For us vain mommas...diet and exercise plans, please share!!! Lol

Knottie00400192 · August 2015

okay, we are all preparing to deliver our little bundles of joy from here on out and I know majority of us are looking to lose these multitude of pounds that we put on during pregnancy. My question is, what are you planning to do after baby comes to get back in shape? I haven't set a plan as of yet, but I need a good one because I can not live life like this after baby lol it's just too hard. I know for sure I will be hitting the gym or outdoors at least 4 days/week at least two hours per day. Now I need to find a good meal plan, was going to just cut the carbs and do protein and veggies...what are some of your plans? Moms who bounce back right after baby, don't respond! Lol this is for moms who have to eat right and exercise to lose weight.

klpie · August 2015

Exercise- Walking with stroller until I'm cleared to start running again- already have a half marathon picked out to train for once I'm cleared for running. Looking forward to fall weather in north Florida. It's brutal outside right now...
Diet- Paleo 80/20 (I know my limits lol- sometime I need that glass of wine or scoop of icecream)- I figure I can prep food while she is napping. The key for me is having the healthy food and snacks easily accessible.

gollygeeitsamy · August 2015

Before I got pregnant I was doing Jillian michaels/couch to 5k 5-6 days a week/30 min a day and tracking my calories on my fitness pal. I lost 30 lbs doing those together. I haven't exercised at all this pregnancy and will probably go back to doing the same, just gotta adjust to see what my schedule will be like once baby girl is here. Since I'm breastfeeding I know my calorie intake will be different than before. I was thinking about checking out the beach body guided by Kayla Istines once I was ready to start exercising. I figured I would ease into losing weight, conquering food first before adding in exercise. It doesn't help that the holidays are coming right when I need to start getting serious!

kjs08 · August 2015

I'm not sure if this response will be helpful or not as I'm a personal trainer so I've had to maintain a good diet and exercise regiment to be able to do my job. I'm going to continue eating what I've been eating: fruits, veggies, protein, complex carbs, etc. while minimizing the amount of processed foods. I was doing this before and during my pregnancy so I know it won't be hard for me to maintain or adjust as needed. As far as exercise: running/walking, strength training with kettle bells, TRX, and various other functional movements. Again, I was doing all this before and during my pregnancy, but at a lower intensity as I've progressed as some moves have become increasingly difficult or I've had to eliminate all together as they're contraindicative of being pregnant. The hard part for me is finding a routine/finding the time when I'm not so exhausted to workout, but I'll adjust over time.

I know that since I'm going to be breastfeeding that my caloric intake will go up slightly, but I'm not making any drastic changes to my diet. I'll most likely have to increase my carb and protein intake to keep up with what baby's taking out of me so that I can workout, but I'll have to mess around with it to find a balance that works for me.

My key phrase to all my clients: you can't out exercise a bad diet. I would speak to a nutritionist who specializes with postpartum women about your diet if you're concerned about it to make sure that baby's getting what they need if you choose to BF.

Taekarate1978 · August 2015

Before pregnancy, I had started running, using Couch 2 5K, and 30 minute fitness. I put lemon essential oil in my water and drank half my weight in ounces. I plan on a low carb diet and to get back into my exercise plan.

jbettles · August 2015

I am planning on going back to following "The Skinny Rules" - it's a book by Bob Harper. There are a ton of rules - I followed the ones that worked for me and saw a lot of success! Some of the rules were things like eat fresh apples every day, no or few carbs after lunch, high protein snacks throughout the day and eat smaller meals, etc. I found most of them pretty easy to stick to. It has recipes and meal plans in the book, and even a plan to slowly switch over your diet - small changes the first week, then slowly incorporate more and more with each passing week. One thing I loved about it was that, once life was hectic and I lost the willpower to be strict about it, I kept the weight off until I got pregnant again (and stupidly just went back to eating what I wanted, when I wanted).

adtaylor2015 · August 2015

With my son, I lost all 30 pounds I gained within 1 month so I'm hoping for similar results this go round. lol. However I'm 5 years older (30) so we shall see. I'm planning on walking and eating a balanced diet. Nothing crazy restrictive.

rholbrook7 · August 2015

First off, can I just say, take the word "vain" out of your subject. Lol. There's nothing vain about wanting to get back in shape after having a baby. I think it's actually one of the best things you can do for both you and your baby. It can also help with postpartum depression. I just have a jogging stroller, and I live next to golden gate park in SF, so baby, dog, and me are going on a lot of jogs. Nothing too drastic.

meggipi5 · August 2015

Be really careful about your diet if you are breastfeeding. You need to eat a balanced diet and enough food to produce enough milk. I wouldn't cut all carbs yet, just maybe refined ones.

Stock up on healthy snacks you can eat one handed. Precut fruits and veggies in baggies, energy or granola bars, bran muffins (they usually freeze well), etc. Green smoothies can be a really good way to get in veggies easily while dealing with a newborn.

My rule of thumb is to wait for that 6 week recovery period to do anything more than walking and tummy repair stretches and exercises. If you don't let your core recover, you could get some abdominal separation. Do yoga or gentle pilates or something--ask your doctor.

Knottie00400192 · August 2015

Thank you ladies for sharing your post baby exercise goals! I will definitely be copying some of these ideas.

LoveLee85 · August 2015

I've only gained 12 pounds at 35 weeks so far, BUT DH and I already eat clean most of the time and workout on the regular. The trick is to make it a permanent lifestyle change. Small portions are very helpful. Dont deprive yourself either! If you want cake, eat cake..just a small portion! I don't count calories, never have! I also like to lift weights and don't go for 'skinny' as my goal(but I'm naturally thin). My fitness goals are always strength and health!

emzrankin · August 2015

I did really high intense classes at least 4 times a week before i knew i was pregnant and strict dieted and lost tonnes of weight!!!
I know with the intention of breastfeeding i cannot be as strict dieting as i was and don't want to throw myself too fast into such intense classes so i just plan on watching what i am eating and getting out with the baby for walks as much as i can. When my body is ready i so look forward to getting out the house for an hour at night to get into classes and feel more like me again. I dont want to be one of these mums that are "mums" and that is it. I want to be a mum but also be me.
Good luck ladies! X

Earcar · August 2015

My bestie is a personal trainer and due a couple weeks after me. So she's gonna be helping me! Before pregnancy I was going to the gym twice a week and fitting in 3-4 days at home. I also discovered the fit girls guide via Instagram. They have a website as well. I found it a very clear and concise plan that's great to kick start or get you on track. The meal plan is very easy to follow and it would be simple to add the additional calories for breastfeeding. Unfortunately I've been sick a lot this pregnancy and couldn't maintain my regime. I can't wait to get back into it.

BeachBabe22 · August 2015

My husband will be deploying so i'll have a newborn and three year old on my own. I have a YMCA membership but I'm not sure how I will feel about bringing a six week old to the childcare there. My plan is to binge on all of the junk food (and sushi) that I haven't eaten this entire pregnancy for the first two weeks after I have this baby. Then i'll get back to eating paleo and start T-25 once i'm cleared to work out. I'm excited to get my body back and wear regular clothes again.

PregNancyClark · August 2015

I've decided not to slim down like last time. I want to be successful breastfeeding and have a chubby, sleepy, happy baby so I know I can't be the way I was last time. I'm a little sad because I like being thin, but it will have to wait... The skinny jeans are staying in storage for at least a year if I can help it.... Sigh...

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My secrets last time? Breastfeeding, pumping, going straight back to work, going straight back to college classes (and being incredibly stressed out), and walking a mile or two per day. I also didn't have time to eat right so I lived on carnation instant breakfast, bananas and granola bars. See? Not good... I'm going to concentrate on taking good care of all of us this time. (Since I didn't do a great job with it last time.)

Elecin · August 2015

I was doing heavy weight training 5 days a week, taught Zumba 2 days a week and was on a slight bulk diet to gain muscle when I became pregnant. Although I've kept up with my workouts for the most part (excluding exercises that my belly hinders) I've lost muscle mass in the first trimester since I was not able to look at a piece of protein for weeks. I don't eat as much as I did before pregnancy because my stomach is super compressed and I can only eat very small amounts at a time. I plan to try and jump right back on that slight bulking diet to regain my muscle. I don't even care if my body holds onto fat for a while. I believe/hope this will also help with my energy levels which have been in the dumps for weeks.

AshleyMB86 · August 2015

I have pcos so best diet for me seems to be low carb. I was doing that right before i got pregnant with good results. I'll probably drag my elliptical back into the living room for working out, as it is to hot for outside cardio this time of year. Other than that I'm not going to try and stress out about it to much. I plan on breastfeeding and being a ftm Im sure will be difficult enough without putting unneeded pressure on myself to be in tip top shape right away. I did buy a belly bandit for after delivery though, hopefully that will help get my tummy back to manageable shape sooner lol.

helloaustin123 · August 2015

I plan on trying out Pure Barre after I'm cleared for exercise, along with walking. As far as diet goes - paleo normally helps me

smrdaniels · August 2015

I lost 90 lbs over 18 months after baby 1. I counted calories using my fitness pal. I ate healthy/clean, reducing refined anD processed food. Cutting carbs to an extreme can cause a rebound. I began working out at home and walking 30 minutes a day. I eventually joined a gym. I love running, zumba, weight lifting... i do what I can with my time but make sure I don't get bored or that my body gets used to any one thing to plateau

dmbfan46835 · August 2015

Hubs and I used to dod the advocare 21 day challenge every 4 months or so before we got pregnant along with T25 daily. I was obsessed and in the best shape of my life last summer before we decided to start trying. While I can't do the supplements or cleanse part of the challenge with breastfeeding, I plan to do the eating part and then get back into t25 slowly by starting with Jillian Michael's videos until I get my strength back (once cleared by my doc). I keep a pic of my pre baby body on my phone as a reminder of what I did look like and hope to look like again!

grannah · August 2015

No silly dieting, a green smoothie in the morning packed full of nutrients and then clean and lean, no processed food at all. Not cutting anything out as your body needs to be balanced. No low fat stuff either - chemical s*** storm. Full fat yoghurt and butter, in moderation of course. Exercise wise, I'm going to see a women's health physio to make sure my pelvic floor muscles are in good working order before embarking on something that could make them worse and leave me with that mum tum. I have a dog so I'll walk everyday until I get the all clear and then introduce running again and functional workouts are the best - no sit ups as they can make it worse! Rebuild from the inside out :-) being a personal trainer I've recently done courses in balanced nutrition and nutrition for when you are breastfeeding. As much as I'd like to walk out the hospital in my skinny jeans I'm going to start slowly, listen to my body and get it right from the start.

baker1jm2 · August 2015

I've stayed really active and have eaten pretty well throughout pregnancy so I plan to continue but I'm going to do the 21 day fix program through beach body to jump start things. I won't be able to do the workouts right away but going to try to stick to the food plan. Really hoping to be back to pre preggo body by the end of maternity leave (8 weeks)

Rachelsbaby · August 2015

I will be walking with stroller daily till cleared by dr to exercise again. I plan on doing a half marathon next year so I will be running again and eating paleo. And doing weight 3 times a week while running the other days. I Can't wait I miss running outside it's so rejuvenating.

squigles28 · August 2015

I don't plan on a special "diet" persay. But I am planning a modified version of what I have done for gestational diabetes during pregnancy, only accommodating for breastfeeding.
Just well rounded- protein, fruits, veggies, complex carbs. A treat every now and then
Exercise- I will just do walks with baby as pp stated until cleared.
For me the goal isn't really a number, as I haven't really gained much weight. My goal is to get healthier before we have another.

ElleMF728 · August 2015

I do a lot of walking with DS and I also do Yoga. I don't diet exactly but DH and I cook a lot and eat homemade, healthy balanced foods. mainly.

I'm hoping to start Bikram once a week or so when I get the all clear from my OB but I'm pretty confident that carrying around an extra 10-15 lbs while chasing a 2 year old 24/7 will be a pretty good daily work out.

ktbkitten · August 2015

Some how I've only gained 9 pounds so far but I had plenty of weight to lose before I got pregnant. Before I got pregnant I had just gotten my thyroid levels on track and I had been losing weight, be it slowly. I had just purchased 21 Day Fix. I didn't start it because I was so sick during the first trimester. I plan on doing that after baby but not until I am given the OK from the doctor and I am going to go slow. I hope to walk and do some of the strengthening exercises for core muscles because they are gone!

For eating I feel best when I eat paleo 80/20 so I hope to do that with 21DF but I don't want to jeopardize my ability to breastfeed. That is more important to me than getting to a lower weight. I want to go back to eating whole food again. I've been eating total just during this pregnancy. Blah.

We should start a support diet buddy group thing on here and gets our butts back in gear!!

jwebbbber45678 · August 2015

Drop sugar and flour from your diet and walk at least 30 minutes to an hour a day. I lost 30 pounds that way a few years ago. I've been eating so much sugar in the third trimester, it'll be hard to give up but it's the only way I'll drop this weight. Basically that means no processed foods because sugar is in almost everything that is packaged. Whole food cooking and eating is the best way to go.

JenLovesDesign · August 2015

I'll be doing south beach diet which is the fastest working diet for me starting 2 weeks after the baby arrives and also walking. Once cleared for exercise, I'll start walk/running until I get up to an hour and a half,and possibly biking a few days a week. Hubby will take care of baby during this time.

sterjacks21 · August 2015

I plan on getting right back to my old high protein low carb diet a week after baby is born. Then doing some walking and core exercises everyday until I am cleared to go back in the weight room again! Then the real training starts since I plan to compete in figure competitions again hopefully by next summer!

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