We're so close! We're at 35 weeks and the C-section is planned for 38 weeks. :-)
I'm a natural planner, so now I'm preparing recipies and such for the first few months after the baby. I'm going to breastfeed as well.
Does anyone have any advice as to how to get back into a healthy routine? Since my hubby works at Weight Watchers, I get free access to their site and they have a program for lactating women.
I'm anticipating little exercise (other than getting out of bed) for the first 6 weeks after the baby, especially since I know from experience that I'm going to be exhausted from the baby and still healing from the surgery. Also, breastfeeding will help get the weight off, but let's be honest--that body just doesn't always bounce back!
I've only gained 17 pounds thus far, so I'm not TOO concerned about the weight. I'm just ready to get my body back!
ANY advice would be great!
I'm not obsessing, just ready to have a waist again. :-)
2007-08-12 14:39:26 · 28 answers · asked by FaZizzle 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I should mention that I'm not in any rush to lose inches off my waist line--I'm giving myself until July of 2008 to fit into a size 14 jean (I was a size 18 before this pregnancy).
I'm also setting up rewards that don't revolve around food. Like...After I lose 5 pounds after the baby weight is gone, I'm going to get a haircut. After I hit size 16, I'm getting a new hair of cut shoes I've been eyeing.
My greatest fear is the food. I'm thankful to have had not gained 20 pounds yet, even though I've been an awful snacker. Thank GOD the latest craving has been ice from Sonic.
2007-08-12 14:41:49 · update #1
I should mention that my husband has lost 50 pounds in the past year, and I'm REALLY motivated now to get into better shape for my kids. Especially if we have a daughter, I want to start the trend for her that it's okay to healthy without being superthin.
2007-08-12 14:45:53 · update #2
I would say invest in a good stroller and use it regularly. Its excellent for baby to be in the air from birth on, its stimulating and good for their immune system. But mostly its great for your sanity and body.
I was able to walk about 1 mile 6 weeks after birth (having done NOTHING for four weeks prior and then all those six weeks), and about three miles when he was three months.
But just that walking was soooo great, plus the breastfeeding.
Youve only gained 17 pounds, you'll probably lose all of it 24 hours after, lol. Lucky you. I gained 50, and lost about 30 over night after delivery.
you'll be fine.
2007-08-12 14:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick up a 5 or 10 pound weight at the gym and visualize that weight coming off holding the weight in your hands helps bring home just how heavy even 5 pounds of extra fat can be
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