Losing babyweight... after 8 years :)

Tavasztundere
Tavasztundere Posts: 8 Member
edited November 8 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I am a single mom with a 8-yrs-old son, living in Budapest, Hungary, Europe.
I am 182cm tall and currently cca.113kg. Current BMI: 33,81

My plan is to reach 85kg (BMI:25,66).

Before the pregnancy I was 95kg, I had a great time with that weight. Through the pregnancy period I gained weight only in the last 4 months, 17kg, but I thought that is only because of the baby.
After giving birth I felt okay to have babyweight, I was cca.103kg, and thought the overweight will melt. But throughout the past years I gained more and more weight.

There were some failed tries to lose weight, as I always thought sports are only for fanatic people, and I can lose weight only by eating less. It did not work. Then I thought I will try sports at home, I did, for two weeks. Then we went on holidays and once I quit sports I could not start again.

This time I would like to introduce myself as I know that the motivation can come from the inside and also from the comminity.
Now I eat less (and not eating any type of food) and do aerobics as well (55min in the morning, 20 min in the evening). I really hope this works.

I would be happy to hear from you.

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  • flabby2fit2018
    flabby2fit2018 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi there,

    I am also trying to lose my baby weight!! My son turned 8 3 weeks ago :).

    Feel free to add me. I am 105kg and hoping to get down to a reasonable weight. I am eating less and doing bootcamp and cycling.

    Good Luck, you can do it xx
  • Tavasztundere
    Tavasztundere Posts: 8 Member
    Hi,
    So it is not only me. It may sound weird, but I am happy to see that.
    I am not really aware of bootcamp trainings, but I will read about that.
    How long have you been started?

    My idea is to see SOME results before Christmas. I know I cannot change everything in such a small period of time, but it would motivate me to look better on the family pictures. :) And I would be happy to look okay in my swimming dress on next year's summer holiday... :)
  • aniqa109
    aniqa109 Posts: 364 Member
    Hey my sons 6 and im still strugglinh to lose it..i actually lost all my baby weight after havinh my son but then i over ate and regained 4 stone!! Ive never had 2 watch my weight or count calories in my life! So this is all new! Id love to lose a stone atleast by my birthday on 28th january!
  • Tavasztundere
    Tavasztundere Posts: 8 Member
    aniqa109,
    My birthday is the 2nd of January. It is a great idea to set your birthday as a milestone. What do you do to lose weight?
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Hi! I have a 5 year old, 3 year old and 6 month old. I lost all the weight between pregnancies, and I'm now about 86kg maybe and need to get back to 70kg.

    I go to the gym around 6 times a week and do personal training, spinning, kettlebells, bootcamp, core stability, aerobics, jogging......

    My aim is to be back in my pre-pregnancy clothes (UK size 10/12) by my baby's 1st birthday on May 1st.
  • yafashelli
    yafashelli Posts: 112 Member
    My son is going to be 8 in a few months. I've been at it for almost a year, so I've lost all of my "baby" weight, but I still have a long way to go!

    I like to lift weights. :)
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Hi there and Welcome

    I've lost most of my baby weight from my children now and my youngest is 10 :grinning:

    it feels great

    keep going

    the trick is calories in less than calories out but the exercise helps a huge amount with giving you a zest for life, and higher calorie allowance
  • jakicooke
    jakicooke Posts: 149 Member
    hiya my son turned 20 a few weeks ago and I am still losing the baby weight plus some more ha ha.

    you don't have to work out everyday to make improvements. I worked out what I could "commit" to which for me was 3 times a week and anything extra a bonus. I make sure that I get the most from any workout I do.

    logging on here is the biggest commitment even on those days that are not so good!

    set yourself some goals short medium and long term and believe in the process and your ability to change.

    and get some active MFP buddies
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
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    This was me last Summer with my 2 and 4 year old, just before I got pregnant again, and what I'm aiming for by Summer 2015! I'm not far off, that green dress fits me now, it's just a bit tight!

    Exercise for me is the key, especially strength training. Plus I have active kids and we walk everywhere.
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