hey now, what about the 170's club?!?

I'm back!  I can't believe I found this thread again!

I had a healthy baby girl in May.  Gained about 25lbs with the pregnancy.  Lost all the pregnancy weight within 9 days (yeah, kinda scary) but then put a few back on.  I'm just FATTER at this weight than I was before the babe.  Have been back on calorie count for about a week and a half and sit now at 178.  I hope to be in the 160s club at some point, and then the 150s!

Congrats on your little girl.  :) 

I understand what you mean by "fatter" at this weight than before.  I lost 30 pounds a few years ago and got down to 171 and a size 12.  Gained about 20 of it back and started losing again in August.  I'm down to 175 now - a mere 4 pounds above where I was last time, and I'm a tight 14 (same clothes, too, because I kept them).  I don't get it, either.  Funny thing is that last time I lost it on diet alone.  This time, diet and exercise, so you'd think it would all be toned this time around.   But, my flabby little gut isn't going anywhere.  I can see it in my legs, even thighs, face, and arms.  But, the flabby little gut just sticks around.