Issues with weight loss

chance_encounters · February 2010

Ok. So while pg I gained 5 pounds. I was about 10-15 pounds over weight as it was. So now I have zero energy. I have alot of stress going on in my life and I have the pg weight that I can't seem to lose (which has alot to do with my lack of exercise and overeating). Anyone else having this issue? I feel gross right now and I have not been this heavy in 4 years (lost 100 pounds about 4 1/2 years ago and until recently kept it all off...now 20 of it is back).

jdoman · February 2010

I feel the same way. I had been eating like a pig before I got my BFP. It was the holidays, and I was going to start focusing on weight loss after the holidays, when my work was starting a biggest loser challenge. I figured, if there is a prize for losing the most weight, it wouldn't hurt to have a lot to lose!

The day the challenge started, I got my BFP. Now I have to lose not only the pg weight I put on (~5 lbs), but I have all of that Christmas/Thanksgiving weight to lose. I feel overwhelmed.

I did spend some of the money I was putting away for maternity clothes on adding an extra day a week of yoga classes. I'm hoping upping my frequency of working out will help shed the pounds.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

bestep · February 2010

I know JUST how you feel!!! I have absolutely no motivation. I'm trying to make myself work out as possible but I just never want to at all.

betizzle73 · February 2010

Ugghh.. story of my life except.. I gained like 40 pounds or so during my pregnancy and was already not where I wanted to be before i got my bfp. 20 of it came off right after we got home from the hospital... the rest.. is just sitting there. I was working out 4-5 times a week and doing really well, but i havent gone to the gym for a few weeks now because i've been soooo busy. it's depressing. I also joined weightwatchers with my mom, but havent really been very comitted to it... The sad part about THAT is that i'm wasting my money, too! I need motivation.. and more hours in the day!

leneae10 · February 2010

uggh, i know how you feel. I started out my pg about 60 lbs overweight (to my ideal weight), and lost 10 lbs due to m/s up to 17 weeks. I left the hospital 15 lbs lighter and I've already in 2 weeks gained almost everything back to my pre-pg weight... So overweight and TTC again.... uggh, I don't even care anymore!! I eat way too much.

auburn76chic · February 2010

Two years ago, I lost about 70 pounds but due to some health issues and medications, I had gained most of it back. I actually lost about 10 pounds due to m/s. but still feel so fat again. Even though I lost weight, my pant were unconfortable so I started wearing maternity pants to work. I just hope when I go back next week the bloat is gone and I can wear my old pants comfortably.

KeriMac · February 2010

I bet I can make you feel better. I had gone on WW and lost some weight, but was still up 50+ pounds from pre-preg with DD. I gained some weight over the holidays, got my BFP and gained another 4 pounds. I went for a follow-up after my m/c and gained ANOTHER 2 pounds.... its not looking good for me. I just can't make myself care, yet I feel absolutely disgusting and don't fit into any of my clothes.

I am telling myself I am back on WW on Monday - you interested??

tumble · February 2010

I gained about 12 lbs when I was pregnant, and it is 3 months later and i haven't lost a pound....UGH it's so frustrating.

kilissa · February 2010

I've gained about 10 pounds since my D&C. I started off in the same boat as you being a little overweight and gaining 5 with pregnancy. I'm frustrated and the weight isn't coming off easily - mostly because I'm depressed and overeating. However, I did start going to the gym sporadically last week and I'm trying to get into a routine because I also feel gross and am the heaviest I've been in years. It's super frustrating and I want to try and lose this extra weight by the time I start trying again.

jcath · February 2010

Yep - at least you are not alone. I gained about 10 lbs being pregnant and was already 10 to 15 lbs overweight. I started WW after the miscarriage but honestly I just wasn't ready. I've decided to focus on some little changes. I've been walking the dog every night when I get home and just trying to make healthier choices.

uklawgirl · February 2010

I am with you too. I think I gained about 5 pounds with my pregnancy and I've lost 7 now but I have kind of fallen off the wagon. I was so freaked out about being heavy before I got pregnant and then I stopped worrying when I got pregnant and now I have to readjust my thinking again. I think it will get better when the warm weather returns. Right now I just want to come home from work and get under the blankets on the couch.

molisar · February 2010

I've been experiencing the same exact thing. I naturally miscarried and it took a couple of weeks. During that time I just kept gaining weight (maybe because of the hormones sticking around, also probably due to stress). And now, no matter how much I work out, it's so hard to lose this weight. Not a very fun daily reminder of why we gained the weight

Indygo517 · February 2010

Hey there, I just wanted to tell you how sorr I am to hear you lost your baby! I was gone for about a week from August moms and realized you were not posting anymore... and you normally have many. So I got worried and tracked you down. I do not know how to do private messages, but wanted to express my sympathy. I hope you ar ok.

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