How long did it take you to start losing again after giving birth?

tabby_123

I’m 7 weeks postpartum, not breastfeeding, and have been limiting my calorie intake to 1200-1400 calories a day for the past month. Despite this, I haven’t lost a single pound, although the app says I should have lost 7-8 by now. 😭

For those who lost weight after pregnancy and started making efforts right after birth, how long did it take you to start seeing the scale move again?

JMensah2020

I lost 25lbs right after having my baby doing nothing. I’m 8 weeks postpartum. Im on day 4 of my actual weight loss journey. Scale went down 1.5lbs. Still early for me but I workout, eat 1200-1400 calories and log everything I eat. I don’t eat more because I workout either.

sollyn23l2

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10937587/how-long-did-it-take-you-to-start-losing-again-after-giving-birth

Is there a particular reason you're not breastfeeding? Just curious, because it does help burn a lot of calories if you're able. No judgement either way! Also, birth is a very traumatic experience for your body. Give it some grace, it takes time to recover.

age_is_just_a_number

agree with sollyn2312

I’ve had four children. Getting back to pregnancy weight came naturally and took longer after each one.
I have a suspicion that you are not eating enough calories.

tabby_123

I can’t breastfeed for medical reasons, unfortunately

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48583183#Comment_48583183