New mum - 22lbs to lose!

[Elibee48]

Hi all,

I’m new to the weight loss. Always been a silm and healthy girl but had a really strong sweet tooth in pregnancy, I kept healthy during my pregnancy but allowed myself many sweet treats I would usually stay away from! I kept active in pregnancy with walks and swims however, after having my gorgeous healthy 9lb 4oz baby boy - 4 months later and I’m still 22lbs over! I feel good as managed to lose 32 lbs since my baby but have 10 to go and want to drop an additional 12lbs to really get to my best shape and be super healthy.

I’m vegetarian and do a few miles a week walking with my baby.

Any diet/exercise advise especially from new mums or any success stories would be really appreciated! I’m aiming a steady 2lbs a week loss to reach the 22lb loss so slow steady and maintainable is the goal! Xx

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Elibee48

First of all, congratulations on your new arrival ❤️ Life is busy and hectic but remember, it can take up to year to recover completely from having a baby. Well done on all the health changes you have made already, you are doing fabulously, losing over two stone is an excellent achievement 👏👏

To help you find your way around, and enjoy all the things we have on offer, please read the Welcome Newbies Post here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Take your time to read it carefully as it has lots of useful information.

I highly recomend coming onto the forum regularly, daily if you can, reading posts and replying to others. Being part of a community is proven to help weight loss. We have lots of events happening including a daily chat thread called ‘What’s Happening Today?’

Out of interest, can I ask how you found us?

Best wishes for your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[Ali_B62]

You can do this! Welcome to the forum.

[Elibee48 in reply to Ali_B62]

Thanks both! Great info - I will start looking around.

I used health unlocked during pregnancy and found it really helpful then and found this weight loss one thought would be so helpful after!

Look forward to this journey!

xx

[BridgeGirl Administrator SS Supercook 2 stone]

How about joining today's weigh-in? The Saturday Superstars will make you very welcome healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Just scroll through the posts, reading and commenting as you go, then add your start weight plus any goals and plans you want to mention at the foot of the post where it says 'Reply to Joanney69'.

The more you can get involved here, the more you'll get out of it

[krazeeartist]

Try a dance class, or a class that keeps you moving with your heart rate up...Zumba is a really good class. There are usually DVD packages on either Ebay or Amazon.

[Elibee48]

Thank you I was thinking this I tried “fit in 5” but didn’t really inspire me and also getting used to broken sleep - I used to be such a gym bunny but now it’s time to find a new fitness routine! Going to start logging my weekly weigh in tomorrow- I feel this will really motivate me more and increasing my water intake too x

[BridgeGirl Administrator SS Supercook 2 stone in reply to Elibee48]

Try and find some exercise/activity you enjoy as you're more likely to stick to it. Your walks with your baby sound great - for both of you

I'll look out for you at Sunday's weigh-in. We're a very friendly bunch so do please read what others have written and give them some support - just 'well done' or 'have a good week' is enough for people to feel supported, and that's what keeps the forum going

[Elibee48]

Definitely needs to not feel like a chore and fit around my new super busy life!

I will check the weigh in now great idea!