what will you do to get in shape?

megann831 · March 2010

I've been working out the whole pregnancy and DH and I are going to look at treadmills this weekend so I can workout at home when the baby comes. I plan to walk/ run and do some pilates and kickboxing dvds asap.

I'm debating wether or not to do weight watchers right away or just see how things go. I've gained about 30 lbs, so I'm 145 right now, I'd really like to be at about 110. Do you think I should do things on my own or join right away? I kinda like the idea of being on a plan to get me back into good habits, and I believe they have a mommy and me class which would be something nice to get us out of the house in the beginning, I'm home till September and starting to worry I'm going to be really bored

madhatter2003 · March 2010

You will not be bored at first.

Honestly, walking and breastfeeding made me lose the weight very quickly. Plus you will have the 6 week waiting period, etc. I wouldn't join yet and just see how things go after the baby is here. You may be one of the 'lucky' ones who loses the weight fine.

amykins1283 · March 2010

I'm planning on trying out the Weight Watchers nursing mothers' program and see how that goes. Weight Watchers has worked for me in the past so I am hoping that it works again. I am also going to exercise moderately until I know how my body is going to handle breastfeeding and everything. I don't want to mess up my milk supply by restricting calories too much or exercising too much.

scubaspot · March 2010

I think this answer depends on the person. If you generally have good eating and exercise habits and think that you can do it on your own then go for it but if you really feel that you need that extra support then join.

I am going to try it on my own at first. I feel confident that with daily runs, light weight training and healthy eating habits that I can do it on my own. If that proves not to be the case then I will join some sort of group but I am only going to do that as a last resort.

carney09 · March 2010

Well, you can do anything and hope it works! I plan to just take my time, eat right and do a lot of walking with LO.

My priority is not to lose weight once she gets here, its to adjust to life with a baby and make sure I keep myself and baby healthy.

gypsywitch · March 2010

With #1 I lost the bulk of the weight very quickly, I suppose from BF'ing and walking the baby so much; But that last 10lbs never went away and here I am pregnant with #2 2 years later...

This time I won't be BF'ing, but I will be working FT and caring to 2 kids...so I think that will help. I'm also active duty military and am required to be back in physical standards within 6mo of giving birth, so I'll be hitting the gym everyday, probably using something like hydroxycut ( i used it before with good results) and cutting out as much fat/sugars in my diet as possible, I may even do a month or 2 with a personal trainer at the gym to help me along and show me what I have to do to get the results I need.

mrstarawalsh · March 2010

I'm going to do the same thing I did when I lost the weight (and then some) from DS. Sensible diet and hardcore exercise. I like to mix it up, dance, do interval training, JOG, weights, pilates. I always push myself to the limit and that's how I shed the weight. Breastfeeding never did squat for my weight, I was 215 when I delivered DS, 220 when I started dieting/ exercising 6 months later. I'm hoping not to get over 200 with this pregnancy (I'm 183 now) but bedrest and no exercise does a number on the body. The pregnancy cravings for cake don't help either.

acaudill042106 · March 2010

My husband and I love to walk together. We have a 4 mile track we like that has a big rough hill....good for the booty. I also love working out w/ my wii...My kids keep me busy. I'm just looking forward to being able to move again.

lkf041 · March 2010

I started walking/so eliptical at 3 weeks pp last time. I waited until I was cleared at the dr. to do any weight lifting and harder workouts. I lost so much weight in the first two weeks that the only thing left to do was really tone everything back up (which took much longer). I recommend the 30 day shred dvd with Jillian Michaels! Excellent at home workout. I had to wait longer to start this bc I had a csection.

I'd say wait on joining ww and see how everything goes. I doubt you will be bored, you can always walk outside with the baby.

*Amy15* · March 2010

I am doing the walkin/breastfeeding plan..

Worked great with DS and I lost the weight very quickly. I am hoping the same thing happens with this one.. expecially cause I have a bridesmaid dress to motivate me that I have to wear in August!

trigirl30 · March 2010

If you plan on Bfing, I would hold on joining weight watchers right away. You don't want to mess with your milk supply. Plus, you burn calories just by BFing. I plan on doing lots of walking, and then the 30 day shred. This is what I did last time and it got me back into my pre-pregnancy clothes by the time my DS was 5months.

Jennicap · March 2010

I'm going to just watch what I eat and pick up my running again, in this beautiful weather I can not wait to go running again! it was much easier during the winter to not miss running but now I am so itchy to run! I am running a half marathon in October so that is my goal, I should be back to prepregnancy weight by then if I maintain my training. it'll take me a bit but I hope to get back up to 20miles a week plus 2-3 days of weights.

Raffes484 · March 2010

With DD I lost the weight, and then some, within 2 weeks without doing anything (not even bf'ing). Unfortunately, I developed a thyroid issue about 3 months later and gained most of it back.

This time I'm really hoping I'll be lucky again. We have a wedding and vacation when I'll be 7.5 weeks pp. At the least, I'll be taking DD and DS for walks around our neighborhood several times a week.

knedell · March 2010

I plan to be out walking with LO as soon as possible. My gym's kid club doesn't take babies until they are 3 mos so when DH isn't travelling I will leave the baby with him when I go to work out and when he is out of town I guess I will just walk/run outside (early in the am since it will be summer in Texas - YIKES!) Thankfully LO will be three months by the beginning of July before the heat gets too awful. I don't plan to restrict my intake at first - just exercise and see how that goes. If I am having trouble shedding the last couple of pounds, I will cut out desserts, sugars and bad fats. I will also be EBFing so I want to be careful about damaging my supply.

megperk72 · March 2010

Aaaaahhhh....I can't wait to get back in shape!! I plan on starting out with some walking until I get cleared/feel like doing some running. And then my Jillian Michaels dvd, "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism", that I was doing before the 1st trimester fatigue hit hard. I love that dvd, no equipment needed and it is cardio and resistance training. And then of course eating right, too and getting back on the soccer field. I would recommend to you not to start Weight Watchers until you see if you really need it, maybe there's a mommy and me exercise class (check your local rec center) that might be more fun? Just a suggestion. GL!

eSynergy · March 2010

I'm looking forward to getting back into running - but not until at least 8 weeks PP.

I'm planning to breastfeed and walk a lot in the first 3 months so hopefully that will kickstart things.

Tulips21 · March 2010

I did join a gym to keep active up to delivery. I am due the end of May and I plan on taking 3 month off from the gym, (basically the summer) and just walking, and gardening. I found the most successful weight loss program i ever did was simply going for a walk everyday for an hour... I dropped 20lbs in a year and it never came back (until my 8th month of pregnancy).

you will get weight training with your LO- putting weight on every week... and BF is fantastic... i think on average it is somethign like 600 cal a day (once they are a little better).

So give yourself 3-6months of just doind the treadmill, BF and maybe a yoga DVD and see how that goes.

MWoodside · March 2010

As soon as I'm cleared by Dr I'll resume running outside & vinyasa yoga 2x/wk. That was my regimine before & I was in the best shape I've ever been in.

pRCaGD · March 2010

megann831:
I kinda like the idea of being on a plan to get me back into good habits, and I believe they have a mommy and me class which would be something nice to get us out of the house in the beginning, I'm home till September and starting to worry I'm going to be really bored

How much is that program? Where can I find out more about it? I would love to be in a class with other mommies and babies!

Mrs.V · March 2010

I wouldn't join right away...you'll likely loose most of your weight very quickly. I gained 32 lbs with pregnancy #1 and I had lost 27 lbs within a few days after delivery. The rest of the weight was lost by just walking and staying active. I didn't do alot of real work outs or change my diet very much (although I am a generally healthy eater). The thing that would make the biggest difference is strength training since although I was back to pre-pregnancy weight quickly, my shape was still very different and my stomach needed ALOT of toning! Good luck!

lildevil968 · March 2010

My plan is to walk, run as soon as I can, Hike the Manitou Incline at the end of May, Hike every weekend, and Hike the 14 mile trails through the mountains whenever I can find a partner to come along. Once I come back to work we have a free gym so I plan on using that also.

ciaobelle · March 2010

MWoodside:
As soon as I'm cleared by Dr I'll resume running outside & vinyasa yoga 2x/wk. That was my regimine before & I was in the best shape I've ever been in.

This was my prenatal routine, too, and I loved it. I did Weight Watchers about two years ago to get my diet and exercise habits back on track during a stressful time in my life, and I think it's a great program. I am definitely going to consider it after the first few months with baby.

Until then, I'll be breastfeeding and adjusting to our new life. I want to be a really good example for my daughter, and I'm so excited to share these healthy activities with her. I want her to grow up with a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude toward exercise. That is a huge motivation for me. It makes it easier that spring is almost here and I want to get outside!!

destea1 · March 2010

Once I get the clean bill and DH and I work out our watch the kids swap schedule I'd return to the kickboxing gym and bust my butt on the bags and the aerobic-bag classes, and go back to crossfit for my circuit/weights stuff. That should do it pretty quickly, those classes were evil but got me in shape last time in a hurry.

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