I need to lose weight desperately. After uploading pics of myself after Christmas today and seeing some that others have posted on FB etc. it has really hit me how big I am and it is making me really unhappy.
I want to know what I can and can't do as far as feeding goes. That is my number one priority and I don't want to do anything to jeopordise that, BUT I need to do something.
How much exercise can I do? I would like to start going back to the gym once Izzy is at mums one day a week? Can I do normal classes/weights/jogging etc?? I am also walking with the pram once a day with the kids but I don't feel like I am doing much if that makes sense. For some reason it just feels like walking with the kids not exercise if that makes sense. I am also going to start doing my yoga/pilates dvds for toning.
As far as dieting goes, sorry to say that I have never been on one.... I've never had to really, but I need to lose at least 10kgs. My self- control is pretty bad and I tend to eat junk out of laziness etc. I often don't eat lunch because I forget and DH and I will get takeaway if we are both too tired to cook. I used to be able to do this and not worry about gaining weight but my age and 2 kids later means I can't do it anymore.
I know weightloss is a simple case of expend more than you take in but I think I need a little helping hand ladies. I've waffled here but any help would be appreciated.,
Tan you have only just had a baby! It takes 9 months to put it on and I was told not to expect it to come off before then. I found that healthy eating and just walking with Jake almost everyday for about 45mins-1hr, plus we BF 12 months, all just combined and when he was about 6 months old it really started to come off. I suck at dieting too and have never really been on one, but I just made sure that if I went for coffee I had a peppermint tea intead of a hot choc and marshmallows, and sensible choices like that... doesn't mean I didn't have that hot choc occasionally tho! By the time Jake turned 1 I had lost his baby weight plus the weight from my previous pg that I was still carrying when we conceived him. I found the BF really helped burn up any extra calories you were eating or carrying, and I guess that is what your body builds it up for ~ to sustain you during the time you are feeding and the baby while it was growing. FWIW I do know and understand that horrible blobby feeling!
there's no reason why you can't start going to the gym, just don't go crazy and overdo it.
before i became pg again i was seeing a pt once a week and found that really helpful. i also did lots of walking with the pram- uphills and everything.
after i've popped this bubba out, i'm going to join weight watchers as they have a special program for breastfeeding mothers and focus on healthy eating- no shakes or anything crazy like that.
best of luck with everything- just think lots of healthy, fresh, unprocessed food and lots of water and walking and you can't go wrong
eta- nelly is right though, your body has just gone through a lot- take your time, make healthy choices and i'm sure the weight will start to budge
Thanks nelly! I know it's only been 10 weeks but I am just SO unhappy with the way I look right now. Part of it is my c/s overhang and I know that will probably never go but I have never been this big in my life.
Rainforest - I didn't know about WW and breastfeeding I might look into that too hun. We generally eat ok but I do indulge as I said when we are tired and can't be bothered -which is often at the moment!
I know I have the CS shelf too! Good luck! If it makes you feel better I was the lightest I have been in 5 years when Jake turned 1 - so it does move - and didn't go near a gym bcos I had a reflux baby and was in hell. Walking was my therapy and the hills were great - if you wear the baby in a pouch it also adds weight so you have more resistance. Oh and see if you have a friend who will help you do a big cook up to freeze for those lazy nights - they can baby wrangle or do the cooking.
Thanks hun, I live near loads of hills and pushing the two of them in the P & T makes it close to 25kgs!!! Will just have to up the time I go for I guess and see how I go!
I too am on a wieght loss mission.
I have other medial issues which add to my problem, so i have a referall to a dietician. Weight Watchers do have a breast feeding program and you can join from 6 weeks im sure.
I am currently going to Curves when i get the chance, and have just started to do a bit more walking with the pram. Hubby just brought me one of those trailers for my bike that We can strap Lachlan in while i ride my bike with the kids to school next year. This should be fun.
Best of Luck and dont be to harsh on yourself. Your body has just done the most wonderful job in the world.
Weight loss and breastfeeding....
After uploading pics of myself after Christmas today and seeing some that others have posted on FB etc. it has really hit me how big I am and it is making me really unhappy.
I've never had to really, but I need to lose at least 10kgs. My self- control is pretty bad and I tend to eat junk out of laziness etc. I often don't eat lunch because I forget and DH and I will get takeaway if we are both too tired to cook. I used to be able to do this and not worry about gaining weight but my age and 2 kids later means I can't do it anymore.
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Tan you have only just had a baby! It takes 9 months to put it on and I was told not to expect it to come off before then. I found that healthy eating and just walking with Jake almost everyday for about 45mins-1hr, plus we BF 12 months, all just combined and when he was about 6 months old it really started to come off. I suck at dieting too and have never really been on one, but I just made sure that if I went for coffee I had a peppermint tea intead of a hot choc and marshmallows, and sensible choices like that... doesn't mean I didn't have that hot choc occasionally tho! By the time Jake turned 1 I had lost his baby weight plus the weight from my previous pg that I was still carrying when we conceived him. I found the BF really helped burn up any extra calories you were eating or carrying, and I guess that is what your body builds it up for ~ to sustain you during the time you are feeding and the baby while it was growing. FWIW I do know and understand that horrible blobby feeling!
Will just have to up the time I go for I guess and see how I go!
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