Not new, but Hi there :)

CyeRyn

I've used MFP before, both for watching what I eat, and my exercise. I stopped shortly after I met my current boy friend which was about 2 years ago, otherwise I used this site fairly religiously. I wanted to re-introduce myself since I know it's been a long time since I used this site consistently and not just for quick information. Anyway, here it goes:

My name is Ash and I had a baby in August. I gained a good 70lbs with this pregnancy and reached nearly 200lbs. I'm down to 154lbs and stuck! I've noticed the only way I lose weight is if I challenge myself and start setting healthier goals. Since I've been working 3rd shift (which just happened to start around the time I got pregnant) that I snack a lot more, eat a lot of gas station food, and because I'm tired a lot especially now with a 5mo old, I also eat a lot of fast food. I'm actually surprised that I haven't been packing on the pounds. Anyway, I know that if I can cut out the fast food and gas station food, fill it with healthy snacks and home-made food that I'd naturally lose some more of this weight. I'm proud to say that I've cut out drinking lots of soda. I was really big into the carbonation over the summer being pregnant... quitting it was tough. I DO drink Kick Starts.. but I only drink 2 and they're only 80 calories a can (as long as I don't drink the green one).

I'm trying to lose 30lbs OR fit into a size 3/5 by summer... whichever comes first. To do this I'd like to join in on any HEALTHY and realistic challenges so if anyone knows of any please message me the details! I've also been doing Jillian Michaels no more trouble zones! OMG I HATE it and LOVE it at the same time!!! She makes my buns burn! Anyway if anyone wants to be friends send me a request! I could use all the encouragement I can and I can dish it out too!

....I'm also looking for any healthy vegetable/potato recipes! Crock-pot recipes too!

Below is the only "before" pic I have. It was almost a month after my daughter was born.