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Weight loss chat

A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Anyone want to join a postpartum weight loss ?

47 replies

July2020baby · 02/09/2020 18:00

I want to lose 2 stone?

Would be good to keep in touch with someone who has recently had a baby to

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ThatsNotMyCherry · 09/09/2020 19:46

2nd c section here too and kids are a year apart. How long are your pram walks?

Cheesewine · 09/09/2020 19:59

Me! Baby is 14 weeks old and just booked a wedding. Need to lose 2 stone to fit into dress!

princessonabudget · 09/09/2020 20:13

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July2020baby · 09/09/2020 23:06

My pram walks are for about an hour but sometimes twice a day. Not planning on doing WW or SW but i order Gousto which i thinks pretty healthy as all meals are from scratch and they give you the correct portion sizes plus calories.

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Bettyboop82 · 10/09/2020 01:14

@princessonabudget I don’t think I’ve got the time or energy to do all the prep that’s required for SW and have never tried Ww! How are you finding a baby and a 3yo? I’ve got 3yo twins and am solo a lot if the time too. Can’t believe how hard it is! I had no idea!

Russell19 · 10/09/2020 07:47

Hi everyone!!!! Can i join please? Although my baby is 16 months, maternity leave and lockdown did not help me in losing the baby weight. I am 14 stone and wast to lose 2 stone. I'm really struggling to stay motivated but I'm so miserable at the moment.

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Hiphopopotamus · 10/09/2020 08:42

I’m in please! I’ve got just over three stone to lose. I’m breastfeeding a three month old so can’t do anything too drastic, but I’m strictly calorie counting and inputting everything on my lose it app!

MsMiaWallace · 10/09/2020 08:46

It was my 3rd baby. 1st CSection.
Found recovery a lot more difficult than natural births. I'm fine now though & scar is great!
I'm 12 weeks post partum on Monday so looking forward to doing weights,HIIT etc!
Pram walks have been for about an hour most days.
Bit disappointed as no weight loss yet this week despite clean eating etc.
I am on my period though so wondering if that is slowing things?

What have you guys had for breakfast & planning for meals later etc?

I've just had x2 weetabix with semi milk this morning.

ThatsNotMyCherry · 10/09/2020 11:00

I’m doing hour long walks too for the last 3 days (thank god the weather is good at the moment), however I’m finding it hard as I have a 16 month old as well as a 3 month old and the older one can only last 40 mins in the pram before he starts whinging and crying to get out! I’m going to try to do the walks in the evening now so I can drop him home with DH. I think I need to do around 1.5-2 hours at least to get close to 10,000 steps.

I’m low carbing so today I’ve had two boiled eggs with butter for breakfast, beef burgers without the bun with some broccoli and chicken and veg for dinner.

Bettyboop82 · 10/09/2020 18:57

I’ve had granola with fruit and milk for breakfast, a McDonald’s happy meal with a Diet Coke at lunch and chicken curry with rice and cauliflower for tea. Believe it or not, this is pretty good compared to the amount of food I was eating a few weeks ago. I was literally inhaling biscuits and toast by the packet! No food after 6pm again. I was in the park with the kids all afternoon so feel like I’ve been more active than usual too xx how’s everyone else’s day been?

July2020baby · 10/09/2020 20:23

Mac Donald’s to here today aha but I haven’t eaten much else at all and done about two hours worth of walking !

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LassoOfTruth · 10/09/2020 20:24

I’ve had an okay day today, mainly trying to stay away from the biscuits and not eat after dinner. Toddler at nursery today so did a fair bit of clearing out too (imminent house move). I walk every day but am a bit restricted on the days I have my toddler. Her endurance is good but she is only 2.5 after all. I lost loads of weight on maternity with her because she would only nap in the buggy and I would go for miles. Then I went back to work/my desk and piled half of it back on again 😂

July2020baby · 10/09/2020 21:30

Do you think the average new mum has a stone/2 stone they want to lose after they’ve had their baby?

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Bettyboop82 · 10/09/2020 21:56

@July2020baby yes it certainly looks like that from this thread!
@LassoOfTruth same happened to me when I returned to work last time. That’s why I’m trying not to do too drastic a diet. If I just make small, realistic changes I may be more able to stick to a healthier diet long term (in theory!)

Genericnewnumusername · 11/09/2020 12:01

I’m down another pound this morning which is small but going in the right direction! How’s everyone doing?

mumtotwotoo · 11/09/2020 14:25

Been signed off today! Hurrah!

Planning to do first couch to 5k run on Sunday between feeds while DH has the kids. Not sure how I'm going to fit two other runs in during the week.

Have also got rid of all cake and biscuits but planning to make some Joe Wicks sugarless banana and pecan cupcakes for when I need my sweet fix. Also found these "healthy" dessert ideas: https://www.getthegloss.com/news/healthy-snacks-and-dessert-ideas-by-joe-wicks-body-coach?eucookieebannerread=1

MsMiaWallace · 12/09/2020 08:01

Lost a pound this morning! Feeling hungry though !!

Bettyboop82 · 17/09/2020 10:16

3lb down here in 11 days so 10stone9 today. Am only eating between 10am and 6pm, trying to make healthier choices and drink more water, nothing drastic as am breastfeeding and would like to keep the weight off long term.

mumtotwotoo · 17/09/2020 14:18

@Bettyboop82 well done!!

A good trick to eat within those hours, how are you finding it? I might try that but worried I'll end up scoffing a load of unnecessary stuff at 5:55pm to keep me going.

Tibtab · 17/09/2020 14:20

My baby is 6 months and I need to lose about 2 stone, it’s just so hard to get into a healthy routine when you’re so sleep deprived :(

Natasha92 · 12/12/2020 17:53

I’ve just come across this post! How did everyone weight loss plan go? I’m currently 10 weeks pp and need some motivation to shift this baby weight! :)

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