Can anyone help :(

I agree you aren't eating enough. I think breast feeding burns an average of 500 daily and then your exercise added on. You aren't getting enough for your body to properly function. When your body has too little calories it goes into starvation mode and holds onto everything it gets for maximum survival. You definitely need an increase in calories. I don't want to really throw a number at you, but I would say with working out and breast feeding you should probably be getting right around the 2000 mark. I would increase for sure, eat good healthy stuff though. 2000 calories of pizza ice cream and cookies is going to be way different than lean meats veggies and fruits. Also be sure you are getting adequate protein, a lot of women fail in this area and over consume breads. I think because breads are lower in fat so they think it's better, it's not. You need some grains but not too many. Hope it helps

First, it is not shameful. As mothers we must do whatever it takes to bring our babies into the world. Give yourself a break and know that you did what you had to do.
If I did the conversion right, you were 147 lbs and are now 175 lbs. That is not really a huge weight gain, so losing it should not be too difficult. Break it down into small goals, say 5 lbs. at a time. Having just been pregnant, you are probably still experiencing hormone shifts, metabolism changes, mood changes, energy changes... And I have to ask, is it possible you are experiencing post partum depression? Depression in any form can wreak havoc on your metabolism.
If you can add more information about your diet, what makes up those calories, that would be helpful. Its possible that you should be eating a little more than that, and later you could gradually lower back down to 1200. Almost no one should eat only 1000 a day. Be sure you are getting the vitamins and nutrients you need also, like B vitamins for energy, etc.
If you are inclined to drink alcohol, there are some good alternatives to beer. Red wine is enjoying great reviews these days for lower calories and healthy antioxidants. Even a shot of plain vodka is lower in calories than a beer. Alcohol is totally empty calories though... refrain if you can.
The Shred is admirable, but brutal! Maybe consider shifting to something a bit easier, and later build up to a shred. The main thing is to do something each day, and gradually increase the duration and intensity.
Oh and if I read this right, you are also the mom of a new baby?! I really think you have enough on your plate right there! But I understand you want to return to your normal weight. If you are breastfeeding, you don't want to lose weight too quickly. So all in all, you might need to give yourself a break, slow down, eat a tiny bit more, work out a tiny bit less, and I bet you will start to see your weight go down. There is a "sweet spot" where you eat just enough and exercise just enough, and if everything else is normal in your metabolism, your weight will go down. Best wishes to you and congratulations on your baby!

First, and foremost, stop beating yourself up. You had a baby, and your hormones are, most likely, a bit off balance as they try to return to pre-pregnancy levels.

Secondly, I understand your frustration. Though I did not have a baby, I put on a great deal of weight due to perimenopause. It was awful, it seemed that no matter what I did, I gained more weight. I'd get depressed and drink a few glasses of wine.

Then, I started doing yoga, and significantly reduced my sodium intake, and alcohol intake. (I never knew that alcohol wreaked havoc on hormones.) That's not to say that you can never have alcohol ever again, but in the beginning, leave it out.

I really credit the yoga, though. Yoga practice is all about you, and you alone. It detoxifies the system, and uplifts the mind. And, if you do vinyasa flow, you combine cardio and strength training at the same time!

My thyroid numbers are dropping, my blood pressure is down, and the stress that I felt is all but gone. I have lost 22 pounds, and I finally feel like I'm returning to normal.

Anyway, hang in there!

I agree with the others - you're being way to hard on yoruself. Your body doesnt spring back into its pre=pregnant state in a few weeks - it takes time.

Patience, my friend.

Diet is more important than exercise - so do what exercise you like but let's focus on making your nutrition better.

That's quite a lot of carbs at the minute - and as you say, not enough fruit and veg. Protein is best for making you feel full - do you eat meat, eggs, nuts?

Eat a balanced diet. There is no need for a healthy person to cut way back on or cut out an entire food group if you enjoy eating it.

I am in the same place right now (other than my baby is way older than 5 months and I got much much bigger than you) I'm stuck 2st away from goal and I've been advised I'm not eating enough. So this week I've upped my calories to 1400-1650 this week and I have gained 0.6lb. I was expecting to gain a lot more than this in the first week so I am pleasantly surprised. Although it's a bitter pill to swallow that it shows a gain, I'm hoping that in the long run increasing my calorie intake and my exercise a little it'll start shifting the weight again. Add me if you like and we can do this together :-)

Congrats. I have a 4 month old baby and also have a BMI of 29 at the moment (33.3 when i gave birth). I have been losing weight slowly but consistently eating about 1500 cal a day ( I'm not breastfeeding either). I eat a range of foods and record the calories religiously. I exercise 30 min a day on am exercise bike and an hours walk 3 times a week.
Enough about me, my tips are:
- exercise regularly not seriously.
- get your thyroid checked. It often goes haywire after babies.
- log all your food and eat what you exercise.
- don't get too hungry or you won't be able to stick to it.