Losing Baby Weight
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HI all
I'm trying to keep up with you ladies
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Michelle I saw your siggy, you have 5 under 5 wow. I'm tired with just two (3 1/2 and 14 months) how old are your little ones, do you have any multiples?
Welcome Amy your little one is adorable. I just joined this group recently myself. I have two little girls who keep me very busy
Kristin as I was reading all your posts I was going to say I didn't think it was an allergy to soy but it seems you have figured that out Just wanted to add you might want to check the cereals some of them have skim milk powder in them (I think the ones that you just add water do) but the ones that you add BM or formula to don't.
Well I went to Zumba tonight and I'm exhausted so I'm off to bed, my 14 month old woke up last night and wanted to nurse (she usually sleeps through but I think her teeth are coming in) So I better get some sleep incase she gets up and its already almost midnight.
Just wanted to ask are there any extended breastfeeding mothers on here? Addi is 14 months and I don't see us stopping anytime soon, but I'm a SAHM so it makes it easier.0 -
Goooooood morning ladies!!
Yesterday was a busy day so I didn't have time to check in.
Today is weigh in day for me....and.... (drum roll please).... Down 2 more pounds!! Whoohooo!! I got really excited at first, because I use my Wii to weigh in. It seems to be more accurate than my scale. Well, it must not have recorded my 3.1 last week, so it popped up with 5.1 pounds at first. I screamed. Woke one of the girls up with it. Then saw the weight and realized what happened. SO it took a little of the excitement out of the two pounds, but I am still mega excited. I was worried I would be up with TOM coming due at the beginning of the week.
This was also a measurement week for me ( I do it every other week). My changes are as follows (totals to date in the parenthesis behind)
Neck: -1/4" (-3/4")
Waist: -1.5" (-5")
Hips: -1" (-2.5")
My mini goal was to be down 20 by Feb 14th, and I am only 1.9 away from that. As long as the next week goes well, I should reach it! That will officially have me out of the obese category and just into overweight. I am so excited to reach that goal!0 -
Welcome Summer, Amy, and Cat! And if I missed anybody else new, I am so sorry!!
Mama 22, do you find that you like Zumba classes? I tried one of the tapes last week, and I just did not care for it! I thought the dancing would be fun. Is it better in person?
Like most others here, I only weigh in once a week. The fluctuation would discourage me. I also find that the two or three days before weigh in gets me really motivated to do well on the upcoming day, so I really put forth an extra good effort those days. I would not have that push if I were weighing in everyday. My hubby weighs in more often, and I know the fluctuation gets him down.
Mich, the prospect of ankle surgery has to be so scary! That would be a great motivator for me too! You can do this! The sprint triathalon is a great goal!! Think how awesome you will feel when you do it!
Amy, Noah is adorable
Great job on your calories!
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Kristin - Great job on the inch loss!!! Whooohooo!!! You'll be good as new before you know it!! I am so proud of you!!
Cat- I do the p90x vids also. I have backed off a little this week though, as I think I pulled a muscle in my back and had to take two unscheduled rest days. I don't think I did it during the videos, but carrying around this fat baby in her car seat while we went shopping! I do like p90x though. I get disappointed on the days I can't do it. But the alternative is hurting myself and that would be worse!
I did go to Old Navy, but it did not go well
. I really though that I would be able to get into a 16. I'm not hung up on the number per se, but a lot of their pants just don't come in an 18. At least, not at my store. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping for it just to feel smaller. But sadly, I guess the weight I had gained during December pushed my starting weight so high, that even though I am now down 18 pounds, I am not much smaller than I was when I was there in November. Stupid stupid Christmas cookies!! LOL. My confidence took a real hit that day. But now, a few days later, I am looking at the bigger picture again, and I know I will get there. I forget who made the comments about the pictures and feeling like a beached whale (I think it was KC?) I can relate. But we can't look at ourselves like that! We need to see the positives and move forward!
I know my posts are all disorganized. There's too much going on here with hubby leaving for work and the kids being up, so I keep getting distracted and forgetting what I wanted to comment on. I hope I didn't miss anybody!
We are supposed to be getting a bunch of snow today. Like 12-20 inches. Ugh. I HATE snow. And then I can't walk the dog, or get out to do any exercise or run errands. CABIN FEVER!! And I don't know what's up with my kids, but they are wussies about the cold. When I was a kid and it snowed, I was outside from breakfast till dinnertime. My mom had to drag me in to eat lunch. These kids go out for 15 minutes and then come in and complain that it's too cold. What the heck??? These are the same kids that complain if I tell them to put on a jacket or sweatshirt when it's 30 degrees outside because they tell me it's too hot!!0 -
Good morning!
WOW...it's so nice to see so many on here! I'm going to apologize upfront that I mainly check mfp at work since we have dial up at home and it is SO slow, and now that there are so many people, I won't always have time to do personals. But I promise I do ready the posts at some point, and I'm constantly thinking of you ladies. Just so you know.
Jes...WOO!!! Good job on the loss!!! Keep it up! That 20 down valentines goal WILL be reached!!!
Mich...Good job on the veggie snack! What a great choice!!!
Cris...Where are you, girl! Hope you are well!
Everyone else...HELLO!!!
Well...yesterday was a blah day for me. Didn't get a workout in as I was helping a friend move. Dinner consisted of Fiber Select Crackers, a mini babybel light cheese, a granola bar, and about 2 cups popcorn. THEN I had a frosted sugar cookie that my mother-in-law sent over! Talk about a bad choice! Oh well...I only ended up about 150 calories over my max, so it was okay. Did get to relax and watch Greys and Private last night...that was nice! AND Kadence slept all night again...this time she didn't make a peep and I had to wake her up this morning to eat before I left for work! AWESOME!
Well...I need to get started on some things. I'll check back later! Have a good morning!0 -
Welcome Summer, Amy, and Cat! And if I missed anybody else new, I am so sorry!!
Mama 22, do you find that you like Zumba classes? I tried one of the tapes last week, and I just did not care for it! I thought the dancing would be fun. Is it better in person?
Jess I did like it. I've never done the videos before. It was fun though, I think its going to be a while before I can keep up and learn all the steps. But is *almost* felt like not working out OH and I'm Kim by the way Congrats on the weight loss I can't wait to get my Wii Fit and get started. I think I'll try my new Jillian Michaels DVD today. 0 -
Hi Girls!!
Kristen - here I am! Sorry - have been so busy with baby and getting ready to leave for the weekend and then have people over upon our return on Sunday for Super Bowl! Babies make for crazy busy days when trying to clean and pack, etc.!! So glad to hear little Kadence isn't allergic to soy! What a relief!!!
Jess - I am just jealous of you girl! Keep up the good work!!
Well, I did not get a work out in yesterday but stayed within my calories I think. Had sushi for dinner so it was questionable how many cals I actually took in but I feel decent about it. Tonight I am hitting the gym for sure and then again on Sunday while the guys eat fatty snacks and watch football. I offered to make them munchies all of which I cannot eat and am sure to regret it!
So what is P90X all about? I know it probably seems like I live in a cave because everyone is always talking about it and I am clueless but I honestly haven't a clue about it! Lol! Sometimes I feel like 35 going on 80! haha!
Have been hungrier than normal lately which stinks. I have been having a really hard time because my stomach always feels empty. I hate dieting!
I know I could not Zumba! I am SO NOT coordinated! High five to you girls who can handle that class!!
I will be weighing myself tonight but I just know I haven't lost anything. I am stuck at 160 for eternity I swear!! UGH...
Wishing you all a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!0 -
For those of you who breast feed... Do you feel like your constantly thirsty and hungry. Some days are worse than others but there are days where I can't get enough. I heard it is very common for breast feeding moms.
Yesterday was a really good day for me. I stayed within my calories and got some ab workout.
Today I didn't do as well but I tried as far as food went. My friend and I went out for lunch and I got the soup and salad but it looked fattening lol.
I plan to get some working out in this weekend though.
Will weigh myself tomorrow.... I like saturdays.0 -
Kristin, yay for Kadence sleeping through the night again! Doesn't that make you feel like a whole new woman?
Kim- It's funny that we're talking about this today, because as I was at the store preparing for this dumb snowstorm (can you tell I hate snow?) I ran into an old neighbor of mine, and she invited me to do a Zumba class with her. I will go and see what I think.
Hi Cris!! OMG, suuuushi. I loooooove Sushi. What part of the country do you live in? I'm always nosy about where there is good sushi! There's not much good locally. Fortunately we are not too far from areas that have good sushi. Oh my. Now it's all I can think about. I wish there wasn't going to be two feet of snow on the ground or I would have my hubby take me out for some.
My hubby has been planning his super bowl cheats for weeks. Fortunately we don't like the same kinds of junk, so most of it will not tempt me. I don't think we'll have company, so it shouldn't be a big deal.
I have to laugh that you don't know about P90x. Only because any mom stuck awake in the middle of the night with a baby is almost guaranteed to see the infomercials! It is basically a super challenging series of workouts that you do for 90 days. In the end you are supposed to become magically ripped, LOL. I don't think for a second that that's going to happen to me. But, they ARE pretty good workouts, and I am hoping they will keep my progress going along at a pretty decent clip. The problem is that the videos are each about an hour long, with the longest being 90 minutes. There's also an ab DVD that you have to do a few times a week that is about 16 minutes. The big thing with them is that you really have to be willing to put in the time and effort. And truthfully, if you're watching what you eat, AND working out for an hour to an hour and a half 6 or 7 days a week, you're going to get in better shape, almost regardless of what the content is! But, the exercises are pretty challenging, some of them pretty intense (though I feel the Biggest Loser DVDs push you harder). So, I am hopeful to get pretty good results out of them. The commercials make it look very intimidating. I almost didn't try it!
Sorry, I didn't mean to get all tangenty! I can talk about some of this stuff like crazy! Plus I just finished a workout so I am all pumped up. LOL
Good luck with your weigh in tonight!! **sending shrinking number vibes your way**
Amy- I don't really have advice other than to say listen to your body right now! Your body knows what the baby needs! Just don't fill that hunger with fattening foods!
So, after reading all the hype on the boards about the Greek yogurt, I just had to try some. Bought some at the store today. For my snack I just had the non fat pomegranate. Now, this yogurt was DELICIOUS, and CREAMY, and wonderful! Probably better than any other yogurt I have ever tried! BUT! I don't know who decides this crap, but whoever decided to make pomegranate flavored yogurt should have their head examined for putting the seeds in it!! OMG, who wants to eat THAT???
That's my $1.29 rant of the day. Hopefully there's not a peach pit in the next one I eat!! LOL0 -
Hello ladies!
I have been reading your posts and would love to join in. I have a 2 year old son, Gavyn and a 6 month old daughter, McKenna. I got married in 2004 and had already got "comfortable" with my husband and put on some weight. We had a rough time having a family. In 2004 I got pregnant and had my son, AJ at 20 weeks, who passed away and the in February 2005 I had a miscarriage. We wanted to try again and and ended up having our daughter Faith at 23 weeks. She also passed away. For her pregnancy I was put on bed rest for 5 weeks. In September 2007 I gave birth to our son Gavyn at 36 weeks. For this pregnancy I was on bed rest for 23 weeks. My pelvic bone seperated at 35 weeks and I was in the Hospital until I had Gavyn. He is now a healthy 2 year old. With my daughter Mckenna I was put on bed rest at 13 weeks and she was born at 39 weeks. Also my pelvic bone seperated early (20 weeks) which made things even harder. So with all of this, my bosy is so far out of shape. I had lost 16.5 pounds before I started going to the gym 2 weeks ago. Since then I have managed to gain 2 pounds. I so want to just throw in the towel...so I need to be on this thread to keep me motivated and accountable. Thank yo for listening to me.
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I have totally gone over my cals already today and have not even had dinner yet. UGH! I am starving today. STARVING! I do think it correlates with breastfeeding for sure and I am very thirsty all the time as well. How many cals are all you breastfeeding Mom's taking in? I have been eating around 1500 but am hungry :ohwell:
Jess - I have to admit I watch my guilty pleasure TV in the wee hours; The Cosby Show, MASH, Roseanne. Hubby hates all those shows but he is not around at 3:00am to take over the remote! Hence the reason why I have no infomercial knowledge lol!! I wish I had that much time to follow a program like P90X. It is all I can muster to just get my bum to the gym. Babies sure do suck up the day & night don't they?!
So my little one is 2 months old this week and weighed in at 9.5 lbs!!! She is becoming round and it is so darn cute! We are taking her you to see friends this weekend and staying over night so it will be her first road trip! She has 3 bags of stuff to my one! haha!
Oh and Jess, I LOVE sushi too!!! I could eat it daily no problem. We live in Michigan and are in a very diversity city so there are a wide variety of ethnic groups and loads of delicious restaurants. I will have to try Greek yogurt now since you have made it sounds so good!0 -
Any Moms want to share where they're from? I'm in Spokane, WA. 0
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Hi All! Hope you are having a good start to the weekend. It's cold and rainy here in Atlanta. I'm so over winter, and ready for the warm weather! Although I need to get in good shape so I can look great at the pool! :happy:
Today I went 20 calories over my limit on MFP and I was soooo tempted to delete something....isn't that SAD? LOL!!
Some was asking about the Eat Clean diet and I am doing that for the most part It's really not that hard or expensive....at least the way I am following it. I am taking it one step at a time since I know it's not realistic to take it all on at once.
My first goal - cut out all "fake sugars." This includes, Splenda, Aspartame, and all the things that have that as an ingredient. I have cut out Diet Coke, also sugar free pudding....and the splenda packets I used to put in my coffee. I now use Truvia instead.
Also, doing everything whole wheat....bread, pasta....etc....
Here's one thing I've noticed in a major way in 2010....I've read it before, and didn't believe it, but now I think it's true! When you cut out all the fake sugars and diet sodas, you really do crave sweets and white starches less!!! Now I can have an apple and some peanut butter and that seems like a really sweet treat to me.
As far as P90X goes....I'm on my second week and feeling good. I think the best thing about it is that is gives you a very structured schedule of when to workout and what to do. I think that contributes to your success....as opposed to just saying...I'm going to go to the gym today and get on the treadmill. And you do Abs A LOT!!! So I hope to see some good results....but it is a big committment.
Stacey - don't give up! It's so hard to get back in shape only 6 months after! Take it day by day! It sounds like you have been through a lot, but I'm sure you are a very strong person. I'm 11 months out and still feel totally huge!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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Stacey - Welcome!! My heart goes out to you for what you have been through. Look forward to having you in our group!
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I have a five year old daughter, a 3 year old daughter and then 16 month old triplets (2 boys and 1 girl) I was trying for my boy but with great luck and a whole lot of praying, we got an extra of each. We did fertility on all the kids so we were shocked when we were so successful. Also all my kids birthdays are in october, so it makes it so much easier and it was planned and i love it that way.
Have been eating most my exercise calories but that is okay, it am still feeling good. I was hoping not to eat so many of them but i have been snacking a little more than usual.
I live in dacula, a town Northeast of Atlanta Georgia and I am so glad we are not getting all this snow that the NE is getting!
Thank you to all in this group who have listened to my vents. I do appreciate it. All have a good night.
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Good morning girlies!
I will come back a little later to catch up on the posts and comment. I am drinking some coffee and getting ready to head out with the snow shovel. We've got about 15" on the ground, and they are calling for another 5-8" before this storm is done. The snow drifts are so high my hubby could barely open our front door. Like 3 or 4 feet in places. So I have more shoveling to do. We were trying to keep up with it last night as it was falling, but that was wasted effort as it all blew right shut this morning. At least shoveling is good exercise!
Later taters.0 -
Jess - where do you live? if i had to guess i would say antarctica! 0
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OMG Stacey, I cannot even imagine going through even one of the things you have been through, let alone all of them. You must have the strength of steel! (((((hugs))))) to you and welcome to our group!
Cat, I was just reading some things about clean eating yesterday, and cutting out the artificial sweeteners is supposed to help lessen belly fat? That sounds great, but that leaves me with no "treats" aside from the fresh fruit I already eat a ton of. I depend on my yogurt for (some of) my calcium!!
Cris, I am guilty of the guilty pleasure tv shows too, LOL. Well, what else are you supposed to do at 3 am?
We live in a very small town in PA called Mount Joy. It's close to Harrisburg and Lancaster, if you're familiar with where they're at. We're about 1.5 hours from Philly and about the same distance from Baltimore. We're getting hit with this huge noreaster, but we didn't even get it as bad as some other areas. A little to our south is supposed to get over 2 feet. Right now we're at probably 17 or 18 inches. But, I DID shovel for an hour and 35 minutes, and that burned off 842 cals! Whoo hoo!
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Jessica,
I travel to Harrisburg often for work. I love it there - everyone is so nice, and the downtown is really cute and has some good restaurants. I went over to Hershey one afternoon too, and that was pretty cool! It's funny that you can actually smell the chocolate a few miles away!
I've make the drive from Philly to Harrisburg many a time since there are always more flights in and out of Philly.
I can't believe you all got so much snow.
Nothing in Atlanta but cold, rainy and windy. Blech. :sad:
Is it summer yet?
It was a good day today with exercise and eating...it's always nice to have a day where you really feel like you pushed yourself!
Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend!
Trying to figure out how not to eat bad food and drink too much tomorrow for the Super Bowl.....
If anybody has some good ideas of "bar food" that is actually healthy, let me know!0 -
Hello Chris, Kristin, Jess and everyone else.
Sorry I've been MIA lately, been super busy with work and preparing for a job interview, that was canceled 2nd to the weather :mad: I was not thrilled. I was a little upset I couldn't fit in to any of my suits, so had to spend the money getting another in a size I do not care to share. :sad:
Welcome to all the new ladies, it's so nice to have so many peeps to share this journey with.
Jess, feel your pain we live in Bethlehem and we got lots of snow. Nothing close to my sister she lives in Laurel, MD and they couldn't open their front door. Poor dog couldn't get out and when he did he didn't get far I wish I know how to post the video she sent me. Great Job! That's awesome I'm sure you'll be at your goal without any issues. I'm sure that shoveling will put you on the fast track. LOL! I got lucky my hubby shoveled before leaving to work this am. So we stayed inside nice and warm.
Momie0205- Breastfeeding yes I was thirtsy all the time, it seemed I couldn't drink enough. Which scared me cause I had DM during my pregnancy and was scared I was still going to have it after the baby was born. But thank god I didn't it was a big motivator to get healthy. That sticking your finger four times a day and giving myself insulin 3x a day was horrible.
Kristin- Glad to hear your baby girls, is doing much better with the formula/breastmilk mix. Their bellies are so sensitve hopefully as she gets older it will get easier. Joel Jaxs is lactose intolerant so if I had any dairy while I was BF it was horrible for him he scream in pain. It took us weeks to figure it out. And today I still can't have any dairy it makes my belly upset.
Stacey- I believe what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, you must be Super Women. God bless! And welcome to our life changing journey.
I'm with Jess it's hard to comment on everyones post I keep going back and forth, so off to sleep with have CC classes and church tomorrow.
My updates:
Starting weight: 220
Today: 207
Total lost: 13
Goal is to be 180 by May 2nd. JJ's Bday
Short term goal: 199 by March 1st.
I haven't measured myself I do that once a month and weigh in once a week. So I'm due to measure the 23rd of Feb. I've been working out about 5x a week and have been in my calorie allowance everyday except today went to dinner at our friends house and had a cocktail. So went over. :frown: But it is what it is! I'll do an extra 10 minute on the treadmill tomorrow. Right?
Wishing everyone a great night and weekend. Again Welcome to all!! Trying to get everyones names and add you girls to my friends list!!
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Cris- don't feel bad I didn't know what P90x was either, did I even spell it right? LOL!!0
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Wow trying to keep up
Jess I love sushi too... Once and a while my BFF and I go for all you can eat.. I think I'll have to bring my laptop to account for all the calories I'll go over when I do. Have you done the Biggest looser videos? I just got two from the library I want to try out.
Momie0205- yes I think for the first 6 months or so I was ALWAYS thirsty and hungry. I would have a glass of water with me while I was nursing. Actually I think they say to drink while you nurse.
Michelle - wow you must have your hands full. Lots of work but a TON of love right?
Stacey welcome I'm sorry for you losses, I'm glad you found this board hopefully we can all support each other in our weight loss journeys.
Mina - I just live near Toronto Ontario in Canada Any other Canadian mothers on here?
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Liza your ticker is not working for me. All I see is the html.
Kim, I HAVE done TBL videos. I have the first and second, and then cardio max and power sculpt. At one point I did them exclusively and saw amazing results! I was tempted to buy some of the newer ones since they are not that expensive ($9 at Wallyworld). Which two did you get?
Liza, sorry to hear your job interview was cancelled! Have they rescheduled it yet? What kind of work do you do? I admire anyone who can wear a suit. I don't know what it is about my body, but I look awful in them! Especially skirted ones! I think your goals are great, and very achievable! Stick with it. You'll be complaining about needing to buy a smaller suit soon enough!
Cat, what type of work do you do? I do love Hershey. I think it's a great little area. You have to love street lights shaped like Hershey Kisses! We actually have a number of chocolate factories in our immediate area. One of them is just a few blocks from my house, and when they make chocolate, you can smell it outside. I used to live only a block away, and my house constantly smelled like brownies. I don't get into Harrisburg very often, so I am not too familiar with what restaurants are there. I despise flying into and out of Philly. There's never parking (have circled the lot for an hour before) and they ALWAYS lose my luggage. Always. LOL. I have banned them. Actually, I will pay quite a bit more to fly out of Harrisburg. That is a fantastic little airport, and so easy to deal with!
So, we're supposed to get more snow on Tuesday and into Wednesday, LOL. I actually don't mind after seeing my calorie burn from yesterday (1460 or so for 2.5 hours of shoveling!) I was going to go out and help my neighbors shovel out today, but my hubby did it before I could! LOL. Probably for the best, my arms probably would have just fell off.0 -
Good morning!
OMG girls...SO many posts! I don't really have much time for personals, but I did read them all!
Stacey...WOW....you are an amazingly strong woman for going through everything you have. We are happy to have you join us.
As for me...I had a crappy weekend...was sick. Didn't get ANY exercise in. Ate WAY too few calories on Saturday, WAY too many calories on Sunday, and got ZERO sleep last night due to poor Kadence being sick and whiney ALL night! SO...I still feel like CRAP today! I have a TON of work to do this morning and a meeting from noon till 3:30. SO, it's going to be a LONG day! Then I have a pile of dishes waiting at home for me, plus a baby that's still not feeling well also. I'm going to try and get in some walking on the treadmill this evening, but there are no promises. I will weigh in tomorrow...a little scared to, but will take whatever it is.
BTW...I live in Des Moines, Iowa. But Kim....I was born in London, Ontario and my grandma lives in Mississauga. So, I still visit there often.
Well...off to start some work. If I can post later I will.0 -
Good Morning Ladies!
I had an ok weekend. I didn't get to work out Saturday just b/c of family obligations. I did get in 2 good hours on Sunday and I ate alright. Not the best but alright. DH and I went to the gym together Friday night and he tells me he lost 4lbs. He does absolutely NOTHING to lose weight and goes down 4lbs. I mean he eats all day long, drinks 1 or 2 beers a day and he goes to the gym once a month and loses 4 lbs!!! Just doesn't make sense to me. Any way, I did lose the 2 lbs I gained last week. Hopefully I'll lose more this week. I looked at my stomach in the mirror and its definately flatter than it was a month ago.I'm very excited about that.
Stacey, welcome. I'm glad you found this board and shared your story with us. Good luck to everyone with their weight loss goals and remember to take it one day at a time.0 -
I am hoping to start a thread for anyone who has recently (or maybe not so recently) had a baby and wants to lose the extra weight! I need some motivation...
Here's a little about myself:
I joined MFP in November 2007 after I was married and had gotten "comfortable." As someone who had yo-yoed her entire life, I easily put on some pounds. I reached 185 pounds and was not happy. But joining this site helped me learn more about myself and how to be healthy. I was exercising regularly and eating right and found myself down at 155 pounds! I was also gaining muscle and for the first time in my life seeing definition to my body! Then I found out I was pregnant and very excited to be, but for the first few months I was sick and exercising was impossible. I wasn't eating much either and actually lost weight. Then I wasn't feeling too sick anymore but was not able to get myself back into a regualr exercise routine. And after pretty much fasting the whole first few months, I found myself giving into any and all cravings that I had. I quickly gained much more weight than I needed to. After having my daughter on September 5th I found myself at a new high...198 pounds. I have now lost 6 more pounds, but obviously leaves me with a lot left to lose still!
SO...here I am today, ready to get started. I am now back at work and am hoping to get back into an exercise routine. For now it will only be a few times a week as I am still getting used to being away from my beautiful baby girl! Is there anyone else who would like to join me?
Hello, You can do this. I had a baby in April 09. I gained 26lbs I was down to 134 the week after. I eventually started to keep track of my calories and exercising. I never deprived myself. Now I am down to 114. You can do it. if you really want it bad enough it will happen.0 -
Afternoon girls! I have just one thought to share before I head off to my post work out shower....
I do love this new puppy. He loves me too. If I get up to walk to the kitchen, he follows and lays at my feet. No matter where I go or what I am doing, he follows me and lays at my feet. Wonderful. That's adorable. Except.... we changed his dog food a few days ago. It has made him so gassy, and it smells horrendous. I think it's killing my brain cells.
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so i just had a baby 9-14-09 and well im at 150 trying to get down to 140. my goal is to try to lose atleast 5 lbs a month. but how often do you workout. i have a 5mnth old and a 2 1/2 yr old. so when i workout for more than 45 min i feel like i am avoiding them i guess and i work full time. so how often do you workout?0
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Hi girls!
Pink...I workout usually only 1/2 hour running on the treadmill maybe 3-4 times a week. I try and do 20 minutes Ab work 3 times a week. And then I also usually get on the treadmill and walk for 1-1.5 hours 3 times a week after Kadence is sleeping. Once she's a little older I will start going back to the gym for some BodyPump and Spinning classes. Right now, I feel bad taking more time away from home and so LOVE having the treadmill. If I didn't have it, it would be VERY hard for me to get my workouts in. SO, I can understand your frustrations. Plus...the last ten pounds are ALWAYS hard to lose! So, I wish you luck!
Jess...Awe, Puppy love is SO great! You can just tell that you mean the world to them!
Thanks jdavis...I know I can reach my goals. Slow and sure...
Biggie...guys can always lose it so fast! My husband is the same way...drives me CRAZY!
Everyone else...hope you are having a good day!
Time for me to head home. Hopefully get some walking on the treadmill tonight. I am just SO exhausted as anticipated and still all stuffy and crappy feeling. Oh well...
Talk to y'all tomorrow!0
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