Looking forward to losing weight
thecakelocker
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I can't be the only one excited about being able to lose weight AAAAT LAAAAASSST. 
I've been monitoring my weight/size diligently for the last 37 weeks, so it will be great to see it finally go down a month from now. I don't even remember what size "normal" jeans I wear!
I've been monitoring my weight/size diligently for the last 37 weeks, so it will be great to see it finally go down a month from now. I don't even remember what size "normal" jeans I wear! 0
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LOL, yes. I am looking forward to it!0
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I've been thinking about it since week 20! I know how you feel. These last 6 weeks are going to be brutal on my self-esteem.0
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I am so looking forward to gettting back in shape. I can't wait to have my baby and start doing more intense workouts again. I'm just feeling like a whale! I want my old body back!0
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I'm not really bothered by my pregnant weight, but I know when the baby is out I'll feel flabby and gross. I miss running and can't wait to get back to that.0
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I'm not really bothered by my pregnant weight, but I know when the baby is out I'll feel flabby and gross. I miss running and can't wait to get back to that.
^Yup, this is me in a nutshell. I've been trying to be kind to myself as far as what I've gained, but I will be VERY happy to see that scale going down and even happier when I can work out again!!! So looking forward to getting back on it and getting in shape (and all little!) again.
I agree with the OP, though - I have no idea what size jeans I will be wearing postpartum. I was wearing a size 4 in Old Navy jeans pre-pregnancy. I know I'm not there yet, but I'm not sure if I'll be wearing my old 14s (that I hung onto for this particular purpose) or 10s or what. Probably no smaller than 10s for a while...
ETA that I hit 37 weeks yesterday. I'm close. I love those initial 2-3 weeks when you literally lose multiple pounds between weigh-ins (yay!); however, I hate those initial 2-3 weeks when you are almost literally not sleeping at all (boo!).
EATA that I think part of it, too, is personal autonomy. I can run hard, and if I overdo it, I'm the only one who suffers - I'm not putting anyone else's health at risk, you know?0 -
I can't wait...mainly because I'm so uncomfortable. Everything is a challenge for me at 37 weeks.0
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I'm going to have to get something to tame the empty belly while it deflates, LOL. So tired of wearing pants that are too baggy on the legs and snug at the waistband. Even my maternity clothes are reaching their limits.
And I definitely agree on the personal autonomy thing. I'd like to be able to push myself harder in workouts without worrying about someone else's safety!
When are my fellow 37 weekers' due dates out of curiosity? My EDD is May 27th.0 -
I cannot wait until I can get back to losing weight again...even though I am enjoying some foods that I normally wouldn't be eating while dieting. I just hope it doesn't take as long to come off as the first one. I didn't start losing weight until I stopped breastfeeding so I had a year of all of the extra baby weight. I'm just one of the unlucky ones that doesn't lose while breastfeeding.
Less than 4 weeks to go. YAY! 0 -
38 weeks....tired of wearing the same 5 things over and over again! looking forward to losing the weight and being able to wear all of those cute spring clothes that are out right now.....I am interested in seeing how much will really come off in the first six weeks.... also looking forward to running as much as I want/as fast as I want, and being able to do normal, everyday things again....and being able to blend in without every other person commenting on how it looks like I have a basketball under my shirt, how I look like I'm gunna pop, etc....I'd much rather the attention be on my baby than on me! And I am looking forward to the challenge of getting my six pack back!!!0
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I cannot wait until I can get back to losing weight again...even though I am enjoying some foods that I normally wouldn't be eating while dieting. I just hope it doesn't take as long to come off as the first one. I didn't start losing weight until I stopped breastfeeding so I had a year of all of the extra baby weight. I'm just one of the unlucky ones that doesn't lose while breastfeeding. Less than 4 weeks to go. YAY!
This is me. I did not lose a pound breastfeeding until she was 18 months and started nursing less. Granted, I put very little effort in until then, so it could have been me eating massive amounts of deliciously bad food and totally not breastfeedings fault.
I am hoping my ticker doesn't hit zero and am looking forward to losing this weight already even though I am only 17 weeks. I gained 55 pounds last time and am planning NOT to do that again, so I am hoping it will be easier. I have a bad back and need to stay in shape and keep weight loss in a normal range so that I can have an easier deliver and recovery.0 -
I can't wait either.. I feel like a giant klutzy whale too. I can't run at all lol.. bending down gives me a lovely taste of acid and I keep banging my belly on everything because I forget to compensate. I paint for a living so it is constantly in the way lol.. the bump is all over my painted canvases and when shipping it's even worse.
I am really looking forward to doing the 30 day shred again!!
Is there a postpartum group that we can all join to encourage each other once we're back to normal?
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I can't wait...mainly because I'm so uncomfortable. Everything is a challenge for me at 37 weeks.
When I really think about how uncomfortable I am, I can't believe that I have already done this once before, too. I remember giving birth last time and saying, "Who would do this more than once?"
Somehow, you forget. I guess the real discomfort is so short-lived, but I totally hear you. I am ready to be done being so uncomfortable. Mostly I just want to be able to lie on my back!
ETA that this is the LAST time I intend to do this...0 -
When are my fellow 37 weekers' due dates out of curiosity? My EDD is May 27th.
May 26th 0 -
38 weeks....tired of wearing the same 5 things over and over again! looking forward to losing the weight and being able to wear all of those cute spring clothes that are out right now.....I am interested in seeing how much will really come off in the first six weeks.... also looking forward to running as much as I want/as fast as I want, and being able to do normal, everyday things again....and being able to blend in without every other person commenting on how it looks like I have a basketball under my shirt, how I look like I'm gunna pop, etc....I'd much rather the attention be on my baby than on me! And I am looking forward to the challenge of getting my six pack back!!!
YES, even some of my maternity clothes are now too small/ill-fitting! I feel like I'm wearing the same 3 or 4 things over and over and over. Oh, wait, I am wearing the same 3 or 4 things over and over and over...0 -
Is there a postpartum group that we can all join to encourage each other once we're back to normal?
Yup, it's called the Post Partum Pack: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/639-post-partum-pack0 -
I'm going to have to get something to tame the empty belly while it deflates, LOL. So tired of wearing pants that are too baggy on the legs and snug at the waistband. Even my maternity clothes are reaching their limits.
And I definitely agree on the personal autonomy thing. I'd like to be able to push myself harder in workouts without worrying about someone else's safety!
When are my fellow 37 weekers' due dates out of curiosity? My EDD is May 27th.
May 27th here too!
Rebecca, ha......I was wondering how people do this more than once! Amnesia? 0 -
I'm going to have to get something to tame the empty belly while it deflates, LOL. So tired of wearing pants that are too baggy on the legs and snug at the waistband. Even my maternity clothes are reaching their limits.
And I definitely agree on the personal autonomy thing. I'd like to be able to push myself harder in workouts without worrying about someone else's safety!
When are my fellow 37 weekers' due dates out of curiosity? My EDD is May 27th.
May 27th here too!
Rebecca, ha......I was wondering how people do this more than once! Amnesia?
Seriously, I think there is some form of amnesia that kicks in. If you had asked me when my son was a year old if I was ready to do it again, I'd have said no. At 18 months I was ready again and had conveniently forgotten just how uncomfortable everything is. I think we also kid ourselves into thinking that "this time" it will be better/less annoying/less uncomfortable. The only thing is that *supposedly* L&D is shorter after your first. I'm hoping that's the case!!!0 -
I was already overweight by about 70 pounds before I got pregnant (pre pregnancy weight was 230 and Im 5'7") In week 34 now and up to 275 and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I started eating better and moving more and keep it under control without medication. Im ready to get back to losing the weight. I was origionally at 250 and had lost 20 pounds and found out that I was pregnant. My husband and I were trying, but after 6 months and nothing my doctor suggested that I try to lose the excess weight. We both committed to exercising more and eating better. Low and behold dropping 20 pounds in 3 months and our test came back positive
I am looking forward to getting back to my turbo fire workouts, eliptical, and being able to walk rather than waddle lol My little guy is worth it all to me and I cant wait to meet him 0 -
Is there a postpartum group that we can all join to encourage each other once we're back to normal?
Yup, it's called the Post Partum Pack: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/639-post-partum-pack
Oh thank you! I'll definitely join them once this baby is born (I'm due July 27th) 0 -
For The First TiMe In My Life Im Excited AboutLosing Weight. My BabY Making Days Are Over After I Deliver Tomorrow And I Can FOcus On Me For Once0
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I am anxiously looking forward to being able to workout hard again! It's so frustrating to take everything slower. I hate when I have to stop a workout because of round ligament pain and not because I'm out of breath or anything! I look forward to being able to climb a flight of stairs without sounding like I'm gonna die at the top! I had JUST reached my goal weight when I got pregnant so I really didn't get to enjoy it for long. I'm so excited to get back to that number even if it takes a while and look forward to shopping in a smaller size again!
About the amnesia, I'm positive it's real! I had such a difficult pregnancy and birth with my 3rd and remember crying in my recovery room swearing I would never ever do this again. . . But here I am 2 years later doing it again. Something must be wrong with me.0
