How did YOU lose the baby weight?

Hey ladies...I am nearing the end of my pregnancy and already thinking about a game plan to get myself back in shape.

bc of cervix issues I was unable to exercise most of my pregnancy, normally I hit the gym regularly and plan on doing that but was looking for any tips you had to shed the weight.

I plan on breastfeeding and am pretty sure WW had a "nursing mothers plan" anyone do this?

Thanks for your insight and help

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

Lots of cardio and strength training. I only have 1 pound to get to my pre pregnancy weight!!!

Running helped tremendously. I think that's how I lost most of the weight. Running gave me more results than any other cardio exercise. Also don't ever skip strength training. That's how I toned my stomach back up. The muscles are very loose after pregnancy so weight training is very important. I'm currently working out 5-6 times a week. Abs I do 2-3 times a week; arms, legs and everything else 2-3 times per week. I'm doing around 45 min of cardio and 30 min strength.

It can be done! And you can get your flat stomach back. Don't let anyone else tell you ortherwise!!!

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

I totally forgot to add diet (I'm on the iPhone so I can't edit my post, so I'm reposting). I eat six small meals a day. I make sure I drink a lot too. Ive cut carbs to once per day and I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

TY Kristin, I know I need to get into running...I have always been more of an elliptical, spinning kind of girl but I know running is what really works!

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Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

I carried twins

I was happy not gaining a lot and then I looked back at pics of me at Christening and omg, i was NOT happy!

WW.

I actually got down to pre pg weight but no way it was good enough.

I am down 10lbs from pre pg weight and still going with WW.

It was from diet.

I am the lightest I have been since I was 21,

I plan on adding some excercise and hopes to flatten out the stomach more and tone the other areas that just dont budge.

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

running (or cardio) and BFing.

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

change of lifestyle, meaning my eating habits.

walking, running, and mostly HOT YOGA.

granted, its been 4 years, but i feel and look the best i have ever felt.

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i gained 75 lbs with my twin pregnancy and lost about 60 of that with doing nothing (but BFing/pumping). So I really only had to work at 15 lbs.

running got me back into shape.

i also did insanity, but only lost 1.5 lbs from that. i did see toning though.

I am back to my pre-preg weight from before my 1st pregnancy in 2007... but things have shifted, stomach muscles have seperated and skin is loose. I will never have that "perfect" body again but am close considering what my body went through.

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

Lots of running, weight training, my fitness pal calorie monitoring

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

Running, pilates and WW.

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I had a vaginal delivery. One week after baby was born I started going for short walks. Around 3-4 weeks I started doing some Jillian Michaels DVDs, just 20 mins at a time, stopping if anything hurt of felt off. At 6 weeks I started going to the gym and taking 1-2 classes a week. I went back to work at 12 weeks and taking classes was just out of the option as the baby was not on a schedule and I was overwhelmed.

So I started running and am smaller than pre-preggo weight. Don't get me wrong while my weight is smaller things have "shifted" so I still struggle with how I look but at least the weight is off.

I ran in high school but had not run since 1998. Like you I was mostly into spinning elliptical and stairmaster. I also loved step class and cardio kickbox type classes. However, running is the most flexible high calorie kind of activity I can do to stay fit. I actually crave a run now, although I do throw in elliptical workouts or treadmill workouts if my knee bugs me. Oh can't forget diet. Even though I was nursing and starving I did make efforts to keep healthy foods around me, drink as much water as possible and eat salads as often as possible.

You can do it!

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

TY so much girls, you made feel like this is so possible Anyone mind sharing how long until you were at PP weight?

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

My DD is 14months and I weighed myself for the first time since my last OB appt 2 weeks ago.

I used to gauge my weight based on how my pre preggo clothes fit. When I went back to work (October) my pants all fit but I stayed away from tops that were too fitted.

By spring my jeans were too loose. When I pulled out my summer clothes (that I had not worn since Summer 2009 as dd was born July 2010) all of my capris and dresses were too big... i had them taken in.

I would estimate I was back to pp weight around 6 months - 9 months. I started running consistently when she was 6-7 months.

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

Running. I'm not sure how long it took to reach my pre-pregnancy weight. I think 3-4 months.

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eat clean

I truly believe its that easy!

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Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

Posted by julz33

Posted by DanaRenee

eat clean

I truly believe its that easy!

This is so true!

But there are many things I just cannot live without... therefore I run.

Took me 6 months to be back both times, but people thought I was back by 3/4 months.

Message edited 9/15/2011 12:50:12 PM.

Re: How did YOU lose the baby weight?

took me 4 months. I ran my a$$ off everyday and counted calories. It worked and I am still losing more than my prepregnancy weight

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Posted by DiamondGirl

TY so much girls, you made feel like this is so possible Anyone mind sharing how long until you were at PP weight?