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| I just had baby number 2 and didn't lose all of the weight gained from my first one. My son is 19 months and my daughter just turned 7 weeks. I have always struggled with my weight from my early 20's on. I don't seem to have the motivation to get out there and do much besides going for walks periodically. I know I just had a baby and the sleepless nights don't help, but I feel like my metabolism has come to a screeching halt. I've been tested in the past for a thyroid condition and everything comes back normal. That is completely fine with me. If anyone has any suggestions on what might help, PLEASE LET ME KNOW! |
| Posted by Holly on 06/08/2007 10:14 PM
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| I can't imagine how much work you have with two little ones. I have a four-month old son and he keeps me pretty busy. You should give yourself some credit. You just had a baby and you have a lot going on. My son still won't sleep through the night. It's really hard to stay motivated, especially because I also work. I just make myself go anyway and I always feel better afterwards. You will get more energy from working out and when you don't you'll feel it. Going for walks are a great exercise. Is there anything else you enjoy doing? I hate working out by myself and since I don't have anyone to work out with me, I go to classes at the YMCA. This way I'm not working out by myself and the time goes by quicker as well. Good luck to you and be patient. I know we don't like to hear this but it tooks us several months to gain the weight, it will take many to lose them. |
| posted by Monique on 06/08/2007 10:57 PM
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| I have the same problem right now I joined another group at another sigt and it realy helps I am not tring to soud like I am advertising its tru if you have questions let me know |
| posted by Mary on 06/08/2007 11:27 PM
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1st of all - Try to get through the part with the sleepless nights and extra stress first; in just a few more weeks you will turn around one day and think, "Wow, the living room is straighten; dinner's in the crockpot; and both babies are occupied - what can I do now?" And of course the answer is: Exercise! Even if you can only get in 10 minutes here and 5 minutes there for a while, it's still better than nothing, and it's still doing you some good. You'll gradually be able to increase you exercise time and with some good nutrition information you'll be seing those pounds melt off before long.
2nd - If you are breastfeeding, you need to be conserving you calories for that. Some women find they lose weight because of breast feeding and some don't - but regardless, your body's needs are different if you are breastfeeding.
3rd - thyroid problems can start at any time. Just because you've already had a normal test, doesn't mean it will still be like that 6 months later. Once you are getting an adequate amount of sleep every night, when you've stopped breastfeeding (if you are), take a look at the full information on hypothyroidism at webmd.com and share what you learn with your doctor.
Personal Experience: I had my first baby at 20 - and lost the weight by 22. I had my second baby at 26 - and lost the weight within a few weeks of resuming my fast food job. Then about two years later I began gaining weight and being tired. I thought I was just being wimpy. A year later, my normally oily skin was so dry and itchy I scratch open wounds on my arms. As soon as I returned home from work, I would go to sleep on the couch, while my husband cooked dinner. After dinner was over, I would snooze on the couch (so my little boy could still wake me up if he wanted) until bedtime then went to bed until time to drag myself out of bed and start all over. Finally I went to the clinic and a very caring female doctor asked a ton of questions and ordered a thyroid test. When that came back normal she ordered a "differential" and found the problem. A relatively low does of thyroid replacement medication had me functioning normally and feeling better in no time.
I've since had baby number three (who is now 11 years old) and finally got emotionally motivated to lose weight, which I'm doing mainly by calorie reduction. There are a number of websites that can help you determine an appropriate calorie range for the weight you are now and what your goal is. sparkpeople.com and buddyslim.com are two of them, and they are free. |
| posted by Kelly on 06/09/2007 08:01 AM
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| Holly since Mackenzie is still not sleeping through the night, your best bet would be to watch what you eat. As Kelly can tell you she had already lost weight with just dieting, and then when you feel up to it and have more energy you can excercise. If you are breasfeeding you have to watch what you eat anyway to ensure that you get enough nutrients and vitamins to pass them on to your baby. Also your daughter is getting to the age where she can start having cereal. I don't know how you feel about putting a little bit of cereal in her milk so that it holds her over a little longer, and maybe that might help with her sleepless nights. Just remember if you do things slowly progress will show. Good luck. |
| posted by naomi on 06/09/2007 10:48 AM
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| Thanks for all the positive reinforcements!! It really helps to have some encouraging words. |
| posted by Holly on 06/09/2007 11:49 AM
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