Post kids, post nursing, and ready to get fit

sjbtiger
sjbtiger Posts: 105 Member
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After weaning my second daughter, I gained 15 pounds in just a few short months. I'm in my 30s and know that I can no longer rely on a strong metabolism to keep me thin.

I describe myself as flabby skinny (5'7" and 140 pounds). Through lots of cardio (running, biking, swimming, Zumba and yoga) and very careful food journaling, I have lost 7 pounds in the past month. My goal is to add weightlifting to tone those flabby areas.

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  • FemmeFatale83
    FemmeFatale83 Posts: 96
    Awesome, I have just begin my weight loss journey ( for a second time lol ) and I find your post to be inspiring, well done! If you ever need more support, I'm your gal! Feel free to add me
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    you can do this!
    go kick some butt!
  • IIIIISerenityNowIIIII
    IIIIISerenityNowIIIII Posts: 425 Member
    I'm in a similar boat. My twins weaned the same time my Mom died, so I started emotional eating and was no longer burning the calories by nursing two little ones. I'm no longer going to do emotional eating!
  • daniflems
    daniflems Posts: 69 Member
    If you're looking for a challenge you can do in your own home (which has been great for me with an 11 month old) I highly recommend Jillian Micheals DVD's!! She incorporates strength, cardio and resistance training that becomes more challenging as you progress (30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30) and also offers modified moves to alot of exercises for beginners. I've had alot of success using her DVD's! Good luck!!
  • SouthernMommy11
    SouthernMommy11 Posts: 74
    Awesome! Im still nursing my second. Weightlifting will def help!
  • sjbtiger
    sjbtiger Posts: 105 Member
    Thank you for the kind words and for your stories.

    I'm sorry for your loss Serenity. I'm not so much of an emotional eater as a bored eater!

    I have used several of Jilian Michaels videos and they are incredible for those times I just can't leave the house!

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