I had my baby 10mths ago- my third (and last!). I was 10st when I got pregnant and gained 3 stone during pregnancy which is pretty normal for me. Started exercising again after my six week check - 2-3 quite intense exercise classes a week, plus 10,000 steps every day, eating healthily. Still breastfeeding.
By the time he was five months old I was back down to 11st 2lbs - so just over a stone to lose. But in the last three months, despite exercising, eating healthily and barely drinking at all, not one single pound has come off and I'm struggling to keep motivated.
My problem is my body clings to fat as long as I breastfeed. I know this - but my baby is not ready to give up yet. I'm tempted to force it just so I can lose weight but that feels selfish and wrong especially as he's been ill a lot over the winter and feeds a lot when sick,
I do feel stronger in my mind and body for exercising, but I'm utterly sick of wearing my big jeans, avoiding my reflection in the mirror, and going to exercise classes (they are quite hardcore ones) where I'm the biggest one there!
I think my issue is that it's this last stone. When I was more overweight, the weight shifted quicker, so I'd see more results on the scales, which would be motivating. Conversely, if I was slimmer, I'd be able to visually see the changes in term of my muscle tone, core strength etc, which would also be motivating. As it is, I just feel stuck.
Anyone have a similar experience and if so was there anything that moved the dial for you? Or do I have to just suck it up until he is done with breastfeeding?!
Any ideas welcome!