any post preggo success stories?

Hai. Had my second baby May 16th 2013. I was 170 lbs at my 6 week postpartum check up. I'm now 118 lbs. Moderate calorie deficit, weightlifting, minor cardio, and patience. This is pretty much the single most helpful link I found to help me succeed

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

^ exactly what ive done.
wish i started lifting sooner though.

My son is about to turn 3. It has been a journey the whole time. I've fluctuated a lot in weight. I started out at 132, then the day before I had my son, I was 202. Yes, I know my son was 9lbs 5 oz of that, but still, I had gained A LOT during my pregnancy.
After I had him, I started eating lean white meats and complex carbs. That made me lose pretty quickly, but I didn't stick to it. I wasn't exercising either.

In October, I started paying attention to my calorie intake and making sure that I was eating nutrient dense foods. That has made a HUGE difference. And now that the snow finally melted (I live in Minnesota), I take my son for 30 minute walks twice a day and that has seriously helped. In October I was 150lbs, and after eating right and getting active, I'm 122lbs now.

Something that I recommend is taking this quiz to find out your body type. From there, you can find out what kind of foods help to maximize your metabolism.

(scroll down to the image that says Quick Start Program)

http://forums.provida.com/6weekbodymakeover/trytheonlineblueprint_1679162/reply.html

@Practice_Make There are no certain foods to maximize metabolism. In fact, after sustained overeating, your metabolism should be in pretty good shape. Stop over complicating things. Just eat nutrient dense foods for a majority of your intake, enjoy some treats here or there, stay in a deficit And lose weight

because im breastfeeding would a calorie intake of 1500-1800 be ok? I used to eat around 1200-1400 before getting pregnant to lose weight

I think, from what I've read, an additional 500 calories are typically added to your goal for it, so I would almost aim for 1800. Give it a few weeks before changing. Log 100%, then adjust from there as needed.

<--- not really recent post pregnancy, but I guess technically 12 years IS post.

because im breastfeeding would a calorie intake of 1500-1800 be ok? I used to eat around 1200-1400 before getting pregnant to lose weight

1800 would probably be good.

And ignore the link about eating for you "body type". That is false.

I've had success after having both of my kids. With my daughter my Prepregnant weight was 145, I got up to 195 and delivered and was stuck at 170-175 for mooooonnnnth cause I was just lazy to do anything about it. After she was 9months old I wanted to changed finally, so I changed my eating habits, no fast foods, no sweets or pastries, and 80% whole foods. I did this for about 6-7months and got down to 123lbs and maintained that weight successfully until I got pregnant with my son the following year. I also exercised 5 days a week by doing DVDs with light weights. With my son my starting weight was 123-125 and I got up to 158lbs. After delivery I weighed 140lbs and then I slowly lost the weight by eating 1700-2000 calories a day because I breastfed him for a year and was super hungry during that time. I breastfed both kids, but for some reason with my son I wasn't able to eat at a deficit until I weaned. After he hit 14months old, I had got down to 126 and then surprisingly found out I was pregnant. Sooooo here we go again. Lol. I'm 9wks pregnant now and I plan to lose the weight again after I deliver )

And the other side of that coin is: I had my first kiddo 13 years ago, and my youngest 10 years ago. for 13 YEARS I stayed overweight. I absolutely commend you for doing this for yourself and your family NOW and not waiting because you 'don't have time' (this is what I did). You're awesome. Major kudos to you, and all those who came to their senses long before I did. Y'all rock.

Edit because sarcasm doesn't translate well via text sometimes.

Ok ill aim for 1800. I've been terrible about logging my food but I know it works so i'm going to start today and stick to it. Then i''ll get to post my success story in the near future

Would bad sleep really make a huge difference in my weight loss? My daughter still wakes me up 1-2xs a night, and who knows when she'll start to sleep through the night.

How old is your little one? You actually have the option to add breastfeeding calories in your diary depending on little ones age. YOu just enter "breastfeeding" like you would add food and then a bunch of options come up. The first 6 months I never went below 1700 calories, the first 3 months i'd eat 1800-2000 then decreased to 1700 and after he was closer to a year old (9-12months) I went down to 1500-1600. Good luck!!! Breastfeeding is a lot of work!!!

<--- I'm like REALLY postpartum but I have three kids.

And really, what is wrong with saying "pregnant"

:flowerforyou: Thank you! I keep picturing Prego pasta sauce.

I am 16 months post-partum with my second daughter. Through consistent logging, yoga, and aerial arts I am back to my pre-baby weight. I still have bit of firming up to do in the tummy area, but overall, I like my shape better now than pre-kids! Good luck, friend me if you would like

NM.....It looks like I was misinformed......All these tricksters here on the forums......

And really, what is wrong with saying "pregnant"

Preggo and Preggers are two of my biggest pet peeve words.

I would PM Seltzermint. Someone told me she has a few kids but she still looks great.

doh! Don't do it!

Why you picking on Seltzermint!?

Im not picking on anyone. What do you mean? I've never talked to her or anything just seen her in the forums.

I would PM Seltzermint. Someone told me she has a few kids but she still looks great.

doh! Don't do it!

Why you picking on Seltzermint!?

Im not picking on anyone. What do you mean? I've never talked to her or anything just seen her in the forums.

:flowerforyou: Hasn't she been pretty vocal about not having and not wanting kids?

Edit because I can.