New Mom Trying to lose the baby weight

krischeri14
krischeri14 Posts: 1
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone!

I just had my first baby via c-section 10 weeks ago. So needless to say I packed on the weight and I want to fit back into my normal pre-pregnancy clothes. While Pregnant I gained 38 pounds so far I have lost 20 but I still have a ways to go! It's hard to find the time to exercise with a new baby but I am trying.

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  • Owensmommy
    Owensmommy Posts: 3
    Hi New Mom,

    Proud of you for wanting to get back in shape. It was really hard for me to find the energy to workout but once he started sleeping better I started walking with him daily for about 1.25 hours. It's working and I'm losing weight!

    I just want you to remember that it can take up to a year to get back to original size and not to be hard on yourself or feel bad if you miss a workout. Your baby is apart of your life now and things don't always go according to your plan for the day. Also, if you are nursing, you naturally burn 500 calories a day so you will see the weight drop slowly anyway, unless you're over eating.

    You can do it!!!
    N
  • lyla29
    lyla29 Posts: 3,549 Member
    Welcome:flowerforyou: When I had my first baby (9 years ago :noway: ) after I got adjusted to a schedule with him, I too went for walks everyday, and the weight slowly came off (I was also breastfeeding, so that helped:smile: ) It takes a while for your body to adjust, so you need to take it slowly at first, and gradually increase your exercise. Good luck. :smile:
  • femmerides
    femmerides Posts: 843 Member
    hey new mom! i had my daughter almost a year ago and i'm now 16lbs lighter than i was pre-pregnancy! so... i know you can do it! just exercise 60 minutes a day and try to eat healthy. i do work out vodeos that my daughter dances to when i'm working out. try turbo jam and chalean extreme.
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to the best website ever. You will love it here, I do. This site is so helpful, supportive, motivational, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this. :smile: :flowerforyou:
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