Lose weight the fun way.

I have already lost ten pounds, but decided to jump on the DietBet bandwagon in hopes that I will get back on track and supercharge my motivation.

A little about why I'm losing weight: I am 28 years old and three years ago, I lost 45 pounds that I should never have gained in the first place for my wedding. My now husband helped me with every step of the way, and it was a great bonding experience for the both of us, Over the last few years, I gained back all of the weight I lost, plus ten more pounds. My highest weight was 210 pounds. I hold my weight very well, and my clothes always seem to fit regardless of how much weight I gain. It is hard for me to notice my body changing, and by the time my clothes don't fit, I've put on a ton of weight.

Anyway, I'm also planning on starting a family soon. I would like to get back to a healthy weight for when the time comes for me to begin trying to conceive. I want a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Plus... I just want to look and feel good again. I am a young woman and this is the only body I will ever have. Time to treat it right.

Here's to a successful 28 days.

Sara

Margie F.

07/20/2014 4:33PM

Sara, excellent!! I believe if you can conceive a child at an ideal weight it definitely will make living pregnant easier, but I weighed 300 lbs when I got pregnant at 39 years old, and gained less than 20 lbs. It was a healthy pregnancy, no problems, no complications, and a healthy baby. Again, I would have been more comfortable at a lower weight, but I loved being pregnant. I felt good. It's funny how we think just because we weigh more that things won't work out for us just the same as if we weigh less. I was healthy other than my weight, so I'm sure that all was a factor. Good luck on your journey.

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That's really good to know. I'm sure I would be fine if I were pregnant now. My BMI really isn't all that terrible. However, even without a baby, I'm noticing some health changes- such as high blood pressure and heartburn. I don't have these problems when I weigh a little less than I do now. I know that these problems would probably magnify with a baby on the way. Thanks for your comment. I wasn't sure if anyone would even read this. I was indifferent :) Good luck to you as well!

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