Weight Watchers

Over the past five years I have watched my weight balloon out of control. It wasn't until Josh and I moved back to California that I realized how much I have gained. As we unpacked our pictures and clothing, that I hadn't seen in over three years, I immediately became aware of my problem. I saw a person in those pictures that I barely recognize and clothes that nowhere near fit.

Recently I have started Weight Watchers and immediately started seeing the weight come off. I have been sticking to tracking my points and using the Weight Watchers bar code scanner to inform my grocery shopping decisions. I have also started doing a lot more walking with Callen and the dogs. So far I have lost 10 pounds.

Josh and I have also started getting back into cooking. We have always enjoyed doing this activity together, but got into the habit of eating out too often. Some of our favorite dishes so far have been fish tacos with mango salsa, chicken philly wraps, meatless tacos and homemade low-fat ice-cream. Here are the recipes:

Fish Tacos

Dashing Dish

Now I cringe to include this picture but I am trying to positively embrace my weight so that I can move forward.

My goals and motivation to lose weight are not only for myself but for Josh and Callen as well. I want to be sure that I always have the energy I need to be actively involved in their lives.

Our Chunky Monkey

Callen has changed so much! He has grown a ton and gained a ton. He also is making big strides towards sleeping through the night!!

Weight: 10 pounds 9 ounces

Height: 26 inches

Our little love is also smiling a lot, he even smiles when he sees us after he wakes from a nap. He is swatting at and gripping rings on his play mat (which also means he can get a good grip of my hair), and holds his head up on his own most of the time.

Callen's likes:

Playing on his play mat

Listening to music

Being read to

Being held

Having a bath

Getting doggy kisses on the feet

Callen's dislikes:

Having the toots

Having his nose suctioned

Tummy Time (he used to love this)

Nicknames:

Little Love

Chunky Monkey

Bobble Head

Little Man

Mommy and daddy likes:

Giving him kiss attacks which make him smile

Singing, reading and playing together

Going on walks and having him fall asleep on one of us

Bath time

Snuggles

Mommy and daddy dislikes:

Suctioning his nose (I feel like I am sucking his brains out)

Not being able to immediately sooth Callen when he wakes up early from a nap, which luckily isn't often.

Recent Pics of Callen:

Then ...

Now!
Callen sleeping in his crib :)

Callen looking at himself on his play mat.

Skyping with Magra and Papa

Visiting with Magra and Papa!
My mom and dad were such a help! They cooked, cleaned, made meals to last us weeks, took over late night feedings so we could sleep longer, helped organized the last bits that needed to be unpacked, and gave us a couple date nights!! I am not sure where they found the energy, but I am grateful for it!

Callen loved being read to by his auntie! Caity also helped a great deal around the house!

Callen snuggling with grandma Thompson. Chris and Caity also babysat so Josh and I could go on a date.
We just love our visitors!