is it just me or..

KainStar
KainStar Posts: 197
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Is it harder to lose weight after having kids? Before I got pregnant it was so easy for me to lose weight! Now? Its been a struggle. I understand the whole your body changes through pregnancy/post partum, I know I'll never look like I did before, and I accept that. Its been almost a year since I had my daughter. Anyone else have an issue with this or have any ideas to help? Btw I workout 5xs a week and eat over 1300 calories a day, I've lost only 7lbs so far.

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  • Rado_SVK
    Rado_SVK Posts: 442 Member
    are you watching your macros?
    No more than 25% of your calories should be from fat.
    Also,when did you start your weight loss program?
    What is your usual workout routine?
  • KainStar
    KainStar Posts: 197
    Yeah, that's what's weird.
    I do cardio at least 30 mins of that, 30day shredder from Jillian Michael's, I clean a lot, always up and down, take care of my daughter, lift weights at least 3xs a week, I cut out a lot of fats, sugars, and carbs.
    I started awhile back, but stopped an gained again, then restarted 2-3 weeks ago.
  • XDiet_SlayerX
    XDiet_SlayerX Posts: 88
    Keep those macros in check and consider checking some of these calculators out and you can finalize what will work for you in the long run. These calculators are not 100 percent for everyone. Although they can help.
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calculators.htm
  • Rado_SVK
    Rado_SVK Posts: 442 Member
    Yeah, that's what's weird.
    what is? :smile:
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    Your profile says you joined this month. 7lbs so far in Feb is great!

    Each time you lose weight will not be the same. Especially after kids. You'r body is constantly changing. Ensure you are eating enough, getting enough protein, fiber, fats and water. Ensure you are weighing everything properly to ensure your portions are correct. Make sure you are logging every little thing you eat and drink. Make sure you are tracking sodium and limiting eating out, eating processed foods and frozen meals... along with sauces, dressings etc.

    Are you eating exercise calories back? You may not be consuming enough food at 1300 calories, especially ifyou don't eat your exercise calories back.
  • auzziecawth66
    auzziecawth66 Posts: 476 Member
    Are you breast feeding (I found that made me hold onto weight for the first year post partum both times not lose weight)

    (Edit; if you lost 7 pounds in a month that is really good, nothing to sneeze at.)
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member

    No more than 25% of your calories should be from fat.

    Why?
  • RandiLandCHANGED
    RandiLandCHANGED Posts: 630 Member
    I found it more difficult but it is likely due to gaining an excessive amounts of weight with all three pregnancies.
  • KainStar
    KainStar Posts: 197
    Are you breast feeding (I found that made me hold onto weight for the first year post partum both times not lose weight)

    (Edit; if you lost 7 pounds in a month that is really good, nothing to sneeze at.)
    No not breast feeding almost a year old with lots of chompers. Lol
  • Rado_SVK
    Rado_SVK Posts: 442 Member

    No more than 25% of your calories should be from fat.

    Why?
    http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/obesity/hic_fat_and_calories.aspx
    some other site stated up to 30%...so the reason why Im sticking to 25% for now is as I believe it will help my to cut body fat.
  • KainStar
    KainStar Posts: 197
    Keep those macros in check and consider checking some of these calculators out and you can finalize what will work for you in the long run. These calculators are not 100 percent for everyone. Although they can help.
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calculators.htm
    Thanks! Will look into it!
  • Peanutbutterx
    Peanutbutterx Posts: 332
    Well i dont know what you looked like before but you look really pretty now! dont be so hard on yourself, and a lot of people have a harder time loosing weight after having a baby.. look at jessica simpson.. shes rediculously famous n she got reallyyy big after having a baby and it took her a long time to loose that weight n she has chefs and personal trainers.. i think its probably hormones.. give it a little bit of time youll be finnee! :)
  • Rado_SVK
    Rado_SVK Posts: 442 Member
    Are you eating exercise calories back?.
    Prove me wrong,but AFAIK you not supposed to do that.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member

    No more than 25% of your calories should be from fat.

    Why?
    http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/obesity/hic_fat_and_calories.aspx
    some other site stated up to 30%...so the reason why Im sticking to 25% for now is as I believe it will help my to cut body fat.

    Dietary fat will not increase or decrease body fat.
  • KainStar
    KainStar Posts: 197
    Well i dont know what you looked like before but you look really pretty now! dont be so hard on yourself, and a lot of people have a harder time loosing weight after having a baby.. look at jessica simpson.. shes rediculously famous n she got reallyyy big after having a baby and it took her a long time to loose that weight n she has chefs and personal trainers.. i think its probably hormones.. give it a little bit of time youll be finnee! :)
    Thank you! Made me feel better, I know I may be hard on myself, its just I remember how i use to be..never before have I gained this much in such little time! I gained over 60lbs in my pregnancy and lost 30 of it and gained a few back..I need to lose 45 lbs still. I wish my support system in rl was stronger, I am doing this alone.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    Are you eating exercise calories back?.
    Prove me wrong,but AFAIK you not supposed to do that.

    Unless you have calories set for the TDEE cut method you are supposed to eat your exercise calories back... especialy at such a low daily goal. It is how the site is set up. It also helps to properly fuel your body and helps to reduce the muscle loss that happens when you try to lose weight by cutting your calories.
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    It became a little more difficult after I had kids, and sometimes it feels near impossible doing it at middle age.

    Stay strong, you can do it. MFP calorie watch works for me.
  • KainStar
    KainStar Posts: 197
    It became a little more difficult after I had kids, and sometimes it feels near impossible doing it at middle age.

    Stay strong, you can do it. MFP calorie watch works for me.
    Thank you! Its just the beginning for me. I know I want more kids, but I need to lose the weight I gained with my first before I even think about having more.
  • Rado_SVK
    Rado_SVK Posts: 442 Member
    Are you eating exercise calories back?.
    Prove me wrong,but AFAIK you not supposed to do that.

    Unless you have calories set for the TDEE cut method you are supposed to eat your exercise calories back... especialy at such a low daily goal. It is how the site is set up. It also helps to properly fuel your body and helps to reduce the muscle loss that happens when you try to lose weight by cutting your calories.
    Yeah..you are actually right,thats how the MFP app works.the reason why I got confused is beacuse Im on a high calorie diet (3500 cal atm),so it didnt come up that obvious..but after I went to my profile an played with the numbers pretending that Im that woman trying to diet at 1200 cal,it became more obvious..
  • LilOlMe69
    LilOlMe69 Posts: 89 Member
    Its definitely harder, and the older I get, the harder it is! Feel free to add me!
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    Are you eating exercise calories back?.
    Prove me wrong,but AFAIK you not supposed to do that.

    Unless you have calories set for the TDEE cut method you are supposed to eat your exercise calories back... especialy at such a low daily goal. It is how the site is set up. It also helps to properly fuel your body and helps to reduce the muscle loss that happens when you try to lose weight by cutting your calories.
    Yeah..you are actually right,thats how the MFP app works.the reason why I got confused is beacuse Im on a high calorie diet (3500 cal atm),so it didnt come up that obvious..but after I went to my profile an played with the numbers pretending that Im that woman trying to diet at 1200 cal,it became more obvious..

    There are men that try to do 1200 calorie diets.... Regardless of whether you are male or female and regardless of your goals ifyou use MFPs calculations you eat back your exercise calories. There are a lot of people who do the TDEE method at which point you don't eat them back unless you net below your BMR>

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