Maternity leave binge eating

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Okay ive spent my entire life struggling with my weight (been overweight since i left school) i literally can't control my binge eating atm my DD is 13 weeks old and im finding that a combination of being bored between her naps and poor due to rubbish maternity leave pay means I'm snacking like anything im losing motivation to do anything even go for a walk.. i dont really know what to do with DD during the day and feel shes too young for groups ive never not worked for this long and feel a bit lost... can anyone advise how i can get some motivation / will power to diet back?!

It's so hard... my dd is 9 months old and I have only just found a little bit of motivation to get going with diet and exercise. The difference for me is that I have never been this size in my life never had any weight issues so for me it's very depressing to see my body looking the way it is... pregnancy has destroyed my body and my appetite is through the roof! I just feel sick of moaning about it and everyone else is sick of me going on about it lol. We just have to think we're the only ones that can do something about it it's just breaking that barrier. I used to go to the gym all the time and walk to work now it's so hard to find the time so I've joined an exercise class for mums to workout with the pushchairs at my local park and it's something for me and dd as she loves being outside so will give it a go. Is there anything like that in your area? Also I don't think 13 weeks is too young for groups ? Something like baby sensory would be good stimulation for her, I think we started going to groups around 12 weeks old even if it's just once a week!. At least you won't be at home all day then you won't be tempted to snack! X

Well i start water babies beginning on September so that will be a bit of exercise once a week and was talking to my mum today and she said the same as you so going to start going once a week to the local baby groups in september once all the bigger kids back to school. I think it is being in the house making me snack so bad ive always struggled but never been this big ever :(

My DD3 is 14 weeks old now
Whilst my other DD's were at school I was walking loads which was great because I was eating crap. But since school has finished for the holidays, I've not walked nearly as much and the crap is still being consumed so my weight is going up!

I still eat lots of biscuits and cake an my DS is 1. I am only now making a conscious effort to stop as I have stopped feeding him, the weight is creeping on.
You little one is not too young to go to groups, look for your local sure start if you're on a budget as they are free.
Even a little walk will make you feel so much better, but I know it's hard to motivate yourself, but if not for you, think of it as helping your LOs development with seeing new things, hearing new noises all these help with development and stimulates baby.
Good luck, it is hard to break the cycle.

Groups aren't for baby, they're for you. Having said that, baby sensory is great even at this young age.

Have you looked around your area to see if there are any buggy fitness groups? Your baby can get some fresh air while you meet people and do a bit of exercise.

Try not to buy unhealthy food. If you must must snack, have blueberries and frozen raspberries and herbal or green tea. I was immobile after DS for various reasons and scoffed shite like no man's business and was the size of a house. Still struggling to shift it.

My advice is to start baby groups tomorrow/ ASAP. If you wait until September you run the risk of finding an alternative reason to not start going. Start going out for a walk at the same time every day, say for 10 mins. Longer if you feel like it. 3 benefits: fresh air, movement and that's 10 mins less time to be eating.

Don’t know about your area but my area has LOADS of mummy fitness classes.

She’s probably not too young for those classes, I’ve been taking my girl since she was 6 wks. Of course they mean nothing to her and often we get through the class with me either cuddling or feeding but actually the point of those classes (baby massage, baby signing etc etc) is really for you! The babies couldn’t really give a toss but you get some conversation and get out of the house and pick up things to do with your baby when you’re in doors.

With the weather as nice as it is take a picnic and a picnic blanket with you, you just have that good you have with you and it’s impossible to binge. Also don’t buy the food you binge on - will also save money.

If she’s a sleeper you could make some meal plans and batch cook healthy dinners and lunches. Mine doesn’t sleep at all so I envy you.

Also, try and go for a walk, it’s good for both of you. Plan to do something - a trip to the co-op (you don’t need to buy anything) counts.

You’ll feel so much better once you start doing all this, I absolutely promise.

You are all right i need to break this cycle i live in london borough of havering i did go and get some leaflets at about 6 weeks for classes at the children center just never been ill dig them out see what time one is on and get up there i do miss talking to adults and i think thats why im in this rut ive got no routine i also have this fear that other mums wont talk to me ive tried to strike up conversations at baby weigh clinic with mums and they never really talk back so dont think that helps.

Baby clinic isn't a great place. Its more, get in, whip off clothes, weigh baby, get a nappy on fast before they pee everywhere, leave.

hoop.co.uk/london/havering/parent-baby-fitness/

There seem to be a fair few parent/Baby fitness classes in Havering. If you join your local Facebook mums group people will recommend more I'm sure, and maybe suggest the odd meet up.

Have you been to the monthly NCT meet up at Mothercare in Romford OP? I’d happily meet you there for a chat at the next meet up PM me if you like.

What is it? Never heard of it but ill go what day?? And where in mothercare? I started water babies this week (going every tuesday for 10 weeks) was alot of money but i so enjoyed it was good for my daughter and so good for me and the mums and dad was lovely and i didnt feel judge (im a big girl!!) But need some more things to meet people

Agree on the exercise advice above but would suggest not dieting or restricting - it will make you miserable . You are bingeing because your body is telling you it’s hungry. So instead of restricting, try thinking about how to get more protein in, especially at breakfast and at the end of the day . Try having st least 2 eggs in the morning . And load up your cupboard w snacks containing protein - nuts, bits of cheese, bits of cold meat.

I had gestational diabetes and had to follow the “diet” of very low carb. Miserable until I understood how completely essential the protein breakfasts (especially) were. Now I am (seriously) never dieting again but instead thinking about getting ENOUGH protein. I’m also breastfeeding at the moment and also having cravings at times for carbs but find I really can knock them on the head with the protein approach. Importantly I do still have carbs and treats and don’t count or restrict them - i just crave them naturally far less.