Overawed newbie!

[Squidge]

Hi all from Taunton, Somerset, England! I was in the WISH challanges some time ago but have fallen off the wagon. Finding it hard to see where to start again from all the posts below - does anyone have any idot guides for me as to how to restart - challanges, clip art, logs?

I am 5.2 and weigh 10.3 stone (143 lb). I was to get down to 9 stone (126 lb) - ideally before October, which is when OH and I not only go on holiday to cuba (bikini!!! argh!!) but try to concieve our first child!!

I also stopped smoking this week and am finding it hard to keep on that wagon too!!

Thans so much!!

[DoeWDW]

First of all, welcome back!!

You've taken on a lot, with quitting smoking AND trying to lose weight. It may be better to focus on one or the other - I vote for giving up smoking first, especially if you're starting to think about having children.

Maybe you can focus on drinking more water or getting out for a daily walk as a good first step to keeping your weight stable while you quit smoking.

Best wishes!

[Tera]

Hi Kirsty and Welcome Back!!

I agree with Doe... concentrate on quitting smoking and then focus on losing the weight. I think the two together will be tough. Maybe start a journal and focus on the eating right and go from there.

Good luck!!!

[Squidge]

Thanks for the welcome back guys and the advice! My problem is we are going to start to try for a family in october (while we are on holiday), and before then I want to try and lose as much weight as I can towards my goal weight, to give my body the best chance of a healthy pregnancy and the best chance to get back to a reasonable size afterwards. As for the smoking, I of course need to do this for myself and the baby too, but I dont think I have enough to just concentrate on one or the other - ah well, a little pressue focuses the mind wonderfully :-)

[pumba]

You know I am also 5' 2" and I am in the 130 range. You are not that off ......How about quitting smoking now........and in the months of your pregnancy ask your doctor a good diet to follow and you can maintain your weight and the food can go to the baby.......I know a few ladies that were mildly overweight and the doctor put them on a good diet for both them and the baby.....good luck and I was a smoker 20 years ago and it is a hard thing to quit.......if you need help come and see us.alot of good ladies here that can keep US ALL FOCUSED.....

[lajones81]

FYI the clippies are at the top. I know you can do it! :)

PM me if you need specific links.