Weight Loss Challenge!! - South Gate,CA

I would suggest you have your thyroid checked. Not losing weight when you are putting in honest effort is usually a sign that your thyroid is low. It's virtually impossible to lose weight if your thyroid is low. I know because I've been there.

If you are looking for a doctor, my doctor is amazing: Kent Holtorf, Torrance. Here's his Web site: http://www.hormoneandlongevitycenter.com/thyroidtreatments1/ He treats thyroid diffrently than traditional doctors, and he gets results form it. I've sent many friends to him and so many had undiagnosed thyroid issues.

Hope you find something that helps.
Take care,
B.

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Raw foods helped me. Also I did a nutritive cleanse which works great. To order go to www.youngliving.us click on products then nutrition supplements and the cleanse is the first product on the list. It is all natural, tastes great, and works! I did it breastfeeding and it was not a problem. If you want to purchase you can use my distributor number while you are purchasing so you get it at wholesale. 914239.

best of luck losing!
T.

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D.,
I think we can all relate to this dilema.
I had four boys - in four years. Needless to say I was
left with a body that was pulled and stretched more than
I ever expected. I had tried EVERYTHING to get out of
maternity clothes and found myself stuck in that size.
I had a girlfriend tell me she was doing Weight Watchers -
she also had four kids and we used to be the same size. She
was shrinking on Weight Watchers and I was growing on my
diet and working out. I joined Weight Watchers and have been
VERY successful with it. I have lost over 30 pounds and my
girlfriend has lost over 60!!
Check it out and see if it's something that works for you.
It's not a diet. First meeting is FREE.
I hope you look into it.
P.

If you have the money and are not breast feeding there is a company called smart for life. I lost 80 lbs in only about 6 months with them. It is hard at first, but it really works. There is no excercising involved. They do check you out by a doctor first, supply you with all the supplements and vitimins you need and you are monotored very closely, going in once a week and then seeing the doc once a month. It worked for me. It's expensive, but fast.

i was in the same boat as you when my son was born. it's kinda depressing when nothing fits, huh. well, to be honest, Weight Watchers really worked for me. i went on the "core" plan. which is i could eat as much as i wanted of the core foods which, to my surprise, was very easy. on the core plan, you're allowed 35 weekly points to use however you wish. i would use mine on french fries, since that was my weakness. what i liked about WW is i didn't feel deprived of any foods. if i wanted it, i ate it. i would just use the points, or if it was core...all the better. you should check out a meeting near you. they even have meeting for moms trying to lose the baby weight. those meetings have kids and toys to play with to keep them busy. good luck to you and give it a try...you'll like it, i promise.

Hey D.,

Nope, no special pill helped me either!! Good old fashion watching what I ate and cutting my food in half (portion) help me loss 30 in 5 months adding in determation, patience and a 6 day work out schedule and believe me that was not the easiest thing with working part-time and two very busy teenagers and husband!!! Even when I went out to eat, I still ordered healty but as soon as the waitress brought the food I would ask for a to go box right away and scoop half my food off the plate!! It's hard and frustration but weight loss takes time!! I also like to read and watch weight loss programs cause compared to some people who need to loss 100+ pounds, we're a piece of cake and makes me thankful that it hasn't gotten that bad for me!! So hang in there, don't give in....keep a picture of u'rself, of how you would like to look again and that helps motivate you as well!!! Good Luck, V.

first of all, give yourself a break. think of some nice things, things you like about your body (like the fact it gave you your baby!)
then....
set realistic goals and find a partner. i used Weight watchers and lost 20 lbs. it was difficult the first 2 weeks b/c i had to really think about it but once you get it, it is easy and allows you to have a life and be human! it has been 4 years and i still use my 'weight watchers brain' and find i dont fluctuate more than 5 lbs on average and that is rare. as for exercise. find something you love. I would not run if someone chased me, that's how much i dislike exercise but my husband got me a wii fit and i have been doing it every morning! that being said, you may want to rule out anything medical AND remember, this worked for me, you have to find what works for you. what area are you in?

Weight Watchers worked for me, but the trick is you actually have to go to the meetings. That way you hold yourself accountable. If you just try it at home or online without the weekly weigh-in you might be more likely to "cheat." I lost the weight of both my kids this way. Good luck :)

Are you still nursing? Sometimes you can't lose weight until you're milk supply runs out. Also, your metabolism may have changed, your thyroid could be off or you could have a food intolerance, all of which might contribute to an inability to lose weight. You could try a nutritionist, check out Berlin Wellness Group, they offer lots of services for women who have had kids. You could also speak with your doctor about prescription weight-loss medication, but you would need to be under their supervision.

Dear D., first stop being so hard on yourself. I have a couple of thoughts for you. First, low thyroid. A lot of women develop this after having babies. Second, what about sleep, are you getting any? Believe it or not lack of sleep can deeply effect your ability to lose weight. with an active 2 year old any mom's schedule can be a mess. Try getting back to a regular schedule without interruptions.

Just a thought

Hi D.,
I am a new mommy as well to a beautiful 5 month old daughter. I am also a fitness trainer and I have been for 15 years.

What I have found is that it takes time.

I'm wondering if you are eating enough calories and what your exercise routine is currently. A lot of times, if we don't eat enough, our bodies go into starvation mode and hang on to every calorie we consume. Get rid of those diet pills.

What are your eating habits? Are you snacking more and eating fewer meals?

Have you considered keeping a food and exercise journal. This should give you a lot of information about when and why you are eating.

I am happy to help if I can get a little more info from you.

M. :)

Hi! D.,
Don't feel that way. I was 130lbs before my children were born and now they ar 16 and 14. I am on a program from kaiser called options and they are helping me counting calories and writing a food log everyday of what I eat. It has helped me alot for I can see what trigers my eating habits and at what times. I am over 100lbs and going to get the surgery but learning how to eat and what to eat is helping me. Try writing everything that you are eating for a week and then take a good look at it. If you need help let me know! I am eating alot of things and Iam trying not to deprive myself of some pleasures either! Good luck and e-mail me if you need to have an online support and if you live in californina send me an email so we can help each other. ____@____.com

Check out Susan's Healthy Gourmet at www.susanshealthygourmet.com - it is an excellent resource for busy moms who need a little help getting our portion size and calorie count under control.

The best part - the food tastes great and it can be delivered right to your door!

Hope this helps, and just try to stay motivated!

D.. I hear that you have tried everything and nothing seems to be working. I am sure you are frustrated. I am an exercise phsysiologist that does Fitness Coaching over the phone. It is hard to recommend something without knowing the specifics of what you have been doing. I don't know if you have worked with a personal trainer or dietitian. You might want to consider getting some personal attention so you can get a program that is specific to your needs. The problem with "diets" is that they generally don't work for the long haul. You definitely want to find a way of healthy eating and exercise that you can do for your life.

I team up with a dietitian and do an 8 week coaching program over the phone where you get nutrition help one week from the dietitian and fitness coaching the next. We work together to help you on your path of reaching your goals. You can check out my website www.healthybalancefitness.com click on the link for CEO on the GO. The program was originially designed for executives but we have had great success working with busy moms on the same program.

If I can help you in any way let me know.

N.

I had great success with low carb diets. In fact, when I first started, I lost too much weight. I would eat high protein, low fat, and low carb tortillas to replace bread.

Now, I eat a lot of lean cuisines. I find that they are proportioned and taste great. They have lots of choices.

I did low carb first to lose the weight and now lean cuisines to maintain.

yoga everyday for an hour. deep breathing, no more white foods ever. no more deep fried. 20 minutes of meditation a day. get rid of toxic friends. forgive yourself and everyone for everything every night. reduce TV watching if you do that. plenty of sex. lots of kegels. sometimes it's just that the organs have not slipped back into place yet.

you have to change your life, not your diet.

lastly, a wise woman told me that it take 4 - 7 years for the return of your body...
peace&blessings.

Have you seen a dietician? If you haven't, I recommend telling a dietician your goal and preferences in order to develop a healthy diet that works for you. I'm a vegetarian who consumes neither fast food nor soda but sometimes eats dessert. That diet seems to work well for me in terms of feeling healthy and comfortable.

What type of workout are you doing? I've found that doing a variety of aerobic (elliptical cycle, rowing, walking) and anaerobic (moderately heavy weight training for the whole body) at least 4 times per week has really helped bring my weight down without killing myself.

Have you met a professional (fitness) trainer? A few sessions might help.

Good luck,
L. E