Losing Baby Weight

HI all

I'm trying to keep up with you ladies .

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.

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!

I have to hit post so I can go back and reread what I needed to comment on.

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!!!!!!!!!!

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!! LOL

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!

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!
Catherine

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.

Michelle

Jess - where do you live? if i had to guess i would say antarctica!

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!

Cris- don't feel bad I didn't know what P90x was either, did I even spell it right? LOL!!

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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.

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?