Any new moms out there trying to lose this baby fat??


The baby weight drives me nuts! Only women know what it's like.. your whole body is changed after pregnancy! But don't get down on your hopes everyone because even just a little exersize 3 times a day or maybe just walking daily... you'll lose the weight... slowly, yeah - healthily, OH YEAH! And you won't have to worry that way about it creeping back up on you... that's the last thing women's need on their minds when we've got our babies to take care of.
Cheers!
 
I have decided to not worry about the baby fat!
I am in the military - we run between 6-15 miles a week aside from push-ups and sit-ups. And I have not lost an ounce, although my pants do fit looser, I look thinner than before, that is for sure. I eat healthy, I hve stopped with the junk food and I breast feed, so what more!!!! Well, I am going to enjoy the extra pounds and as one of my co-workers said, I am X-tra sexy, and have 22 worries, not pds,lol. I will miss the extra pounds so I will enjoy them for now! HEHE>:rolleyes:
 
Hi Jodlyn,
I am just new here so I am hoping this works. I am a nursing mother of 4. Actually only one is nursing. I can't lose this weight. I've been told that nursing helps to lose weight, but not on me. Nice to know someone else is like that out there.
See ya
 
Hi Jodlyn and Talie,

I am new to the forum, but not to this weight, I had my son Jaaziah 4 mo ago by c-section, he was a diffilcult prgegnancy, and I have 72lbs to get back to my prepgregnancy weight. He is my first I wasn't able to breastfeed due to him being in the nicu, he was 4.11 when he was born now he weighs 13.3 so he is doing very well. I feel horrible with this weight on me, do you guys know anything about the Mayo Clinic Diet I plan to start it on Monday 7-31 the plans promises 52lbs lost in 2.5 mo. A coworker told me her mom did it and it really works. Well stay encoraged guys............ :)
 
Hi antranette.

I haven't heard of the mayo clinic diet. What is it about? One thing that really helped me lose weight before was reading Dr. Phils book. I know that sounds crazy, but the mental insight was unbelievable. I am trying to read itt again to see if it will work this time.
I also do pilates. I just can't get my weight down. I will work hard all week and eat good, and then I stand on the scale and it is up AGAIN!!!!!
Oh, well, I will keep trying and then see what happens after nursing.
See ya.
 
I have a 8 month old, I gained 58 pounds.Ouch. I also have a 3 year old. I am almost back to pre-baby, but needed to lose 25-30 pounds before that even happened. Double Ouch. I am breastfeeding my big 23 pounder, so I am unsure what things you're not supposed to do as far as diet and exercise while breastfeeding. Any tips???
 
Hannes- They are discouraging cause for many it's true. I wieghed 112lbs before, took 14 months to get to 119 (delivery 153). #2, I delivered at 159lbs at got pregnat at 147(lost during first tri) and I'm now sitting at 150lbs, 8 months post partum.

You can do it, if you're committed. GL luck everyone! I'm not committed enough it seems.
 
Hannes..I can relate to the non support issue. My husband says...You don't need to lose anymore weight, but looks at me a little differently when I am thinner. I think alot of the non support is jealousy because you are doing something positive for yourself, you are making a change and some people are uncomfortable with change. I know 60 pounds seems like alot, but one day at a time and before you know it you'll be saying.."I only have 5 pounds to go". You can do it!!!!!!:D
 
Im a mom also... my son is seven years old he is my happiness... well got married 17 and gave a birth when i was 18 lol i knw very young....
well i dont have problem of loosing much when i gave birht i was 62killos from 50kg and for like 6 months i went back to my normall weight when i started swimming allot and thts made me loose more weight than exercise... coz i was goin to gym and working out allot but ididnt loose much so i started swimming while i was 58 kgs and in one and a half i became 50.. but now im 54 so i need to loose the 4 ...

and i really wish to get twins its time now to plan another one lol so wish me luck to get twins gals ... thats my dream.... I heard there is a way if u take medication im not sure if any of u knows pls advise me...thanks
 
hello

hi y'all,
so nice to see other ppl who have the same problem as mine, aka , post partum weight loss:p . I had my baby girl in April 2006 and since then i have been trying to loose 35lbs ..its happening but i guess i have now reached a plateau...i started at 155 after my delivery..and am now at 139..but for the last 2-3 months..the scale isnt bdging for me..i work out at the gym 5 times a week {bless my hubby...he cooperates}..eat very low fat food..veggies n all..no sweets..but still...
i guess the plateau will budge some day...just need to keep up...if anyones got any advice for this plateau syndrome...please help..:eek:
thanks.
sw: 155
cw:139
gw: 115-120
height: 5.2
 
New Baby & a Newbie

Yes, I had my youngest daughter April 27th, and I am now trying to lose the "baby weight". I posted all about it in my "newbie" post so I won't bore you with the details, again, but I'm here to offer any advice or support...or to just rant to if you feel the need (I understand completely) ;)
 
I am eager to know about your diet that did the trick

Isamom said:
Hi all,
I can relate, I hae two little boys now that are 3 and 4. After my 2nd I found it difficult to lose the last 10lbs. I know that doesn't sound like much but when you can't fit into old clothes and have a lot of baby fat still, it's tough.

I have some great info on a cleansing and fat burning system that actually detoxifies the body and one of the side effects is weight loss. It's a very healthy way to lose weight, not one of those fad diets that are so unhealthy.

My husband and I did a 9 day cleanse and I lost 8lbs and 13.5 inches and he lost 20lbs and 27 inches! We were so impressed, especially him as he's never been able to stick to anything but now we don't have cravings for junk food anymore. It's been wonderful.

It's been very rewarding being able to help so many people finally lose weight and I'd be happy to help. Feel free to PM me.
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Off the plateau!

Hi everyone!..just wanted to tell you all that i got off the plateau and have lost another 14 lbs!!:party:
I did it by changing my exercise routine and signing up for a half marathon, running 5 miles a day plus strength training on the weekends
Thankyou guys for all the support...its the last 10 pounds for me now:banghead:

SW: 155
CW:125
Goal:115(by August 2008)
 
Newb

I'm 40 weeks pregnant. I'm due any day now, and all I can think about is the40lbs that I've gain. I really want to lose this weight really bad! I feel like I'm going to be fat forever... I've never had a problem with my weight, but now I feel like I will. I'm looking for support and someone to help me lose this weight. I have all the things I need to work- out... I have a treadmill, bike, weights, and more... I just need motivation. HELP!
 
Wow, it's been a while since my last post, sorry for the delay in responding....

The 9 day cleanse I did was with Isagenix...

I've kept the weight off now for 2 years and they also recently came out with healthy "super chocolate" that is absolutely wonderful. The richest, decadent chocolate you've ever tasted that actually boosts energy, decreases appetite and puts you in a good mood due to the nutrients and amino acids that are in there. Now we get to treat ourselves while we are losing fat and inches!

I'd be happy to help you through the process....
 
Down to Prepregnancy weight

Hi all- I have two boys - my first son just turned 2 - I was 158 when I got pregnant with him and tried my hardest to stay under 200 - I delivered at 196. Luckily, I was able to lose all that pregnancy weight before I got pregnant again with my second. My starting and delivery weights were about the same. My second baby boy( 9lb 15 oz) just turned 7 months old.

This go around has been a struggle to get the weight off. Having 2 babies changes everything - the are usually never asleep at the same time. You never have time for yourself and talk about exhausted. So for the first 5 months I did not exercise much - I did cardio in blocks of 10 minutes throughout the day. I read somewhere on the internet that 10 minutes 3 times a day has the same benefits as 30 minutes once per day. I didn't breast feed so I was able to cut my calories to 1200 a day. My son is finally sleeping throught the night - so my husband and I have incorporated some weight training - this happens around 10:00pm.

As of this morning, I weigh 156 - so I am actually a little below my pre-pregnancy weight!!! Now on to the the goal of 135.

:seeya:
 
Hey there.. I just had my 2nd son 5 weeks ago and am not yet even sleeping enough to have the energy to exercise. Has any one heard of "milk going sour" with exercise and breastfeeding??
I am SO eager to loose this extra 15-20 lbs and start wearing my old cloths again. I'm stuck between the dreaded maternity cloths and my old stuff. :(
 
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