my little girl is 6 months old and i am having trouble losing weight. i nurse her also. can anybody tell me any secrets to losing these pounds and my stomach?
2006-09-26 17:57:29 · 9 answers · asked by dorothylovesjj 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Well you're breastfeeding so that's a BIG help, try taking a walk everyday, make sure you're still eating a healthy diet, and start slowly doing more exercises. Try pilates, I hear great things about them, or yoga. They have low impact exercise programs for beginners so you won't kill yourself from the get go.
After my first son I did about 150 crunches a night. I got a nice flat tummy again. But that didn't work after the second one. Old fashioned walking and eating right was the only way I was getting those pounds to melt. The skin never did go back to where it was supposed to go. So maybe I'll get a tummy tuck after this one.... LOL
2006-09-26 18:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by jenpeden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I eat four small unprocessed meals a day ((veggies(no potatoes or corn), lean meat or beans, multigrain or 100% whole grain low carb bread)). I eat grapes or cantaloupe if I want a snack. Most times I swap black beans for meat at my meals because they are cheaper lol, plus they have lots of fiber and plenty of protein per serving. Anyway, I have finally made a dent in the last 10 pounds I have been trying to lose for three months by doing this! My daughter is 7 months old. The last 10 pounds are the hardest! I walk with her in her stroller for an hour to an hour and a half EVERY day and make sure I choose a route with a lot of hills. I also do this belly dance workout video by Kathy Smith that is great for your stomach and arms!!! After a few workouts everyone was mentioning how my arms looked slimmer(everyone knows these last 10 pounds are p*ssing me off!!!)! Good luck with your weight loss ventures. I don't know how breastfeeding will affect your goals. I don't breastfeed, wish I would have though!! Good for you!
2006-09-27 01:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by .*AnNa*. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gained 43 pounds with my last pregnancy. My daughter is 6 months. Within 4 1/2 months I have lost 60 pounds. I started walking. I walk at least 3 days a week about 2 miles a day. I stopped walking due to heavy bleeding. I have a question posted. When I was not walking I lost 5 pounds in 1 month. I eat a lot of veggies and drink tons of water. I eat very healthy. Balanced protein, carbs,and fruits too. The only problem I have is cake. I love it. I also bake cakes and sell them. Even though I limit my cake intake, I can still get rid of those fat pants! I have lost 10 inches in my waist and 8 in my hips. I still have 5 inches in my waist and hips and 30 to 40 pounds left to loose. I have never felt better!
2006-09-27 01:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by toricp3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes your body 2 years to fully recover from having your child.Some take longer then others.Drink lots of water and walk walk walk.,it works.I had twins a year ago and i am finally back to prepregnancy weight.Don't pressure yourself or feel bad about yourself you just brought a miracle into your life.I also do not believe the nursing thing to be true,i havve been breastfeeding my twins and i had no weight loss because of that. Stay positive and good luck!
2006-09-27 01:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by mommyofsix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the billy blanks work out it tones the whole body up and is not that high as far as buying it as well you also can buy a sweat band at any local pharmacy it can be put around your belly it sweats off weight as well and is not expencive at all . in my opion?
2006-09-27 01:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excersie with the baby go for walk with the stroller or jog. do push up and sit ups while the baby is sleep and eat healthy
2006-09-27 13:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by a.d lovez trina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with jenpeden's recommendation. And next time you get pregnant, take a healthier diet and don't believe that "When pregnant, always eat for two" myth.
2006-09-27 01:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk A LOT!
2006-09-27 01:27:50 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PILATES
2006-09-27 01:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by marirene74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋