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Any breastfeeding mommas trying to lose weight?
Hello mommas! I am 10 months PP with my 4th child (3rd son!) and I'm desperately trying to lose weight and tone up. I didn't gain much while pregnant.. Maybe 25lbs. But I had gained weight (around 15ish) before I got pregnant with him. I've breastfed all but my first and have never been able to lose weight while EBFing. My…
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Soon to be mom, new to group!
Hi everyone! I'm new to this group, and even though I haven't had my baby yet, I'd love to be able to meet some people to hold me accountable for my future goals! Baby Belle is due January 13th, so she is almost here! I was a fitness competitor before, but this is a whole new ball game for me and I would love some help and…
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Hello mama's... new here!
Hello all! , My Name is Caitlin. I'm not new to mfp, but I am new to this group! I am 7 weeks postpartum (baby girl) and breast feeding. I also have a 3.5 old little boy. I used MFP in the past to loose weight and it was wonderful! I put 34 lbs on throughout my pregnancy, by the time I left the hospital I was down 20lbs (…
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Nursing moms
Anybody else currently trying to loose weight while nursing? I'd love to add some friends in the same boat that I'm in. I have quite a bit of weight I'd like to loose beyond the weight I gained while pregnant. I have an (almost) four year old and a seven week old. Please feel free to add me, even if you aren't currently…
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Better Late than Never!
Hi guys! I'm Ashley, 32, mom of 3 and 2 stepkids, from Arkansas. Just getting started and hoping to lose 43 lbs (lost 4 of that so far), and get my figure back. I'm tired of having a mom butt! Lol! I want to say I'll exercise, but I'll pretty much a couch potato, besides the usual chasing my 11 month old around and running…
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New baby smell!
I am now 3 weeks PP as of tomorrow, I have already lost 12 kilo's, I'm doing nothing special, they are just melting away probably due to baby, water and the like. After my 6 week check up, I am hoping to hit the ground running to shed off not only my baby weight, but 20 more kilo from that, so I can get within a healthy…
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12 weeks postpartum
I started watching my calories and going to the gym 4 weeks ago. My son will be 3 months next week and I also have a five year old boy. While my older boy is in school I go to the gym and do group fitness Classes while my baby is at the gym daycare. It's working out well so far. I missed three days this week because we…
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New to Group!
Hello! 6 weeks ago I gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl. The day I checked in to the hospital I weighed 174. 6 weeks later I weigh 144 just 4 lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight. Now my goal is to start up where I left off, getting from 140 to 125 (I am 5' 0") by May 2015. I'm going to need a lot of encouragement especially…
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Anyone else having a hard time losing the weight while breastfeeding?
It's been almost 2 months since our angel arrived, and I'm only about 20 pounds down from the hospital. I've got another 30 pounds to go. I'm breastfeeding mostly and supplementing because my milk supply is not enough. I've been stuck at the same weight for the past month. I have been staying within my caloric limit (most…
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new to group, 4 weeks postpartum! would love some mommy friends!
i had my first baby via c section 4 weeks ago and am currently struggling with exercise restriction, weight loss, and acceptance of my new c section scar and accompanying shelf. would love to get in touch with other moms in similar situations for support and motivation! thanks ladies :)
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How many Calories should I eat?
I'm breast feeding, I'm currently 6wks pp and haven't got cleared to work out for another 4wks!! So how many calories do I need to lose weight and maintain a good supply? mommies I need help and advice would be great!!!
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Nine months on, nine months still on!!!
I still have all of my baby weight to lose. 20lbs to be exact but if I'm being honest I'd love to lose 30lbs. Are any of you moms nursing and trying to lose weight. I'm not worried about losing my supply since I'm guessing it's pretty well established since my little one is almost 10 months but I still haven't started my…
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Anyone tried MuTu system for diastatsis recti?
My second baby is a year and I have terrible diastasis recti that no amount of exercise or healthy eating will shift. I have read about mutu and wondered what opinions are. Thanks
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Anyone doing Insanity?
2 month post partum 4th baby, 4th C-section. Finally cleared for activity and I started Insanity (fit test) today. Anyone else doing it or have done it? Need encouragement and motivation.
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How many calories when nursing
Hello Ladies, I was wondering how many calories are you eating while losing weight while nursing. I'm 5'8", nursing a four month old, and need to lose about 60 lbs. Thanks, Monica
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FTM looking to loose weight
Hi all I'm new here and looking for people to help me be accountable in my weight loss journey. Please add me as a friend!!
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Been over a year, still hard to get Weight off...
Hello everyone! I've been a member since I gave birth to my baby boy in March 2014, but never really posted anything. However, while I'm thinking about it, I wanted to express my frustrations and see if anyone has any tips or advice that I can use. Sorry this is so long - I felt if I put as much detail as possible, I could…
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I would love more mommy friends
I just had my second babyin two yrs 2 1/2wks ago. I have 17lbs left to loose to get to prepregnancy weight and then another 50 to reach my overall weight loss goal. I have lost 50lbs with mfp and exercise before this last pregnancy, but having some more mommy friends who understands the struggle of losing weight with a…
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Started gaining weight PP... Accountability
I am almost 5 weeks postpartum. I initially dropped 20 lbs after delivery but for the last 2 weeks, I have been holding steady/gaining. I have 15 lbs (to 160 lbs) more to get to my preg preg weight and should get to 140 lbs to be where I was before/after my previous pregnancy. I have two older kids where I gained 50 lbs in…
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Core strenght
to me, core strength is everything. It keeps my posture aligned when baby wearing and prevents back pain. Getting it back was challenging with the first, and i know it shouldn't be wasy the second time around. Nonetheless I found this amazing youtube video called pstpartum core strenght. The exercises are on point, small…
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Hints or Ideas for Getting Baby to use a Bottle
My little lady is now 5 months old and I am back to work. She has been going to daycare for the last 6 weeks but for the last 2 she has been refusing to take the bottle from them. Does anybody have any hints, suggestions or tips that I could give the daycare? She was exclusively breastfed prior to daycare with maybe 2-3…
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5 wk PP 5th child :)
Hello my name is Erin I'm 35 yrs old 5ft tall currently weigh 170 pounds and a type 2 diabetic. I have 5 children 16,12,10,6, and 5wks. I have been part of MFP for a couple years now I lost 30 lbs a little over a year ago :) . I was doing great, but as I said lol I have a 5 wk old he was delivered via emergency c-section…
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Breastfeeding and NOT Losing Any Weight
I am 11 weeks postpartum (yesterday) and I've stopped losing weight at 3 weeks PP. I still have a good 20-30lbs to lose, but only about 8-10lbs left from pregnancy. I cannot seem to get this weight off and in fact, I feel heavier and wider than I did 1 week PP. How is that?? I EBF, so no supplementation here -- and I've…
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Weight loss and toning after C section
so to introduce myself I am a FTM of a beautiful 4mo old baby girl. I delivered via emergency C section and as a result was very fluid overloaded after due to IVs, epidural, etc. my highest weight pre-delivery was 186lb (I started at 156) I think the greatest struggle has been the post partum waiting period before I could…
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New mum looking for motivational mates!
Heya, I'm Clare a new mum from the UK. Basically i pretty much ate cake for the entire duration of my pregnancy and the first three months of motherhood- (damned coffee and cake mornings!) and so am now left with a lovely 2 stone to lose
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Breastfeeding Moms
How many calories do you add onto your total calorie allowance to make up for those burned breastfeeding. And has anyone found a way to incorporate it into the app like weight watchers does?
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Looking for accountability
Hello, I am a mommy to a handome 9 month-old, and I'm looking for some friends along this weight loss journey. I have been on MFP for a while, but just struggle to be consistent, so I need some accountability and motivation. My goal is to be back to pre-pregnancy weight before my son's 1st birthday. Feel free to add me :D…
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Breastfeeding and sick of only losing 1 lb per week :(
Okay, okay, I know I should be happy I'm losing a pound a week and that it's sustainable in the long haul, blah blah blah.....I still want to lose it faster! I'm actually not logging here any more, I'm on Weight Watchers because I feel I need the weekly accountability plus a few other features I like better than going the…
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Looking for more mommy friends!
Hi there, I had my little boy on December 26. So he is 6 weeks old now and I'm ready to try to tackle this baby weight and looking for more mommy friends on here who are trying to do the same. I gained 36 lbs with the pregnancy (from the first OB appointment) but was already about 10-15 above my happy weight when I got…
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hoping to stick to this until I reach my goal
my name is lucy, i live in south florida. I'm a first time mom... my son is 8 weeks old (1/6/15) and my goal is to lose about 25 lbs. im trying to eat healthier and become more active. I'm currently 141 lbs I would love to get back to pre pregnancy weight of 125 or down to 120 lbs. Feel free to add me I need mommy friends…