Looking for pals to help lose the baby weight!

sarafit926 · April 2019

I'm looking for other new moms who have some lingering baby weight to lose. I could use some motivation and nudges from new pals, and am happy to provide the same!

shanteel612 · April 2019

Hey there you can add me. I had a baby in July of 2018 and April of 2016. I gained 60 and 40 I never lost all the weight from the 2016 baby before I had the 2018 baby so needless to say I have alot to lose. My goal is to lose 70lbs. I have lost 25 so far.

meganpettigrew86 · April 2019

I gained loads this pregnancy went from my fight weight 57kg to conceiving at 69kg to popping at 93.4kg 2nd April 2019. Needless to say my binge started after my stopping fighting in order to conceive and didn't stop. I'm utilising breastfeeding to help lose weight and slowly getting back into exercise (c sec). I'm down to 79kg most was baby weight so now the hard weight is starting.

spc484 · April 2019

Hey ladies! I'd love to join for some motivation and encouragement. I am down about 38lbs so far but have just under 20lbs to go to get to my pre-baby weight. Gained around 60lbs for baby #1, lost almost 55 of that, and then regained about 45lbs for baby #2, June 2015 and June 2017. Working full time and just feeling the time and energy crunch, as well as a pattern of being super focused and then falling off... has left me with this lingering 15-20lbs. Been trying to stay positive but getting tired of this 'baby weight' when my 'babies' are running around the house!

greenmonstergoo · April 2019

Hi Gals!!! I m in... all in. Just about to start, my little guy is one month old, so exercise can start in 2 weeks.

I have 62 pounds to go back down! I want to make this fun!

sarafit926 · April 2019

Yay! So glad to have all of you as partners as we kick this baby weight. I tried to stay active during my pregnancy but after my kiddo was born I really started eating like crazy. I feel like I'm hungrier breastfeeding than I ever was while pregnant! I'm trying to do little changes instead of overhauling my life all at once -- so, this week I started having my coffee with almond milk instead of cream & sugar. Baby steps, right?!

milagates · May 2019

Add me! I had a baby Feb '19 and just got cleared to workout. Let's do this!

Keisha1005 · May 2019

I had my baby in October. I just really started getting back to working out. Just been skeptical to really get into it because I didn't want my supply to decrease. But I also can't fit my clothes so I'm taking baby steps to ease back up to my hour long workouts before I got pregnant.

hfergie · May 2019

I just had baby #5 last August and gained about 50 lbs from the pregnancy despite trying to stay active and healthy. I am done breastfeeding but the weight loss feels very slow! One thing that has helped me is tracking my progress on MFP so I have visual proof of actual weight loss! I workout about 45 mins a day, 5x a week and eat about 1600 calories a day. It took me awhile to find the right number of calories that would be best for me to lose weight while exercising a lot. I want to be more than thin, I want to be in good shape and have lots of energy! I am training for a half marathon in September. I started at 177 in January and am currently at 163.

sarafit926 · May 2019

hfergie wrote: »

I just had baby #5 last August and gained about 50 lbs from the pregnancy despite trying to stay active and healthy. I am done breastfeeding but the weight loss feels very slow! One thing that has helped me is tracking my progress on MFP so I have visual proof of actual weight loss! I workout about 45 mins a day, 5x a week and eat about 1600 calories a day. It took me awhile to find the right number of calories that would be best for me to lose weight while exercising a lot. I want to be more than thin, I want to be in good shape and have lots of energy! I am training for a half marathon in September. I started at 177 in January and am currently at 163.

That's a lot of babies, mama!! Sounds like you're doing all the right things -- slow & steady. I want to do a half marathon this fall, too! Are you using a specific training plan?

sarafit926 · May 2019

Keisha1005 wrote: »

I had my baby in October. I just really started getting back to working out. Just been skeptical to really get into it because I didn't want my supply to decrease. But I also can't fit my clothes so I'm taking baby steps to ease back up to my hour long workouts before I got pregnant.

Yesss I'm also into baby steps! When I cut my calories or exercise really hard my supply dips, so I'm trying to just make sure I get at least 10k steps a day (I use the FitBit Charge 2 HR) and make healthy food choices 80% of the time

bionicpuffy · May 2019

Me too! I just had my 2nd (and probably last) baby in march. I get my 6 week medical clearance soon, but in the meantime I'm walking and trying to improve my diet. I have 8 lbs to go to get to my first goal.
Has anyone tried the DVD workout, Postnatal Slimdown? https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHITD60/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered it but haven't tried it yet.

AmandaJdeGraaf · May 2019

Hi mommas!! I am a first time mom to an almost 4 month old boy! I am 5’5”, was 128lb when my husband and I started dating four years ago this month, I was 138lb when I found out I was pregnant (a year ago tomorrow!) I stayed pretty active throughout my pregnancy but weighed in at 195 the day before delivery, one week postpartum I weighed in at 170. I assumed breastfeeding would shed the pounds off quickly but almost 4 months later I’m only at 166

my goal is to be 135-140lb before we start trying for a second; we want them somewhat close in age, so I joined MFP because I’d like to start seeing some progress (while keeping my supply).

amzx1 · May 2019

Hey ladies, please add me, looking for some mum pals too! I had my 2nd child in December 2018, am breastfeeding and not losing any weight so am trying mfp. This is my first week. I’d like to get to 125lbs and currently am 147lbs.

Like @sarafit926 said I finding more hungry now than when I was pregnant literally want to eat all the time. Is anyone else breastfeeding? If so what calorie limit have you set? I’ve gone for 1700.

mummagem2019 · May 2019

amzx1 wrote: »

Hey ladies, please add me, looking for some mum pals too! I had my 2nd child in December 2018, am breastfeeding and not losing any weight so am trying mfp. This is my first week. I’d like to get to 125lbs and currently am 147lbs.

Like @sarafit926 said I finding more hungry now than when I was pregnant literally want to eat all the time. Is anyone else breastfeeding? If so what calorie limit have you set? I’ve gone for 1700.

In the same boat ladies - first time Mum who was obese before hand so now owner 100lb to lose 🤭! I’ve set for just under 2,000 - let MFP work out my calorie intake based on wanting to loose 2lb per week then added 500 to that number - that’s how many on average BF’ing takes out of you daily... only been doing this for three days so far so we’ll see if it works soon enough!

bionicpuffy · May 2019

amzx1 wrote: »

Hey ladies, please add me, looking for some mum pals too! I had my 2nd child in December 2018, am breastfeeding and not losing any weight so am trying mfp. This is my first week. I’d like to get to 125lbs and currently am 147lbs.

Like @sarafit926 said I finding more hungry now than when I was pregnant literally want to eat all the time. Is anyone else breastfeeding? If so what calorie limit have you set? I’ve gone for 1700.

They say it can burn an additional 200-500 calories a day, depending on how often the baby feeds and how much milk is produced. I am also breastfeeding and my plan is to set my calories as they were pre-pregnancy and try to stick within that 200-500 range and eat intuitively with an emphasis on getting in more veggies.

bababs89 · May 2019

Anyone can add me! I have a 7 month old and while I'm pretty much back to pre-pregnancy weight, I've got some major work to do to get parts of me to be less squishy!

bionicpuffy · May 2019

Also, I'm looking for another new mama (like me!) who would be interested in motivational messaging- meaning, we'd send each other 1x-2x weekly messages about our progress, set backs, etc. LMK if anyone here is interested! My daily diary is open to all friends.

loveyduvyemt · May 2019

Looking for mama friends, too! Baby just turned 9 months, trying to measure and keep within calorie goal and starting to lightly work out throughout the week.

nstumpf81 · May 2019

Please add me as well - I had my daughter on 5/3, and weighed in at 183. Down to 166 but want to get back to pre-pregnancy weight of 134-139 range. (Was 155 when I got pregnant - extra 15 lbs was left from my now 4 year old!)
I’m aiming for 10k steps a day and doing light arm weights, with calorie tracking / healthy choices to monitor / maintain breastfeeding. Once cleared to workout I will add in yoga or piyo.
Let’s do this ladies!

JennBona · May 2019

You can add me...I lost 100 pounds 5 years ago, since then had 2 kids they are 3 1/2 and 1 year old . I have about 30 pounds to lose ...not alot of time for workouts working full time as well but doing what I can at home and lots of walking. Focused on logging food and making healthier choices.

EDTake2 · May 2019

Hi all, please add me. I had a baby April 20th. I went from 186lb(pre pregnancy) to 240lb (before giving birth). I am now 218lb and need to lose all. I am breastfeeding and am very confused how to count calories.

bionicpuffy · May 2019

nstumpf81 wrote: »

Please add me as well - I had my daughter on 5/3, and weighed in at 183. Down to 166 but want to get back to pre-pregnancy weight of 134-139 range. (Was 155 when I got pregnant - extra 15 lbs was left from my now 4 year old!)
I’m aiming for 10k steps a day and doing light arm weights, with calorie tracking / healthy choices to monitor / maintain breastfeeding. Once cleared to workout I will add in yoga or piyo.
Let’s do this ladies!

You and I are very similar- had a baby at the end of March. Highest weight before delivery was about 190, currently hovering in mid-160s. Pre-pregnancy weight was about 155. I was also 135ish before I got pregnant with my first (now 6!!).
I’ve been more or less cleared start exercising and I just started a easy program called Postnatal SlimDown. My current plan seems to be going well which is to take an intuitive eating approach, but tracking it, with a loose goal of staying at my TDEE plus 200-500 for breastfeeding. Mainly just trying to eat healthier rather than default to high calorie but low-nutrition foods.

bionicpuffy · May 2019

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EDTake2 wrote: »

Hi all, please add me. I had a baby April 20th. I went from 186lb(pre pregnancy) to 240lb (before giving birth). I am now 218lb and need to lose all. I am breastfeeding and am very confused how to count calories.

The calorie counting while BF is confusing! I agree! My plan is what I wrote above and I’ll tweak it as time goes on. I’m trying to not let the perfect be the enemy of the good!

heathermarsmith · May 2019

Hey, I would like to be added also! My daughter is nine months now, and I have 20 more pounds I’d like to lose before getting pregnant again. Breastmilk supply has been a concern, but she’s eating a lot of food now, so it’s time to cut the extra calories. I work full time, so my time at home is precious (and I’m always sleep deprived/exhausted), so I don’t go to the gym. I’d like to focus on improving my diet and calorie intake. I used My Fitness Pal before to lose 40 lbs, and know that if I stick with it it works!
Heather

bionicpuffy · May 2019

heathermarsmith wrote: »

Hey, I would like to be added also! My daughter is nine months now, and I have 20 more pounds I’d like to lose before getting pregnant again. Breastmilk supply has been a concern, but she’s eating a lot of food now, so it’s time to cut the extra calories. I work full time, so my time at home is precious (and I’m always sleep deprived/exhausted), so I don’t go to the gym. I’d like to focus on improving my diet and calorie intake. I used My Fitness Pal before to lose 40 lbs, and know that if I stick with it it works!
Heather

@heathermarsmith - I hear you! I'm on week 3 of a program called the Postnatal SlimDown and I appreciate that the work outs are short (about 30 mins), can be streamed on my phone, the daily work outs change somewhat to avoid boredom, and the exercises address post-pregnancy issues specifically. I'm not affiliated or sponsored by them in any way, just a big fan! I was looking for a long time for something like it so it might be useful for you too. The app to download is called moms into fitness and I think the program costs like $13, and it includes a nutrition plan too (which I haven't used so can't comment on it).