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restart journey with new perspective

CMillikan08
CMillikan08 Posts: 45 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
hey all. I would greatly appreciate any support and motivation especially from other moms on the same journey. I lost about 40lbs in 2012, maintained until June or so 2013 and then I got pregnant so now I am about 10lbs over where I started the first time. My little guy is 6 months old and EBF. I stay at home with him and also care for a 1 year old and 8 month old. I have 2 major struggles when it comes to losing the weight. Energy and being hungry. The 3 little ones so close in ages are mentally exhausting so even when I find a spare minute to work out I often feel too tired to do it. Plus I am hungry all the time it seems which I think has a lot to do with breastfeeding. Anyways, restarting an old journey with a new perspective and trying to stay positive, motivated, and on track. Thanks in advance for tips or encouragement and best wishes to all of you on your own journeys.

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  • CMillikan08
    CMillikan08 Posts: 45 Member
    Also I'm in Nebraska!
  • hellodiane
    hellodiane Posts: 23 Member
    Our stories are very similar! I lost over 50 pounds in 2013, maintained and then got pregnant. I actually found out I was pregnant at the Disney Marathon Weekend! I struggled to breastfeed my first, and it seemed the weight came off super easy. Now, my almost 4 month old if EBF and I consider losing a pound a week a victory. I also struggle with finding time to work out. I am consistently hitting the gym 3-4 days a week for an hour. And I completely understand constantly being hungry! haha.
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