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amyalisonnnaa
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Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!
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Small changes = big differences3
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Thank you! Will definitely do that.0
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You are on the right track!0
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Take your time, listen to your body, don't starve yourself! Im a mom to a 9 month old and just started getting back to my old self. I also have 20lbs. more to lose (down 9) Feel free to add me if you like
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MattsGirl90 wrote: »Small changes = big differences
I totally agree with this. I have made small changes however appear to be getting results. I still enjoy my pizza and Chinese nights.
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Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.0
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I scoured the internet and found one of those bike trailers and refurbished an old Huffy Beach Cruiser someone left next to the trash in my complex. All-in-all, about $50 for both to be ready for cruising. I would take my son and his cousin on rides around the neighborhood. Bring a bottle of water! These boys were 3 and 5 and they were small and didn't weigh much except when you're riding on a hill! Then, they feel like piles of bricks. LOL! I only got to use it for one Summer as someone stole it. Broke my heart. Anyway, I also found a nice hiking trail that I would spend an hour walking on. It had lots of hills and was so scenic and quiet. It really made me look forward to doing it everyday. Sometimes I would try to beat my own records of how fast I could complete a turn on the trail. Best of luck! Congrats on your baby!!!2
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Thank you for that! I will try to find a good place to take walks! And I'll definitely be looking into a bike.0
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DJStewart812 wrote: »You are on the right track!
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katlyngronwoldt85 wrote: »Take your time, listen to your body, don't starve yourself! Im a mom to a 9 month old and just started getting back to my old self. I also have 20lbs. more to lose (down 9) Feel free to add me if you like
Thank you I'm glad I have someone to relate too!0 -
Thank you! Taking a look at it now.InForBacon wrote: »
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Thanks! I'm with you on pizza and Chinese.Back2Basics2017 wrote: »MattsGirl90 wrote: »Small changes = big differences
I totally agree with this. I have made small changes however appear to be getting results. I still enjoy my pizza and Chinese nights.
Best of luck.
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Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.
Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.0 -
amyalisonnnaa wrote: »
Thanks! I'm with you on pizza and Chinese.Back2Basics2017 wrote: »MattsGirl90 wrote: »Small changes = big differences
I totally agree with this. I have made small changes however appear to be getting results. I still enjoy my pizza and Chinese nights.
Best of luck.
Well I am gradually loosing lbs, sometimes it goes up sometimes it stays same then it goes down. I'm taking this journey as the long haul. I'm not using this app as a quick fix diet fad. They simply don't work.
My downfall is pizza n Chinese takeaway's too ,lol. But I find this app great as I can still enjoy these on a moderation level. I take care of my self 5 or 6 days of the week by health eating and walking. Then I enjoy my 1 or two days of treats.
I hope you find a plan that works great for you.
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amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.
Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.
Oh that sounds like a good idea. I also started going to yoga classes near my house after baby had gone to bed. It can be good to have some time to yourself to relax, unwind, and get a workout all at the same time.
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Wow good point, didn't think of it that way. Thank you! Wine on Friday, gotcha.amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!
don't think of it as weight to lose - think of it as fitness to gain - lost of skinny unhealthy people out there - eat clean resistance training cardio 3 times a week - sounds basic but fitness is pretty simple - its the execution that sucks sometimes
oh and a glass of wine on Friday night - gotta remember to treat yourself
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amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.
Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.
Oh that sounds like a good idea. I also started going to yoga classes near my house after baby had gone to bed. It can be good to have some time to yourself to relax, unwind, and get a workout all at the same time.
I have been told of yoga a lot recently . I might just have to check it out . Time to myself and unwind sounds like something gotta do sometimes.0 -
Lots of encouragement on MFP and you are on the path! Just add friends and post! You’ll do great!amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!0 -
Feel free to add me0
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amyalisonnnaa wrote: »amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Pretty soon your baby will be helping. My 13 month old runs around like a maniac. I just can’t wait til spring where days are longer and I can take her outside to run and on runs/walks pushing around her jogging stroller.
Yeah I'm looking forward to him walking to run around and get me moving. For now I've looked up some workout ideas I can do with him.
Oh that sounds like a good idea. I also started going to yoga classes near my house after baby had gone to bed. It can be good to have some time to yourself to relax, unwind, and get a workout all at the same time.
I have been told of yoga a lot recently . I might just have to check it out . Time to myself and unwind sounds like something gotta do sometimes.
I enjoy yoga, but I also really enjoy that is convenient for me. It could be spin class, Zumba, or meeting up with a friend at the gym. Anything you think you will enjoy that fits into your life 0 -
Lots of encouragement on MFP and you are on the path! Just add friends and post! You’ll do great!amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much!0 -
I also recently had a baby and I'm ready to lose some of the extra weight and feel healthy again. I'm also looking to lose 20 pounds. I would love the support of another mom.0
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Sbellows15 wrote: »I also recently had a baby and I'm ready to lose some of the extra weight and feel healthy again. I'm also looking to lose 20 pounds. I would love the support of another mom.
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amyalisonnnaa wrote: »Hi there! I just joined and I am READY. I'm a new mother to a baby boy. I'm 8 months postpartum and I'm ready to put some energy back into myself. I have 20 pounds to lose and then tone. Any tips or encouragement is greatly appreciated!
don't think of it as weight to lose - think of it as fitness to gain - lost of skinny unhealthy people out there - eat clean resistance training cardio 3 times a week - sounds basic but fitness is pretty simple - its the execution that sucks sometimes
oh and a glass of wine on Friday night - gotta remember to treat yourself
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You’ve got this, girl!! I am alllll about motivating my friends on mfp. Please feel free to add me!1
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taylormom79 wrote: »You’ve got this, girl!! I am alllll about motivating my friends on mfp. Please feel free to add me!
Have to say in my experience the people I train UNIVERSALLY more successful with a good support system
Absolutely!! I've literally just spent the last 30 mins commenting on my friends' updates, just to let them know that I AM here for them and celebrating right along with them!1 -
Congrats on your little one. My lb is 19 months now. I think what got the baby weight off for me was to drink lots of water, push the buggy everywhere, exercise during naps (even just a 5 min work out each nap) and make some me time daily x0
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