Hello Ladies! I have lurked here off and on and hesitated to join in, but my escape from lurkdom has come. My name is Tancy and I am a mother of three. We are currently TTC #4, Cy #3. I have fought being chubby for a long time. I was never the skinny girl, but it got bad when I was put on Decadron and I gained 40 pounds in three weeks! My weight has been a bigger issue ever since. I am currently heavier than ever (except during pregnancy) so I am trying hard to take some off while TTC. DH (Who recently had a stress induced heart attack at 31) and I are low carbing together. I would say he is doing better than I. I cheated yesterday and today. I swear I am going back on the wagon tomorrow. I know this will be my last baby so I would like my pregnancy to be the best it can be. I am exercising ambitiously so I know that will benefit me in every way.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

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Tancy -

First of all WELCOME!! Secondly, I did the low carb thing while ttc ds. I have been trying to do it this time and I swear I cannot stay on it. I have gotten off and on the wagon several times so far this time. Maybe we can support each other. I know I did really well when I had someone to "talk to" when I felt like falling off. Good luck with TTC. How scary about your dh's heart attack at such a young age. Glad he is ok.

Elizabeth
cd25 8dpiui

HI Tracy and glad you came out of hiding.

I too am low carbing and I really need to get back on the induction phase. I fell off a week ago and everyday I am like "I'll start again tomorrow" and never do. I have lost 30 pounds so far since Jan 1st but I still have a long ways to go. I need to reach my 10 pound a month goal though and I seem to be going in the wrong direction.

Any ways, I hope you have some luck in TTC #4 soon!

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My DH has kicked me off the low carb wagon. He said I am too grouchy when I am on it. You know what... he may be right. I feel a lot better today than I have in weeks. I told him then I was going to try to eat right, keep a food journal and HE had to red it every night to keep me accountable. I am still exercising like a maniac. I am running, and I go to my gym (like curves) and I am doing pushups, situps, and other strengthening exercises. THe chiropractor told me today to ease up on the running because I am having hip and lower back issues. I don't want to because I enjoy it so much. We will see. I hope to weigh today so I can see if I have lost, but I don't know that I am gong to get to the gym because DD doesn't feel well.

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Tandy!
Good luck with the exercise and weight loss program (whatever you choose to do now). I have always had success with Weight Watchers. I'd like to start that once again, but I have had a hard time getting motivated and then sticking with it <sigh>. Hopefully some day soon....
Best of luck TTC #4. I hope it happens for you soon!

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