new mums with lots to lose?
Dourpussdora
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hi there, I have a 3 month old baby and over 100lbs to lose (eeekkk) and was wondering if anyone is in a similar boat that can help with advice/motivation?
Thanks :-)
Thanks :-)
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I lost 85 after my older boy, now I have a 4 month old and about 50 to lose again. Right now I am just tracking what I eat and doing some light exercise, working back up to what I was doing before. Feel free to add me.0
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Hi I had a baby 6 weeks ago. I'm looking to start getting back into exercising and watching what I eat using this app! I have about 40 pounds to loose:-\ I just got the okay from my ob today0
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I have an 8 month old, I've lost 95 lbs from my PREpregnancy weight, with more to go! I started when he was 3 months old and have been exclusively breast feeding the entire time! He is my third and final baby, I had my tubes tied and figured it was 'time' to get healthy for good!!
It is possible! You can do it!0 -
My youngest is five months and I have lost 25lbs in the last three months. I have 55 more to lose. I'm 5lbs from my prepregnancy weight but I was overweight before I got pregnant. Never bothered losing the weight I put on with my first who is nearly 6 years old.0
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My girl is about 6 months, and I need to lose 60-80lbs to be in a healthy place.0
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I had a baby almost 7 months ago, (June...It cant be that long ago...Wow!) And after I had the baby I tore my ACL (sleeping, of all places!!) I gained a lot throughout the pregnancy (70 lbs) -- my doctors were never concerned either. And afterwards tearing my ACL, I wasnt able to exercise how I had planned.
I am looking to lose 150 -- since i was already over weight when I got pregnant. Id like to relose what I had already lost, and gained back, and what I gained throughout the pregnancy. 0 -
ElbowCoude wrote: »I have an 8 month old, I've lost 95 lbs from my PREpregnancy weight, with more to go! I started when he was 3 months old and have been exclusively breast feeding the entire time! He is my third and final baby, I had my tubes tied and figured it was 'time' to get healthy for good!!
It is possible! You can do it!
that's awesome!!!, totally inspired me
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Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !0
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thanks for all the replies, ive about 135lbs to lose and its such a daunting thought, I suppose I just have to take it one day at a time. Its not baby weight as I was overweight before I had him but now im a mum I want to be able to do fun things with him :-(0
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Hi,
I was in your position and I know how hard it is for you. You can take the baby for a stroll in his straller, just keep pushing yourself little at a time because you will get there. For me, first 3 weeks of doing this app was the hardest. My body wanted chocolate and sweets all the time, bit you can't give in you just have to keep pushing and you will see the results0 -
makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
That's actually not always true. Breastfeeding also increases hunger in the mom, so many women find it causes them to gain weight.0 -
I'm on the bandwagon after boy #4 who is now 2 years old!! I lost 40 lbs after my 3rd but then I got pregnant again, gained 50 lbs, and lost some of it but not all of it. I just started a Biggest Loser Challenge with some people that live in the same town. I'm hoping that me not wanting to pay for gaining weight will help me get motivated. I joined a gym again in November with my sister. it is nice to have someone to go with you because they can be the pusher to make you go. I feel guilty if I even think about not going!! This is the 2nd week of us getting up at 5:00 am to fit our workout in. We both have kids so it's busy, busy, busy. Keep active, that is key even if it is just a stroll for 20 min. My weight has fluctuated so much over the past 11 years and now that I'm done having babies, it's time for me to quilt whining and get moving!!!!! You can do this, we ALL can!!!!0
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makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
That's actually not always true. Breastfeeding also increases hunger in the mom, so many women find it causes them to gain weight.
Dear kyrenora, women who gain weight are mainly eating more than their body can burn. For example, if a person is walking every day for 30 minutes and eating 1 big pizza and a soda after exercise, he will never lose weight and might gain. Studies show that breastfeeding can help you burn 300 to 400 calories per day so u will end up losing 2 kilos per month. Breastfeeding should be exclusive of course the first 6 months. So if u follow a health eating plan and breadtfeed, you will always lose weight.0 -
makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.0 -
makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
I doubt this person has children from their flippant comments, not everyone can breastfeed so to say it so casually is ridiculous! I had an awful time trying to breastfeed and was upset and felt so guilty for not being able to for weeks. I agree with ARC1603 for someone to try and get their milk supply back just to lose weight is wrong.
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I have a 2 month old and need to lose 30 to 40 lbs! I've done it before and now I'm starting over again! With my first child I didn't lose weight until 3 years after. I don't want to do that with this one! I'm also breastfeeding. I like to wake up early and get the workout over with but lately can't seem to wake up!0
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Hi there,
Would like to join in, I lost 50 pounds over a year ago, now with baby #4 is 2 months I have those pounds plus more to lose.
Stopped drinking pop and sweet drinks New Years Eve, have not started a serious calorie count yet, looking for motivation. I am exclusively breast feeding and hungry all the time, so that is not a weight loss plan. I walked for exercise last year, will pick that up soon too.
Trying to clean out the goodies from the holidays and unfortunately that has meant eating it, Yikes!
Hope to get some inspiration here!0 -
I just gave birth 3 weeks ago to a preemie born at 32 weeks gestation secondary to preeclampsia. I gave birth 2 months early, so didn't gain much to start..but over the years, the pounds have just creeped on. 15 lbs alone just in 2015 before I got pregnant. I just want to get as healthy as possible now for the kiddos. When I am away from the NICU and actually have time (maybe twice a week), I have been walking a couple miles and doing some squats. Diet wise I have been cutting salt, less fast food, less soda, more water, and more veggies. Just started reusing the app today.0
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Dourpussdora wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
I doubt this person has children from their flippant comments, not everyone can breastfeed so to say it so casually is ridiculous! I had an awful time trying to breastfeed and was upset and felt so guilty for not being able to for weeks. I agree with ARC1603 for someone to try and get their milk supply back just to lose weight is wrong.makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
No I don't have children but i am a lactation specialist. I did not say that mothers should breastfeed just to lose weight!!! I said it helps but breastfeeding has soooo many benefits to the mother and the child. Every woman can breastfeed and to keep your supply, you have to keep on breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and then continue till two years or more while introducing foods.
Next time u have s child, ask a lactation consultant to help you with the positioning of your baby.
Go to "La leche league international" for more info0 -
Don't think about the whole picture. It truly goes by faster and more exciting if you just focus on one lb at a time. I am a mother of 4. Having a baby is a reason to be fit- it's to be an example for your children.Dourpussdora wrote: »thanks for all the replies, ive about 135lbs to lose and its such a daunting thought, I suppose I just have to take it one day at a time. Its not baby weight as I was overweight before I had him but now im a mum I want to be able to do fun things with him :-(
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makhouljoanne wrote: »Dourpussdora wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
I doubt this person has children from their flippant comments, not everyone can breastfeed so to say it so casually is ridiculous! I had an awful time trying to breastfeed and was upset and felt so guilty for not being able to for weeks. I agree with ARC1603 for someone to try and get their milk supply back just to lose weight is wrong.makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
No I don't have children but i am a lactation specialist. I did not say that mothers should breastfeed just to lose weight!!! I said it helps but breastfeeding has soooo many benefits to the mother and the child. Every woman can breastfeed and to keep your supply, you have to keep on breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and then continue till two years or more while introducing foods.
Next time u have s child, ask a lactation consultant to help you with the positioning of your baby.
Go to "La leche league international" for more info
I am not q lactation consultant but my friends call me the boob whisperer because I help everyone with latching and feeding issues. Such a great job you have! I love helping mothers and babies.0 -
makhouljoanne wrote: »Dourpussdora wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
I doubt this person has children from their flippant comments, not everyone can breastfeed so to say it so casually is ridiculous! I had an awful time trying to breastfeed and was upset and felt so guilty for not being able to for weeks. I agree with ARC1603 for someone to try and get their milk supply back just to lose weight is wrong.makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
No I don't have children but i am a lactation specialist. I did not say that mothers should breastfeed just to lose weight!!! I said it helps but breastfeeding has soooo many benefits to the mother and the child. Every woman can breastfeed and to keep your supply, you have to keep on breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and then continue till two years or more while introducing foods.
Next time u have s child, ask a lactation consultant to help you with the positioning of your baby.
Go to "La leche league international" for more info
Not everyone can breastfeed. I had 3 children by c section had a lactating consultant, went to clinics, took domperidone, ate all the boob foods and nothing.
You might want to adjust your judgment meter...0 -
And being a lactation consultant not having had children is like going to a mechanic who doesn't know how to drive. He may be able to empathize but never sympathize with having a car in the shop.0
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Dourpussdora wrote: »thanks for all the replies, ive about 135lbs to lose and its such a daunting thought, I suppose I just have to take it one day at a time. Its not baby weight as I was overweight before I had him but now im a mum I want to be able to do fun things with him :-(
Same here. I was overweight already before my pregnancy. My biggest motivation is also to be able to play and run with my sunshine. You can do it! Just take one step at a time
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I have to agree here. You can know the theory but life is allot different. I couldn' bf my first but i did exclusively pump for six months. I was miserable. But it's great that someone wants to help even of they have never experienced it themselves.Expatmommy79 wrote: »And being a lactation consultant not having had children is like going to a mechanic who doesn't know how to drive. He may be able to empathize but never sympathize with having a car in the shop.
I didn't with my second one and enjoyed motherhood so much more and lost weight by having time to do things with my children. It's all relative. Not everyone wants to bf or is capable or able. No matter what or who they see. The judgement is absolutely unnecessary or those who do and don't. As long as the child is loved it does not'tmatter. Lecturing about bf is not motivating.
I'm back here now because my first born (who was bf) has leaukemia and i cope by eating my body weight of chocolate.
Everyone needs support and we are all here in this together.
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Hi everyone! Currently trying to lose 45 pounds. I was 145 prepregnancy and now I'm 170. Hoping to get down to a healthy weight. My baby is currently 8 months old. Anyone who wants to add me, please do! I'm always looking for more friends 0
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Hi All,
I have an 8 week old baby and really want to make the most of the 'new year buzz' by getting my weight under control before it spirals 'out of control' - I am aiming to loose a couple of stone to start with and then see how I feel once that has been achieved. I would love to make some friends on here who are in a similar situation ....0 -
rebbylicious wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Dourpussdora wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
I doubt this person has children from their flippant comments, not everyone can breastfeed so to say it so casually is ridiculous! I had an awful time trying to breastfeed and was upset and felt so guilty for not being able to for weeks. I agree with ARC1603 for someone to try and get their milk supply back just to lose weight is wrong.makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
No I don't have children but i am a lactation specialist. I did not say that mothers should breastfeed just to lose weight!!! I said it helps but breastfeeding has soooo many benefits to the mother and the child. Every woman can breastfeed and to keep your supply, you have to keep on breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and then continue till two years or more while introducing foods.
Next time u have s child, ask a lactation consultant to help you with the positioning of your baby.
Go to "La leche league international" for more info
I am not q lactation consultant but my friends call me the boob whisperer because I help everyone with latching and feeding issues. Such a great job you have! I love helping mothers and babies.
Haha you are doing an awesome job as well! Sometimes women stop because they need help and milk will become dry if dont keep on breastfeeding. It is the Supply and demand theory but of course some mothers might go through sickness or they need to go back to work and can't pump at work. We try our best! I work with the refugees and their babies recover from illness due to breastmilk0 -
Expatmommy79 wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Dourpussdora wrote: »makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
I doubt this person has children from their flippant comments, not everyone can breastfeed so to say it so casually is ridiculous! I had an awful time trying to breastfeed and was upset and felt so guilty for not being able to for weeks. I agree with ARC1603 for someone to try and get their milk supply back just to lose weight is wrong.makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
Have you had children yourself?
Usually by three months, if not regularly breastfeeding then a mother's milk supply will have dried up. Trying to get your supply back purely for the purposes of losing weight is just ridiculous.
No I don't have children but i am a lactation specialist. I did not say that mothers should breastfeed just to lose weight!!! I said it helps but breastfeeding has soooo many benefits to the mother and the child. Every woman can breastfeed and to keep your supply, you have to keep on breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and then continue till two years or more while introducing foods.
Next time u have s child, ask a lactation consultant to help you with the positioning of your baby.
Go to "La leche league international" for more info
Not everyone can breastfeed. I had 3 children by c section had a lactating consultant, went to clinics, took domperidone, ate all the boob foods and nothing.
You might want to adjust your judgment meter...monkeygirlEmily wrote: »I
I have to agree here. You can know the theory but life is allot different. I couldn' bf my first but i did exclusively pump for six months. I was miserable. But it's great that someone wants to help even of they have never experienced it themselves.Expatmommy79 wrote: »And being a lactation consultant not having had children is like going to a mechanic who doesn't know how to drive. He may be able to empathize but never sympathize with having a car in the shop.
I didn't with my second one and enjoyed motherhood so much more and lost weight by having time to do things with my children. It's all relative. Not everyone wants to bf or is capable or able. No matter what or who they see. The judgement is absolutely unnecessary or those who do and don't. As long as the child is loved it does not'tmatter. Lecturing about bf is not motivating.
I'm back here now because my first born (who was bf) has leaukemia and i cope by eating my body weight of chocolate.
Everyone needs support and we are all here in this together.
You are totally right! But I didn't just study in the book. I have spent 3 years so far helping refugee mothers breadtfeed and succeeded. This is why i believe in the power of breastfeeding. However, Some mothers cannot breastfeed due to many reasons but this percentage is very low.I am not trying to judge anyone, sorry if it sounded like that. Of course u were and will be ready to give the best nutrition to your baby. ❤️0 -
makhouljoanne wrote: »Breastfeed ! You will lose weight faster !
I would love to. And I tried... Except, I wasn't a high milk producer, and when I went back to work - I dried up.0
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