right, first weigh in: 82.3kg eeeekkkkkkk!!! I'm normally around the 70kg mark, so here goes!!

Thanks for the words of encouragement, I will let you know how I get on each Friday.

I threw away my scales!!

I'm hearing you Sparkle! Went shopping last week as desperately needed new clothes, but nothing looks good on me! I'm a 16 at the moment, which is what I was before I fell pg with Jett. So I'm happy I haven't gain a sz. I was 12 when first got pg with Rico, then went up to a 14 after having Gia, now a 16. But now that I've finished having my babies, I'm going to concentrate on getting my body back into shape & hopefully get down to a 12-14.

But I am eating too much of the bad food & not enough of the good at the moment. So I know where I have to start in order to loose some weight!

Good on you & look forward to seeing your progress.

Oh my - they all sound so good Nikki!

I was 65kg on my wedding day (which was only 20 months aga ) Although I'd love to be that size again, it was hard work as I think naturally I should be about 70kg.

I'm feeling real good about it (even though it's only the first day!). I've decided that Wednesdays are going to be my treat day as that's when I meet with Coffee group and I don't want to deny myself a piece of cake if everyone else is eating it............I'd probably go home and eat a whole one!

Right, I've got the buggy out and as soon as Cooper wakes up we're going for our walk!

WTG Sparkle and good luck. Sometimes those clothes buying missions can be fabulous for weight loss motivation!!