Lose the baby weight!

[kalyrra]

I know what you mean about the ring. Maybe it was just from the normal daily bloat? I know my fingers swell up normally during the day after I wake up but then they seem to go back down at night. You could try putting it on then?

I really need to invest in a scale. All I have is the one in MIL's bathroom, but I hate using it since its one of those sliding weight ones. I really need to get a digital.

Oh and I accepted your friend request!

As in the type they use at the doctor's office? Those are awesome! LOL I'm sure they're probably the most accurate type. I went and bought a battery for my digital (and a back up for next time... lol). I jumped on just to see where I was, and I was at 208 (dressed). So I guess the other scale we had was pretty accurate. (it's one of the old non-digital kind)

My fingers actually do the opposite... they swell during the night, and are worst in the morning. At least during/after pregnancy. And I've tried my ring at all hours, it doesn't fit yet at any point. It's getting close, but not there yet. I'm still retaining water. If I sit with my legs pushed up against something, I still get a good dent from it as well.

 

[threebirds]

Hi girls :wave:
Hope you're both doing well.
Im finding it hard to get back to MFP but will start again with it tomorrow - the problem is if i have any bad snacks it takes away my motivation to track what im eating, oops. I will get better tho & Im doing good on exercise front - sticking with the 30 day squat challenge & either getting out for walk or doing a leslie samsone walk at home vid (youtube) each day. Im good at having a healthy breakfast but then by lunchtime im tired, have been feeding loads and just grab whatever is at hand.

I only have old non digital scales but i am a couple of pounds down

X

 

[kalyrra]

Hi girls :wave:
Hope you're both doing well.
Im finding it hard to get back to MFP but will start again with it tomorrow - the problem is if i have any bad snacks it takes away my motivation to track what im eating, oops. I will get better tho & Im doing good on exercise front - sticking with the 30 day squat challenge & either getting out for walk or doing a leslie samsone walk at home vid (youtube) each day. Im good at having a healthy breakfast but then by lunchtime im tired, have been feeding loads and just grab whatever is at hand.

I only have old non digital scales but i am a couple of pounds down

X

I understand the struggle as far as losing motivation once I've made some poor choices. Just don't give up! There's nothing worse than looking back a year later and wondering where you could have been had you stuck with it!

I was 201 this morning according to both scales (although my digital is still on the fritz). So close to "One"derland! I may re-evaluate my goal of 190 and shoot for 180 instead...

 

[threebirds]

Thanks Kaly and I am going to stick at it, thank you for encouraging me, it really helps! Well done getting your weight down. You are doing amazingly! I hope you have rewards in mind when you get to 200 & then 190
Im going to have to think of reward for first half stone off, that might help
X

 

[kalyrra]

Thanks Kaly and I am going to stick at it, thank you for encouraging me, it really helps! Well done getting your weight down. You are doing amazingly! I hope you have rewards in mind when you get to 200 & then 190
Im going to have to think of reward for first half stone off, that might help
X

Rewards are a good thing! My reward for hitting 190 is going to be new clothes, because at that point I'm going to need some!

If I get down to 180, I might get my hair cut and highlighted.

I'm finding that I'm more successful if I plan my meal ahead of time. I'll sit down the night before, enter everything into MFP and see where it puts me and then adjust the amounts accordingly. Works like a charm (when I remember to do it...lol)

I'm managing to control my sweet cravings with flavored water, coffee (decaf, since I'm nursing) and if I'm really craving something sweet to eat: non-fat vanilla yogurt with granola, raisins, etc... The biggest thing I have to be careful with is my carbs. I LOVE breads and such, and I don't eat enough healthy veggies and protein.

 

[Kiwiberry]

Hey ladies! Sorry about this but I am going to quit my diet till I'm making at least 800ml a day. I really took a hit on my supply.

 

[threebirds]

Hiya Kiwi, supply is king so you are definitely doing the right thing. Im mostly bfing so not sure what impact is on supply. Out of interest - what had u reduced cal intake to?
All the best xx

 

[threebirds]

Kiwi, Your baby girl is so cute and most important, hope she is getting stronger every day xx

 

[Kiwiberry]

Hiya Kiwi, supply is king so you are definitely doing the right thing. Im mostly bfing so not sure what impact is on supply. Out of interest - what had u reduced cal intake to?
All the best xx

Thank you so much! I think she is adorable as well hehe .

I had reduced it to 1200-1500 calories. When I increased it to eating throughout the day and not really minding my calories I am up to about 100ml a pump now. That is 40-60ml more each time than I was getting before so I think its working!

 

[kalyrra]

Hiya Kiwi, supply is king so you are definitely doing the right thing. Im mostly bfing so not sure what impact is on supply. Out of interest - what had u reduced cal intake to?
All the best xx

Thank you so much! I think she is adorable as well hehe .

I had reduced it to 1200-1500 calories. When I increased it to eating throughout the day and not really minding my calories I am up to about 100ml a pump now. That is 40-60ml more each time than I was getting before so I think its working!

Oh goodness, that is a drastic cut. I aim for 1500, but I always go over with snacks, so I bring in from 1800-2000 calories, probably! Definitely baby first!