To be pissed off at the clingy fat trying desperately to hold on to my arse?

[Schnullerbacke]

So there I am, really overweight but now that I have had my two kids (youngest 8 weeks) I thought I should really change my life and finally get rid of those fatty deposits that have become so attached to me over the years.

I have been so good all week, eating properly, cutting out all chocolates and ice creams and doing some kind of sport every day. I knew I shouldn't have checked the scales this morning but couldn't resist it. Well, I haven't lost a single pound. Not an ounze. Nada. Nothing.

And before you say that its only been a week etc - common, breastfeeding alone apparently burns off 500 calories, so alongside that with eating well and doing sports I should have lost something at least. I wasn't expecting a miracle but nothing at all?

Am feeling really pissed off and deflated now and am battling the 'whats the point anyway' mindset that is slowly developing.

God I hate being so fat.

Try not to go on weight alone, your body can hold onto water weight and make it really rather inaccurate. Also if you have been exercising you could build up muscle which is denser than fat and therefore weighs more whilst covering the same sized area.

It is not possible to take in fewer calories than you use and NOT lose weight.

Also...scales are evil, throw then away and go by how you look and feel, really you can get addicted to scales very easily (admits a previous scale addict).

Don't give up, you will be healthier too for all the exercise and healthhy food

I didn't lose any weight breastfeeding, and as i became more active my milk dried up. My advice would be to wait until you have finished breastfeeding before you start any real exercise. I think everyone feels fat after having a baby, so don't feel pressured into losing the weight yet. Congratulations on your baby btw

Give it time . . . sometimes there's a delayed reaction. Keep at it.

Sounds like you are doing great.

Don't just weigh yourself, also measure yourself.

For ages I just lost 1lb max a week but was losing inches around my waist etc.

But, most importantly, enjoy your new baby and worry about the other stuff when you've got more energy!

I was exactly the same as Marla, couldn't shift weight when BF.
Keep on doing what you are doing and you will see rewards, I am sure.

First - 8w is no time at all since the birth. Be kind to yourself.

Second - I agree there can be a delayed reaction. it's only been a week too since your new regime. perhaps by the end of week 2 or 3 you will see a differnce. But really what i meant was it can take longer than that - maybe several weeks or more - and then the weight could go. But it will be worth it.

just keep active by walking lots pushing your pram and eat less fat and more vegetables and trust me you will get there.