[Madison.N.Hailey'sMom]

Well after the visit to the doctor's Monday I found myself in a few tricky situations. First I found out that I have gained weight since Febuary. I used to weigh about 135. But now I weigh, ready for this 155 I have never weighed this much in my life so it came as a real shock to me personaly. I havent worked since the end of June and I think that has some to do with it for the fact that I would walk a lot at my job. Then theres the fact that I ate whatever looked good. So this is the first of my personal goals. To lose as much as I can to be healthy again. So I've started out by eating more meals a day, I normally would eat once maybe twice a day. So I have a bowl of fruit in the morning, and then I started out with 1 Lean Cuisine for lunch but I'm still hungrey so I'll either have a 2nd one (I know its wrong) or some veggies with light ranch dip. Then for dinner I eat a normal meal. I also I been exercising twice a day about a hour each time. This goal seems to be going good so far.
My second goal is to quit drinking. So far so good. I havent had a urg (sp) for a drink yet but I normally only drink on the weekends so that test is yet to come. I think I'll be fine with this one though.
But here is the really hard goal for me that I'm not doing so good at yet. The doctor said to quit smoking so she wrote me a rx for Wellbutrin 150mg. (I made sure it was safe to take in case I get pg while on it). I usally smoke about a pack a day. So yesturday was the first day. I couldnt go the whole day without a cigarette so I ended up smoking some throughout the day. I cut down to 1/2 a pack the first day. I know its bad but I tryed my best. Now I'm on day 2 and its harder today then yesturday. I dont think I can quit completely. I know I can cut down. I know its bad to smoke while pg but I really cant quit completely. Its really hard. I am happy with myself for cutting back but it still sucks. So this goal is going to be a long one if I am able to go all the way.
Sorry for this being so long and the vent but I just had to get it out and now I feel better.

[..Jessica..]

Looks like you and I are in the same boat when it comes to wanting to lose some weight. I need to get down to where you currently are. Around 150lbs, and I'll be happy with myself. So far, all I'm doing is gaining whatever I lose back, and it's really annoying me.

You should be eating 6-7 SMALL meals a day. Right now, I'm having 1/2 a cup of oatmeal for breakfast, fruit bowl for snack, a sandwich with multi grain bread with light Miracle Whip and 1 serving of cheese for lunch, yogourt for afternoon snack, dinner, and then another snack around 8pm. It seems to be working, but of course, around 11pm when the good shows are on...I'm ready for chips and pop.

As for drinking -- you're not addicted, so that should be easy for you. Instead of having 3 or 4 (not saying you drink this much, but in general) only have 1. It should help over time. I used to drink a lot (hey, I'm IRISH! ) and I would get drunk practically every weekend, now the smell alone of what I used to drink makes me gag.

As for your smoking -- you do need to cut back or quit completely. That's awesome that you went from smoking a whole pack to half a pack in a matter of a day!!! My mom quit smoking Valentine's Day 1997. She would write in a journal everytime she got the craving to have a cig. She hasn't smoked since!!! Also...don't mean to scare you here and TMI!!! But, both of my parents lost their teeth to smoking and now wear dentures. Their teeth rotted completely.

Good luck with your goals Angela!!!! Sure sounds right you're on the right track!!! Remember -- we're all here for you!!!

[heatherrose415]

I have a few goals too!

I need to get my house more organized!!!

as far as smoking, dont tell yourself that you cant quit. The mind is a powerful thing, you CAN quit, you just have to tell yourself you can.

I use to smoke to. a pack a day also. But i wanted to be healthy before getting pregnant, so I told myself I COULD do it and quit cold turkey. Its VERY hard, but I am happy i did it before I had kids because I was able to sleep away the cravings, lol. and then at work and school i just kept myself busy and stayed away from the "smoking" areas.

I hope that helps. You can quit, you just have to tell yourself you can and that you are strong enough!!!

[dee68]

Angela,

First let me say...KUDOS to you for addressing the issues !!!
Smoking is so hard to quit, and the fact that you can cut down is great....while I was ttc, I cut down alot...then had my last one the day I got my bfp....it was easier for me to just stop....and I havent looked back since!
Good luck to you with everything hon! We are here for ya !!!!

[greenchild]

Those personal goals are great! I've never smoked, but my brother was a 2pk per day person until this Oct. when he finally decided to quit - he all of a sudden started getting nauseous and his heart started doing flips the last two cigarettes he had so he quit cold turkey, afraid for his heart. He's not exactly in the best of health.

But he said what REALLY helped him quit was that he threw his remaining packs in his Dumpster. When he realized he was willing to go dumpster-diving for a cigarette, it really hit him and he's been able to stick with it and hasn't had 1 cigarette since.

Now, if only DH would quit . . .

[Madison.N.Hailey'sMom]

Thankx girls. I am taking one day at a time. I just have to remind myself that if it doesnt happen that I wont beat myself up about it. I think that is the hardest thing for me.