That's it! It's time to lose weight...

I reached my breaking point yesterday.  I weighed myself and I realized that I weigh about 12 lbs more than I did before I got pregnant.  It might seem strange for me to say that...plenty of women weigh more than they did when they got pregnant, right?  Well I lost all of my pregnancy weight within 2 weeks and another 12 lbs soon after that.  That's the magic of breast feeding.  It's healthy for baby AND mom!  The bad part is that you still have the huge appetite once you stop breast feeding.  I stopped breast feeding in July, when the boys were 8 months old.  I kept eating and eating and eating.  Now, 8 months later, I have gained almost 25 lbs.  Gaining 25 lbs when you are already overweight is bad news.  I am unhealthy and tired.  Something has to give.  So...I WILL lose weight.  I am writing it here for all to see so it will discourage me from giving up.  The first step is giving up soft drinks and sweets.  This is very hard for me but the last time I gave up those things I lost 25 lbs in no time!  I am also giving up fast food and I joined Spark People.  This website is awesome and will help me eat healthier at home.  Luckily the weather is turning warmer so I can go outside to walk with the boys.  My first goal is to lose 30 lbs by the time we leave for Disney World in September.  I will keep you posted!