How are You Working Out?

rjeller32

I have been trying extremely hard to get this 30 pounds off of my ,hips and stomach. We go on daily walks, about a mile total, and during naps I do some ab workouts, wall sits and whatnot. It hasn't should a lot of improvement, but I realize getting this baby weight off is going to take time. And possibly if I laid of the sweets, it would go faster, but I crave chocolate 23 hours out of the day, which is weird because I never was a chocolate fan until PP this time.

So how is everyone else trying to keep/get in shape? Would love to hear other ideas!

rockyrollgirl

I have been pretty much doing the same as you. Taking her on walks around the neighborhood which is all on an incline so thats a good workout for me. I do sit ups and planks for my abs. Push ups, donkey kicks, lunges and squats. I still can't kick these last 10 pounds and it is starting to frustrate me. I am trying to drink a lot of water. Trying to avoid eating a lot, which can be hard because breastfeeding combined with the depo provera shot makes me feel like I am starving all the freekin time. My jeans are starting to loosen up so I am hopeful. Like you said it takes time, but hopefully I can get there by the time swim lessons for LO starts lol.

vettymama

I am slowly starting to do the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. It is the first of her workouts I have done and it is rough for me!

Eags

Same as you, but less, lol. All we do is go for walks. I guess I'm just hoping the last 15 lbs will go away on its own!

st.augbride

Weight Watchers online. I joined mid-Feb and lost 16 of the 20lbs I had to lose (after only 20lbs came off from my 40lb gain). Any exercise is bonus since I consistently lose without it. Also, I have added in Jillian Michaels 30 day shred videos every now and then. They are intense!

portentosa

I have a membership at my local Curves for Women. I got great results there pre-pregnancy. It's easy to fit 30 minutes there on my way home from work.

rjeller32

+MeganS+:

I am slowly starting to do the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. It is the first of her workouts I have done and it is rough for me!

I have heard a lot of good things about her workout videos. I might buy that and see if it helps. 

I am hoping once I lose all my extra weight my stretchmarks will start to fade too. I didn't get any with DD1, but with DD2 I have them on my love handles, on my thighs, even right below the back of my knee. I blame it on being pregnant during Christmas. Way too many sweets for my chunky butt to indulge in! Ha.

Size 5 jeans will fit me again one day! 

Rosebean

Walks on the park and I do 5 squats every time my son spits out his soother and I have to put it back in. I might switch this up to lunges and push ups as we go! 

 

kaitlin&kurth

I've been drinking shakeology and doing the chalean extreme program. As long as I watch my calories and make sure I'm eating enough, but not too much, I can lose weight and breastfeed at the same time. So far, I'm down all the pregnancy weight plus an extra 14 lbs. Loving it! I do the workouts during LO's nap time and they last from 30-45 minutes depending on the workout. 

dewsal

That is hilarious that you said that about chocolate because I never used to eat it and now I want it all the time!  

 I get about 6 hours of sleep broken up a night, and started working full time again a few weeks ago so by the time I get home I am exhausted.  I need to also figure out when to fit in working out so I can drop the weight.   

spinsoffresonance

dewsal:

That is hilarious that you said that about chocolate because I never used to eat it and now I want it all the time!  

 I get about 6 hours of sleep broken up a night, and started working full time again a few weeks ago so by the time I get home I am exhausted.  I need to also figure out when to fit in working out so I can drop the weight.   

this is me too! I've been thinking for months about joining weight watchers online and ordering the 10min workout video by the guy who does P90X videos but haven't pulled the trigger on either yet.  I did do a few squats the other day while the baby was on her play gym and she thought it was hilarious, was giggling the entire time so maybe I'll add squats to play time now! All I've done so far is ride my bicycle to work (6 miles round trip) and eat lots of chocolate!

TheEditor

I wasn't losing anything until I started counting calories (My Fitness Pal app!) and working out consistently.  Once LO is down for the night, I spend the next 30 minutes - 1 hour working out.  Even though I haven't lost tons of weight, I feel much better after working out.

I tend to use The Firm DVDs, Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred, and Rockin' Body DVDs.  The Rockin' Body ones are really fun and you do get a GREAT workout. 

lovinluke

I have been walking 2 to 4 miles at least 3 days a week and also doing sit-ups, planks, etc. while baby is napping. The thing that has actually helped me really drop the pounds though is by counting calories. There is an app on smart phones and iPhones called My Fitness Pal. I have NEVER been into anything like this, but I am desperate to get back to my pre-baby weight. I lost about 6 pounds in a week and a half. I realize that this isn't going to help tone and all that, but I am telling you...it's AMAZING to really help you drop the pounds. I am still amazed. It allows you to add everything you have eaten/drank for the day, any exercises that you have done that day, and so much more. It makes you SO aware of what you are putting in your body too which is also a plus! You should definitely check it out! Oh, you can also add friends on there so you can help encourage one another!

BlameItOnTheRain

can you go to the gym?  our local Y takes them at 6 weeks, which means I have been working out since basically then.  It also gives me such a break from the kids!

the most important thing is your diet.  you don't have to give up chocolate at all, but make sure that your meals are protein rich, dense in veggies/fruits and that you don't overeat.

working out is different for each person's preference, but I would try to at least do 4 days a week.  I started out running, then doing interval running, and now I'm doing that along with HEAVY lifting.  if you want to lose inches, heavy lifting is the key - I've gone down a whole size in less than five weeks.  I know we hear, heavy lifting makes you 'bulk', but it's absolutely untrue.  it takes a LOT for women to gain mass.  rather, it makes you lean and taut. the sessions don't take long, aren't boring like cardio, and help you lose inches, fat and build muscle.