Baby Weight has to go!!

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BrendaS03
BrendaS03 Posts: 92 Member
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Baby weight has got to go!!!
Had a beautiful baby girl in August and now it's time to get serious about losing the extra weight. I managed to gain 65 lbs during my pregnancy and have since lost 25 through very little effort. BUT the scale has now stalled and I need to focus on good nutrition and getting active. Any other new mamas out there with similar goals??
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  • amberghays
    amberghays Posts: 7 Member
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    I've been a mama for two years, and I hit the same kind of wall. I didn't gain that much while I was pregnant, but struggled to get back to my before baby weight. My motivations are completely the same as yours.
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
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    You're barely out of the "4th Trimester"... Are you breastfeeding? If so you will want to be careful not to achieve too much of a deficit otherwise your supply may suffer.
  • BrendaS03
    BrendaS03 Posts: 92 Member
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    @mitch16

    I will be careful as I am breastfeeding. I haven't come up with a concrete plan yet regarding calories. I just want to focus on making healthy choices and getting active. Trying to take small steps... I have much less time for myself these days so it's important to set attainable goals!
  • amybkatherine
    amybkatherine Posts: 49 Member
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    I had my son back in November last year and I gained about 45lbs. I am just now 2lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight. It has been a slow process with bumps in the road and a few plateaus. I was stuck in the same 5lb range for way too long. But I feel like I'm finally back to making progress again.

    It's tough as a mother to put your health first. There's hardly any time to think about yourself... I'm finding meal prep on the weekend helpful for that.

    Enjoy that baby and good luck!
  • BrendaS03
    BrendaS03 Posts: 92 Member
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    @akb1249

    Congrats on your hard work paying off! I'm just starting my journey but I can appreciate the time and effort it takes to get there.

    I like the idea of meal prep on weekends. Would definitely make it easier to stay on track during the week!
  • littlebuffbiddy
    littlebuffbiddy Posts: 63 Member
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    Hi Mama :) My baby is now 19 months, but I started hitting the gym around 5 months PP. I primarily focused on weights w 2 cardio days and took off Sundays (because the day care is closed lol) and I lost my baby weight when my nugget turned 13 months. I gained 55 lbs with my pregnancy,and am now down 15 more than that. I think the most important thing is being active and just cleaning up your diet. I have 3 other (step) kids who eat high calorie foods that I also LOVE. haha. I basically I had to start cooking two meals; one of my hubs and I and other for the kids as they are very picky. I am still nursing to this day. I wish you luck! You can do it, but don't be too hard on yourself if it takes longer than you hoped.
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
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    BrendaS03 wrote: »
    SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »
    It’s too soon to be THAT focused. Enjoy your baby and try and focus on making enough milk

    I am not having any issues with milk supply. I have a happy healthy baby and I am loving every minute of it. Making healthy choices and trying to get active are not going to take away from that. I have not set any specific or restrictive goals. A mom looking out for her own health at the same time as her babies can only be a good thing for baby.

    Well go for it sweetheart! At 2 months postpartum I couldn’t even think. I was flat out exhausted from all my new responsibilities...but that’s just me and I’m one person. Good luck!
  • JLPadron86
    JLPadron86 Posts: 74 Member
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    I have a 9 year old, 7 year old, 16 month old baby and 4 month old. I am breastfeeding, but I am having supply issues. I did lose all of baby weight, but I was 60 lbs over weight when I got pregnant. I amazingly got up to 265 lbs while pregnant I gained way too much. I'm back down prepregnancy, and now to lose the 60.
  • e_falagan
    e_falagan Posts: 22 Member
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    My youngest is now 6 months and I can't keep blaming my fluffy tummy on him. (Especially since its really from Wal-Mart's mini donuts lol)
    Add me ladies. :)
  • lindsayfrog1980
    lindsayfrog1980 Posts: 13 Member
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    My youngest is 15 months, I’m my own worst enemy and need to get back in control. Also have 5 and 7 year old and feel like I’m running round in circles most of the time so grab what I can to eat. Not always the best choices ! Anyway i can’t say ‘ I’ve just had a baby ‘ this far down the line so things have got to change !!
    Add me fellow mummies so we can all support each other , me mainly lol
  • lista10
    lista10 Posts: 73 Member
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    Just had my cute little boy in July and I’m so ready to get back into shape and lose all this weight!
  • saranoor2012
    saranoor2012 Posts: 6 Member
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    Hi. I had a baby july 18th and i gained 45 now i have 18 to go. Started a month ago the process is very slow they say we need almost 6 months to be the same!. U can add me
  • eledina21
    eledina21 Posts: 2 Member
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    Hi new here ! Im 6 weeks postpartum just started to walk ! I am breastfeeding so just want to start with mild exercise! And not thinking about being on a diet want to eat healthier though! I need to loose 30lb used to weight 150lb and now 180lb so got a long way to go :)
  • christinekry
    christinekry Posts: 86 Member
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    My boys are 1 and 3. I also have a 17 yr old daughter. I still have a lot to lose. I gained 65 with my 3 yr old and only lost some of it before gaining another 75 with my 1 yr old. I was already 20 over prior to the first pregnancy. I am hoping to lose 80 over the next year or 2. Definitely 25 by Christmas. Please add me. I would love to be part of a supportive group of people.
  • 2b2gmakesmeamomof4
    2b2gmakesmeamomof4 Posts: 6 Member
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    I have literally been pregnant or nursing for the past 2 years! Back to back pregnancies was hard on my body. I gained a lot of weight and have about 100lbs to lose. I have a 15 month old and a 2 month old and 2 big kids. Looking for friends who want to keep each other motivated!
  • ccantrell994
    ccantrell994 Posts: 2 Member
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    Add me ladies! I’m breastfeeding and 14 weeks postpartum. I weighed 135 pre pregnancy, 165 when I had my little guy and went down to 150 in the first week and stalled there. I’m finally at a point where I know my baby belly is now from mainly cookies! So I’m not trying to cut down what I eat, but switch out cookies with healthy snacks. This app suggested I only consume 1200 calories but I changed it to 1800 as that is what I have seen online as a healthy goal for breastfeeding mommas. I have also started walking and do a small amount of toning workouts for my arms, gut and thighs. I need people to hold me accountable and share tips on how to get baby weight off while still maintaining a milk supply!
  • dardisu
    dardisu Posts: 1 Member
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    Would love to join ye ladies. I had my 3rd baby at the end of June and need to start losing a bit of weight. Sick of still wearing maternity jeans! Would love to be part of a group to helo me stay on track! Am also breastfeeding so need to know more about how to lose sensibly
  • stephdmash
    stephdmash Posts: 16 Member
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    Please add me! 10 weeks pp ftm. Gained 51 lbs, down 24 lbs. Newly vegetarian and trying my best to eat healthy. Can finally get some workouts in too!

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