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What if you stopped weighing yourself? Maybe do it once every 2 weeks but no more. Then you can work on healthy habits without the pressure/trap of changing your behavior based on a 1-2 lb fluctuation.

A few days in to the Postnatal SlimDown and I quite like it. There’s a calendar you follow for each day’s work out, the work outs are fast and varied. There’s also recipes and a meal plan included but I haven’t used it.

Y The calorie counting while BF is confusing! I agree! My plan is what I wrote above and I’ll tweak it as time goes on. I’m trying to not let the perfect be the enemy of the good!

You and I are very similar- had a baby at the end of March. Highest weight before delivery was about 190, currently hovering in mid-160s. Pre-pregnancy weight was about 155. I was also 135ish before I got pregnant with my first (now 6!!). I’ve been more or less cleared start exercising and I just started a easy program…

One thing that comes to mind is whether your measurements have stayed the same. If you’ve been exercises mich as you say, perhaps the weight is actually muscle gain.

In the same boat! I have a 6 week old. I just started an exercise program called postnatal SlimDown (via the app moms into fitness). It seems super easy, fast, and gentle, which is good, to ease back into the swing of things. Anyone else try it?

Also, I'm looking for another new mama (like me!) who would be interested in motivational messaging- meaning, we'd send each other 1x-2x weekly messages about our progress, set backs, etc. LMK if anyone here is interested! My daily diary is open to all friends.

Also, I'm looking for another new mama (like me!) who would be interested in motivational messaging- meaning, we'd send each other 1x-2x weekly messages about our progress, set backs, etc. LMK if anyone here is interested! My daily diary is open to all friends.

I sent you a friend request. My diary is not fully public, but open to my friends.

I have used this app off and on pre-pregnancy. Personally, I use it more of a guideline and log than a precise calculator. Breastfeeding can burn anywhere from 200-500 calories a day, depending on various factors. I try and stay close to my TDEE within that 200-500 range. If you’re feeling very hungry, I would recommend…

They say it can burn an additional 200-500 calories a day, depending on how often the baby feeds and how much milk is produced. I am also breastfeeding and my plan is to set my calories as they were pre-pregnancy and try to stick within that 200-500 range and eat intuitively with an emphasis on getting in more veggies.

Me too! I’m only 5 weeks out.

Me too! I just had my 2nd (and probably last) baby in march. I get my 6 week medical clearance soon, but in the meantime I'm walking and trying to improve my diet. I have 8 lbs to go to get to my first goal. Has anyone tried the DVD workout, Postnatal Slimdown?…

I could use a buddy too! Friend/follow me!

I'm in! July 2nd: 3 hour hike TOTAL: 3 hours

6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory 6/14: 25 walking 6/15: 45 Pilates, 60 spin 6/16: 60 mins Orange Theory 6/18: 1 hour of hiking (strenuous!) 6/19: 35 min running, 10 min.…

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6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory 6/14: 25 walking 6/15: 45 Pilates, 60 spin 6/16: 60 mins Orange Theory 6/18: 1 hour of hiking (strenuous!) 6/19: 35 min running, 10 min.…

UPDATE!! 6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory 6/14: 25 walking 6/15: 45 Pilates, 60 spin 6/16: 60 mins Orange Theory 6/18: 1 hour of hiking (strenuous!) 6/19: 35 min…

UPDATE!! 6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory 6/14: 25 walking 6/15: 45 Pilates, 60 spin 6/16: 60 mins Orange Theory 6/18: 1 hour of hiking (strenuous!) 6/19: 35 min…

It is the name of a gym that does HIIT in a group setting. I've only been a few times as I am not a member, but periodically do drop-ins. The times I have gone, the hour is split between running on a treadmill, rowing, and body weight/lifting exercises. Like, the first 20 mins will be interval running on a treadmill, the…

6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory 6/14: 25 walking 6/15: 45 Pilates, 60 spin 6/16: 60 mins Orange Theory 6/18: 1 hour of hiking (strenuous!) TOTAL: 10 hours

6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory 6/14: 25 walking 6/15: 45 Pilates, 60 spin 6/16: 60 mins Orange Theory TOTAL: 9 hours

Thank you for the advice, everyone. You bring up a good point, @ladyhusker39 . I think that it comes down to a misguided sense of obligation and using the special occasion as an excuse or loophole.

OK here's an update: 6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball 6/8: 45 pilates, 60 min spin 6/9: 60 mins Orange Theory (running, rowing, lifting) 6/10: 75 mins yoga 6/13: 60 min Orange Theory TOTAL: 350 minutes (or 5 hours and 50 mins.)

I'd also like to join! My boy is turning 5 soon, so you and I are in the same boat! Friend me!

If you are brand new and having difficulty, I'd recommend being really diligent about tracking. It sounds to me like maybe you are not eating enough protein and fiber during the day, so you feel hungrier than you would otherwise. Doing some food tracking will help you identify if you have any deficiencies in your diet. If…

6/7: 30 mins. high-speed walking; 20 mins. coaching t-ball (the coaching lasted an hour, but I estimated that only 20 mins was actually running and throwing) TOTAL TO DATE: 50 mins. Oh boy, I have some catching up to do!

Does anyone have any input regarding which one is best for heart rate monitoring and calories burned through the day?