wt. loss ?, and workout DVD recs..

marsnemmo

I was just wondering when does the weight loss stop or plateau from breast feeding?

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I gained 20 lbs. while pregnant and when I stepped on the scale I was shocked that I've lost 30 lbs so far.. I gained a lot of weight during the year and a half when we were trying to conceive and I can't blame the clomid I took because the weight was already there.(I doubt I can get to the weight I was when I got published in SHAPE but maybe just a healthy weight )

Also what workout DVD's do you recommend??

Thank you.?

we-love-to-try

um, you were published in Shape?!!?/ How cool is that?!!!

I liked the book "body after baby". For a video... I liked this one... (it's available for rent at Day One if you're a member!)

luojjang

Well first of all - you should still be resting up, mama! Don't exercise until at least 4 weeks.. I know some ppl who PP bleeding had stopped, and they tried to exercise and the bleeding started up again.

For me, the immediate weight loss form the birth stopped at around 3 weeks or so. I had lost about 25 pounds initially... Too bad I gained 50+ pounds, the last 25 or so has been a lot more challenging for me. 

Bfing.. it depends.. some ppl it helps them lose weight, some ppl it doesn't do much.  But I do know then whenever I started to diet too hard, my supply would dip.. so be careful.. its so frustrating, but its important to take the weight loss slowly.

 

I don't have workout dvd recommendations, but I've found that a good run really helps - both physically and mentally. 

 

Good luck!

Mama_v2.0

Make sure your OB gives you the okay before doing anything more than walking. It can plateau and if you you are BFing keep an eye on your supply diet and exercise can cause a huge dip in supply (and the fat in milk that causes baby to gain weight.)

I really have enjoyed 6 Minute Quick Blast

marsnemmo

we-love-to-try:

um, you were published in Shape?!!?/ How cool is that?!!!

I liked the book "body after baby". For a video... I liked this one... (it's available for rent at Day One if you're a member!)

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cool!!

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yeah i lost 65 lbs in 2003 and was published in 2005 April... ?

marsnemmo

luojjang:

Well first of all - you should still be resting up, mama! Don't exercise until at least 4 weeks.. I know some ppl who PP bleeding had stopped, and they tried to exercise and the bleeding started up again.

For me, the immediate weight loss form the birth stopped at around 3 weeks or so. I had lost about 25 pounds initially... Too bad I gained 50+ pounds, the last 25 or so has been a lot more challenging for me.?

Bfing.. it depends.. some ppl it helps them lose weight, some ppl it doesn't do much.? But I do know then whenever I started to diet too hard, my supply would dip.. so be careful.. its so frustrating, but its important to take the weight loss slowly.

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I don't have workout dvd recommendations, but I've found that a good run really helps - both physically and mentally.?

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Good luck!

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thank u!! im just trying to shop around right now. im definitely resting n eating good. i havent exercised yet though. i think walks will be the bulk of it right now.?

marsnemmo

Mama_v2.0:

Make sure your OB gives you the okay before doing anything more than walking. It can plateau and if you you are BFing keep an eye on your supply diet and exercise can cause a huge dip in supply (and the fat in milk that causes baby to gain weight.)

I really have enjoyed 6 Minute Quick Blast

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thank u?

marsnemmo

Mama_v2.0:

Make sure your OB gives you the okay before doing anything more than walking. It can plateau and if you you are BFing keep an eye on your supply diet and exercise can cause a huge dip in supply (and the fat in milk that causes baby to gain weight.)

I really have enjoyed 6 Minute Quick Blast

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thank u?

muffinhead

I actually remember Maria in the issue too....we were both @ UCSF at the time I think...and planning our weddings! 

I can't believe you've already dropped so much weight!    For a gal who was struggling with BF'n, you certainly got the bennies off of it quick, didn't ya?

 

marsnemmo

muffinhead:

I actually remember Maria in the issue too....we were both @ UCSF at the time I think...and planning our weddings!?

I can't believe you've already dropped so much weight!??? For a gal who was struggling with BF'n, you certainly got the bennies off of it quick, didn't ya?

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Believe me I was in shock!! But Maile got it one day and started bfing a ton it was like a light turned on or something!

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I cant find the link to the shape thing anymore but I have a copy ?I can show ya if you guys want ?

titantsmama

Ummmm, totally hating you for only gaining 20 freakin pounds. sigh. AND losing 30 ; )

I love love love the Jillian Michaels, from the Biggest Loser, 30 Day Shred. Each workout is TOUGH and only about 20 minutes. I also love the Crunch Burn and Firm pilates. And the Rez!!

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marsnemmo

titantsmama:

Ummmm, totally hating you for only gaining 20 freakin pounds. sigh. AND losing 30 ; )

I love love love the Jillian Michaels, from the Biggest Loser, 30 Day Shred. Each workout is TOUGH and only about 20 minutes. I also love the Crunch Burn and Firm pilates. And the Rez!!

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ooh thank you I think those were the ones I was looking for!!

I'll be at the rez soon too! Gotta love those hills!?