stuck!

I dunno, your diary is closed, so kinda hard to tell what you're working with. How much cardio do you do a day? Do you do any strength training? Are you still nursing?

Hold on a second...you're still nursing and you're cutting calories? You do realize that providing nutrition for two bodies is hard work, right?

the dr told me that since he is 18 mos he is eating enough for himself and i didnt need to take in extra for him anymore.

Eat more.

You're still nursing at 18 months?

Regardless, without being able to see your food diary, I'd be willing to bet you're not eating enough. Also, nursing will likely keep your body in a hormonal state that makes it difficult to lose fat. I base that on nothing.

What's wrong with nursing until 18 months? There are tons of benefits to breastfeeding until a child is 24 months.

If you lost 10lbs in the first week then it is water weight and your body will adjust it is just the natural chain of events that go with starting on a calorie deficit.

You just have to stick with things and think of the bigger picture x

You're still nursing at 18 months?

Regardless, without being able to see your food diary, I'd be willing to bet you're not eating enough. Also, nursing will likely keep your body in a hormonal state that makes it difficult to lose fat. I base that on nothing.

What's wrong with nursing until 18 months? There are tons of benefits to breastfeeding until a child is 24 months.

Please, tell me more of these benefits.

The baby will take what the baby needs from your stores as long as you get enough water. It will not effect growth or development but it will run you down. You need to be very careful to make sure you are getting enough vitamins to maintain your health. Vitamins do not always mean more calories though. If you were like me and ate junk before the baby came along switching to a lean meat and veggies diet will improve your nutrition and cut your calories.

Breastfeeding provides antibodies that the mother produces witch reduces the risk of sickness. It is also perfectly balanced for the baby so there is almost no risk of food allergy or digestive issues. This does not end at the 12 month mark. Cudos to you for continuing! I am certain this is not the entire source of nutrition for the baby at this point. The baby is probably on finger foods too now so you are probably producing less milk and what you produce is less rich and therefore would need to reduce your calories or increase your activity to compensate for his lower dependency.

You know, it could be the fluctuation of water weight, too. I'm betting that 10# in 6 days wasn't all fat. If you put some of that water back on, it could mask the fat loss. If you are ramping up your exercise, that will make you retain water too. But you're actually losing at a good clip; it's just not linear. Doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.

You're still nursing at 18 months?

Regardless, without being able to see your food diary, I'd be willing to bet you're not eating enough. Also, nursing will likely keep your body in a hormonal state that makes it difficult to lose fat. I base that on nothing.

Uhhhh...I nursed for over 3 years with my younger son. There is nothing wrong with that at all. And yes, there ARE many many benefits, both nutritionally (although not as much, but in the case of my son, he is lactose intolerant, so it was helpful for HIM) and emotionally for both child and mother.

OP, just keep doing what you are doing and be patient. Weight loss is not linear, and it will not be a steady process, but consistency is key, and don't give up! You have actually made tremendous progress in the timeframe you are talking about!

WHEIRD: Actually I think you're right... "They" say that you lose the baby weight faster if you breast feed, but I think it's just docs trying to get more women to breastfeed. I barely BF a month but as soon as I stopped the weight came right off-4 months and I was back to my pre preggo weight.

I breastfed my second child for 18 months+ and am weaning my third at 15 months only because we're (my husband and I, alone) going to Mexico and I've had enough. Eating enough (and lots of protein) is definitely what gave me the push from looking "alright" to "better than alright" in terms of body composition. That and lifting heavy instead of cardio but that's a whole other thread. Good on you for nursing your toddler

WHEIRD: Actually I think you're right... "They" say that you lose the baby weight faster if you breast feed, but I think it's just docs trying to get more women to breastfeed. I barely BF a month but as soon as I stopped the weight came right off-4 months and I was back to my pre preggo weight.

"They" say it because nursing burns more calories than not nursing.

i have been counting calories and exercising for 33 days now. i lost 10 lbs the first 6 days, then plateaued a week later lost 3 lbs. i have tried upping my cardio and workouts but have been stuck for almost 2 weeks now. what can i do to recharge the weight coming off?!

1st I'd say some of that 10 lbs is water. 2nd only 33 days, 8 lbs is right on at 2lbs a week. 3. So you are doing fine, just keep going and only weight yourself ever week or two, preferably in the mornings. Your weight can fluctuate as much as 5 lbs a day. If in another month you haven't lost anything close to 8lbs then re-post.

i nursed my oldest til he was 2, i would feel l like i was being selfish to wein him earlier then i did my oldest... i do think of it and tell myself to quit, however it doesnt help me get into that swim suit any sooner. bottom line is my kids health is the number one on my list. i hate not seeing results for long periods of time

I know this isn't what you want to hear but try to understand that 2 weeks is not a long time in the grand scheme of your health. Stick with it and one day that swimsuit will fit how you want it to, but if trying to get in shape just before summer is a pattern for you (I don't know you well enough) then think about getting in shape for next summer now. It's a more realistic goal that won't leave you frustrated and down when you don't look the way you want after 2 months of training.