New moms trying to finally lose the baby weight!!!

I just had my baby on Sept 7, 2011 and I am slowly starting to get this weight off -- still healing from child birth but walking will be my best friend for the next few weeks. Feel free to friend me

me me! I gained waaay too much with my baby..like 60 lbs! We should start a thread

I'm in that club. I had a baby in December of last year and until recently have not been focused on losing the massive amount of weight that I gained during pregnancy. That's all changed now. I am on track changing my behaviors to healthy ones, however the weight is coming off very slowly. It's great to meet others who are facing the same challenges.

I have a baby that just turned one and a 5 year old. I did fertility treatments to get my youngest and gained a bunch from that. I also had severe gallbladder problems during my pregnancy and my gallbladder out in December and have had to do steroid injections for my neck since. So, I am just now healthy enough to start working on the weight. I had been a regular exerciser and very healthy eater for around eight years before all of this happened. I just want to get back to my old lifestyle.

I had a baby seven weeks ago!! Friend me if you would like :-)

I'm semi new - my LO is 20 months. Babies are a wonderful adventure!! I am still working to lose the last of my baby weight. You can friend me if you'd like!

Hey! I'd love to add any new mom-friends here--especially if any of you are working, too, and/or are a graduate student like me! I have a 15 month old and am writing a dissertation--my lawyer husband is always working, so I'm primary caregiver (thank heavens for my folks who watch the tot a few days a week so I can write!). On top of this, I'm an emotional eater... :P been here for five days, but already this is helping--love to chat with folks here when I have a chance and am totally happy to talk about babies, your work, school, teaching (I teach college-level writing and lit, just not this year). Couldn't balance everything and try to lose the weight before now, so am trying to make up for lost time! Current baby topic: teething and sleeplessness. *sigh* anyone else CRAVE carbs when tired? *argh* Feel free to add me! I am happy to support you.

My baby is 9 months old. I gained 35 lbs from the preganancy. I haven't been dieting since I gave birth cause I thought and so many people have said to not worry as the baby weight is gonna come off by itself well that's bull lol. I've been on MFP since August 29'th and so far I've lost 8lbs. You can send me a friend request anytime. Goodluck!

Hi everyone! I'm also trying to finally get rid of the baby weight after having my second baby last July 2011. I've never successfully lost weight the right way, meaning a combination of consistent exercise and healthy eating, so this time around, the right way is what I'm aiming for. Since I'm breast feeding my 2 month old daughter, I can't compromise her food source so I have to be smart about what I eat. So far I found that if I get sudden hunger pangs, I snack on veggies and dip while I prepare a meal (usually something with fish for protein). This seems to be working for me so far. I have a very supportive husband, who helps me make time to work out. But now that I have 2 kids, I always have the cel phone handy incase my hubby or the girls needs me. I still get that guilty feeling for taking the hour or hour and a half to work out on my own, but I try and brush it off and tell myself that I need that time to be a better wife and mom to my family. It took me 2 years to gain all this weight, so I'm going to be kind to myself and give myself time to get to my target weight. I'm hoping to meet moms here on MyFitnessPal who also share the same busy lifestyle and challenges as I do. Please add me if you need a friend to support you! Good luck to all the moms trying to get healthier!

Hi there,
I have a 5 month old baby girl and am working on losing the baby weight. I gained approx. 40lb during the pregnancy and aim to lose that plus some. I started my weight-loss journey at 188.5 and joined MFP weighing 183.4. As part of my motivation to lose the weight I signed up for my first half marathon, which will be in Feb 2012.

I would love to be a part of anyone's support group. Please feel free to add me as a friend.

Good luck!

Hi Ladies!

I'm a new, first-time mom. I return to work shortly and I'm also in grad school. I'm working on some residual baby weight and the extra pounds I packed on after the wedding, so-called "happy weight." So far I've yet to meet any women who's happy about gaining weight;}

My little guy is ~8 weeks old and I'm in Atlanta, GA. Good luck to all of us!

-Rachel

I've got two children a 2 and a half year old daughter and a 3 and half month old son. I find that I do my work outs on my treadmill after my kids are in bed or once Aidan started sleeping on a fairly regular schedule I will get up and hour before I know he will and I do my work outs then. Walking is great, just stick your little one in a snugli or a stroller and start walking, its great and helps you get motivated Its been great. I didn't get a chance to lose all of my weight after my daughter was born because I got pregnant with my son within a year and a half but I'm actually smaller and weigh less now then I have since before I got pregnant with my daughter. Down 29 pounds since my son was 5 weeks old!
This site is amazing!

Hi there Ladies,

I too am not a new mum, but a mum none the less. My son will be 5 in december and I'm over feeling like a heffa ha ha. My son's Dad and I have both lost about 12kilo since April this year but have definately lost motivation. Hoping to get some inspiration back and also love the idea of tracking my food and exercise! Friend me if your in the same boat as me. I'm from Perth WA, if anyone is looking for an exercise companion. Keep at it all you yummy mummys and lets be the best we can be xx

Feel free to add me!! Also a new mom of a 3 month old & definitely looking for support & motivation!! I just started yesterday!