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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Im just going to answer your question I didnt notice weight coming off any faster after af arrived which was 3 months after Aidan arrived. Aidan is 6 months old and I just started fitting back in my size 4's. You'll get there. I can share with you though I found taking off the weight much more difficult with my second than my first.
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readyforbaby
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by SweetOctBaby
Wow, I don't post often and this is why. U people can be so mean and judgemental. Isn't the entire reason for these boards to get advice no matter what the subject is? I think 99 percent of women are concerned with losing the baby weight and that doesn't make u need therapy.
I guess there are bullies at every age!
This is the EXACT reason why I've never been a frequent poster...
ETA.. I didn't see any changes after aunt flo.. I did lose a good amount of weight the first few weeks, but its since slowed down.
good luck!
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
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NervousNell
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
I just don't understand why anyone cares if she is concerned with her weight loss or not?
So what?
If that is something she wants to focus on, then so be it. That's her prerogative.
Why the calling her out on it?
Anyway, to answer the question, I didn't notice any difference when I got my first AF. Other than going back to retaining 5 lbs of water the week before my period every month! 
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| Posted 8/20/12 10:23 AM |
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LoveMyHubby605
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
i think it's pretty normal to be anxious about losing the preggo weight and it would be nice to be able to ask other women about their experiences. I mean, come on. The weight loss industry is a multi billion dollar industry because most people, especially women, aren't 100% happy with their weight. Doesn't mean that OP is an unhappy person!
I just got my first pp period about a week ago so I can't answer your question yet but hope we both can report happy news in the next few months 
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Mrs213
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
I don't see anything here that implies "bullying"
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JennyPenny
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First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
The comment she made DOES make her a bully. MANY people are unhappy/uncomfortable with the weight gain that comes with pregnancy. How dare she make a comment like that and for anyone of you to CLAP that she made a harsh judgment. It's disgusting.
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JennyPenny
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First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Oh- and my first AF made no difference for me.
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ali120206
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First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
AF didn't make a difference for me but, I did realize it took a good 3 mos for my body to be ready to lose the excess weight.
With DS 1 - I didn't start WW until 3 mos pp and it started to work immediately. With DS 2 - I started at 1 month pp and was all over the place (and was sticking to it with eating and exercising). Now at 5 mos pp (I started again seriously at about 4 mos pp) - I'm more successful (I've lost about 6 lbs in a month and had a couple of bad weeks).
I'm finding it easier with DS 2 because I knew that I had to work on it after DS 1 and I feel like I'm constantly moving so I'm not as tempted to snack.
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alli3131
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by JennyPenny
The comment she made DOES make her a bully. MANY people are unhappy/uncomfortable with the weight gain that comes with pregnancy. How dare she make a comment like that and for anyone of you to CLAP that she made a harsh judgment. It's disgusting.
Maybe the poster didn't go about the comment the right way but the OP has posted a ton about her weight both before and after the pregancy and truthfully I personally felt liek there could be an issue.....I think the thought was more out of concern but maybe not conveyed the right way.
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readyforbaby
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by alli3131
Posted by JennyPenny
The comment she made DOES make her a bully. MANY people are unhappy/uncomfortable with the weight gain that comes with pregnancy. How dare she make a comment like that and for anyone of you to CLAP that she made a harsh judgment. It's disgusting.
Maybe the poster didn't go about the comment the right way but the OP has posted a ton about her weight both before and after the pregancy and truthfully I personally felt liek there could be an issue.....I think the thought was more out of concern but maybe not conveyed the right way.
If that's the case, then send her a PM expressing concern. Don't call her out on something that is a sensitive topic to any woman....
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MarisaK
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Made no difference w/ me -
I was lucnky and my baby weight came off VERY easily and quickly both times - it's the extra 30 lbs I have been carrying around since BEFORE I got pregnant (twice) that I am still fighting with .....and I wouldn't mind finding a miracle quick fix - Yeah sure, you're supposed to be 'healthy' and lose your weight slowly blah blah blah .......If I could drop 20 lbs in a month and keep it off - I'd be in line for the kool aid !!
Really? It's a NEW thing to see a woman frustrated and unhappy and somewhat obsessive about her weight gain and trying to lose it?? Come ON ?!
And don't anyone dare throw that lame " you should be happy you just had a baby and not worrying about your weight" crap into the mix as if being upset about her weight someone discuonts her happiness over her baby - I can just see that one coming ........
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Alexandra17
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by alli3131
Posted by JennyPenny
The comment she made DOES make her a bully. MANY people are unhappy/uncomfortable with the weight gain that comes with pregnancy. How dare she make a comment like that and for anyone of you to CLAP that she made a harsh judgment. It's disgusting.
Maybe the poster didn't go about the comment the right way but the OP has posted a ton about her weight both before and after the pregancy and truthfully I personally felt liek there could be an issue.....I think the thought was more out of concern but maybe not conveyed the right way.
This is where I was coming from and you said it better.
Calling me a bully is a bit extreme. Lack of tact maybe but bully is not where I would head with this.
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by Alexandra17
Posted by alli3131
Posted by JennyPenny
The comment she made DOES make her a bully. MANY people are unhappy/uncomfortable with the weight gain that comes with pregnancy. How dare she make a comment like that and for anyone of you to CLAP that she made a harsh judgment. It's disgusting.
Maybe the poster didn't go about the comment the right way but the OP has posted a ton about her weight both before and after the pregancy and truthfully I personally felt liek there could be an issue.....I think the thought was more out of concern but maybe not conveyed the right way.
This is where I was coming from and you said it better.
Calling me a bully is a bit extreme. Lack of tact maybe but bully is not where I would head with this.
I personally do not feel you are a bully.
I do think most people are weight-crazed and to those who aren't or who are struggling with their own past weight issues or current ones, when we see constant weight posts, it hits us in a strange place in our heart, and we react in different ways..either frustration, or sympathy. I think a lot of our response has to do with how we feel and our own experiences on the matter.
I was a very weight-conscious after having a baby and worked hard to lose the weigh relatively quickly and easily. So, I understand. I also chose not to gain a lot of weight during pregnancy and gained what my doc told me to gain - no more than 25lbs (I was overweight to begin with). That being said, this issue was a big focus in my life during pregnancy and post-pregnancy. I can commiserate.
I don't feel anyone is focusing less on their baby just because they are grappling with trying to lose weight (not that anyone said that, but just a general note).
I do think weight issues can be magnified post-baby, and it's futher magnified by hormones.
To the OP, I did find more weight loss after getting my period.
In order to lose remaining weight, it's simple science: take in less, burn more. I'd say to eat clean and very healthy and let your body do the rest. Try to get lots of sleep, lots of water, and go for walks.
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MrsCampos10-01-10
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First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
I'm thirsty.. Anyone have a diet coke?
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BeachMom
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
To answer the question, no I didn't notice a difference after AF.
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luckyinlove
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
For me, yes! I got AF about 6-7 months after each DD and it wasn't till then I actually dropped a good amount of weight. And to the other people who think that the OP has weight "issues" and needs to get happy, myob. She is posting here bc she is looking for help and empathy. If you don't have any of that, don't bother posting anything at all!
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readyforbaby
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by MrsCampos10-01-10
I'm thirsty.. Anyone have a diet coke?
Cause that was really mature.. I think you've said enough to insult the OP..
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curiousgeorge
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
The comment was rude and she obviously meant it to be that way. A comment like that just screams out immaturity and jealousy!
To answer your question. I noticedafter I stopped bring that I was losing faster. At 4 weeks pp I was down 30 pounds just dieting and at 6 weeks pp I have 9 pounds to go. It's coming off slower now. so I will add work outs in.
I have always watched what I eat...I like to feel good. I eat half portions six times a day mostly natural foods...I guess that makes meweight crazed? I consider it a good thing. In a country where more then sixty percent of the population is obese including record amounts of children...I want to lose my pregnancy weight as fast as I can! I feel better physically and mentally and there is nothing unhealthy about that
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KarenAnthony
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
I just want to thank everyone that supported me on this thread, it means a lot. And thanks to those who answered my question too.
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headoverheels
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Hey, does anyone remember that time when we were all really supprotive of each other and gave good advice and didn't make nasty snarky comments intended to make a new mom feel bad about her mental state?
Yeah me either :-/
First it's the woman who didn't lose any weight 5 days PP and was freaked out - it was her FIRST child, how is she supposed to know what will happen? People got so nasty and snippy like it was offensive to them or something.
Now Karen would like support and encouragement in her endeavor to lose weight and feel better about herself and she gets this nasty ish? Let's all tell her that she should just forget about looking good - for herself, her husband, to be a positive role model for her kids - and tell her to just "enjoy" this time with her baby. Because we all know how enjoyable it is to not feel like yourself after having a baby but have women tell you that instead of looking forward to lose weight you should be seeing a shrink instead.
Some of you just SUCK.
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
Posted by headoverheels
Hey, does anyone remember that time when we were all really supprotive of each other and gave good advice and didn't make nasty snarky comments intended to make a new mom feel bad about her mental state?
Yeah me either :-/
First it's the woman who didn't lose any weight 5 days PP and was freaked out - it was her FIRST child, how is she supposed to know what will happen? People got so nasty and snippy like it was offensive to them or something.
Now Karen would like support and encouragement in her endeavor to lose weight and feel better about herself and she gets this nasty ish? Let's all tell her that she should just forget about looking good - for herself, her husband, to be a positive role model for her kids - and tell her to just "enjoy" this time with her baby. Because we all know how enjoyable it is to not feel like yourself after having a baby but have women tell you that instead of looking forward to lose weight you should be seeing a shrink instead.
Some of you just SUCK.
WOAH look whos being snarky now. Jesus Christ already. Get off your 
I can speak for myself when I say I have noticed this particular poster posting about diet and dieting and diets and losing weight and what will work and why hasn't it worked.. On and On. So when I saw this, I decided to mention it's very possible SHE HAS A PROBLEM. Shared my personal experience. As if going to a SHRINK as you put it for HELP with a problem is a bad thing - WTF What's your part in this other then to add a lil extra
Some of us SUCK? I think you SUCK
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MrsCampos10-01-10
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
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LittleBlueBug
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
I dont know the OP very well, and not to jump into drama, but is this necessary?
A lot of people post about weight loss and diets...I believe thats why they created a whole board thats devoted to just that. Who cares? Shes a new mom, and I could totally understand what its like to not know what to expect, not want to buy new clothes, etc. If she posted that she was starving herself or something, then reach out a hand...privately...and suggest counseling. Just because she would rather not carry around the extra weight and would like an effective way of taking it off does not equate a problem. Is there any reason why we should be making a new mom feel bad about herself?
In my experience AF didnt make a difference, unless there is water retention. Sorry if its TMI, but every month I drop a couple of pounds during AF because I retained water the week before (which means I also gained a couple of pounds the week before  ). Breast feeding is what I think really helped take off a lot of weight in the beginning. I did lose most of my PG weight, but I didnt do it through those kind of diets. I just ate healthy and tried to increase my activity level. I feel like those diets dont lead to perm weight loss, but thats just been my experience. HTH
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MrsSx2
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Re: First Aunt Flo and Weight Loss
AMEN!!!
headoverheels...
Aren't you the same poster who made the hugest deal when a pregnant woman on this site used the word "dump" in a post even though the majority of people were supportive about what she was posting about? So its OK to be nasty when you dont like someone's verbiage?
People...stones..glass houses....you?
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