My Fitness Pal

babym6705 · April 2014

I have used this app in the past to successfully lose and maintain weight and would like to use it again. If you use the app:

1. How many weeks post partum were you when you started MFP?

2. How many calories do you eat a day?

3. Did it effect your supply?

4. Any tips?

HisChamaoleGirl · April 2014

Keep in mind the app doesn't have a breastfeeding mom option so once you enter in your current weight and your weight goal the amount of calories it recommends will be too little. Make sure you add 300-500 calories on top of what it recommends. It's a good tool and I've been using it when I remember. I find that pre planning my meals and preloading them into the day I plan on eating it is helpful.

babym6705 · April 2014

Thanks ladies for the feedback. I am really struggling with my post partum body. I wanted to start using the app Monday (1 wk pp via csection delivery) and I know I need to wait, but it's hard. I still look like I'm 6 months pregnant.

HisChamaoleGirl · April 2014

babym6705 said:
Thanks ladies for the feedback. I am really struggling with my post partum body. I wanted to start using the app Monday (1 wk pp via csection delivery) and I know I need to wait, but it's hard. I still look like I'm 6 months pregnant.

1w pp? Girl, you have time. Enjoy that baby and think about the weight loss a bit later. I too had a c-section and it took almost two weeks for the water weight (hooked up to an iv the whole time and pumped full of fluids to stimulate baby and she was in distress) to come off.

Myaflowers · April 2014

I had a c-section, too, and I looked pregnant for awhile after. The bloating gradually went down over 4 to 6 weeks. Give yourself some time before you decide whether you need to count calories. You may lose all the baby weight without much effort! You don't want to eat too little in the beginning while your supply is being established. Get some rest and enjoy that sweet baby!

northernkhaleesi · April 2014

babym6705 said:

Thanks ladies for the feedback. I am really struggling with my post partum body. I wanted to start using the app Monday (1 wk pp via csection delivery) and I know I need to wait, but it's hard. I still look like I'm 6 months pregnant.

It took 9 months to grow that baby - it can take that long (or longer) to get your body back. And it will never be truly the same.

Focus on feeding your sweet baby, and nourishing yourself. Taking care of each of you needs to be your top priority. When things settle down, using MFP will fall into place. Don't rush it. You're still establishing your milk supply and getting your bearings as a mom.

Kriztyn · April 2014

I am going to wait until my 6 week check up and talk to my dr about counting cals/working out. I also loved Myfitnesspal and will use it once I get the all clear. I do agree with everyone else that right now we need to focus on getting our supply up and keeping our baby healthy. Think-- you are already burning 500+ calories Breastfeeding.. the weight will start to come off... but you do need to make sure you are eating enough so you have milk.

VickyTGAW · April 2014

I am a pretty regular exerciser and exercised through both my pregnancies, even swimming 50 laps two days before my 1st son was born, BUT once I gave birth, BAM-- three week hiatus. No exercise. I didn't even do stuff like laundry.

Like the PPs said, this is the time to focus on bonding with baby, take it easy, rest, etc.

My body does respond well to breastfeeding and with both children, I ended up going 9 pounds below my pre-pregnancy weight. Exercise was pretty moderate and sporadic until about the 6 month mark. Before the 6 month mark, I did a lot of walks/hikes with the MobyWrap with occasional (maybe once every week or two) trips to the gym. At six months, my sons could start riding in the jogging stroller during runs and that opened up a lot of doors. I didn't do any calorie counting or what not, but I want to emphasize it took time. My first son, it was right around the 8 month mark where I saw the weight loss accelerate. My second son, the pounds started really coming off earlier-- around the 4 month mark. My advice would be patience.

...And creativity. Sometimes you have to get real creative to work in exercise with the little ones. I've found babies to be great weights for lunges, squats, "baby biceps", "high-chest kisses", shoulder presses. And their giggles help you keep motivated for the reps. : ) My older, heavier son is a big fan of "Baby Power Presses" (a shoulder press with your legs involved) and enthusiastically counts to three at the top of each press. Walking lunges are great when you are walking with a slower paced toddler. And when a toddler stops to explore a rock or a flower, if you don't care about onlookers, that's a great time to plank or do push ups.

With supply and strenuous workouts, one thing I found was if I drained the breasts and immediately did a strenuous workout, my supply would drop a bit. BUT, if I drained the breasts, waited an hour, and then did the strenuous exercise, I saw no difference. Stay hydrated.

I hope this helps. Again, I would like to stress, everything takes time. Don't fret now, listen to your body and enjoy that baby! : )

babym6705 said:

Thanks ladies for the feedback. I am really struggling with my post partum body. I wanted to start using the app Monday (1 wk pp via csection delivery) and I know I need to wait, but it's hard. I still look like I'm 6 months pregnant.

babym6705 · April 2014

Thanks ladies. I lost 16lbs by the time I left the hospital and I have lost another 4lbs in the last 4 days without changing my diet. I'm going to wait until my 6 wk appt to start MFP. I want to talk to my dr bc it's really important to me that I don't mess with my supply. I appreciate everyone's input.

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