tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40132809993002823352011-11-27T16:04:09.570-08:00Helpful information and dialogue on weight loss programs and dieting.EricNash.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17286418669029093366noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013280999300282335.post-20390427631845956922008-03-18T08:20:00.000-07:002008-03-18T08:21:36.885-07:00<p>I just started working out again after having my second child. My friends had told me some horror stories about how dieting after a second child was much harder than the first. Plus, I gained 55 pounds with my second child compared to only 43 pounds with my first. So I knew I was going to have to do a lot more work to get rid of the extra pounds. Right before the baby was born, my goal was to start working out within 2-3 wees to lose the baby weight.</p><p>Unfortunately, my goal was squashed out of the gate. My pregnancy was tougher than I imagined and I had to stay in bed for a week. Then I had a case of the "baby blues" for another 2-3 weeks. So when I finally was mentally prepared to start dieting, I was already about 4 weeks behind schedule.</p><p>One huge aspect I wasnt counting on was finding the time and energy to get those sneakers on. The baby and my three year old made it seem like there 5 kids in the house. And then when they would take a nap, I just could not find the energy to do some form of exercise. I didnt have crazy goals either -- leg lifts in the den, 3 lb barbells for the arms, or a quick walk on our old clunky treadmill. Still, mustering up the energy was extremely hard at first.</p><p>After about 6 weeks, I finally turned the corner and laced up my sneakers and jumped on the treadmill. I am only two weeks into it now, but I already feel 100% better. It's amazing how much better I feel when I exercise. I have way more energy to play with the kids and I am much happier in general. My biggest problem however is I'm finding the weight is not really coming off. I am really walking hard on the treadmill and I am sweating up a storm, but I only seem to be losing a few pounds here and there. Plus my arms and legs are not tightening up.</p><p>Right now, I am considering a weight loss program like Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem. I've been on Jenny Craig before and I liked it -- the meals are pretty good and it really gets you analyzing calories and fat intake. But it's pretty expensive and I'm hoping to break through with my regular diet plan.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4013280999300282335-2039042763184595692?l=free-diet-tips.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>EricNash.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17286418669029093366noreply@blogger.com2