Trying to lose this blasted baby weight ;)

hilaryhill
hilaryhill Posts: 156 Member
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Hey all! This is my first day on MFP. Ive done WW in the past, which is very similar, but I dont want to pay for it so I decided to try MFP. I have about 45-50 lbs to lose and Id like to do it by Christmas time this year.

I had my third baby, a sweet little boy, back in December 2012. I gained waaaay too much weight during that pregnancy and with my first two babies, I was able to lose it just by breastfeeding but it's just not coming off as fast or as easily this time. Bummer. :/ My goal is to exercise 5x a week, eat clean, cut out processed foods/trans fats/junk food, etc.

Im looking for some people that might be in similar situations to add me as a friend! I need lots of motivation! :)

Also, how do I figure out how much extra calories I need because Im breastfeeding? Ive read add about 500cal a day, is that right?

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  • ChristieeSmith_x
    ChristieeSmith_x Posts: 15
    Around 750 extra for breastfeeding :)
  • HS2305
    HS2305 Posts: 422 Member
    I had my son in July 2011 and I'm trying to get rid of the weight I put on during and after my pregnancy. I actually didn't breastfeed so I'm not sure if that's made a difference or not. :( Good luck with everything. Feel free to add me.
  • pinkz1988
    pinkz1988 Posts: 5
    hey pretty much in the same boat as you. iv had two boys one this year in January. I was okay when I was pregnant but after I had my sons I put the weight on quicker than you could ever imagine. my diary is always open so feel free to add me. as my worst habbit is eating at night. so need a desperate kick up the bum. Hannah x:smile:
  • butterflycutie1
    butterflycutie1 Posts: 23 Member
    I've been there done that. I have 2 boys and after my second one. I had 45 lbs to lose and it took me about 18 months. It's hard but can be done.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    Around 750 extra for breastfeeding :)

    Not that much. 500 cals is the average. It might be a little more or a little less because everyone is different.
  • belle_of_the_bar
    belle_of_the_bar Posts: 474 Member
    Hey there! My little girl turns 1 next Saturday, and I'm still breastfeeding, so feel free to add me (anybody) You can do it! I'm super excited to post some progress pics on her birthday... :flowerforyou:

    Oh and edited to add that you can list your breastfeeding calories under your food diary. Just search breastfeeding. I still use 500 calories per day. It's just the average.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I had a huge problem losing the baby weight after my daughter was born 3.5 years ago. I gained 70 lbs when I was pregnant and with breastfeeding I ended up still 20lbs up from my prepregnancy number. I even gained another 10 lbs in her first 2 years. Last year I finally decided to work on it. I changed my diet, started running and eventually added a strength program too. I lost about 16lbs of the weight and then got rid of my scale because getting to a certain number seems kind of irrelevent at this point. I'm 2 sizes smaller than I was and I'm no longer horrified when I see my stomach.

    Anyway the point is, with healthy choices, exercise and a good attitude, you will be able to make it happen, even if time has passed.
  • Becky_Smith72
    Becky_Smith72 Posts: 161 Member
    I've had 5 kids in the last 9 years.. I've lost all the baby weight and then some after nursing, working out, and making lots of healthy eating choices I agree I've always heard about 500 calories for nursing but was told it also depends on your activity level. Feel free to add me!

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