Post partum weight loss

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I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the right place, but I’m 4 months pp this week, following a csection of my first baby. I gained ALOT of weight during pregnancy, I’ve always been naturally petite before pregnancy with very little effort but did have a job that had me on my feet all day.
I went from 9st4 before pregnancy to 13 stone. I went down to 11 stone pretty much straight after birth and I’m now at 10st 9. And I can’t seem to shift this weight, it’s just plateaued, hasn’t moved in weeks, infact, it went up 1lb. I’ve been going out for a walk every single day with baby strapped to me, walking 10,000 steps a day, also doing the odd small homework out. But I actually burn more calories from my walk (according to my Apple watch) than I do with any of the home work outs. And do much prefer the walks, both for a mental health aspect, the weathers got nicer and baby naps the majority of the way and I get to walk the dog at the same time.

I Wouldn’t say I have a bad diet, I haven’t had a takeaway in over 5 weeks, don’t drink alcohol or fizzy, haven’t been eating biscuits or cake, no crisps or sweets. And most the time I’m eating only my evening meal just due to not having the time or energy to prepare and eat and in all honesty, it how I’ve always eaten, even prior to becoming pregnant, I’d only eat dinner, probably with some snacks after. I eat veg with most meals and a protein.

Also I’m not breastfeeding, sadly it didn’t work out for us (we tried) so baby is formula fed.

Can anybody offer any insights into how I can get this weight shifted that is realistic with a 4 month old and limited money. I have my best friends wedding in 5 months and I’m feeling incredibly shit about myself. I’m currently living in leggings as non of my pre pregnancy jeans fit me and I can’t bring myself to buy a bigger size because I worry it’ll make me complacent.

I also don’t want this post to come across as vain - I’ve always been very critical of myself and my weight was always something I thankfully didn’t have to really worry about. Pregnancy changed that and while I’m so thankful for my body for what it did in giving me my beautiful baby, it’s really hard to love myself feeling how I do and looking like I look.

Hi OP

I had pretty much the same experience as you, 9.2 when I got pregnant and up to 13 stone. Same as you…down to 11 pretty quick. It took me a good year to get back to my pre baby weight and a lot of effort. I got stuck at around 10stone and I think it’s because I was breastfeeding, when I stopped the weight came off quicker. To get the last half stone off I weighed all my food and counted macros (something I’ve done previously as I was a semi pro athlete) increased cardio and basically worked my ass off. Don’t be hard on yourself at 4 months I was no where near.

also the above post seems like an AI advert - no tea is going to make you lose weight.

@FTMazannoyingly, I’m not breastfeeding as I’ve heard that can make the last of the weight cling on, mines just clinging..
Ive considered the weighing food etc but I’ve actually no idea how to even do that! I don’t even own a set of scales. Dieting isn’t something I’ve really ever done before (fortunate, I know). I’ve always just removed any junk/sugary foods when needing to loose a couple pounds. I find it difficult also trying to cook two different meals as of course hubby isn’t dieting, while being exhausted with baby.
many tips would be really welcomed!
(also, I ignored the tea comment, if tea could make us loose weight we’d all be slim right?!) xxx