A new beginning- losing baby weight and more!

Rimroses

My name is Heather. I am 26, 5'2", and 180lbs. I started MFP about 5 days ago and I have already lost 3lbs! This is going to be an exciting ride!

I am happily married to my best friend. We got married 2 1/2 years ago after dating for 5 years. I weighed around 150lbs on our wedding day, and that is my goal now! I got pregnant last year, weighing 173lbs. On the day our son was born, March 14, I was up to205. I quickly lost all of the baby weight. By my 6 week appt I was back down to 173. I was so excited. But, being a mostly SAHM and having to grab food when I could and whatever was conveniant equalled me gaining about 10lbs over the past few months.

We took family photos last Tuesday and I nearly cried when I saw what I looked like now. That wasn't me. I didn't look that huge, did I? That was my kick in the butt to get started on losing weight. I discovered MFP and couldn't be more thrilled. I can actually see the results showing up on the scale already!! When I have tried to diet by myself with no guidance, I went nowhere. But now, I have something really easy to use showing me what I am doing right and wrong!

I want to do this for my husband, my little boy, and most of all me. I am not happy the way I am. I want to be happy again. And so far, it has been so so so easy. Portion control and watching what exactly I am eating. Plus, I cam easily track the calories I have eaten, so I can plan supper accordingly. It is a little more difficult than grabbing the nearest bag of chips, but with my husband's help and support, I think I will do amazing!

emjaful

I think we have a lot in common

I'm Emma, I'm 26, 5'3" and I have also lost 3 lbs so far lol.

I have a little boy who is 3 months old now and am currently on maternity leave until January, so pretty much SAHM.

kgprice11

good luck you can do it!

TinaBasinger

Hi, Heather! You will be amazed at how great this app works, so just stick with it! And congratulations on your new baby! I know how hard it is to work out when you have a baby around, but if you can squeeze that in at least 3 or 4 days a week, it's SO going to help.

You can do this! Don't ever let yourself be discouraged. You're on a journey, so count every day as one step less you have to go!

Tina

Rimroses

Thank you guys so much. I am totally in love with my little boy, and he even helps me by being my companion on walks 3 or 4 days a week :-)

Here is my sweetie covered in pears :-)

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emjaful

he's gorgeous

how old is he?

< that's Vincent my little one

Rimroses

He will be 6 months on September 14 His name is Nolan! You have a super cutie!! He is also about 20lbs, lol :-)

ErinGee1105

Congratulations on your baby and your weight loss! I too have a newish baby, she will be 8 months on Sept 10th. With my 3 yr old I dropped baby weight and more in about 12 weeks (197 to 140). This time around its not happening quite as fast... I dropped the baby weight but not the more hahaha.. Maybe its because im less active as a SAHM than I was as a working mom. Either way, Im here now!!!
Well anyways.. I wish you the best of luck!!!

Rimroses

Thanks! Wow, that is a big weight loss the first time. I had to stop breast feeding at 2 weeks due to extremely low supply, so there is nothing stopping me from accomplishing this! I just needed to get off my butt and do it!