New Mommy Needs to lose weight

Mfit4Me · 01-23-2007, 08:49 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm a first time mommy and had my son 8 weeks ago. Pre pregnancy, I exercised everday and ate as healty as possible. During my pregnancy, I had complications so I couldn't exercise. I kept a pretty good diet during my pregnancy but at times I did cheat. I gained 35 lbs and lost 19 right away but would like to loose 20 more. I want to get back into my pre preggie jeans (size 3) and will not give up until I fit back into them. I'm having a hard time losing anymore although I have lost an inch.

I am breast feeding and also supplementing. My question is should I start in phase 1 or go directly to phase 2? Right now my diet consits of fruit, veggies, protein (mainly chicken breasts, sirloin steak and fish), whole wheat/grains, nuts, water ( I know I should be drinking more), and splenda. I'm doing some kind of cardio 5 days a week and am also lifting weights as well. Oh, I don't eat that much bread at all. Most of my carbs come from veggies. Any suggestions for me?

Thanks!

rose1 · 01-23-2007, 08:59 PM

Definitely start with phase 2. Don't stress; the weight will come off naturally. Don't try to go faster by limiting your food. Follow the food lists and you will be fine. Congratulations on a new baby.

(You might want to reconsider artificial sweeteners while nursing. Just my .02.)

01-23-2007, 08:49 PM	#1
Mfit4Me Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: FL Posts: 173 Gallery: Mfit4Me WOE: Own version of LC	New Mommy Needs to lose weight Hi everyone, I'm a first time mommy and had my son 8 weeks ago. Pre pregnancy, I exercised everday and ate as healty as possible. During my pregnancy, I had complications so I couldn't exercise. I kept a pretty good diet during my pregnancy but at times I did cheat. I gained 35 lbs and lost 19 right away but would like to loose 20 more. I want to get back into my pre preggie jeans (size 3) and will not give up until I fit back into them. I'm having a hard time losing anymore although I have lost an inch. I am breast feeding and also supplementing. My question is should I start in phase 1 or go directly to phase 2? Right now my diet consits of fruit, veggies, protein (mainly chicken breasts, sirloin steak and fish), whole wheat/grains, nuts, water ( I know I should be drinking more), and splenda. I'm doing some kind of cardio 5 days a week and am also lifting weights as well. Oh, I don't eat that much bread at all. Most of my carbs come from veggies. Any suggestions for me? Thanks!

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01-23-2007, 08:59 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Definitely start with phase 2. Don't stress; the weight will come off naturally. Don't try to go faster by limiting your food. Follow the food lists and you will be fine. Congratulations on a new baby. (You might want to reconsider artificial sweeteners while nursing. Just my .02.)