Difficulty losing baby weight

I am in the same boat only have a bit more wieght then you ladies. I had that attitude I am pregnant and can eat whatever I want. I did it with both of mine to. I am learning a lot from this site already and one thing I keep reading is take it one day at a time.

I'm a mom of 3. I have 6 year old and 2 year old twins. I have lost all my twin weight plus an additional 17 and I have 10 more to go to get back to pre-kid weigh.

Don't try to plan out days or weeks, start small. Plan one day worth of meals, thaw out dinner at breakfast, so you are not tempted to eat out for dinner.

Things that worked for me.
1. Stock your house with fruits and veggies.
2. Drink a glass of water before eating each meal, so you don't overeat.
3. I use the plate rule, eat off salad plates instead of dinner plates.
4. I fill up 1/2 with veggies and fruit 1/4 with meat/protein, and 1/4 with carbs.
5. Drink 64oz of water a day, add lemom or special K protein flavor to it if you an't stand the taste of plain water.
6. Occasional treats in moderation.
7. I started working out 3 days a week for 30 minutes. After 7 months- I currently work out 5-6 days a week 45 minutes a day.

Feel free to friend me I will help in any way I can to keep you motivated.

My daughter is almost 3 years old. I lost most of the baby weigt while I was breastfeeding but once I stopped, the weight came back because I didn't change my eating habits. So I am now as heavy as I was at 9 months pregnant. I am loving this site. I am not being super strict about only eating veggies, salad, and water, but I am making better choices than previous and I realize how many calories I was actually taking in (which was alot). So stick with us here at this site and you'll do great! Just be honest with yourself when entering your meals!

I'm also one of you! I got pregnant very near my wedding day. I was the skinniest I've ever been than 10 months and one baby later I was the biggest I've ever been. I've lost 21 pounds since then. I've found that websites like these that force you to track your calories keep you accountable are super helpful. I am also super active but didn't start losing the weight until I started tracking my food intake. Lost 15 pounds the first month! You can do it!

Hi, I am in the same boat as you! I just had a baby 6 months ago, and I am trying to lose weight from this pregnancy and the one from 2 years ago! So far I have lost 3lbs. I too used my pregnancy as an excuse to eat whatever I want and am now paying the price for that. Dieting and excersing have always been a challenge, but I am looking at it differently this time. After being home with two kids all day, I look at going to the gym as my time to get a way and have time to myself, and on top of it I am doing something GOOD for myself.
I am not a meal planner either, but this is what I have been doing. I am on a 1200 calorie diet which I track on this site.
For Breakfast: I either have peanut butter on toast or egg on tortilla with cheese for protein
Snack: Fat Free Yogurt
Lunch: Lean Cuisine or BLT sandwich, or Turkey so on
Snack: slice of cheese and an apple
Dinner: Whatever my husband prepares or I make something and he plates it for me while I am at the gym so my food is portioned out before I get home, preventing me from getting seconds

I go to the gym 6 days a week, 30 min cardio everyday 4 days of strength training.

I do not snack 2-3 hours before bed, and drink a cup of water before a meal and after so I feel more full. Do i treat myself, oh heck yes! I bought frozen mini reese's and allow myself ONE after dinner or moderate a dessert.

I know I am totally rambling on, but I totally understand where you are coming from, I am in your same situation, and a week ago, I started this diet and have lost 3lbs already. You can do it,! Don't look at this as a diet but as getting fit FOR YOURSELF and for your family.

Good luck!