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Here is my advice, from a former breastfeeding mama. You’re not going to like it, but here it is: don’t try to lose weight right now. You have so much on your plate, and I’m sure you’re not getting much sleep, or time to yourself. Having a baby is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Go easy on yourself, rest and eat…
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8 months post-partum, here! It is definitely a slow road, especially for me with #2. I gained at least 50 pounds with my last pregnancy. I lost about 35 without even trying, by simply breastfeeding...then it slowed, and the last pounds are being very stubborn. I’m having to supplement now because of mastitis in one breast,…
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I need some accountability! Just for today: 1. Drink 8 glasses of water 2. Track all my food 3. Hit 7,500 steps (working my way up to 10k) I’m going to keep it to 3 goals, for better chance of success. 😂
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Getting below 140 before my beach trip Labor Day weekend! Just hit 142 and 3 weeks to go in this mini-goal. I’ve been losing about a half pound a week but I think I can ramp it up to meet my goal. ( I’m going pretty slow because I’m trying to be easy on myself - still breastfeeding and I’m also pretty exhausted all the…
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Hey, I have never posted before but I felt moved to comment by this. Please, please listen to the wise women commenting here. Now is not the time to lose weight. You have just done something amazing. You created an entire human being, birthed him or her, and you are literally sustaining life with your body right now. Your…
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I'm so glad you posted here as a first step. Reaching out for help is hard, and you did it, so you are on the right track. It sounds like you might be clinically depressed, based on the feelings you described, especially if you've had them for a while. I have been there, I know it feels hopeless. I ended up in my doctors…
