C-section: Weight Watchers
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Exercise After a C-section
Asked by K.P. from York
on October 19, 2006
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i am just reaching my 6 week post partom and would like to start to get into a routine to get rid of my baby fat and the fat before baby .lol. This was my third and fi...
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- I've had great success with something called the Trim Body System. Prior to getting pregnant, in one month I was able to lose 15lbs (probably why I got pregnant). An...
- If you want to start out slowly and gently, you might think about yoga. I have been going to a Mommy and Me class with my daughter since she was 6 months old. Since th...
- Oops! I just sent you a personal message about exercise but I didn't realize you didn't live around me (I'm new to Mamasource and still figuring things out). Anyway, a...
Belly After a C-section
Asked by M.C. from Tulsa
on February 1, 2008
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I had an "old fashioned" C-section. My doctor cut me vertically to make more room to get my twin girls out. Now... I have a saggy huge stomach that won't go away! I do...
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- I didn't have a c-section, but I (and I think most moms out there) can relate. Try not to be down about it... you're only 5 months postpartum. It takes 9 months for ...
- I agree to talk to your doctor about the baby blues. I was put on Zoloft after my daughter was born, and have been on it since (4 years). I handle situations so much...
- Hi there! I am truly sorry about your loss. I am a mother of 21 year old twin daughters and I know that would be the hardest thing to deal with the lose of one of them...
C-section
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2011
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Hello Mom's, I have a few questions! My first question is how long did it take you guys to get well after a C-section? I had my 3rd Baby 4 weeks ago & it was my 1st c-...
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- After a c-section your belly will always feel kinda weird. Numb like. I still get weird sharp pains from time to time. After 6 weeks you should start feeling a lot...
- I hurt when getting out of bed for a few weeks...I think that is normal. I started working out at 6 weeks when I got the OK from the doc but before that I took regula...
- I would not plan to diet while breast feeding. You will probably lose a lot of weight just breastfeeding (I lost 40 lbs over the course of about 6-7 months... and tha...
Weight Los After C-section
Asked by C.S. from Wheeling
on July 23, 2010
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does anyone have any weight loss suggestions for after a c-section that worked for them? thank you!
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- Breastfeeding. Otherwise, once you are healed and feel up to it you should be able to do whatever kind of excercise you want. If you're not breastfeeding, I'd thi...
- Not really direct advice for your question more and side comment about weight loss and breast feeding. I had a c-birth w/both kids and breast fed both of them. I wa...
- Google Fit Yummy Mummy. It was the best thing I ever did. It only cost me $40 everything else after that is extra info and support but you can achieve all the result...
Postpartum Weight After C-Section-When Will I Not Look Pregnant Anymore?
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on August 12, 2007
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Hi,
I had a C-section two and a half weeks ago. I am exclusively bottlefeeding. The first 15-20 lbs fell right off, but I have plateaued with about 16 lbs to go. I...
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- Hello, I am a perinatal personal trainer which means that I work with pregnant and post-partum women. I encourage you to be patient with your body as it recovers from...
- I had a c-section eight months ago with a lot of complications. It took 6 weeks for my initial swelling to go down. I lost a lot of weight breast feeding but now tha...
- Oh girl, I looked 4 or 5 months pregnant for a good month after my C-sections. Breastfeeding only helps with the contraction of the uterus, not so much with weight lo...
Losing the Baby Fat After C-section
Asked by S.M. from New York
on January 23, 2007
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Can anybody help me find a way to lose the spare tire around my midsection after having 3 c-sections
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- Hi S., Ok let's be honest, to loose weight we need to eat right, and excersise at least 5 days a week. 45 minutes of Cardio etc, etc. HELLLOOOOOO... Mom's especial...
- Sorry Im not much help on this one, I have been struggling with this for about 6 mos, seems after my son even though I lost weight during my pregnancy I still have a b...
- If you find out let me know.. I have a couple of spare tires to spare.. no pun intended! (well ok, maybe just a little intended) :)
Pregnancy and Weight Watchers
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on June 27, 2008
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Hey guys,
I'm so excited!! I found out I am pregnant. But I'm keeping it on the down low from everyone because I miscarried last time and just want to play it s...
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- Congrats! I know WW has a breast feeding points guideline, but not sure about pregnant guidelines. My suggestion would be to try to eat every few hours to keep your b...
- Hi N., Weight Watchers will not let you be "on program" while pregnant because of the risk. They do have a program for nursing mothers that you can follow once your ...
- They give nursing moms 12 extra points on the WW program. I wouldn't stick to the program while pregnant, but if you eat more of the foods on the core food list (They...
Weight After Baby
Asked by M.M. from Asheville
on December 31, 2011
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Whats your tip of getting rid of baby weight? I had a c section so I have to start out easy! Any advice is appreciated!
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- I lost all my baby weight AND went down a size from my pre-pregnancy size by breastfeeding. It only took about 5 months. Daily walks when the weather allows helps al...
- Be patient! Just remember, it took 9 months to get your body this way, it will take just as long to feel back to "normal". You might lose the weight quickly...I had a ...
- Breastfeed, take the baby for lots of walks and eat a balanced diet without a lot of refined flour or sugar. That's what worked for me, no crazy diets, no strange exe...
Looking for Moms Advice, and Experiences with Weight Loss Programs...
Asked by C.C. from Fort Walton Beach
on March 14, 2008
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I have been struggling with the last 30 lbs of my baby-weight, after my 2nd c-section. To top it off, had to have an emergency partial hysterectomy 3 months ago. Am s...
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- www.sparkpeople.com great communities, and best of all free!
- The sparkteam site is gold! I just signed up and hope to be a weight loss success!
- Hi--I had a problem with baby weight too--I gained over 50lbs and the first 20 camee off fine but then I got stuck. Weight watchers is awesome--really the best weight...
Losing Weight
Asked by G.P. from Chicago
on February 23, 2010
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My due date is April 10. I have gained some extra weight this pregnancy. I am looking for some diffierent ideas on how to jump start my weight loss after I have the ...
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- Detox programs are garbage. Sure, you'll lose weight and most of it will be water weight. But, it will all come back on and maybe then some. Magic pills, supplement...
- The program I have used and share with others is called the 5 Day Reset Program. It works very well. It is not a diet though. Would you care for some info? If so just ...
- I have used the Fit Yummy Mummy system. It is great. Take it from another c-section mom. Take the full six weeks to just heal without exercise. After that start at...
