I had my 24 week appointment on Monday and new going into it I would not like what I saw on the scale. With the amounts of chocolate I have been eating on a daily basis and the lack of exercise I walked away 8 lbs heavier. So far I've been OK, just gaining 2 pounds a month, my goal this pregnancy was to gain just 25 lbs, but the 8lb weight gain has thrown that goal out the window. So... my exercise and eating habits have got to be better these remaining months. I've been drinking more water, chewing gum instead of 3 granola bars, and allowing myself one small treat a day. I'm making this conscience effort not only because I don't want to gain 50 lbs, but because I find it easier after the baby is born to get back into eating what I'm suppose to and so my system won't be shocked. These are a couple recipes that are keeping on track this week. I find if I can have a good lunch, the rest of the day goes by so much better. I've been alternating this week with a tortilla wrap (tortilla, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and a little cheese) and a Chicken Salad (canned chicken, slivered almonds, L-F mayo, grapes) in a Pita. These fill me up and I find they are a lot more nutritious than a Caramello!!