How can I lose those last 15 pounds?

Question

I have 15 pounds to lose. I had a baby a month ago and I'm breastfeeding. I also have a 20 month old. I go back to work full-time next week. I'm stressed because of lack of sleep and caring for 2 babies. I seem to relax with food. How can I stay motivated? Is there a way I can surpress my appetite?

Answer 1

God, you're living my life....I have a 2 year old a three year old and a 9 month old. I'm also still breastfeeding. A few pointers:

1. Breastfeeding is the best!! However, that being said, it makes you hold on to a few extra pounds so that your body can make the milk. When you're done nursing, it will come off.

2. You're being unrealistic about your weight loss.....It took 9 mos to put it on and it will take a while to get it off. Be patient.

3. I have heard that 90% of losing weight is diet and only 10% in exersize. Watch what you put in your mouth. Nursing isn't a free pass to eat like crap. Also, the additional calories you need can be attained in a half a sandwich and a glass of milk, so really it's not a lot.

4. Good luck to you. Having a positive attitude about your body will make a difference. You did a great job bring those babies into the world. Take care of yourself just like you take care of them. You deserve it, and they will gain from it. It's hereditary!! :)

Answer 2

I have a few pointers that I have used and thus far I have lost 10 - 12 pounds in just a month and a half.

1. Eat breakfast (i.e. eggs, oatmeal, special K cereal with low-fat / skim milk.)

2. Eat a good lunch that is usually your dinner that you would eat. Make sure you have vegetables wth every meal and eat small portions.

3. Have a snack 2 times a day (i.e. fruit, cheese, protein bars, wheat thins, veggies etc)

4. For dinner I usually eat a salad or a smoothie (a berry smoothie is great and has low amounts of calories) with protein powder added.

5. Work out 5-6 days out of the week. Do at least 30 minutes of cardio. Don't forget to stretch first. Utilize ab machines. ** When doing ab exercises don't lower your body all the way back down..keep your body crunched at all times and then do your ab exercises (this will really get those abs working). Do at least 100 abs and rotate the types you are doing. Try to invest in a balance ball.

Answer 3

Suppressing your appetite is the wrong angle. You must swim laps. This also alleviates the stress. It doesn't matter how fast you go or which stroke you use just keep moving and don't touch the bottom for one mile. You can touch the side for no more than 3 seconds still not touching bottom. Sometimes, half way through I put on flippers and get a paddle board and stretch out front, back, side. This is great! You don't have to look like an athlete or competitive swimmer. Just enjoy it. The pounds and inches (talk about great legs& butt) just drop off. It's wonderful. Please look for a pool near you that offers lap swimming.

P.S. Did you know that you burn a thousand calories a day by breast feeding? I fed 3 babies for 6 months. I figured that when they started getting teeth, it was nature's way of saying, "That's enough. Good job.", ha.

Answer 4

A high protein diet (fish, breas (chick/turkey), until you achieve your goal. A week of Salmon has been great when I've gotten stuck. According to Healthy Woman magazine, a tablespoon of peanut butter or peanuts will decrease your cravings. Drink a lot of water (8 to 10 glasses a day). Try 30 minutes walks, take the babies, pushing a stroller is great exercise.

Answer 5

Homeopathic Treatment for Excessive Fat and Weight :-
PHYTOLACCA BERRY's Mother Tincture is perhaps the safest and sure fire way of loosing excessive fat around abdomen. With Phytolacca Berry once you loose the excessive fat and weight you don't get it back because you body takes care of itself after that and keeps you from gathering up excessive fat. It is prescribed after having a baby too, to get the tummy to loose its flab and to make it flatter and tighter. And after loosing weight with this you don't get flabby it tightens up the flab and skin along with helping your body to shed the excessive accumulation of fat around the girth
The dosage is 15 to 20 drops of the tincture in half a cup of hot water thrice a day half hour before or after meals.
Avoid Chocolates, Coffee, Mints, Red Meat and Carbonated and Alcoholic drinks while taking Homeopathic Medicines. You have to take it for at least 30 to 45 days after that you start to feel the results.
To the best of my knowledge its the safest and the most sure fire way of loosing fat and weight and keeping it of for keeps. Excellent remedy for Obese people who cant seem to shed weight despite trying.
Homeopathic Remedies can be found at all Major Herbal Stores or could be bought on line, In most of the world Homeopathic remedies are quite cheap and easy to find and they do not need a prescription.
Take care and God Bless !

Answer 6

You can draw to stay away from food. Or do something with your hands or mouth. Listen to music while yu sit there and lift your legs up and down. YOU CAN DO IT
also when you breast feed it helps you lose weight faster then someone who doesnt so dont be too stressed.

Answer 7

eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3

Answer 8

swap your desk chair for a stability ball then gently bounce on it

Answer 9

Don't eat until you are extremely full. When you eat and start to feel full, STOP. Make sure that everytime you eat, you still have food on your plate when you are done. This is how I lost poundage and have kept it off for years.. I dont even exercise.

Answer 10

You should take your full maternity leave if possible. In Canada, we are guaranteed a year off when we have babies. Otherwise, get the dad or someone to watch your cuties for a while - you can go out, recharge & remember the real, pre-baby you.