Any other mamas trying to lose baby weight?

jesselaine1234
jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member
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would love to support you and have support in return.

My name is Jessica, I'm 28 and in the past 4 years I've had two babies. It's been a huge blessing and quite the journey but I have a ton of weight gained during my pregnancies that I'm looking to get rid of. To reach my pre-baby weight I have about 87 lbs to go but I'm highly motivated to make some positive changes not just physically but for my health and wellness also! I've cut out all wheat and white flour and am trying to walk a couple miles a day. Hope everyone has the best of success in their journeys!
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  • jesselaine1234
    jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member
    :)
  • Leslibeavers23
    Leslibeavers23 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi, Jessica! I can totally relate, my son is 18 months and, on top of the pregnancy weight, I gained another 20 during his first year. It's so easy to take care of everyone but ourselves, but we need to be healthy, too! I just started using MFP two weeks ago, 8lbs down so far but my goal is 70lbs. I would love to connect and offer you my support!
  • cblue315
    cblue315 Posts: 3,836 Member
    Ladies, so glad to see you jumping on this now. I waited until my "baby" was 23.
  • jesselaine1234
    jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member

    Oh congrats Leslibeavers! I have a 14 month old and a 3 year old. You're absolutely right, we give everything to our families and children but need not forget our own health. It hit my for real a couple weeks ago when I was meal planning for my toddlers. I thought...if I can make them well balanced nutritious meals, I can surely do the same for myself!

    I would love to connect with you also. I'll add you. :) I bet you'll do great!! :)
  • beautybeatzbylisa
    beautybeatzbylisa Posts: 6 Member
    i love this app i've been using it since it came out and before that i was using lose it? this one is better hehe. i also have 2 kids and started eating healthy and exercising very quickly and saw result. The exercise i love doing is called Bodyrock 12minutes a day only.. you can find them on youtube i do 30 day challenges (catching fire is my favorite) and just keep repeating them and when you eat healthy on top of those workouts you see results very fast and feel better about yourself after the first week. also another workout which i love to do for a good calorie burner cardio style is DANCE DANCE revolution its my favorite i sweat like crazy on that and it works! any type of dance game really i know they have just dance for the wii or ps3 they have some too try those out espcially if you want to shed pounds and tone muscle these two together go great together.
    hope this helps :)
  • jesselaine1234
    jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member
    Cblue thanks for your encouragement. How has your fitness journey been as of late? I hope when my baby is 23 I will still be motivated and dedicated to this cause
  • jesselaine1234
    jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member
    Beautybeatzbylisa-I love this app too. It's so dynamic. I so appreciate your input on the 12 minute work out, 30 day challenges etc. have you reached your weight loss goals since having the two children?
  • borcdal
    borcdal Posts: 1
    edited January 2015
    I need to lose about 22 pounds of my baby weight. I've had 8 babies in the past couple days.
  • dougl004
    dougl004 Posts: 99 Member
    I'm always looking for more mommy friends. My daughter is 22 months and I'm finally putting forth the effort to lose the baby weight. :smile:
  • odalis_alberto
    odalis_alberto Posts: 1
    Hey guys ☺ I just had a baby 5 months ago and instead of losing weight I feel like I'm gaining weight
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    I have more than my baby weight to get rid of. Lol! I had my 4th child 9 months ago. I want to lose about 70lbs but my ticker is set to 40. Add me!
  • jesselaine1234
    jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member
    Added you all! ^_^ this is going to be fun! Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress and glad to have the accountability myself! Happy losing!!
  • fmondragon34
    fmondragon34 Posts: 3 Member
    edited January 2015
    Hi there, I'm Francesca and I'm trying to lose baby weight too! My son is 20 months.
  • brittneyrowles11
    brittneyrowles11 Posts: 2
    Hi I just joined today. I had a baby 3 months ago and while pregnant I gained 70 lbs I've lost 50 so far but this last 20 seems like it'll stay forever haha. I also just started Insanity and its kicking my butt lol.
    Good luck ladies
  • katcedeno
    katcedeno Posts: 20 Member
    Hi my name is Katie. My daughter is 6 months old and my son is almost 4! Can't believe it. I'm pushing really hard to put myself in the mindset of getting healthier for my kids rather than just wanting to lose the weight! Overall, I have probably about 50 pounds to lose but what I really want is to look in the mirror and feel good about myself, regardless of what the scale says!

    Anyways! Good luck to everyone here! I wish you lots of success in your weight loss journeys!
  • chilenitax
    chilenitax Posts: 31 Member
    I had my baby 2 months ago. I only gained 19lbs during pregnancy but I want to get to my pre-pregnancy weight of my 1st daughter... and for that I need to lose 50lbs. :) you're welcome to add me :) ( for some reason I can't do it while using the app)
  • lottieavery
    lottieavery Posts: 6 Member
    Hi, my son is nearly 6 months and I have a lot of baby weight (greed weight) to get rid of. I've lost 12.6 stone before I had my son, so I know I can do it but support along the way would be great, feel free to add me
  • katc615
    katc615 Posts: 7 Member
    Hey!
    My name is Katie and I'm in the same boat :). I have a 3 yo and a 3 mo and for some reason just can't shed these last 20lbs of the 40 I gained during pregnancy. Looking for some motivation and wanna help motivate others as well. I still can't fit in my pre-preg jeans so this is important! Lol. Plus id love to feel good about myself by the time the summer gets here. Add me!
  • carms109
    carms109 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi! My name is Carmen and my twins are almost 3 - and I am STILL trying to lose the baby weight! Six weeks after they were born I was 30 lbs heavier than when I found out I was pregnant, and I've put on an additional 20 lbs since then. My goal is to lose 60 lbs. I started logging on MFP on 1/3/15 and so far I've lost 7 lbs by eliminating sodas and refined sugar, as well as eating a high protein/low carb diet. I've been exercising 4-5 times a week. Thank goodness a new LA Fitness was built 3 minutes from my house in December! Best of luck to all the mommies out there trying to lose the weight! We'll all be better for it in the long run. :wink:
  • fmondragon34
    fmondragon34 Posts: 3 Member
    How do you add someone?
  • katynz79
    katynz79 Posts: 2 Member
    Yep I sure am too! My babe is nearly 8 months, my big babe is 12! I have lost 4kg (8lb) using my fitbit flex and following MFP for the last 3 weeks. I am hoping to lose another 16kg (35lb) before a holiday to Italy in 6 months. Then I will maybe aim for another 10kg (22lb) to be in healthy weight range :) Would love motivation from others so please add me :) I have just joined a 6 week bootcamp, which I already love!
  • seamonster111
    seamonster111 Posts: 18 Member
    I would also love to be part of this forum. Is there a specific place that I go to to "join" or does each person "add" the others to their profile?

    I have a 6 month old girl and a 2 year old boy. I want to get back to pre-pregnancy minus The 20 I had before pregnancy (grand total of 40). I've adopted an outlook that it took me 40 weeks to gain 40 pounds, so I'll take the next 40 weeks to lose it! Just started 3 weeks ago and am down 4 pounds but would love an accountabilibuddy (or many) to keep me going!

    :)
  • kerastivers
    kerastivers Posts: 10 Member
    Definitely in the same journey I've had two in the last two years I didn't waste anytime I'm ready to quit being big and pregnant and get back to me I'm 50 pounds away from my goal and have no friends on here or support elsewhere!!
  • jade_222
    jade_222 Posts: 147 Member
    I have an 19 month old son. I gained about 50-55 pounds have lost about 40 pounds. I'm fluctuating these last 10 pounds and just can't seem to loose them. I think I just need the extra focus to get these last few pounds off.
  • jesselaine1234
    jesselaine1234 Posts: 16 Member
    Okay I'm in the process of adding all of you moms to my friends list :-)

    fmondragon34- adding people on mobile has proven to be very difficult… I don't know if it's just my phone or what. I will add you and you can except my friend request if you would like.
    Also if you want to add people in the future what You can do is send a message to that person and that go to your sent box and click the username and it takes you to their profile. I don't know why it's like this, I think that's kind of silly but that's how I do it.
  • steviloren
    steviloren Posts: 1
    Hi Jessica,

    I am 3 months postpartum and I am now on my journey to lose baby weight & life weight! 60 pounds is my goal! This will be a hard road but I'm ready for the challenge!!!
  • skimoremom
    skimoremom Posts: 3 Member
    I have a 3 month old, my 3rd child, done having babies and ready to get fit and lighter!! Im 5'3" 187lbs. My goal is to drop 7 lbs in febuary, my plan to log in everyday staying at calories allowed and exercise 4 times a week for 45 minutes. Ultimately I want to be at 150 again, I feel good at thst weight and I know its obtainable! Any other moms breast feeding? Sometimes I find my self so hungry!!! Good luck! Ill be working hard with ya!
  • cassiemarienorris
    cassiemarienorris Posts: 2
    I'm in the same boat! Wanting to lose about 80lbs after having 2 kids back to back, been struggling for 4 years now. Feel free to add me on here
  • mummyappleseed
    mummyappleseed Posts: 42 Member
    I want to loose 70lb. My daughter is six months. I was very healthy during pregnancy & didn't pig out because I already had a bmi over thirty & didn't want to risk pregnancy diabetes or other complications and was desperate to deliver in the birth centre instead of the medically assisted birth suit.
    Ended up in the suit anyway. Determined to loose the weight before we try for number two xxx
  • mamanewland
    mamanewland Posts: 281 Member
    I'm a mom of 4 and never thought I could lose the baby weight. But with hard work I'm down 37 lbs so far! Add me as friend!

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