Will this get me anywhere?

fitmek

I recently had baby #2 and have been craving a good workout, but my hubby and I are busy and going non stop until 11pm every single night now that we have two kiddos. I finally managed to fit in 25 minutes on the treadmill, starting this week. My goal is to fit it in 3 times a week, and work up to 4 or 5 times a week. I have to build my endurance back up obviously, since i havent been on it since mid February. I have 13 pounds to lose to hit my goal. I already watch what I eat, but I need to give up the late night snacking on peanuts and popcorn!
Even though its just 25 minutes, I do put it on a slight incline (though I noticed when I did that yesterday my c-section incision began to pull a little) and try to go up to 4.0.
Surely this (even though its a little bit) will help lose weight/inches, dont you think? Any suggestions for not snacking or eating after 8pm would be great, and any light weight (5 pound dumb bells or less) lifting advice would be great too.
Thanks!

psuLemon

A calorie deficit is the only thing that will help you lose weight. Since you have little to no weight to lose, you should aim for 1/2 to 1 lb per week max. Exercise is for fitness and allows you to eat more calories. 25 minutes will probably allow another 100-150 calories per day. Weight training/resistance training will be more beneficial as it helps with muscle retention. More muscle = leaner and tighter body. Also, there is NO reason to stop eating after 8pm as long as you can fit it into your calorie goals.

ps - if you tend to eat at night, then I would suggest saving calories for then.

mmapags

It will help in so far is it will help create a calorie deficit. Exercise for fitness, calorie deficit for weight loss.

wilsoje74

If you count calories and are at a deficit you will lose weight, exercise just gives you more calories. Although walking 25 min will only give you an extra 100-200

iechick

I have three kids and I'm in bed by 10pm This mom needs her sleep lol.

Weight loss is about calories/amount of food you eat. I lost most of my weight without doing any exercise at all (started walking towards the end, but don't know if that actually contributed anything towards those last few pounds). Don't stress out about exercise and fit it in when you can-take the kids on a walk, walk around at the zoo, doing yard work etc etc all count as exercise

fitmek

Thanks all. I just want to do something. I just feel squishy, for lack of a better term hehe. I dont really want to jump into weight loss videos or anything yet...I enjoy my treadmill, but surely even just that little bit will slightly tone things a bit, wouldnt you think?

Calorie deficit...Welp, some days are great, some days are bad. I generally eat around 1600 a day, I know i can lose at 1300, but I'm finding it a little difficult to stay full right now on that. But, on the flip side, it's important to me to lose the last of the weight and look what I consider normal again--so I guess I need to suck it up and plan to be hungry more until my body gets used to more of a deficit.

jlahorn

-so I guess I need to suck it up and plan to be hungry more until my body gets used to more of a deficit.

Prepare for responses telling you that if you're hungry, you're not eating the right foods and you don't have to be hungry to lose weight. I'm sure that works for some people, and you should try those suggestions, which boil down to eat a lot of fiber and protein and drink a lot of water.

I've tried those strategies myself, and while they helped, sort of, regardless of what I eat, I lose weight better when I am hungry. So, try protein+fiber+water, and if that doesn't allow you to lose weight while feeling fulll... then yeah, suck it up and try accepting that being hungry isn't going to kill you as long as you're eating enough calories on a balanced diet

fitmek

-so I guess I need to suck it up and plan to be hungry more until my body gets used to more of a deficit.

Prepare for responses telling you that if you're hungry, you're not eating the right foods and you don't have to be hungry to lose weight. I'm sure that works for some people, and you should try those suggestions, which boil down to eat a lot of fiber and protein and drink a lot of water.

I've tried those strategies myself, and while they helped, sort of, regardless of what I eat, I lose weight better when I am hungry. So, try protein+fiber+water, and if that doesn't allow you to lose weight while feeling fulll... then yeah, suck it up and try accepting that being hungry isn't going to kill you as long as you're eating enough calories on a balanced diet

Likin' this response! Now, I need some ideas for natural sources of fiber. Adding more protein seems easy enough.

mmapags

Thanks all. I just want to do something. I just feel squishy, for lack of a better term hehe. I dont really want to jump into weight loss videos or anything yet...I enjoy my treadmill, but surely even just that little bit will slightly tone things a bit, wouldnt you think?

Calorie deficit...Welp, some days are great, some days are bad. I generally eat around 1600 a day, I know i can lose at 1300, but I'm finding it a little difficult to stay full right now on that. But, on the flip side, it's important to me to lose the last of the weight and look what I consider normal again--so I guess I need to suck it up and plan to be hungry more until my body gets used to more of a deficit.

Well it would depend on what you mean by 'things". Walking would help give you some tone in your legs and glutes but not do much for the rest of your body. Also, what is your height and weight that you would need to be at 1300 calories to lose? Are you very short?

fitmek

Thanks all. I just want to do something. I just feel squishy, for lack of a better term hehe. I dont really want to jump into weight loss videos or anything yet...I enjoy my treadmill, but surely even just that little bit will slightly tone things a bit, wouldnt you think?

Calorie deficit...Welp, some days are great, some days are bad. I generally eat around 1600 a day, I know i can lose at 1300, but I'm finding it a little difficult to stay full right now on that. But, on the flip side, it's important to me to lose the last of the weight and look what I consider normal again--so I guess I need to suck it up and plan to be hungry more until my body gets used to more of a deficit.

Well it would depend on what you mean by 'things". Walking would help give you some tone in your legs and glutes but not do much for the rest of your body. Also, what is your height and weight that you would need to be at 1300 calories to lose? Are you very short?

By things, I mean legs, thighs and glutes. That seems to be where my baby weight has settled. I'm short, yes. I'm 5'3 and currently 154, in a size 8-10 and need to get back down to a 4-6 --which is usually around 140.

mmapags

Thanks all. I just want to do something. I just feel squishy, for lack of a better term hehe. I dont really want to jump into weight loss videos or anything yet...I enjoy my treadmill, but surely even just that little bit will slightly tone things a bit, wouldnt you think?

Calorie deficit...Welp, some days are great, some days are bad. I generally eat around 1600 a day, I know i can lose at 1300, but I'm finding it a little difficult to stay full right now on that. But, on the flip side, it's important to me to lose the last of the weight and look what I consider normal again--so I guess I need to suck it up and plan to be hungry more until my body gets used to more of a deficit.

Well it would depend on what you mean by 'things". Walking would help give you some tone in your legs and glutes but not do much for the rest of your body. Also, what is your height and weight that you would need to be at 1300 calories to lose? Are you very short?

By things, I mean legs, thighs and glutes. That seems to be where my baby weight has settled. I'm short, yes. I'm 5'3 and currently 154, in a size 8-10 and need to get back down to a 4-6 --which is usually around 140.

I plugged your data into the Scooby TDEE calculator and it said 1668 to maintain and 1335 for TDEE -20% at a sendentary activity level, which is what it sounds like is where you are. Based on that data, that is where it sounds like you need to be to lose. Or workout more and get more to eat, eg burn 300, and now you will lose at 1635.

Still sounds like some confusion on the effect of exercise based on the comment I bolded above. While the exercise will give you some muscle tone, it will not reduce fat in your legs, thighs and glutes, only fat loss through calorie deficit will do that. You can't spot reduce via exercise. You fat will come off where it will come off based primarily on your genetics when you are in calorie deficit. Usually the last place you gained is the first place you will lose.

Chain_Ring

something is definitely better than nothing. right?

fitmek

That's what I suspected. So, I need to stay around 1350 for weight loss, or 1650 if I work out enough to burn 300 calories. So, I will have to cut back again. I'm just having a hard time finding consistency...I sure wish I could just buy it.

My goal is to be 145 by Thanksgiving. Wish me luck.

gigglesinthesun

when you say 'recently' just how recently are we talking? I assume you have clearance from your doctor to start exercising with regards to your scar?

fitmek

when you say 'recently' just how recently are we talking? I assume you have clearance from your doctor to start exercising with regards to your scar?

LO is 15 weeks. Yes, I received clearance at 8 weeks after CS.

clambert1273

I giggled at that lol

When I had my first child I was active duty Army.. had a c-section and in the military you get 6 weeks leave period regardless. I was back at work in 6 week and doing PT (physical training) - doing situps that same time.

I actually think that saved me the first time.. not so much on the last one lol