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    Default Just not feeling motivated to lose this brand new baby weight...

    I've been having weight issues lately since going back to work about 3 months ago. I gained about 40 pounds since taking a break for a little over a year while going back to school and having a baby last September. Everyone remembers me before being 4'9" weighing 105lbs. And now I'm about 145. My weight gain really didn't bother me at first. When I was 105lbs I was partying a lot, drinking, and doing coke. I've sobered up since than but my weight just piled on. Recently, after coming back to work, I've been called fat by customers and the other girls gossip about my new "chubby" look. I've even been told by one of the girls to get back on the "coke diet." -which of course I won't do. Now, there are times that I come home crying cause I just feel so disgusted with what I see in the mirror. I KNOW I should do something about it! I've never had a problem with weight because I used other ways (harmful ones) to keep myself thin. I feel like I have no motivation to eat correctly and get up and exercise. I know it's a process and very life changing to start a diet or workout plan. But where do I start???

    Keep in mind, I'm a new mom with a C-section scar... So I have to start a work out plan gradually. And I breastfeed so I need to continue to eat right.

    Advice please!!! Thanks

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    Default Re: Just not feeling motivated to lose this brand new baby weight...

    Start slowly. Cut one thing out of your diet that's bad for you. Replace it with one thing that is good for you (ie. replace fried chicken with grilled, or cut out soda and start drinking water, start snacking on carrots etc). Try and get out for a simple walk during the day, even if it's just at the mall.

    Don't get down on yourself because you've gained weight. Try and view it positively. Each day set a different goal for yourself. "Today I'm going to _____________" and keep a daily log.

    Don't expect instant results and don't get discouraged over it. It took you 9months to put the weight on, it's going to take awhile to get it off. Stay positive!
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    Default Re: Just not feeling motivated to lose this brand new baby weight...

    The best workout at this point is to just going on walks with your baby; long walks. Plus, breastfeeding burns tons of calories. While eating, the trick in here is portion control. Since I found out I'm expecting I have this trick that I use to avoid overeating.

    Separate (first thing in the morning preferably) all the food you plan to eat during the day in bowls; that way you'll know exactly how much you're getting (I got those Ziploc bowls in different sizes and put everything in them). My favorite is making two and a half servings of oatmeal and eat it gradually through the morning/noon hours; oatmeal is a "miracle" food for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Try to eat gradually through the day; that will help your metabolism too.





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    Default Re: Just not feeling motivated to lose this brand new baby weight...

    This was me EXACTLY after having my first baby.
    Everyone would make comments like, "ohh..wow, you use to be a tiny little thing!" and stuff like "you should really hit the gym"...and I would cry too.
    I definitely know how you're feeling right now, but you can do this!

    I think these 2 ladies had some really good advice.

    One of the best things I personally think you can do is cut out soda. WATER, WATER, WATER!
    That alone is one simple thing that can really help you drop weight, and make you feel good.
    Always drink a full glass before a meal too so that will fill you up.

    I totally agree with the food diary. Hell, I post mine on FB lol.

    You can exercise with the baby even. Here's a link to some fun exercises you can do with you baby.

    Just take little steps. There's TONS of thread on here with advice and support and a lot of the girls toning up and eating right together. I think it helps a lot to have a little support system.
    Here's a great one:

    Good luck with everything and congratulations on your new baby.
    Last edited by _Avery_; 02-16-2012 at 07:50 PM.

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