Weight Loss Plans?

[mands1125]

Does anyone have any plans for a weight loss regimen? I go back to work in 6 weeks and really would like to lose a few pounds (or 20 or 30- haha) before then. But I am also nervous about weight loss impacting my supply (I EBF at the moment). I have been successful on Weight Watchers before and I know they have a nursing mothers program but I dunno, I'm still worried about supply dips. DH has also gained a lot of weight since I got pregnant and I can tell it is impacting him. Whenever I am on a weight loss program, he tends to follow along and does well. I know we need to do this together and need to do it ASAP.

[cginge]

I have about 15 pounds to get to my pre-pregnancy weight (probably 25-ish to get to my vanity goal weight). We're going to look at two different gyms this weekend and go ahead and sign up with one. I'm a cardio-junkie, so I will probably focus mainly on that and throw in some weights several times a week (just because I know I should). My main form of exercise for the past ten-ish months has been walking, so I'm excited to kick it up a few notches. We've definitely cleaned up our eating recently, and I'm pretty proud of that and plan to keep it up. I will likely use MyFitnessPal or some other calorie tracker once I start working out regularly at the gym to make sure I'm getting enough calories (I'm also EBF, so I don't want to mess with my supply).

Question: I'm going to need a new high impact-style sports bra to fit my new-giant-bewbs. Any recommendations? I've been happy with Moving Comfort in the past, so I might check them out again but definitely open to new brands.

[boxerrrmama85]

I've noticed that I eat a lot more sugar lately and breastfeeding makes me a zillion times hungrier than pregnancy.
My plan is to cut some sugar and start walking more. I would love to go to the gym but am dealing with mom guilt of being away from LO all day and then still going to the gym hopefully I will figure that out soon because I do want to get back into shape. I'm feeling a bit squishy -- but have never been more confident in my body! Because a baby came out of it and if anyone has a problem with that they can GFT

[cloe111479]

I've tried lots of fads over time. But you know what always works... Eating less & moving more. It really is that simple.

Track what you eat whether it is through weight watchers or free apps like, livestrong.

Get out and do something every day no matter how small. It will take a while but it does work

[mamabisme]

I just started back to the gym today and it was wonderful! I worked out until the day before DS was born so I'm hoping that helps me to bounce back quickly.

I lost a good chunk of my baby weight when he was born but the scale has not budged since then and I know it's because my eating has been terrible. Thankfully, I haven't gained any back either (probably thanks to BFing). I have about 10 lbs to go. This week, I am starting to clean up my diet and make the gym a regular thing again. I know the weight will come off if I can reel in the crap eating.

[miniwheat]

My big problem is just eating too much. I need to adjust portions and get moving more. I am going to start running which I have never done before. I am back to pp weight, but nothing is where I left it. I feel like its someone else's body right now.

[toadandbuggie]

I am back to my pre preg weight (2 pounds shy) but I feel floppy. I am hoping to lose another 10lb before my wedding in October. bfing is sort of helping.... But it makes me ravenous so not sure if it's a give and take thing lol.

[mmarie]

I'm getting married in June and want to look good in my wedding dress. I've got a little ways to go to get to pre pregnancy weight. I swear my cravings are worse now breastfeeding than they were when I was pregnant. And being sleep deprived, I'm drinking way to much soda. Still under the caffeine limit but still more sugar than I should be having. I'm still bleeding kind of randomly. My dr isn't worried but said I should take it easy. blahhhh. I just have no will power with diet..

[mrszee]

My plan is to start running with dd and the jogging stroller when I am cleared for it and going back to boot camp. I am currently eating like crap, mostly bc taking care of dd is more of a priority than food right now I need to work on this!!

cginge, interestingly enough I actually really like North Face sports bras-they have one that is pretty heavy duty (I was a dd before preg.) and it doesn't break the bank-I think they are $35 normally but if you catch a sale or the outlet can get a better deal. I have some older Lululemon bras I love but recently it seems like they are using dental floss for bra straps and I need over the shoulder boulder holders

[krispy83]

I started working out a couple of weeks ago. The scale hadn't budged from where it was right after DD was born, but I also was not eating well in those first few weeks (DH was home and we were going out, enjoying his time off, etc). I have cut out most carbs which tends to be effective for me. I'm working out 3 days a week and at least going for a walk on the days that I don't work out. DH has been working long hours so I haven't been able to go to the gym much, but I have been doing some of the Beachbody videos that we have and it feels good to get back into the swing of things. The diet is the hard part for me, but I know that it's necessary. And I'm tired of maternity clothes and yoga pants, so there's that motivation

[cloe111479]

A great sports bra with no bounce -- enell. They can be pricey but with 38h boobs, before baby I've run two 1/2 marathons in them.

[cginge]

My doctor said something pretty great on this topic that I'm trying to keep in mind. I asked if I could start up with more vigorous exercise and she said to pay attention to my body. Basically, she told me that pregnancy is a total body take-over and that it can take a couple years for it to feel like your body again and that's okay. She said that the most important gift that I could give my body is the gift of patience-- that I'll get back to where I want to be, but to not stress out about it too much. I dunno; I'm used to doctors being buttheads about weight, so I liked her take on it. Just sharing in case anyone else needed this too.

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cginge Well said by your doctor!

I haven't even stepped on a scale since before delivery. I don't want to know. My eating so far is crap and I am very non-mobile at the moment. I'm gonna try to start out slow, taking the stroller out for walks and just see how my body reacts to it.

[babycfeb2015]

Personal trainer by profession here and even I feel lost as to the best postpartum fitness routine. I just got cleared today so I am going to focus on core strength, yoga and light weights to start then add back in running and higher intensity training. I don't want to limit calories because of nursing but I am going to try to eat healthier. Be careful with ab exercises and check yourselves for diastis recti seperation (google how) in general crunches and sit ups are not recommend ppd nor are chest exercises

[RedGiant]

After DS it took me about 6 months to lose the baby weight, and until 9 months to be back in all my pre pregnancy pants (the belly pooch was the last part to go). But that was while EBF and just trying to eat healthier and do a gym class once a week. Also, my gym day care doesn't take kids until they are 6 months old, so I left DS at home with hubby and had to rush back to nurse right after class.

This time I am going to try to eat well and take the kids to the park or something often. Chasing a toddler is a workout, especially while wearing a baby, right? Maybe pull out the old P90X dvds, and/or look into the local stroller strides group. Come August I'll join the gym again.

[RedGiant]

@holachica i like the idea of the workout Wednesday thread

[misshart00]

I've been "lifting weights." It's really difficult when you're 25 pound weight is very wiggly.

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babycfeb2015 Any back excercises you can recommend? Carrying around LO has made me realize I need to strengthen my back muscles.

[babycfeb2015]

Mar 23, 2015 20:35:28 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

babycfeb2015 Any back excercises you can recommend? Carrying around LO has made me realize I need to strengthen my back muscles.

Strengthening your back is actually super important right now since we are all hunched over more then usual. Reverse flys and lat pulldowns are great for upper back (youtube for examples) these can be done with an exercise band if you workout at home. Cobra pose is a great stretch for lower back and supermans are good lower back strengtheners.

[flyster]

I'm hoping to start doing a 20 minute post natel yoga video I found. That and walks. And I need to start tracking my food to check calorie numbers.

[seamonster]

I've been walking with the stroller and doing the few lower abdominal exercises I was given at the hospital. Waiting to get into the hospital's exercise class to get some more exercises. My 6 week appointment is at 7 weeks because my doctor's on vacation, but hopefully I get cleared to do yoga again. I got the book Strategies for the C-Section Mom for the post c-section exercises. I've got two adventure races I signed up for before I had LO, so hopefully I can start doing some more abdominal exercises; otherwise the kayaking portion is going to be so hard.

I've been back to my prepregnancy weight since a week after getting home from the hospital, but my stomach is so saggy fat and my hips and butt a bit bigger that I'm still in maternity and yoga pants. I just need to suck it up and buy bigger regular pants. I've always had kind of a spare tire, but never this saggy.

[xoxolicia]

DH and I both got a trainer. I sill start when I'm cleared to workout. We Will be eating only lean protein (fish, chicken, Turkey, and eggs), lots of raw fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. It's worked for us before. We also have a dedicated cheat day to pig out abd eat like crap. It helps you not to feel like you're depriving yourself to do it that way.
We usually kick it off with a three day detox, but I can't because I'm nursing.

[ChickenOnSunday]

I have my 6 week pp visit today. I'm heading to the gym to join my old workout group once the appointment is over. You never know what we will be doing but I hope I can do at least a portion of the exercises with some light weights.

[flyster]

Well, this thread prompted me to reload my calorie counter app to at least see what I'm eating as of right now. I feel like I'm eating pretty healthily, but probably too much volume. Weekends get less healthy. I need to get my portions under control before I go back to work and have candies and stuff all over the office.

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xoxolicia I think it's smart to pig out every now and then! I usually try to go by an 80/20 rule - 80% of the time I make the healthy choices but 20% I can make whatever choices I want!

ChickenOnSunday Nice to be back at your old workout group again. Fx you can participate in most excercises!

[Mom2Ms]

Ugh. I wish I could exercise. I am going to be having hernia surgery soon and possibly knee surgery. So my days of exercising are not going to happen for a while. Right now, I'm eating extremely healthy. Not drinking soda or caffeine or anything. I gained "more weight than recommended" but have lost more than half of it. I know that at some point I'll hit a wall with the weight loss cause it's not going to all just come off eating healthy & BF..... Plus, I'm kinda waiting to see what my body does. After having babies, it's not so much what the scale says, but how the clothes fit.... So, we'll see. My ass and thighs was where most of the weight went, aside from belly. And at this point, I can't get my jeans on.

I'm in this awkward too small for maternity pants, too big for regular clothes. So it is a lot of skirts, dresses, and the dreaded yoga pants!