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Does Weight Loss Plateau at 2 Weeks Postpartum?
Asked by A.K. from San Francisco
on February 8, 2010
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Even though I had walked and eaten healthy during pregnancy I had gained around 35-40 pounds total. I lost 20 pounds right away after giving birth, but the other 15-20...
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- It took 9 months to put on the weight, so it should take time for the weight to come off. Continue the good eating habits and be patient - you just create another hum...
- You are 2 weeks post partum and you have time to worry about all the weight you gained over 9 months???? You need to give yourself a break, eat what is yummy and nutr...
- That sounds about right, I lost 30 pounds after my first within the first 2 weeks but had gained 63 and lost 25 after my second and had gained 45. so it all depend...
Postpartum Weight Loss
Asked by J. from Omaha
on March 2, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has any tips or advice on how to shed the last 10 pregnancy pounds. I am breastfeeding my 5 mo.old exclusively, he is not on solids yet. I g...
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- I hit a plateau around that time too even though I was exercising regularly. I breastfed for 7 months, then after weaning my son, I started eating a low-fat diet and ...
- I found that I shed the weight after I stopped breastfeeding. But, since that isn't an option, the only thing I can think of is that you might need to switch up your ...
- I would try to do some weight training. Sometimes just changing up your workouts does the trick. Also, more muscle helps boost your metabolism which sheds the weight...
Postpartum Weight Loss
Asked by E.L. from St. Louis
on April 2, 2010
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I just had baby number 4 about 6 weeks ago. I'm so frustrated right now about the weight loss! I nursed all of my other children and started out nursing this baby, b...
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- Have you completely dried up or can you start pumping? My baby had jaundice really severe and I continued pumping until we could get back on course she had no problem...
- Have you considered adding some strength training to your routine, to build up muscle? Extra muscle tone would help burn more calories. Could you go in for a general p...
- I have found that 20 pounds will fall off and the rest you have to work for! It sounds like you have 20 pounds to loose. I know you don't want to hear be patient but...
Weight Loss Suggestions
Asked by C.T. from Albany
on July 2, 2008
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I have a four month old baby girl and it seems like no matter what I have tried I can't seem to lose all the weight I gained during the pregnancy. Between being bedrid...
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- Has anyone checked this out?? http://7621408.myo3world.com/ There is a new weight loss revolution that us SAHMS are jumping into. You not only get to lose all you...
- It's always a good idea to get checked out by your doctor...Let him/her know of the problem. He'll know what to test for to find out if everything is in balance.. C...
- Hi C., My OB told me " it took 9 months to put it on, it should take 9 months to take it off". She cautioned me against losing too much weight too early, as some wieg...
Frustrated by Lack of Weight Loss
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on November 24, 2008
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My baby is almost 10 weeks old (my how time flies). During the first 2-3 weeks post-partum, I lost about 15-20 pounds pretty quickly and then plateaued. I have been ...
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- It can be so frustrating can't it! Have you tried interval training on the cardio machines? It is supposed to help jump start your metabolism and you should do it on...
- Like the other writer said, I think you're putting way too much pressure on yourself. I didn't lose all of my weight until a full year had passed since I gave birth. ...
- WoW, honestly, your baby is 10wks old, please give yourself a little credit--and a little time. My daughter is 17 months and I still have that 10 lbs of left-over that...
Weight Loss Ideas
Asked by M.S. from Salt Lake City
on April 1, 2008
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I have tried every kind of diet possible. (cleasing detox, weight watchers, curves, ect....) I just seem to get bored with workouts and can't seem to know exactley how...
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- M., I totaly know what you mean! I have not tried this, but my mom is 5'1' on a good day and struggled with her weight for a while now, recently she found out her ...
- Can I say I lost 22lbs in December. I got bronchitis, which is not the way to go, but I didn't snack after 6pm when I was sick, which is something I did a lot. After ...
- can you hire a personal trainer?
Nursing and Weight
Asked by J.W. from Detroit
on March 3, 2009
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Does anyone else feel that they are not blessed with the "nursing burns off the babyweight" theory? I am nursing my 3rd child and with each child I lost all my babywe...
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- Losing weight while nursing is only true for some people. For dr.'s to say that it is true for everyone is speaking purely from paper and theory and need to be slapped...
- I had a similar situation! I lost a bunch of weight right away, but the last 10 lbs was stuck on until I stopped breastfeeding. I was just SOOOO hungry all the time ...
- i lost even more weight after i was completly done nursing, how how is your baby? i wouldn't worry about weight, it took 9 months to put on it takes time to take off too.
I Can't Lose Weight!
Asked by E.B. from Phoenix
on April 22, 2008
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Ok, so since I had my twins I dropped most of the weight except for those last 5-7 lbs. I've been working out for the past 6 months, about 3 times a week. I do cardi...
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- E., Don't worry I am not going to gang up on you about wanting to loose weight. Weight is a personal thing and it sounds like you are healthily concerned. Could ...
- Hi E.! How YOU feel about your body is more important than how others view it. Personally, I’m more comfortable on the thinner side. People tease me about being...
- Maybe you need to change your routine. Try a different method like swimming, hiking, rock climbing, or dancing. Kudos for losing all your weight so quickly. I have twi...
Losing Weight???
Asked by C.P. from New York
on September 8, 2011
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I have a 4, 2 and 8 weeks old. I gained 35lbs during this 3rd pregnancy. I have been trying to get back to my pre-pg weight--130. (Only 8 lbs to go) I am breastfe...
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- It took 9 months to put the weight on. It typically takes about the same amount of time to get it off... and even then things have 'moved around'.
- I gained 35 lbs my last pregnancy too. I drank Arizona Green Tea for 3 weeks straight..no other beverages but water. Lost the weight.
- For what it's worth, I follow a trainer online who does a great series of exercise DVDs and she's struggling to lose weight after her third child. She's doing all the ...
Lose Weight with Breast Feeding
Asked by B.N. from New York
on March 28, 2011
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did any one try to loose weight while breast feeding
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- Do not try to lose weight nursing takes 60 lbs off the mom in a year. If you are nursing full time just eat organic food...even the chicken or cheese, all should be o...
- I lost all my baby weight while breastfeeding during the year after my third was born. It just all seemed to fall off without much effort - I just tried to eat reason...
- I didn't lose weight with breastfeeding. It came of after I weened my kids. There seems to be no correlation between weight loss and breastfeeding. It is too random.
