New mum wanting to lose pregnancy weight

bec2424
bec2424 Posts: 2
edited October 2 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I just had a baby six months ago and I'm wanting to lose weight and get healthy. Its not really pregnancy weight I want to lose cause I didn't put much weight on when I was pregnant but I've gained nearly 15kg since giving birth. I'm the biggest I've ever been and I don't want that number on the scale to keep going up so I want to do something about it now. I also want to pick up some healthy eating habits so I can set a good example for my daughter and hopefully she won't grow up to be an emotional eater like me. I only joined up today so I'm just looking for some support along the way.

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  • babywait
    babywait Posts: 6 Member
    You can do it! I'm trying to lose 10 more lbs to get to my prepregnancy weight (my son was born in late June) and so far, the ability to track my calories, etc. has been really helpful. Good luck to you and congratulations on your first step - signing up!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    Welcome aboard - you will find an amazing group of people here.
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    Welcome! There are lots of moms here who are trying to lose weight in a healthy manner... eating better and exercising. I have two children, one is 5 and one is 2. Last January I started my weight loss journey, and I have lost 36 lbs.
    Good luck!
    ~maddymama
  • aochoa123
    aochoa123 Posts: 299 Member
    Welcome!!! I am a the proud mom of 3 beautiful girs ages 13, 9 and 1. I know how you feel wanting to lose the baby weight. Feel free to friend me if you like. And that baby is beautiful!!!
  • rileymama
    rileymama Posts: 196 Member
    And there lots of support here! I was in the same boat....with my last baby I started out at my heaviest, and though I didn't gain much in pregnancy, I also didn't drop much afterwards....and then the scale started going UP....I was almost at my 9 month pregnant weight when I decided I HAD to change, and I have...lost 37 pounds and a whole lots of inches, and am at or below my wedding weight!!! You can do it..it is hard at first, esp. if you have your "things" that are your 'friends" 9for me it was soda...it was my coffee, alcohol, and emotional drink, all in one), but once you start feeling better and seeing a change in your self, you will love it!!!
  • tlcAK
    tlcAK Posts: 671 Member
    Congrats...Its hard! But MFP is so wonderful. I am so glad that you are taking your first steps. Friend meif you'd like!
  • lili200
    lili200 Posts: 200 Member
    welcome!
    it takes time to lose weight when ou have a baby at home. you probably tired and don't have time to cook yourself. MFP can be great help. also soon your baby will eat many vegetables and fruits and it will be different for you as well.
  • Melmade
    Melmade Posts: 349 Member
    Welcome!:flowerforyou:

    I am a new mom as well, working off extra weight--some gained during pregnancy, plus a little extra I'd lost the year prior to becoming pregnant. Please feel free to friend me if you like! I don't know how I'd do this without all the support!
  • bec2424
    bec2424 Posts: 2
    Thankyou everyone for being so welcoming! I am hoping I will see some success soon as so many people have said it has been a great help to them. My first day hasn't been so good though; I went over my daily calories.:grumble:
    Anyway it's good to know I am in good company with other mums in similar situations. :smile:
  • jess3012
    jess3012 Posts: 47
    good luck hunnie! don't fret about going over your cals! everyone has off days. Feel free to add me! x
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