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It is time for me to stop being fat!

mhaas28mhaas28 member
in April 2011 Moms

I used to run all the time. Before I got pregnant I ran 6 miles almost every day. Then pregnancy happened and every time I tried to run I would get sick. So, I put on a lot of weight. I gained 45 lbs... :( Then when Liam came along I was having trouble with my milk supply and I was a tired new mom who just wanted to cuddle with her baby, so still no exercise. I have decided that I need lose all of my pregnancy weight so I start back at the gym today or tomorrow (depending on if I find where my IPod is hiding amongst all the moving boxes).

I will probably die, but I know that you have to start small to get back to my 6 mile runs (oh how I miss you :) ) I have been inspired by a lot of April moms so maybe I can help inspire others. My goal is to get up to running for 30 minutes straight and then start working on a 10 K and half marathon!

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Re: It is time for me to stop being fat!

  • ITGurl0626ITGurl0626 member

    You know what....I am with you!!  I am so tired of feeling frumpy & unsexy.  I used to wear fashionable clothes & look nice.  Now I don't care about how I look & I really don't feel good about myself.  To get back into my size 8's I need to lose about 45lbs or so as well.

    Let's do this, mama!!!! 

     

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  • MsAng02MsAng02

    I'm in! I'm not going to run tho. If you saw me you would understand why. I'm extremely top heavy and no, just no, to running. I just bought the 30DS and some 5lbs weights. I have a whole closet full of clothes that don't fit. I'm only 5'3 so my 13lbs is 2 sizes up from where I would like to be. ( I mentioned this to my sister (she has 70lbs to lose) and her response was : 13 lbs is Nothing!) But ya know what? It's MY 13lbs.  My plan is to do the 30DS in 45days. I did it last night for the first time and that woman's expectations of my abilities are way too high. LOL

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  • WAYTOOGOWAYTOOGO member
    I've been eating better and working out, lost 10 lbs, but it got really hot here and I did not feel like sweating my butt off in 110 degree weather so needless to say, I haven't worked out in 3 weeks. It's cooled off so I need to start getting off my ass and get to it. Motivation is definitely key. I took "before" shots the other day in a bikini. A reality check :)  Hopefully those will help motivate me when I too tired to workout. I also found this exercise/foodplan from a place called Tone It Up online. It's $150 to join but it looks like you could get some great results if you stick to it.  https://www.facebook.com/ToneItUp
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  • daisy889daisy889

    Honestly just eat healthy and less and you will loose it. I have done minimum exercise and only have changed my eating habits and have lost 55lbs. You can do it!!

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  • kpips20kpips20 member
    I'm with you! Even though I am back at my pre-preg weight, my body looks completely different - flabby, mushy, no tone or definition, etc. I've gotten back on the WW wagon and started to exercise 3-4 times a week (admittedly only for about 30 minutes each time). My downfall is that while I'm really good during the week, once DH is home on the weekends our eating habits get a bit crazy (he's definitely a snacker and I cave). We're going to start TTC #3 in Oct and I'd love to be down 15lbs by then or at least have my body feel firmer.
     
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  • mhaas28mhaas28 member
    imagedaisy889:

    Honestly just eat healthy and less and you will loose it. I have done minimum exercise and only have changed my eating habits and have lost 55lbs. You can do it!!

    Yes, this is something I have to do to. I love running though and I think exercise will be some much needed me time! Everyone is helping me get super pumped. Maybe tomorrow I will take a before picture :)

    We can do this! 

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  • ITGurl0626ITGurl0626 member
    Yes!!!  We can do this!!!!  I am in with you all!!!  WE should create a group somewhere & check in with each other.
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  • mhaas28mhaas28 member
    I went to a class at the gym today and it kicked my butt! Good news is Liam loved the child care place at the gym. I don't think he even noticed I was gone :)
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  • AnjaOAnjaO member
    I have always been overweight and struggled with losing it, but it's never been this hard.  The gyms here are crazy expensive and don't have child care, so DS and I go for long walks.  I've tried a couple of diets since DS was born (including not really eating because I've been having stomach problems that make me really nauseous, kind of like morning sickness), and I still weigh as much as I did at this time last year.  I'm really bummed because I wanted to lose a lot before having another, but we want to TTC next month.  I definitely want to not gain as much weight next time, even if it means morning sickness and food aversions kick my butt (soda helped the morning sickness and I ate a ton of peanut butter because I couldn't stand meat or other protein sources a lot of the time).  

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    BFP #2 9/30/12, M/C 10/23/12 
    BFP #3 12/16/12, CP 12/20/12 
    BFP #4 1/20/13, DD born 10/9/13
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  • ITGurl0626ITGurl0626 member
    Let's do this, ladies!  We deserve to feel good about ourselves, we deserve to look hot, we deserve to be healthy for our LOs, & most importantly - we desrve to be checked out by other dudes! LMAO!!!
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  • mhaas28mhaas28 member

    Maybe we can have a weekly check in to see how everyone is doing? I know that I plan to go to the gym tomorrow for some elliptical time and then another class on Friday. On Monday my BF and I are going to start a diet so I will let you all know how that goes. I am sore as can be today for yesterday, but it feels amazing :) I almost forgot how much I love working out! 

    We all deserve to look fabulous and it always helps to have support while trying to get there! 

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  • WAYTOOGOWAYTOOGO member
    I'm in
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  • ITGurl0626ITGurl0626 member
    I wanted to check in and say that all this week I have stayed within my caloric goal.  I've been using My Fitness Pal to count calories.  I am feeling good at this accomplishment so far!
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    imageITGurl0626:
    I wanted to check in and say that all this week I have stayed within my caloric goal.  I've been using My Fitness Pal to count calories.  I am feeling good at this accomplishment so far!

    What is my fitness pal? I went to the gym again today and did 5 miles on the elliptical! I feel really good and tomorrow I am going to a class at the gym :) DO we want a group name? We can make Friday our fitness check in!

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    imagemhaas28:

    imageITGurl0626:
    I wanted to check in and say that all this week I have stayed within my caloric goal.  I've been using My Fitness Pal to count calories.  I am feeling good at this accomplishment so far!

    What is my fitness pal? I went to the gym again today and did 5 miles on the elliptical! I feel really good and tomorrow I am going to a class at the gym :) DO we want a group name? We can make Friday our fitness check in!

    Go to www.myfitnesspal.com  register on that site.  They have an awesome food diary where you can log in your food.  Based on your weight & goals they will calculate how many calories you should be consuming.  I encourage to try it.  Add me as a friend if you register, my screen name is boricua3177.

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