Had my daughter mid-december, I gained an obscene amount of weight during my pregnancy. I am 6'1 and 213 lbs as of this morning (was 260+ when I went in the hospital to deliver). My short term goal is to get back to ONEderland.... long term goal will be around 175 lbs.


I am BFing and it seems like my body is in starvation mode because of it. It's been hard losing weight, I think for a while I wasn't eating enough. Now, I am trying to eat around 2000 calories a day (for those that don't know, breastfeeding itself burns about 500 calories a day) and my diet consists of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, veggies and light dairy. I only drink skim milk and water (okay, the occasional caffeine free diet coke).

I am walking atleast 2 miles a day and trying to get on the elliptical for 30+ minutes at a pop atleast 3 days a week. I play 2 softball games every Monday night and I am going to start my Tae-Bo bootcamp DVD as soon as I get in a little better cardiovascular shape.

Thanks for listening!!!

CONGRATS on your little bundle!

You sound like you have a wonderful plan to lose the weight you want to! Welcome!!!

Sounds like you are on the right track! Keep it up!!

Let me know if you have any questions!

My baby just turned 6 months old. I have the same problem with trying to get off pregnancy weight so I know how you feel. Work hard and wonderful things will happen. That is what I tell myself.