I can't be the only one..

jesslagr

to gain weight AFTER I had my baby.

I actually lost weight during my pregnancy, and was 10 pounds lighter post-partum than before I got pregnant (from 235 down to 225.) I was lucky enough to be able to stay home with my daughter for 6 months, and in that time gained 35 pounds!! I've always had an easy time with gaining weight, but this is just ridiculous.

Now, I'm back at work and trying to get back on track. Motivation would be awesome.

abuck85

Nope you're not the only one. My daughter is three months and I am up 7 lbs from lowest post baby weight. I am working on my masters and I think sitting around nursing and studying are taking their toll as I am constantly snacking. Eh, I'm kinda maintaining so not getting too worked up about it. Also, I quit nursing with my first child because I started dieting and that cut my supply so I decided to FF. I'm enjoying the breastfeeding experience this time and realize that there is so much time to worry about weight later.

I have decided to start focusing more on better choices and being aware of what I put in my mouth. I have added in exercise and it cracks me up that my three year old tries to do Body Revolution with me.

FitMama2013

I'm up 15 from my lowest pp weight, and am only 5-6 pounds under the weight I was the day I delivered. That means I still have 40 to lose to get to pre-pregnancy weight, and my son is 15 months old next week. whomp whomppppppppppppppppppppppppp

Mw4h

Nope! I was 175 when I got pregnant 210 when I had him and now at 4 months pp I'm 214 boo.

cshmom21

Me too!!! So frustrating.. nursing makes me so hungry. I know I'm eating way more calories than I need but so hungry all the time! I was 160ish before my first son, then hovered around 200 for 3 yrs until I got preg with my second, was 218 the day he was born (BEFORE 9 lbs of him came out ) and am 216 today... sigh.

Erinthebodo

This happens to me each time.... BAH!

canucksweetie

This happened to me my first. I'm now 4 weeks pp again and determined not to let it happen again. Number one helper for me is my fitbit. What I noticed was my activity massively drops post baby. Like to a 1/4 of what I move pregnant. I think we feel so busy but much of it is stationary activity. Also while bfeeding I crave junk sweets like crazy. Worse than pregnant. Actually pregnant I didn't have cravings! So my fitbit and not caving To sweets I hope I do better this time

jesslagr

So glad it isn't just me. I fell into the "breastfeeding makes you lose weight like crazy" hype, and thought I could eat whatever I wanted. So much for that.

I'm working on it now though. I want to be a good role model for my little mini-me when it comes to healthy habits.


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sunshineandprayers

I am feeling the same!!!!! It is ridiculous! I was so healthy during pregnancy, ate pretty great and stayed active and NOW post baby (he is seven weeks) I am eating up a storm (with lots of unhealthy choices) and I've worked out only twice. I am so desperate to go back to liking what I see in the mirror!!! Add me Mommies!

Sugarbritches082584

I got your back if you've got mine! I just had my 3rd baby. She is 11 weeks old and I am breastfeeding/pumping and back to work full time with two older kids. I lost 57 lbs while pregnant( it was terrible) and I want to loose 40 more from where I am now. I started at 247lbs the day I found out and I am at 197 right now. I need a friend in this too.

1Year100Pounds

Nope! I weighed less during pregnancy (I lost about 30+ pounds in the first trimester)... Combination of my body storing nutrients, etc to make milk (so I was told), and my hormones/thyroid being what they should be while I was preggo - then returning back to their usual! Add onto it lack of sleep, etc. It stinks.

lilchino4af

I'm so happy to have found this post to know I'm not the only one! I was 155 when I got pregnant, probably almost 220 when I had my daughter (last official weight was 208 about 3 weeks before) and was 165 about 6 months pp. When she was a year old, I'd gone back up to 185 lbs! My job was crazy stressful so I was always escaping for lunch for a mental break and the choice of places to eat nearby were all fast food. I could've brought my own lunch but for some reason I got lazy and we weren't making dinner w/leftovers as much. Now she's 14 months old and I'm back down to 175 lbs, making dinners w/plenty of leftovers to bring my lunch (I'm at a new job that doesn't really give me time to drive anywhere AND it's not as crazy stressful!) and exercising more than before. Hopefully in a few months when we decide to TTC #2, I'll be back down to (or close enough to) my goal weight, and do things differently eating/exercise-wise to keep the weight gain down.

marisas1078

I have gained 3 lbs since giving birth 9 wks ago. I think it's because I'm constantly sitting while breastfeeding! I also have a 4.5 yr old so I know how hard it is to lose that baby weight! I am finally going to start watching what I eat. I constantly crave chocolate so it's not easy!