Post partum weight loss

AlyssasMommy
AlyssasMommy Posts: 191
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
I gave birth to my daughter Alyssa six weeks ago. I gained 50 pounds during my pregnancy. Just before I got pregnant I was on a weight loss mission and lost 45 pounds. I was very happy with my results at that point. planned on losing 10 more. Now I have to start all over again but it will be more challenging because i have a baby and a saggy belly now. ewwww! Wish me luck!

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  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    I gave birth to my daughter Alyssa six weeks ago. I gained 50 pounds during my pregnancy. Just before I got pregnant I was on a weight loss mission and lost 45 pounds. I was very happy with my results at that point. planned on losing 10 more. Now I have to start all over again but it will be more challenging because i have a baby and a saggy belly now. ewwww! Wish me luck!


    Cheer up! You can do it! :flowerforyou: :smile:
    If it's any consulation, MOST of us here have saggy bellys! :laugh:
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    So first of all your baby is adorable!... really cute... this is a huge deal because I normally don't think that babies are very cute lol

    And....

    You can do it!!!! Do not give up, since you did it before you know that you can do it again, good luck! :happy:

    ~Leash :heart:
  • pickadilly2009
    pickadilly2009 Posts: 320 Member
    You will be able to rebound much more quickly than you think. You know how and you will do great! Congrats on your little bundle! Love the name!
  • jjohnson0882
    jjohnson0882 Posts: 54
    I don't know if you're breast feeding or not, but it's one of the best ways to lose weight after having a baby. (I would still include excercise though, to build muscle).
  • cc_campbell81
    cc_campbell81 Posts: 622
    Good for you for starting now. I waited too long after having my daughter to start and that has made it harder to lose weight. Good luck, don't give up. Just think of all the "hot moms" out there!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP. This site is awesome. You will love it here if you don't already. I love it here. It is so motivational, supportive, helpful, easy to use and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you good luck on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • AlyssasMommy
    AlyssasMommy Posts: 191
    I was not able to breastfeed, unfortunately. I have heard it is great for losing weight. Too bad! I would be saving a whole bunch of money too!
  • AlyssasMommy
    AlyssasMommy Posts: 191
    Thank you everyone! I like this site already. What a great community of people!
  • thepurplestar
    thepurplestar Posts: 28 Member
    Hiya, I had a baby 13 months ago- I put on 42lb when pregnant, it took me a year to lose, but I did it :smile:

    As for breastfeeding... not everyone loses weight- I didn't. I lost about 16lb just after giving birth, breastfed for 6 months but didn't lose a single pound in the 6 months I fed for!
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