Everyday Systems

I started the journey about a month ago. But some background first:
I am a 27 year old mom. 2 kiddos one of whom is currently breast-fed. I had him in January. Over the past 8 years or so my weight has crept steadily upward. I knew things were bad when my midwife told me I needed to really watch my weight during my last pregnancy. I was cleared medically to ease back into a normal life back in March.
Now some numbers.

Starting weight 188.5(mid-april 2013)
Current weight 177.5(4weeks on no S)

I'm am allowing myself a couple mods. The first is I can have up to three lactation cookies a day to help keep a good milk supply. The second is allowing myself to have slightly larger portions because I really do need the extra calories to keep producing milk my baby needs.

I have also started the couch to 5k program and am 3 weeks in.

And finally I neurotically weigh myself because seeing that number ultimately go down feels so good.

It sounds like you are doing well! Good luck!

You will find that the weight loss slows, but the good habits survive.

Thank you. I'm trying. This is the first time in years that I've been below 180 and it feels really good.
I know that these first 10 pounds were the easiest. I don't care if it takes years to be where I'm supposed to be but I like how easy this diet is. Its so simple. I don't have to count anything but plates.

I was going to do weight watchers but spending money to lose weight was really why I decided to try no s first. I really had nothing to lose except weight.

I'm horrible at checking in. But I've been doing ok. Not great but ok. Husband was sick on Monday and gingerale is in my kitchen. And I've had a couple. I didn't go to the gym on Monday and I just feel off. But you can't be better if you don't try so I'm going to continue to try.