Postpartum Mommy Weight Loss(non mom's welcome too!)

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  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    This week I am down 2.6 pounds. Was 212 last week and 209.4 today
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    My reply got cut real short. Excited that I am now 9.4 pounds to New Years goal and less then ten till I see the number one in the first digit again. I think I am in a sweet spot with nursing and portion control and activity. Hope everyone has had a great week and will have an awesome weekend
  • bitsybz
    bitsybz Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in I had my son Oct 1. I was 172 when I had him. currently I am 154 goal weight is 135.
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    keelzamy wrote: »
    Had my son 5 october and determined to lose what i should of before hand. Actually lost 6pounds while pregnant so was nice to see the scales lower on delivery day than they were to start with. Hope youre all doing well look forward to seein how you all got on this week. Im a night time snacker infront of the tv. Any tips on alternatives to crisps and sweets?

    Sw 246
    Cw 229
    Gw 210 by new year
    Gw long term 161

    I have a weekness for sweets and have found many healthier dessert recipes to help kick my sweet tooth but still remain within calories. This week I made banana oat chocolate chip cookies and dark chocolate avocado truffles that are only around 70 caloroies each. I also allow myself a portion of what I crave. So if I really want chips I take one portion out of the bag or even half a portion, then I put the bag away and log it. As long as you are stopping there you should be fine. I find that I crave food more when I tell myself I can't have it. It is like reverse psychology because now that i have decided there are no forbidden foods my cravings are much more controlled.
  • hbarnes1216
    hbarnes1216 Posts: 65 Member
    ^ This. I also eat Fiber One Brownies (90 cal), Light & Fit Greek Yogurt (80 cal + protein) and Pure Protein Bars (the chocolate peanut butter ones have 20g of protein and only 2g of sugar but they're 200 calories). It helps with wanting sweets all the time. And I found 100 calorie ice cream cups at Walmart. Other stores sell Halo Top ice cream that's high in protein and only a hundred and something calories for half a pint.
  • keelzamy
    keelzamy Posts: 32 Member
    Melionfire wrote: »
    keelzamy wrote: »
    Had my son 5 october and determined to lose what i should of before hand. Actually lost 6pounds while pregnant so was nice to see the scales lower on delivery day than they were to start with. Hope youre all doing well look forward to seein how you all got on this week. Im a night time snacker infront of the tv. Any tips on alternatives to crisps and sweets?

    Sw 246
    Cw 229
    Gw 210 by new year
    Gw long term 161

    I have a weekness for sweets and have found many healthier dessert recipes to help kick my sweet tooth but still remain within calories. This week I made banana oat chocolate chip cookies and dark chocolate avocado truffles that are only around 70 caloroies each. I also allow myself a portion of what I crave. So if I really want chips I take one portion out of the bag or even half a portion, then I put the bag away and log it. As long as you are stopping there you should be fine. I find that I crave food more when I tell myself I can't have it. It is like reverse psychology because now that i have decided there are no forbidden foods my cravings are much more controlled.

    Dark choc avocado truffles? Do you have a recipe??
  • bl3ss3dmfp
    bl3ss3dmfp Posts: 43 Member
    Ill post my start weight on Monday -got to get the scale new batteries.

    I am about 6 months pp, and have I think 25- 30 pounds to lose ... IIl know for sure Monday . This was my 4th little one (4 kids 7yrs and under) and it seems each time it gets harder and harder to bounce back. Ive been on MFP in the past but deleted my old profiles to start fresh.... I NEED buddies :-)
  • Hooyooftwo
    Hooyooftwo Posts: 9 Member
    I have been doing really good this past week. I didn't weight myself last Friday but did today. I lost 3lbs since the 25th. I feel good and I am happy with my food choices. Let's keep going everyone!
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    keelzamy wrote: »
    Melionfire wrote: »
    keelzamy wrote: »
    Had my son 5 october and determined to lose what i should of before hand. Actually lost 6pounds while pregnant so was nice to see the scales lower on delivery day than they were to start with. Hope youre all doing well look forward to seein how you all got on this week. Im a night time snacker infront of the tv. Any tips on alternatives to crisps and sweets?

    Sw 246
    Cw 229
    Gw 210 by new year
    Gw long term 161

    I have a weekness for sweets and have found many healthier dessert recipes to help kick my sweet tooth but still remain within calories. This week I made banana oat chocolate chip cookies and dark chocolate avocado truffles that are only around 70 caloroies each. I also allow myself a portion of what I crave. So if I really want chips I take one portion out of the bag or even half a portion, then I put the bag away and log it. As long as you are stopping there you should be fine. I find that I crave food more when I tell myself I can't have it. It is like reverse psychology because now that i have decided there are no forbidden foods my cravings are much more controlled.

    Dark choc avocado truffles? Do you have a recipe??

    Mash one medium avocado with a fork or mixer until there are no chunks. Mix in half a cup of melted chocolate chips. I melted them in the microwave. I added half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix until smooth and then put in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm it up. Them the messy part. Roll into balls I made about 10 but probably could have made them smaller. I use the recipe builder to figure out the calories per ball. Once rolled roll them in cocoa powder till covered. I put them in the freezer to get them firm and pull one out when I get a chocolate craving. You get all the benefits of the avocado and the antioxidants of the dark chocolate and something sweet and yummy.
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    I use Hershey's 70% dark chocolate chipits but you can go darker if you like.
  • asantoroski
    asantoroski Posts: 11 Member
    keelzamy wrote: »
    I'm four months postpartum and have been stagnant the last month or so.

    I want to start a challenge for me and whoever else to motivate each other until the new year. Let's set a goal for December 31st!

    SW: 247
    CW: 227
    GW: 215

    Were pretty close in sw and cw got me thinking my gw id too ambitious??
    keelzamy wrote: »
    I'm four months postpartum and have been stagnant the last month or so.

    I want to start a challenge for me and whoever else to motivate each other until the new year. Let's set a goal for December 31st!

    SW: 247
    CW: 227
    GW: 215

    Were pretty close in sw and cw got me thinking my gw id too ambitious??

    No, I mean if you work hard you can achieve it just don't beat yourself if you don't! You got this girl.
  • suzdhliwayo
    suzdhliwayo Posts: 2 Member
    Oh wow this is perfect
  • asantoroski
    asantoroski Posts: 11 Member
    So I'm still up some weight from my gain but my period is late by four days. I'm down 2lbs from last Friday but I'm definitely pmsing. I hate how much our periods are screwy after having a baby.

    SW(day of labor) 247
    CW 230.2
    GW 215 by January 1st.

    I started kickboxing this week. I haven't worked out like that since a month before I got pregnant with Addy, so we're talking a year and two months. Haha. The sit-ups killed me since I had a csection and have no strength there. But I'm going to do the 45 minute class twice a week. Plus plan to hit 10,000 steps on my Fitbit at least five days a week. I better see some damn results this Friday. I feel so bloated.

    If anyone wants to add me, feel free.
  • Myaaka
    Myaaka Posts: 25 Member
    Hey everyone. So Saturday's are my weigh-ins. I was 196 last Saturday and was 194.6 today. I am really depressed though because yesterday I was 192.6. I'm having a really hard time today because of that. I actually ate under my calories yesterday, probably by too much. I didn't work out yesterday which was the first day in a week that I didn't due to being out all day and then exhausted. Then again today I couldn't workout and I'm even more depressed. Just need to get myself in gear abs know it's just normal fluctuations that the scale does and move on. But after the last few weeks of eating healthy and working out I just didn't want to see a 2 lb spike so soon in the game. I'll move on though. Just wanted to vent. Thanks
  • keelzamy
    keelzamy Posts: 32 Member
    edited November 2016
    Melionfire wrote: »
    I use Hershey's 70% dark chocolate chipits but you can go darker if you like.

    Can you taste the avocado? im not a huge fan but fancy giving these a go.
  • keelzamy
    keelzamy Posts: 32 Member
    Do monday im starting 30day shred....my other half is foing it with me although he has no weight to lose and is miles fitter than me so we struck up a deal....he does 30ds with me.we take a few days break then i do insanity with him. i watched indanity last night amd cant imagine EVER being in shape enough to do it.hmmm....oh well we shall see lol.nervous to weigh mon just reslly want to have dropped 4lb.
  • zgolub
    zgolub Posts: 90 Member
    SW: 165
    CW: 162
    GW: 140

    I plan on eating "mindfully." I find that I am always reading or watching TV or chasing after my toddler when I eat. I plan on just sitting down and eating when I can and focusing on my meal. I hope to learn to control my portions that way and not let my snacking get a way from me.
  • asantoroski
    asantoroski Posts: 11 Member
    Myaaka wrote: »
    Hey everyone. So Saturday's are my weigh-ins. I was 196 last Saturday and was 194.6 today. I am really depressed though because yesterday I was 192.6. I'm having a really hard time today because of that. I actually ate under my calories yesterday, probably by too much. I didn't work out yesterday which was the first day in a week that I didn't due to being out all day and then exhausted. Then again today I couldn't workout and I'm even more depressed. Just need to get myself in gear abs know it's just normal fluctuations that the scale does and move on. But after the last few weeks of eating healthy and working out I just didn't want to see a 2 lb spike so soon in the game. I'll move on though. Just wanted to vent. Thanks


    2.6 lbs is still really impressive for one week! Don't beat yourself up. Maybe you had too much sodium yesterday and you're retaining water. It's hard when you see a spike but by tracking you can go by trends and overall you're going down so that's awesome.
  • annied000
    annied000 Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in. I had my 5th child in Sept. 2015. I still have about 20lbs to lose!

    Starting weight 139
    Goal weight 120
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    keelzamy wrote: »
    Melionfire wrote: »
    I use Hershey's 70% dark chocolate chipits but you can go darker if you like.

    Can you taste the avocado? im not a huge fan but fancy giving these a go.

    I find the chocolate and the cinnamon are the flavour I pick up on. The avocado makes them that creamy truffle texture. I enjoy avocado but find it blends well in desserts and makes them more moist especially if you are not using the usual butter or oil. But everyone has their preferences so I can't guarantee it. If you add a bit more dark chocolate it would probably completely cancel the avocado flavour out. The ones I made were around 80 cals each but I only made 10 and the recipe said to make at least 12 small truffles so they would be less calories each then.
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    Myaaka wrote: »
    Hey everyone. So Saturday's are my weigh-ins. I was 196 last Saturday and was 194.6 today. I am really depressed though because yesterday I was 192.6. I'm having a really hard time today because of that. I actually ate under my calories yesterday, probably by too much. I didn't work out yesterday which was the first day in a week that I didn't due to being out all day and then exhausted. Then again today I couldn't workout and I'm even more depressed. Just need to get myself in gear abs know it's just normal fluctuations that the scale does and move on. But after the last few weeks of eating healthy and working out I just didn't want to see a 2 lb spike so soon in the game. I'll move on though. Just wanted to vent. Thanks

    It is always discouraging to see the number go up on the scale but it is just a number. I can guarantee that you did not gain 2 pounds in fat unless you somehow ate 7000 calories above maintenance in one day. Just give it a few days and usually that number will drop. On Friday I was 209.4 and on Sunday it said 210.8. Of course I swore at the scale but knew what would happen. This morning I stepped on and it was down to 209. If you put the effort in you will see results. The important part is to not give up because that is how no progress is made and often you end up gaining everything back. This is my motto. Time passes regardless of what you are doing. You might as well take steps to live a healthier life and to reach your goals while the clock ticks on.
  • NicoleMarie2486
    NicoleMarie2486 Posts: 30 Member
    edited November 2016
    I'm in! Had a baby boy July 26th...this is my 3rd kid and I'm so ready to get back in shape!
    Sw: 133
    Cw: 128
    Gw: 110
  • ChelseaSM
    ChelseaSM Posts: 53 Member
    I really need to join this challenge! I had two back to back pregnancies leading up to the birth of my LO (the first ended in a loss late second tri, then I was pregnant again within a few months.

    Starting starting weight was 145.

    Starting weight for second pregnancy was 175, 217 at birth.

    Currently 215 and really needing to feel like myself again. I don't even recognize this body and feel so tired all the time. I was at the gym lifting weights and running at 5 am every day before baby.

    Right now just aiming to get under 200, then I will take it from there.
  • juliasmith3
    juliasmith3 Posts: 68 Member
    I would LOVE to participate! I have three kids my oldest being 5.
    SW-180
    CW-230
    GW-215


    UGW-175

  • stephi9
    stephi9 Posts: 417 Member
    I'm in I had my second child 5the of august and with this pregnancy I put on alot of weight!!!! I was 80kg (176lb) when I got pregnant (still had some baby weight from my first pregnancy) and I got to 110kg (262lb) why pregnant I'm now 99kg (218lb) and his 9 weeks old my goal weight is 70-75kg (154-165lb) good luck mums!!!
  • stephi9
    stephi9 Posts: 417 Member
    My goal for the end of December is less then my over all goal tho lol I would like to get under 90kg (198lb) by end of December
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    Last week I was 209.4 and on this week's weigh in I am 207.8 which makes another 1.6 pounds lost. I am now 7.8 pounds from my New Years goal
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    Melionfire wrote: »
    Last week I was 209.4 and on this week's weigh in I am 207.8 which makes another 1.6 pounds lost. I am now 7.8 pounds from my New Years goal

    Hope everyone had a great week
  • Melionfire
    Melionfire Posts: 343 Member
    Not sure why but my posts keep getting cut short.
  • am_change
    am_change Posts: 1,010 Member
    am_change wrote: »
    am_change wrote: »
    SW 2 weeks pp 241
    CW 198
    GW for starting the new year 190

    Last week 197
    This week 195.2

    Today: 194.4
    Slow and steady!
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