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mommyonamission0106

My Name is Katie. I am 30 years old and have been over weight all my life. Massivly over weight. Before I got pregnant with my first daughter I was 340 lbs. I busted *kitten* for months and got myself down to 290. It was the best I have ever felt about myself in years. After I gave birth to her I got sucked in to the new parent craziness and sat on my *kitten* for months. I again got myself down to 299 and then got off track. I got pregnant 9 months ago and STARTED the pregnancy at 330. I am currently 9 days away from a c section and am sure I am at least almost 370. I don't ask or look at the scale at my ob appointments. After my c section next week I refuse to sit on my *kitten* and let myself get even more unhealthy. I already have a post baby grocery list made to fill my house with good food. I plan on breast feeding this time and hope that will help with the weight loss as well. I have my double stroller all set up and plan to walk with my girls daily until I am cleared to head to the gym 6 weeks post pardum. I know I can do this. I have before I just need to not fall off the wagon. I don't plan on weighing myself post baby for awhile. I know the number won't be pretty and I know it will defeat me before I start. I want to lost 60 lbs before we take a vacation in November. Most importantly I want to be confident again for myself, my husband but most of all my girls. I need positive people. I need a support team. Please send me a message about yourself and add me if you think you can be a part of my adventure.

pinuplove

You're looking at a whole truckload of changes coming up! I admire your desire to lose weight, but baby steps
1. C-section recovery is no picnic. First and foremost is recovery for you and establishing that breastfeeding relationship, not to mention getting to know your new little person.
2. Speaking of bf'ing - sometimes it's smooth sailing, sometimes it's the hardest goddamned thing on the planet. I hope it's the former for you, but if not, don't add stress by feeling like you *also* have to count calories and lose weight while you're doing it. Calorie restriction can also lead to lowered supply.
3. Going from 1 kid to 2 was, in my experience, a difficult transition. Think everything will take twice as long? Nah! 3 or 4 times is more like it Give yourself some time to adjust to the new normal.
4. Walks are great! Definitely get out with that stroller when the weather is nice and you're recovered.

Good luck!

Jimb376mfp

Good luck! You will have two very important reasons to take care of your health.
DW had three C sections, after third son at age 34 and 196# 5'1" she began exercising with Jazzercise and she tried jogging.
Today she is 67 yo, still does Jazzercise ( she was a certified instructor for a few years) jogs, bikes and has been a her WW goal weight 106# for last few years.

In 2013 she joined WW with me for my moral support. I was 376#, 65 yo and did not exercise. Now I have lost -159# and look forward to going to aqua aerobics, swimming laps and walking our dog.

Your young! Do it NOW! My youngest son was my motivation, he gave me The Talk that hit me right between the eyes. He made me realize by not taking care of myself I was not just hurting myself but everyone in my family. They all were worried but had quit trying to get me to do something.

Do it for yourself, your kids will love you for taking care of yourself so you can care for them.