So last month I realised that I have a wardrobe full of lovely size 10 and 12 summer clothes, many with labels still on, barely any of which fit after dc2. I was 22 pounds over my pre pregnancy weight and was at the stage where I was wearing baggy tops and control knickers over my regular ones (nice) to stop the bulge over my jeans showing.
Was just about to join Weightwatchers online when I saw on here that someone had recommended this free website - www.foodfocus.co.uk which basically tracks your calorie intake and exercise, and gives you a daily target to work towards a long term weight loss plan.
I love it, and once you get going, it's not faffy at all, it takes a few minutes per day. It's really opened my eyes as to how many calories are in the things I was eating - I was eating 650 calories just for lunch with cream of veg soup and a large chunk of bread, for example - no wonder I was putting on weight!
I've started doing 20 units of exercise a week - 1 unit generally equals 10 mins, so an aerobics dvd is usually 5 units, for example. 10000 steps a day is another 3 units. I've found a circuit near home to jog round, and joined a step class. After the first week, my fitness started slowly improving and I felt much less tired.
So far I can feel the spare tyre around my hips has all but gone, my legs have toned up, and I feel as if I have far more energy. I haven't been hungry at all either, I've been eating lots of stir fries with plain rice and jacket potatoes with salad. I've also had chocolate most days when there's been calories spare!
Just wanted to share what's worked for me, as I was getting really down about feeling heavy and it took me ages to get the motivation to start this. Am so glad I did though. I'm going to keep going and get another 10 pounds off and then just work to maintain it.