Fri., Apr. 2, 2004
Man!  This whole process is SO excruciatingly slow!  I think much of this is due to breastfeeding.  I think I'm the opposite of every other woman on the planet and breastfeeding actually HINDERS my weight loss.  I *gained* about 1.5 lbs. this week, but lost another quarter inch in the waist.  Ultimately, this is what I'm after.  I don't care about the number on the scale.  I just want to get rid of this belly fat and fit into those pre-preggo jeans.  Been a little lax about my diet, but I've also been hungry and it doesn't seem like restricting my diet too much is too helpful.  That doesn't mean that I'm gonna go crazy eating, though.  Doing well with all the water.  Alternating cardio with weights is working out well too.  I've ordered a Band Flex Home Gym (similar to a Bow Flex, but uses bungee cords for resistance) that I'm very excited about receiving and using--hopefully soon.  I have to say that a Cheesecake Blizzard from DQ is calling to me this weekend, so I may give in to that sometime!  All in all, I'm pleased that the measuring tape showed some loss!

Friday, April 9, 2004
No weight loss this week, but no gain either.  Lost 1/4-inch in the waist again!  Woo hoo!  Amazing since I've been off-program all week.  Just been feeling hungry, so I've been eating.  Gave in to the candy/sweets cravings too.  Will start fresh on Monday.  My Band Flex came this week and I've used it twice.  It's interesting.  Different than free weights or other machines.  I think I like, just need to get used to it and work out the kinks.

Happy Easter!

Friday, April 16, 2004
Ugh!  I've been eating so badly lately!  The sweets are just calling to me.  How am I EVER going to fit back into my old pants/shorts?  A gain this week and only have myself to blame. Grrr!

Friday, April 23, 2004
Been trying to do better this week.  Lost a half pound, but stayed the same in inches.  Doing great with the water.  Having a hard time with sweets.