How do you lose weight after pregnancy?

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My son is now two and I have been trying to lose weight since I have had my baby. During my pregnancy I gain around 65 pounds; my pre-pregnancy weight was 135. Right now I am 160 and still trying my best t get to at least 140 but it's so hard. As for my tummy, while it's not saggy, it's not as firm as it was before I had my son. Are there any tips that I can follow as it relates to changing my excercise regimen (I do at least 3 times a week: 20 minutes on the stair climber, 20 minutes on the tredmill, and at least 30 miuntes weight training and abdominal work) and diet.I also had a c-section
 
Do lots of sit-up's and get a good stroller. Go for walks in the mornings and afternoons. When the weather gets bad, you can walk at the mall... just leave your wallet at home so you wont be tempted ;0)
 
try to do little sessions once a day. maybe 15 minutes twice a day or 30 minutes every two days something like that depending how much free time you have. i suggest you try some cardio workouts & from your diet make sure you cut out trans fats / fast food & sweets & eat small portions.
 
Add determination and maybe up your speed and or time on the treadmill to 40minutes at a good pace.
 
Well your regimen sounds pretty good to me.I exercised while I was pregnant to maintain a healthy weight and afterwards it was very easy for me to lose the weight.Sorry I can't be of much help, but good luck!
 
Good luck with that, I am in the same boat, I am in 147 just 10 lbs away of my goal weight and my son is 2 1/2. This is what I did and it worked, I've kept my weight off (so far). I do a low carb diet for about 2-3 weeks and then switch to a low calories diet. I did this for 3 months together with a 45 min. walk everyday at lunch time and lost a lot of weight!!
 
It's hard to say. Some people just have mommy bodies after giving birth. Although I lost all of the weight I gained with my son 4 years ago....close to 70 lbs.....I have what I call the baby pouch. I had a c-section so right around the area of the scar I have this little roll of fat. My doctor told me becasue they have to cut through the muscle and nerves to do a c-section, it will not matter how hard I work out, nothing short of a tummy tuck will make it go away, which at this point I have not done b/c we plan on having another child. good luck to you....I hope you find something that works
 
Have you tried Pilates or Yoga? While Pilates works wonders on strengthening and toning your core muscles, yoga tones and strengthens your muscles all over giving you that lean toned look that all of us want. Also, as far as diet goes, have you tried the weight watchers diet? You don't even necessarily need to join them...you can just stop by one of their centers and pick up their points counting books. They have 2 of those, 1 for all food and 1 is an eating out guide with majority of the chains restaurants and fast food joints covered. You will be amazed at how detailed those books are and they will give you a great idea abt how many points you are eating right now vs how many you should be eating, etc.
 
Your diet probably has everything to do with why you're not losing weight. Once you get used to intaking the amt. of food you do when pregnant, it's hard to train your body back to thinking it doesn't need all that extra anymore....try eating a good breakfast, the most important meal, literally, then a light lunch, and a sensible dinner. Your portions should all be as small as your fist, and eat slower (this will fill you up faster). Continue your regimen at the gym, this is great! But instead of 20 min of each cardio, move up to 25, then 30 min..you need MORE cardio than weight training. Do 100 crunches (all different ways) a day. I promise, if you go by what I just said, you'll start seeing results w/in a week, dramatic results in two...just stick with it and keep your head up. It sucks to be a woman sometimes, huh? lol
 
Bravo for sticking to your exercises!Take a hard look at your diet,enough fiber and veggies?Another thing that always helps me is to drink,drink drink (water) , 32ounces a day for every 55lbs you weigh;try it you will be surprised!Hope you can get rid of the weight!
 
Food and drinks, it's always that. Avoid anything white - bread, flour, sugar +alcohol. If you can afford it will be good to hire a personal trainer
 
What part of your body are you trying to work on the most?If it's your legs than I guess you are all set.Because the exercise you are doing isn't all that great for the rest of your body.Sit ups are fantastic for abs.I have three kids-10,5,and 2.Before I had my 10yr old, I was 125.Now I am 118.I only do sit ups-25 in the morning and 25 at night.Sometimes I do 50 at a time.Also go for walks with your son and push his stroller.this really helped me(until he became too independent to sit in one!)
 
maybe drink more water and green tea to help flush out any extra water weight. also, because you are doing weight training, you are probably building muscle which helps keep your metabolism revving. if you have maintained your current exercise schedule for some time now, start adding a day or two. your body might be at a peak concerning your exercise and you need to increase it. you should work out up to an hour a day 5 days a week. and try eating 3 moderate meals and 3 snacks a day to include plenty of fresh fruits, vegies, berries, soy products, lean proteins such as chicken, fish, ham, turkey, peanut butter, nuts, and whole wheat, whole grain, high fiber breads, pastas, cereals, oatmeal, crackers, potatoes(watch the condiments), and low/nonfat dairy products. to lose weight, you should be consuming between 1500-1700 calories and to maintain weight, you should consume between 2000-2200. be patient; it takes a lot of work to lose weight but it's worth it.
 
you need to do 200 minutes of cardio a week. Remember fat does not turn into muscle, so you need to lose your fat while putting on muscle. The 45 minute thing is not true, but don't over 60 minutes at a time.Do 5-10 minutes of cardio to warm up, then do your weight training. Do 30 to 60 minutes more of cardio, then go home.The best time to eat is just after your workout within an hour when your metabolism is raging. For your muscles, incorporate some isolated soy protein or whey protein. Whey is more potent but the soy tastes better!Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.Good luck and stick at it.
 
Hi Try this simple plan it really worked for me so here goes,If you are serious about losing weight, the calories in the food you eat should be less than the energy you use. You will have to increase your metabolic rate now, and plan your diet carefully.Formulate your own weight loss plan and you will lose weight faster. More details available at http://tinyurl.com/m7ckxGood luck
 
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