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May 2016 Moms
lalala2004
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Postpartum Weight/Body Check In
lalala2004
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Before I begin I want to emphasize a few things:
1. This thread is for encouragement, solidarity and accountability, not to simply compare ourselves to others. This is why I would request that no one say their former and current weights, and only focus on the weight gained during pregnancy.
2. Everyone is different, and that is fine! Some people gained more, some less, but likely everyone is going to want to return to their former weight or better, whatever that may be.
3. This weight took 9 months to put on. It could take that much time or longer to lose it. Be kind to yourself! Our bodies are healing and nutrition is important, especially if you're breastfeeding! Stay healthy!
4. This is not a humble brag thread. If you are one of the lucky few that fit into your 00 skinny jeans hours after giving birth, that's awesome! This thread is not really for that purpose. Start your own bragging thread at your own peril
. However, even if you have no more weight to lose, but your body isn't quite back in place, feel free to participate in the exercise portion.
With all my disclaimers out of the way, here is the check in:
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
1. This thread is for encouragement, solidarity and accountability, not to simply compare ourselves to others. This is why I would request that no one say their former and current weights, and only focus on the weight gained during pregnancy.
2. Everyone is different, and that is fine! Some people gained more, some less, but likely everyone is going to want to return to their former weight or better, whatever that may be.
3. This weight took 9 months to put on. It could take that much time or longer to lose it. Be kind to yourself! Our bodies are healing and nutrition is important, especially if you're breastfeeding! Stay healthy!
4. This is not a humble brag thread. If you are one of the lucky few that fit into your 00 skinny jeans hours after giving birth, that's awesome! This thread is not really for that purpose. Start your own bragging thread at your own peril
. However, even if you have no more weight to lose, but your body isn't quite back in place, feel free to participate in the exercise portion. With all my disclaimers out of the way, here is the check in:
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
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Re: Postpartum Weight/Body Check In
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
50 lbs!
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
30 lbs
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
I bought these Snapz things which are dried apples and cheese puffs. All natural, low calorie, and healthy! I also like to eat hummus for protein and high fiber cereals and oatmeal for breakfasts. Also, I drink almond milk instead of cow's milk.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
I plan to start walking regularly once I feel up to it. Maybe some light yoga as well. Once I see my OB if I'm all healed up, I'll start a couch to 5K app. I'll also do some Pilates for abs! That's gonna need some work!
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
I jogged to train for 5K fun runs and was starting to train for a 10K when I got KU!
During pregnancy I took an Aqua Yoga class.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
If anyone knows of fun workouts you can do with baby, especially yoga, please share!
60lbs (I did with my first too!)
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
40lbs
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
Healthy freezer meals, smoothies, protein bars
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
Chasing my toddler, walking them running on the treadmill, taking stroller walks outside.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
Running and weightlifting before pregnancy, walking during.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
We can do this! I'm feeling very "I've done this before, I can do it again."
DS: 9/18/12 - 40w5d // DD: 05/17/16 - 40w
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
30lbs
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
Havent weighed yet but I'm guessing about 15lbs
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
Protein, protein, protein...cutting back on all the carbs that was my diet staple during pregnancy
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
walking...I did my first bit of exercise today walking around the mall and I was bloody exhausted. I'm looking forward to having the energy and endurance back! Also looking forward to getting involved in a stroller exercise group!
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
before: weights and running
during: not a damn thing for 9 months!!
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
i'd like for my tastebuds to return to normal so I can start enjoying healthy foods again. I feel like I'm going to be starting from square one, like the days 4 years ago before I started regularly exercising...that scares me because I know how bad it's going to hurt
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
45lb
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
25-30lb
initially I lost 10. Then in the following days I lost 6 more. Unfortunately over the last 3 days I have gained 3. I don't know what's happening, it's very upsetting to not only be not losing, but gaining!
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
still trying to figure this one out
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
i seriously can't wait to start exercising... I plan on getting back to doing vinyassa yoga. So I figured I would start with slower flowing classes, then work my way back to vinyassa. I had second degree tearing so my doc said absolutely no exercise for 6 weeks :-(
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
vinyassa yoga
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
for second time moms that had 2nd degree tearing or episiotomy- did you return to exercise as soon as the 6weeks PP was up? If so, how was it? In 3 weeks PP and my stitches still hurt very badly. Im praying that they will be OK when the 6 weeks is up
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose? I don't own a scale (for sanity reasons) so I don't know.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals? I've had zero appetite for the 2 weeks since DD was born. So really, anything that sounds appealing right now would help! Once it returns, I'm going to lean on fresh fruits and protein, and will likely stick to a diet similar to my GD diet (without all the counting) just because it's better for me.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so? Chasing my 2.5 year old, including walks to the park, etc. I'd also like to look into yoga, but I have zero experience. And, ideally, I REALLY want to take ballet. We'll see if that pans out.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy? Um.. not much. Admittedly, this is something I need to work on. Just finding the time and energy for it is difficult, especially when it's something I don't especially enjoy. Hence, the desire to try yoga and take ballet.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves? I seem to have lost a lot of the belly much faster this time around (perhaps all those hideously brutal PP contractions DID have an impact!), but my butt and rib cage are still massively expanded, and I suspect it will be at least another 9 months until they start to retreat, just like last time. Then again, having two kids and moving nonstop might at least shrink the butt a bit
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
About 60lb
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
40lb to get to my Pre-pregnancy weight. 60lb to get to my desired weight.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
I have Oats for breakfast every day (it's winter here so that helps my have the warm oats) My snacks are and will be variations of greek yogurt or fruits and veggies. I actually haven't been wanting to eat much. I almost have to force myself to eat some days to make sure I'm getting calories for BFing.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
I've been given the go-ahead to get back into walking and light exercise so I plan to start taking Lucy out for walks. I live in a hilly area so It really gets the heart pumping
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
I did a lot of running and Yoga pre-pregnancy
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
None
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy?
About 55 pounds.
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
44 pounds. I lost about 10 right after delivery and have lost another pound since then.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
my family is vegan so we generally eat pretty healthy. Especially since giving birth I've really been drawn to fruits. I think continuing with lots of whole foods is going to make things a lot easier.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
im going to start with slow walks, then once my perineum is healed move to some yoga and then get into more challenging work outs.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
I don't really like working out at all so I mostly did yoga and walking. I'm sort of viewing my post partum body as an opportunity to become a bit of a gym rat.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
Im 3 days post partum- stomach is definitely shrinking but today I just feel so jiggly! I'm reminding myself to be kind to my body (tip: looking at your baby while having the thought "I'm just sort of flabby" will really put things into perspective!).
30 lbs
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
Haven't weighed myself yet but if I had to guess, I'd say probably 10 or 15 lbs.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
No clue. I'm still concerned figuring out my child.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
Not really a planner so I'll probably just figure something out later.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
Not much, to be honest. Guilty as charged.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
I was so concerned I would be disgusted by my body afterwards but truthfully I feel good about myself. Obviously I'm dealing with physical pain and emotional moments (leaving the child, and the current situation of jaundice) but I don't hate my body. So I'm a little flabby, who cares. I have this amazing baby who recognized my voice and knows me already. That, to me, is totally worth all the other junk I had to put up with.
You can reach any goal you set your mind to but set realistic goals. Don't set a goal to drop back to your pre-pregnancy weight by June 1. You will set yourself up for failure. Just take care of your body and your baby and give yourself some wiggle room.
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
Not sure but I'd have to guess 50 ibs or so. I stopped paying attention once I reached 30.
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
im only 3 days post party but I'd say at least 30 ibs to go.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
fruit and veggies. I love having them cut up and ready to eat in the fridge. It helps me make healthier choices
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
walking and yoga. I had a Csection though so yoga will definitely be awhile
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
yoga
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
not right now.
48 pounds
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
I have lost a little over 20 pounds the first week. Still want to lose another 30 pounds to get back to pre-preg weight.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
flaxseed oatmeal and yogurt/granola, kind bars. LOTS OF WATER and gateraide instead of soda
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
walking
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
walking
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
not right now.
60lbs
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
35lbs
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
raw veggies, protein, cutting carbs
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
I've already started walking daily but I can't go very long yet. The plan is to keep it up!
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy?
A lot of walking. Some yoga.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
nope!
1. How much weight did you gain in the pregnancy? 40 lbs
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose? 30 lbs
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals? Hummus and veggies, apples and cheese, red meat+veggies (I pretty much want this nonstop at the moment, which is unlike me), yogurt
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so? I've been walking a lot as a consequence of some of our plans lately, and I'll probably stick with that for a while. After my 6 week appointment or whenever I'm cleared for real exercise, I'll start back on some less intense workout videos.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy? Before - Insanity, P90x, toddler wrangling, lots of walking; during - walking only
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves? i feel like I have such a longer way to go than I did after my first pregnancy, and it seems daunting.
I've been very active throughout pregnancy and am hoping that the pounds drop quickly like they seem to be for you!
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose? 12 lbs. In fact, just today DH asked if I had weighed myself and I was totally surprised it hadn't crossed my mind! Babies are 8 days old.
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals? ? I'm just an 'everything in moderation type'.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so? I've started with some slow walking so far (pushing the stroller in the neighborhood a couple blocks). Eventually I'll do longer walks and then go back to jazzercise.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy? I did jazzercise until about 30 weeks. I've done it for years and love it.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves? I have major work to do on my actual belly. I was soooo stretched out carrying twins this time. I just need to give it time...
@mcb2016 it's situations like yours that make me really mad that doctors focus on weight gain instead of nutrition during pregnancy. You probably felt like you were doing something wrong, but you obviously weren't and needed to gain that weight. Same thing with anyone who gained over the "recommended" amount. Grinds my gears big time.
30-35 Ibs
2. If you've weighed post baby, how much of that do you still have left to lose?
I don't honestly know. Is it weird that I haven't even thought of weighing myself till now?
3. What are some healthy snack/s or meal/s you think will help you reach your goals?
I bought lots of fruits and veggies, and planned to make *actual* healthy meals. I don't do diets. But I will be eating healthier foods, more often it helps that I'm too broke to go out to eat. Lmao.
4. How do you plan to ease back into activity after you are healed enough to do so?
Well, it's been a week since delivery, so I want to start up slow with some yoga, stretching, walking, and pelvic excersizes for a few more weeks. I'm going to wait until my 6th week appointment to get the "ok" on more demanding excersizes.
5. What exercise did you do before pregnancy? During pregnancy? Mostly just yoga, just before (and during) pregnancy. Things got a bit cray cray for me before that and I had stopped doing my circuit training etc.
6. Any questions, comments, rants or raves?
jussayinnn, last post-pregnancy I started with the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred (alternating with yoga videos) on YouTube in my living room, and it was amazing.
Also, it's true, as a STM recovery (as far as moving around, etc ) is much faster!
I made the mistake of trying on my "fat pants" from pre-pregnancy that were a size larger than what I wore before. They "fit" in the sense that I could button them, but I had a muffin top like nobody's business. I'm going to wait a bit to do that again.