Let's talk weight/bodies...

sweetsurprise2014 · January 2015

How much weight do you have to lose before getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight. How are you feeling about your body in general?

golfingdarwinfish · January 2015

Staying away from this thread, just like the preganncy weight threads.

[Deleted User] · January 2015

I gained 53 pounds total and still have 25 to lose. I still cry about it every few days, but I'm beginning to feel better. I ate mostly healthy while pregnant and walked 5 miles a day. That just has to be how my body handles pregnancy.

I'll give myself 9 full months to get where I want to be.

staryb · January 2015

I am about 15 pounds away from my pp weight. I had gained some weight over the holidays before I got pregnant so I really need to loose about 25 or so. I feel great about the weight that I've lost so far but my body is totally different. I still can't fit into any of my jeans, even the ones that fit me when I was 5lbs heavier than I am now. I need to start working out more or else I'll never fit into my summer clothes!

MrsTinMKE · January 2015

I gained about 40-45 lbs. Not really sure what my weight was on Delivery day. I have about 20 to loose before I am back at pp weight I have lost about 27 to date. I would like to loose another 50 which would put me in the 120's but I have never been that low of a weight in my adult life.

I cannot fit into my pp jeans which makes me sad - all the weight gain was in my ass, I swear. My boobs are too big for most of my tops right now. I have had a couple of big meltdowns about my weight and the way my clothes fit, but I feel like its getting a little bit better as the weight comes off and the better I eat. I really want to get into my summer clothes!

It was a little depressing when I went to the dr. Tuesday and she told me for my height I am borderline obese - wtf

sweetsurprise2014 · January 2015

I weigh less than pre-pregnancy but I don't feel "back." I get muffin top on my jeans and my tummy feels so loose still. It is totally weird to go through all of these dramatic body changes so quickly. ...And let's not even talk stretch marks. Or mega boobs.

RockyNFrankie · January 2015

I gained 55lbs during pregnancy. I lost 30 so far. Before I got pregnant I was actively dieting and working out. I had lost 25lbs and I wanted to lose 10 more. When I got pregnant I stopped working out and ate whatever I wanted which was mostly healthy but I didn't hesitate to eat junk either.

My dr said that dieting before getting pregnant can cause you to gain more during pregnancy. He listed a bunch of reasons but I don't remember them. So I look at it as I am starting back at square one. At least this time I sort of have an excuse as to why I'm overweight!

jenndub · January 2015

Having babies in my 20s was easier than having babies in my 30s. I bounced back immediately by doing nothing except breastfeeding in my 20s. Now I barely have the energy to go to work and then get home to take care of my 13,000 kids. I don't give half a fuck about fitting into my size 2s, these maternity jeans are so comfy.

bsquaredmsquared · January 2015

Although I am in the "healthy" weight for my height according to the charts, I'd need to loose about 20lbs of fat and put on about 10lbs of muscle to get back to where I was before and to fit into my old skinny pants. I'm not too worried about it (even though it's frustrating) since I feel that I need the extra cushion for breastfeeding. The holidays definitely didn't help with any weight loss that might have happened on its own if the cookies weren't around. I think just toning up and focusing on strengthening my core will have to be enough for now.

TheOtherJacobsons · January 2015

I'm in the same boat as @sweetsurprise2014‌. My stomach is still elastic so I have dinner babies when I eat a large meal and my butt and back feel loose, but I am down 10lbs from pp. I really need to put my energy toward getting toned.

jenndub · January 2015

Nicb13 said:

I am also under my pre-pregnancy weight and not to sound like a notch, but I like my body better NOW, after having my second kid, than I have in a long time.
Yes, I need to tone, but I feel like my body changed, things moved around and I'm really happy with how I look now. DH can't keep his hands off me either which is nice
I know that weight is a touchy subject for people so hopefully no one hates me now for posting this.

I only hate you a little bit, I'm mostly happy for you. These feelings will fluctuate throughout the day. Sometimes I will be a little bit happy for you and then mostly hate you. But at the end of the day, I will find myself alone, eating Oreos and ugly crying in my closet, surrounded by the clothes that no longer fit and seem to be mocking me from the floor, where I have thrown them in a fit of rage and desperation while trying to plan tomorrow's outfit. So in summary, enjoy your hawt body you snatch.

JK, good for you!

mrsc928 · January 2015

I gained 50lbs and have 3 to go in order to be pp weight. Still need to lose an extra 25 ( went a little crazy on my honeymoon and the holidays before getting preggers.) My Dr said I lost the weight so fast because a lot was water weight due to my awful swelling.

lrobi13 · January 2015

I was on the heavier side before getting ktfu. So even though I am about 7 pounds below pre-pregnancy weight I still have a ways to go. My clothes fit but what is underneath is not pretty. Like I heard on the radio this morning "my stomach looks like a platypus's mouth". But I have a sweet smiling baby so I will just love up on him and do some situps!

angeltennis3 · January 2015

Since I am plus size, I had to be extra careful about weight gain during pregnancy so I am now below my pre pregnancy weight. However, having a baby has motivated me to work harder at becoming a healthier person. I want to be able to be a good example for my daughter about leading a healthy life style and body image. I want her to focus less on the scale and on if she has a little extra to love on here and there, and more on if she is physically fit and eating a balanced diet. So I plan to lead by example.

Klavanga74 · January 2015

I have about ten pounds to go and it's not coming off without exercise which I can't figure out when the hell I'm going to jam that into the schedule. What I'm wondering is are my hips going to get closer together? They seem SO wide soon. I can't get most of my pants/skirts past my friggin hips. It's not a fat issue, it's a width issue. Any more recent STMs remember how long it takes?

bumpuser10309732 · January 2015

Nicb13 said:

I am also under my pre-pregnancy weight and not to sound like a notch, but I like my body better NOW, after having my second kid, than I have in a long time.
Yes, I need to tone, but I feel like my body changed, things moved around and I'm really happy with how I look now. DH can't keep his hands off me either which is nice
I know that weight is a touchy subject for people so hopefully no one hates me now for posting this.

Mostly hate you @Nicb13 for your lovely rack. I gained ALL THE WEIGHT while pregnant. Even my face was pregnant. I'll just say my pants fit and I feel good :-)

campbem8 · January 2015

Gained 40 and still have over 15 to go. I'm telling myself most of this is boobs and butt (which is a new addition I happen to love.) Still trying to eat healthier at work and get back into shape. This may also be an UO, but it irritates the hell out of me when co-workers think they can comment on my body, weight, or meal choices and think its constructive to tell me I don't need to lose anymore weight. I thought the unsolicited opinions would stop after the baby popped out.

Just one of the lovely reasons I'm THRILLED to be back at work.

Raesofsunshine1 · January 2015

I didnt vote, because I dont even own a scale. I was about 5 pounds below pre-preg weight at my 6 week PP check up but I dont gain much during my pregnancies, anyway.

But Ive been SO hungry all the time from BF and I feel like Ive gained weight since then.

andrieya · January 2015

So jealous of all of you who are pretty much back to normal! Finally found a daycare option that works for us and looking forward to starting a routine w work so that I can think about something other than my next meal!

wearenutts · January 2015

I'm still 20 pounds above pre pregnancy weigh. I expect to hold onto it until after I stop breastfeeding. That's what happened with my first. I couldn't even loose 1 pound while breastfeeding and it's turning out to be the same this time around.

DreadGamerWife · January 2015

I was also plus sized to begin with and with the GD, I didn't gain that much weight. So, I am back at pp weight but hope to be able to start WW soon to drop some more off.

slsl509 · January 2015

Last I checked I had 10 lbs left out of 40 to get back to PP weight. Which is a good 15 lbs over what I would like to weigh. I haven't checked lately because I feel horrible about myself right now and don't want to cement that with facts. I pretty much hate my body right now. Part of why I don't want to have sex even though DH doesn't care about my weight. I am starving with BF and I don't always make good snack choices. The glass or wine or beer/day isn't helping either but I missed it so much.

Whatever, need to stop thinking about this right now unless it's to think about what I'm going to do about it. I bookmarked this awhile back and need to read and reread it daily https://weseekjoy.blogspot.com/2013/12/babies-ruin-bodies.html?m=1

vrj0522 · January 2015

After having DS, I went back down to my high school weight. It was so awesome. And then I made up for it by gaining 50 lbs with this pregnancy. I am 22 lbs to pre pregnancy but only 8-10 to the weight I was all throughout my 20s. Not sure which one I'll go back to. Right now I'm not worrying about it until we are done BF'ing.

AmandaJean12 · January 2015

I am plus sized, and only gained 15 lbs, so I've been back to pre pregnancy WEIGHT for a while now. Pre-pregnancy SIZE is a whole different story. Sure, I wasn't tiny before, but this dangling jiggle pudge is a whole new ball game. I'm beginning to feel like it will never ever be gone.

ashie0610 · January 2015

I have a little over 5 lbs to go and am back in some of my clothes, although fitted shirts show off the serious muffin top I've got going on. It's like my abs are still having trouble holding everything in. I am working out 3-4 times a week and eating as many heathy calories as I can while I'm bf'ing but I pretty much eat whatever I want.

I don't weigh myself often but based on where I was at my 6 week pp appointment and where I am now, I seem to be losing about a pound a week so hopefully that will continue. With DS1, I wasn't comfortably back in my old clothes until about 7 months pp so I won't worry about it for now, just will try to keep healthy.

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