Postpartum Weight Loss- May.

[Amandamanda]

Well here we are new mamas, it is the month of MAY!
This is our official accountability thread! If you want to be added to the roll, let me know your info and I will get you listed. And of course, let me know any changes you want made to your listing by posting in bold. We want to share your success with you! If you have any links to tips, recipes or exercise you want to share, I will post that too.



Roll-
Amandamanda- Current Weight- 177lbs, Goal Weight- 150lbs, Total Lost- 43lbs!
Nola79- Current Weight- 144lbs, Goal Weight- 135lbs, Total Lost- 30lbs!
AnnieMac- Current Weight- 122lbs, Goal Weight- 100lbs, Total Lost- 19lbs!
Kitteh- Current Weight- 134lbs, Goal Weight- 116lbs, Total Lost- 19lbs!
Ithappened- Current Weight- 130lbs, Goal Weight- 125lbs, Total Lost- 35lbs!
Pinksprklybarefoot- Current Weight- 154lbs, Goal Weight- 130lbs
Akind1- Current Weight- 222lbs, Goal Weight- 200lbs, Total Lost- 27lbs!
Shantiani- Current Weight- 140lbs, Goal Weight- 120lbs, Total Lost- 25lbs!
Therese'sMommy-Current Weight-162lbs, Goal Weight-135lbs, Total Lost- 21lbs

Links-
DailyPlate Calorie tracker
Daily Caloric Needs Calculator
Healthy Recipes





Featured Foods from last month-
'protein pudding'- protein powder, a little milk & some fresh or frozen fruit
FRUIT!
low carb tortillas from La Tortilla Factory
lain lowfat yogurt
fat-free sourcream ranch
'frozen yogurt'- chopped frozen banana, frozen fruit, vanilla soy milk
whole oatmeal
banana "icecream". frozen overripe banana chunks, cinnamon, vanilla.
tuna fish with balsamic vinegar, pickles, onion on crackers
summer rolls
miso soup or soup broth
air popped popcorn with cocoa powder or a small amount of parm. cheese
bean burritos
roasted veggies
Egg beaters omlettes with soy cheddar cheese

[kitteh]

I'm in! I'm currently 134 lbs. I hopped on the scale this morning and have dropped 2 more pounds! I was 153 when I gave birth, so that's a total of 19 lbs lost! My short-term goal is to be down around 125 by the end of June because we're taking a trip up to Seattle to visit family, and will undoubtedly be wearing swimsuits and such. Long-term I think I'd like to get close to my pre-pregnancy weight of 116, but I don't mind if it takes me until February 2011 to make that happen.

I have 3 workout DVDs on hold at the library--hopefully I'll find one I like to help me lose these 9 lbs. We have 8 weeks until the trip, so it should be a do-able goal.

[ithappened]

I am currently 130lbs.

About 2 weeks after giving birth I was 135 lbs (I gained about 30lbs during birth). I didn't start trying to actively lose weight until about a month ago. I am aiming for .5- 1.5 lbs a week since I am still BFing 'full time'

My goal is 125lbs by July. (my pre-preg weight)

[nola79]

Amanda- Thanks so much for starting our new thread, it looks great!
Kitteh- congrats on the 2lbs, that's awesome!
As for me, we unfortunately had to attend a funeral last night, and of course I had nothing to wear as all my old clothes were size 4's or 6's. I went shopping and am happy to report that I am now a size 8!!! Which is wonderful for me, I had just bought size 10 capri and shorts about 2 weeks ago. I am continuing to go to the gym 5x/week and finally seeing results. Some big food changes are not eating past 7 or 8, and having a salad every day for lunch, a large salad with spring mix baby greens, cucumber, tomato, avacado, grilled chicken, turkey or bacon, whatever I have on hand, with shredded cheese on top and olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dressing. Now, I have no idea how fattening it is but it works for me!
Good luck this month ladies, can't wait to hear everyone's progress!

[Amandamanda]

Kitteh, great loss!
and thats awesome Nola, I am in a size 12 right now and not happy about it grr.

apparently i am the whale of the bunch by looking at our weights. my GOAL weight is where you all are right now. I really don't look like I weigh that much, which is the crazy thing. ugh.

My ds will be 2 months old tomorrow. I can't believe I let myself gain so much weight during my last 2 pregnancies.

for dinner I just had a boca bruschetta burger (90 calories) with a slice of 2% cheese (45 calories) with lettuce on a multigrain sandwich round (100 cals) so dinner total is less than 250 cals!

[Happiestever]

csection recovery

It took me longer for everything after I had my csection with my first. The skin was numb for a while and still doesn't feel the same sensitivity wise almost 4 years later. So yeah I would say give it some time.

[nola79]

Amanda- don't feel bad, weight is all relative anyway. I mean, it all depends on height and body type so one person's ideal may be too much or little for someone else. My goal is around where Kitteh and Ithappened are already!
I tried the dailyplate, it's a pretty good site, and easier to track calories than I thought.

[Annie Mac]

Happiest: the numbness is a strange feeling. What's even more bizarre is that I can feel numb AND painful to the touch at the same time. But, at four weeks out now, I am definitely improving.

I have started Daily Plate. I'm not entirely convinced of the accuracy of their calorie counts though. It looks like it's based on user input, and there is some pretty big variation even among the same foods. I'm trying to check against the package,when possible, or if it it looks WAY off, on another calorie counter site. And their calorie quota for me seems a little low, but that doesn't really matter, I don't mind going over. It is just a good exercise to track everything I'm eating; I know those little snacks and bites that are easy to ignore can really add up. This will keep me honest

Something's working anyway, because this morning I was down to 119.5. Not a huge change, but heading the right way. Woo!

[Amandamanda]

Originally Posted by Happiestever

It took me longer for everything after I had my csection with my first. The skin was numb for a while and still doesn't feel the same sensitivity wise almost 4 years later. So yeah I would say give it some time.

see that makes sense to me, but i've never had a c-section, only vaginal births.. so idk what is up in my case...

[ithappened]

I feel like I am sort of in a slump with my weight loss. I started trying about a month ago- I upped my exercise quiet a bit (right now I am doing 5-6 days a week, 30-60mins x day) and started to track my diet but I haven't lost even a half pound

I am still BFing full time so I am trying to be careful about cutting to much since I found when I don't even enough, my milk production basically stops which is just miserable for everyone in the house. ..

[pinksprklybarefoot]

Okay, I'd like to join y'all. I really just started trying to lose weight last week, and I am nine months postpartum. Last time the weight just came off naturally - this time, not so much. I am around 154, I think. That is what I was last month at the allergist's office - I don't have a scale. I'd love to be 125, but I'd settle for 130.

I started C25K last week and I am really sore! I hope I will be able to get back to it tomorrow. I have been resting/icing my knees all weekend.

I have also been using SparkPeople to count calories. They recommended 1200-1550, but I already upped my range to 1500-1800 - I was starving all day. Still am. DS2 is nursing half time/formula half time.

[nola79]

I'm at 149!!!! Glad to be out of the 150's!
Ithappened- some women hold on to a few pounds while bfing, not sure if that's the case with you, but that could explain your slump.

[Amandamanda]

awesome loss Nola! Do you want me to update the roll for you?

welcome pinksprklybarefoot!

[nola79]

Yes, please!

[Happiestever]

Goodness I am in a slump. Majorly. I haven't worked out in I don't know how long, seems like I stopped just after I started. I am trying to incorporate healthier foods into the house, but DH isn't being very helpful. I am not really happy with the situation right now.
The kids are up from the crack of dawn until 10pm, which makes me quite grumpy as well as tired. I feel exhausted and the last thing I want to do is exercise. I just want to curl up with a good read and relax. I need some motivation, and one would think seeing my belly would be motivation enough, but I can't muster the strength. I wish I had someone to exercise with, it would be so much better. I am going to do some yoga tonight and hope that creates some mental balance for me.

[akind1]

I'd like to join in!

Amandamanda, I would love to be where you are weight wise!

I got up to 249/250 while pregnant, and am down now to my pre-baby weight of 224! so that is 25 lbs lost. my realistic goal right now is 200. I'd like to get there before getting pregnant again. I know DS is only 5 months, but I am thinking we will probably be pregnant again sooner than later as we are not diligent enough with the BC.

ultimate goal weight would be like, 130, but I like taking babysteps!

My goal this week is just to excersise more. I'm nursing and feel like even though I have plenty of "cushion" if I try to restrict calories too much, I don't lose any weight. so I need to up the ante some where. I don't mind working out alone, but it is nice to have someone to talk to!

[Annie Mac]

Happiest: It IS difficult! You're basically fighting evolution here, our bodies think it's a great idea to eat when food is available and hold on to a little reserve. Our bodies also naturally prefer those higher density foods. So a slump is to be understood, especially given all those other factors (kids, exhaustion, husband, etc).

What helps me achieve a goal (any goal, not just weight loss) is to break it down into tiny pieces. Meeting the small goals without really thinking about the big one too much gives me the reinforcement I need to keep going. Just something like "today I will walk to the park with the kids" or "today I will not eat any processed sugars" or whatever. And conversely, if you don't make the goal, just let it go, tomorrow is a new day!

[Amandamanda]

Originally Posted by Happiestever

Goodness I am in a slump. Majorly. I haven't worked out in I don't know how long, seems like I stopped just after I started.

This is me exactly. I get into these really good grooves with diet and exercise, it lasts for like two weeks, and then before I know it I am back in my bad habits. I guess thats why they say that you really have to make a lifestyle change instead of a crash diet. gradual baby steps. replace all beverages with water, walk instead of drive, etc. hopefully i can stick with it this time.

Originally Posted by akind1

I'd like to join in!

Welcome akind1! Those are some great goals, and great loss so far!

Originally Posted by Annie Mac

What helps me achieve a goal (any goal, not just weight loss) is to break it down into tiny pieces. Meeting the small goals without really thinking about the big one too much gives me the reinforcement I need to keep going. Just something like "today I will walk to the park with the kids" or "today I will not eat any processed sugars" or whatever. And conversely, if you don't make the goal, just let it go, tomorrow is a new day!

I love this, thanks. I am going to try and do something like this too.


AFM: I have been getting to exercise in the morning since my dh isn't starting work till noon for the next 2 months! It felt so good having already gotten my workout in before breakfast. It really sets the tone for the rest of the day I think. Its like that nutrigrain bar commercial that I always make fun of, but its so true. One good choice does lead to another. I also had the best breakfast this morning. An egg white omlette, with feta cheese, spinach and flax seed meal- delicious, and under 200 calories!

[Amandamanda]

p.s. Happiestever, I don't have your info for the first post- do you want to be included?

[akind1]

Amanda - pre-baby I worked out in the mornings and I LOVED it! so nice, and sets you on a nice energy high for the day.

now, DS wakes at 4 or 5 to eat, and goes back to sleep usually until 7 or so, but isn't always wanting to eat right then. I *could* wake up and work out, but I've been going to bed around 11 to have *ahem* time with DH. and mama needs sleep! so I am thinking it is going to have to be late afternoon, early evenings for me work-out wise, much as I would rather it not. either that, or an evening nap, so I would be rested enough to work out in the mornings. I really like to make it an every day thing, because if it is every other day, or every 3 days, it is too easy to fall of the wagon.

I second the baby steps! also, if you ever do get tired of water (sometimes I need a little flavor) the new Pure Fit by crystal light has no artificial stuff. sweetened with Stevia and cane juice, and even natural colors! it is surprisingly not bad - I drink mostly water, but usually want one glass of "flavored" beverage (other than my morning coffee - I am such an addict!)

So glad summer is here or really warm spring - grilling is fabulous! quick, healthy, and totally DH's job!