I wonder if there is a weight limit for swing sets....

I babysat two sweet kids today, and while at the park, I couldn't help but wonder if the swing could possibly break under my weight. It didn't, thank Jesus...but it definitely did some squeaking and creaking.
I made it through the first week of Weight Watchers alive, and I have to say, I feel great. I feel so much lighter, from not eating fatty or greasy foods. Not that I ate much to begin with, but after dinner, I just feel satisfied, not bloated. I am down 5lbs, and went to the gym twice(once for a full hour on the elliptical). My allergies were killing me on Monday and Tuesday, so I skipped, but I still did my points. It's so much easier than I expected, especially since I can pretty much eat what I normally do, just in smaller portions, or with non-fat variations. I have also found the mobile WW in my cell phone to be EXTREMELY helpful. Now, when I'm out and decide I want, say a Frappucino, I can look up the point value in my phone!
I have found that I end up with extra points nearly every night, and I don't feel hungry except just before lunch, and about an hour before dinner. I will do my first "before" pic hopefully this week. I'm hoping to start seeing some differences soon!

Time for a change

After spending nearly 25 years as a fat girl, I have to admit it is mildly intimidating to think about leaving that comfort zone. I have always thought of myself to be in decent health, and I rarely feel like my weight holds me back. Well, it holds me back from shopping in most clothing stores, and fitting comfortably those chairs with a desktop attached, and from going down 2 of the 5 waterslides at Sandcastle. But, other than that? Lol. I don't feel like there is much I can't do physically, if I put my mind to it, and I am not one of those fat people who is tired and sluggish all the time.

I guess I just never felt like my weight was a *major* issue until I got married, and started thinking about having kids. Looking at my body and how I carry my weight, I just can't justify adding a baby to that. I pretty much already look pregnant, as most of my weight is in my stomach. No, I am not one of those superficial twits who is just worried they won't have a cute "baby bump" when pregnant. That is a minor, minor aspect of it, and SO low on my list of concerns. I am worried about being HEALTHY, and having a healthy pregnancy. I don't want to put myself at risk for complications, nor do I want to put any more pressure on my joints.

I also want to be fit for Motherhood. I don't want to be one of those moms who doesn't run around at the park with her kids. The mom who sends the kids outside to play, but never joins in. That won't be me.