Trying to do this alone

I don't know how much you weight but this is my group

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/39816-over-200-club-week-2-open-group

we are over 200 but I do believe there are a few under, it's open anyone can join at anytime!

Come on over, and GOOD LUCK!

My wife took her I-pod walked a lot prob 10 miles a week. Also she said that it helped her alot to breast feed. If you do some research on it I think you will find that breast feeding is huge in losing the pounds you gained. Good luck.

you can't worry about whatothers are doing. You're ALWAYS going to be exposed to temptations, be it at home or elsewhere. Maybe you could offer to fix meals for the family so that you can choose healthier options. Or take on the duties of grocery shopping and try to replace (some) snacks with healthier ones. Just keep in mind, you can only control you. Just be strong and keep your goals in mind. :flowerforyou:

ps- your baby is beeeeaaaa-u-tiful!

I know it is really hard to do it on your own, especially when your loved ones constantly each junk in front of you. But don't worry you can do it! I lost 25 pounds on my own with a similar situation. It is not easy, but it is not as hard as you think it may be. And at least you have people to vent to, ask questions, share you success, etc. on MFP. Good luck to you!

You can do it!! There is a lot of support here. Find what will work for you. Don't give up!

I gained 60 pounds with each of my 4 pregnancies. It was so hard to know what to do to loose it. I kept about 40 pounds of weight for 7 years till I decided I had to loose weight after having my 4th child. I did a lot of research on diets and other things. I started out with the body for life challenge, but soon realized it was not exactly for me.

I modified the BFL diet and exercise program for me. I read a lot of research studies and then focused on four simultaneously plus stuck with the diet. I added 1000 mg vitamin C, psyllium husk fiber supplement, Soy protein, Whole body Detox. I did this every day along with a modified BFL diet low in sugar and fat and high in lean protein. All while breastfeeding my new son.

I lost a total of 50 pounds in 8 months. I lost aprox. 2 pounds per week.

I have recently gained 20 lb back due to an illness but have already lost 8 lb.

now you're not alone! also, it will probably take a year of good eating and movement to lose the baby weight. think of it this way, it took 9 months to grow the baby and will take at least 9 months to get rid of the "extras." so, be patient with yourself as you go thru this process. plus, having a baby is a big change in your life. w/babies it's like you just figure him/her out, and then they change and are onto the next phase. it's a tumultuous year. so again, be kind to yourself. as far as their snack habits, maybe put yourself in another room or find an activity for your hands so you aren't tempted to eat or save your wonderful snack for that time of day so you don't feel left out. maybe hubby can do that feeding so you can go on a walk (obviously not an option if you're nursing exclusively). anyway, those are just some small suggestions. you are a mother now, so enjoy that new status and be patient and committed to yourself.

Hello and welcome to MFP. You will love this site if you don't already. I love it here, this site is so supportive, helpful and motivational. Everyone here is so nice and friendly. Anyways, I just wanted to tell you good luck with your weight loss journey, you can do this. Buy yourself some low cal, low sodium snacks to eat.