New Mum and wanting to loose the weight!

kyz05
kyz05 Posts: 3
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Hey everyone,

I joined MFP ages ago on my phone but never really stuck with it. I was 85kg, 165cm tall and hating how much I had gained over 2 years. 9 weeks ago I gave birth to my second child and thanks to all the morning sickness, managed to drop to 77kg! Now I see the kgs slowly creeping back on, and my best friend is getting married in 8 1/2 months and Im her bridesmaid. I'd love to shed the kgs and be somewhat close to my weight before baby #1 and look really good in my dress but I struggle with motivation and food. Sugary energy drinks are my kryptonite! Also money....trying to feed everyone a healthy balanced meal on a very limited budget isn't easy. I'm looking for friends who can keep me motivated, encourage me to get out of the house and excersice! And also any budget recipe ideas :) Also any people out there from NZ?

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  • emmyash
    emmyash Posts: 115 Member
    G'day!!..Im starting over...feel free to add me:smile:
  • kaylah_x
    kaylah_x Posts: 194 Member
    Hi!
    Our stories are very similar! Was on here a while back and had success...now just had my 2nd bub 4 weeks ago so am slowly starting back at it again! Im from Aus :)
  • kyz05
    kyz05 Posts: 3
    Hey :-D oh so glad im not alone lol! What's everyones exercise plan? I know that its not just the food i need to change over here, im lazy! Im hoping to walk at least every second day and maybe some sit ups and squads and stuff to tone up?
  • kaylah_x
    kaylah_x Posts: 194 Member
    I get bored with things very easily so always have to change it up...I have HEAPS of dvds so usually change it up with them daily, or going for a walk when its fine.
    I struggle with food most of all...i dont really eat junk foods or anything, just not healthy veggies, fruits ect...so need to work on that alot more!
  • shomiki
    shomiki Posts: 1
    Men..... this weight loss is harder than I thought. I was on a roll initially lost a good 29 lbs. But then I gained
    19 lbs. Wow. Guess its time to get back on track... which turns out to be the easy part....staying on track has been more challenging than ever especially when I get real close to me overall goal. Hmm... maybe this group will be some sort of added insentive.
  • ContraryMaryMary
    ContraryMaryMary Posts: 1,780 Member
    Hi, I'm another Kiwi mum (my daughter's one) and a similar height to you - I'm 173cm. I started MFP two and a half months ago at 72.5kg and am now 67kg without feeling at all deprived. Breaking the sugary drinks habit is going to be essential I think - my solution for shaking my daily coca-cola habit was more sleep (hard I know with a new baby) but I believe there's a strong correlation between feeling tired and craving sugar. And also when you're tired your will power to say no to sugary food disappears. Happy to provide support and motivation - I'll send you a friend request.
  • smribr
    smribr Posts: 2
    hi, i am a new mum too. i am around 176lbs(80 kg). i have been working out for the past 4 weeks and have not lost a single pound.maybe its the way i eat. i don't know. i do 30 to 45 mins of cardio and weight training.but i guess i have to work harder and eat less.
  • kyz05
    kyz05 Posts: 3
    Wow good to know about sugar cravings relating to tiredness!

    Out of curiosity....has anyone tried shakes made with protein powder as quick breakfast idea?

    I find i skip breakfast most days due to lack of time and i know that's not a good start to any weight loss :-/ interested in trying the shakes as something quick and easy

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