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Introduction Text I'm Jen. I'm just like anyone else on this journey. I did it once, and was doing great. I went from just over 250lbs to about 165lbs. Well, I started grad school in 2011 and gained it all back... and then some. In July 2013, I found out I was pregnant! We were not really trying, but not really preventing. My first appointment I was terrified to get on the scale. I knew I had gained, but had no idea how much. I weighed in at a whopping 287!! YIKES. I've never been that heavy. I knew I had to take control of my eating habits during pregnancy. Fast forward to January 2014. I am due March 16th with a baby boy we are naming Leo. I weigh in at 295. My goal was no more than 10lb of weight gain, but with almost 2 months left, we'll see. My doctor said up to 15lbs is okay. My first goal is to get back under 200. I cannot believe I've crept so close to 300 pounds. It's unheard of. Or so I thought. I am not giving myself any time limits, simply because I'll have a newborn. My final goal is about 150, but I think if I get back to about 170 I'll be happy. So for now, it's all about getting my veggies in and keeping this baby boy healthy!

For the remainder of pregnancy: -2 Servings of Fruit Daily -3 Servings of Veggies Daily -Limit sweets and processed foods

For the remainder of pregnancy: Mindful of what I am eating, but not counting calories. Prenatal yoga 3-4 times a week. Walking whenever possible (due to weather).

I'm 24, married to the love of my life and pregnant! Our first baby is due in March. I have two doggies. A pug, Gizmo and a rescue, Sierra. I love to bike, cook, do yoga and read. I graduated with my Master's in clinical mental health counseling in December and plan to look for a new job this summer. For now I am a social worker for at-risk families.

I feel emotional well being and stress management is an important key to healthy living.

Add a Link "Things don't go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all that you were intended to be." With love, Jen
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