Breastfeeding and Weight Loss

Is breastfeeding the magic cure for weight gain after pregnancy? Many think so. In fact, according to research, many women stated that weight reduction was a benefit to breastfeeding. Why wouldn’t it be? On average women again 25-30 pounds during pregnancy. One of the most asked questions concerning weight loss is how to shed post pregnancy pounds. After having a baby your metabolism slows down a bit and your focus is not on yourself but your baby, so losing weight can be a challenge. So where does breastfeeding fit into all of this? Many women who choose to breastfeed have … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: Getting In Shape After Pregnancy

Here you are with this beautiful bundle of joy and you are on a high. Feeling like this it might not hit you right away. One day you get a glimpse of yourself in a mirror or maybe it will strike you as you are walking past a window at the shopping plaza. You do a double take and wonder who it is. Okay, now the depression might set in, but do not worry. You can conquer the post baby fitness battle. Your body has undergone a tremendous workout. You have just had a human being inside your body for … Continue reading →

How I Lost 40 Pounds in 8 Weeks

After my first son was born it took a little while for the extra weight to start coming off. He was three months old before I really began to notice that I was losing the extra pounds I put on during my pregnancy. I didn’t make any changes to my diet, but I did breastfeed. I lost my thirty pounds of pregnancy weight by the time he was five months old. After my daughter was born, I decided I wanted to make the most of my breastfeeding metabolism to lose not just my pregnancy weight, but a little more as … Continue reading →

Weight Loss for Breastfeeding Moms: Self Esteem

My self esteem has been low this week. I know I’m not alone here. This is a common problem for new mothers. Even though I know that there is a good reason for the extra weight, it is still really bothering me this week. My low self esteem issues started this week when I downloaded some pictures from my digital camera. Now I know why I shy away from the camera. I’m bigger now than at any time of my life, other than the last trimester of pregnancy. The last thing I need is photographic evidence! I haven’t bought any … Continue reading →

Weight Loss for Breastfeeding Moms: Home Exercise Equipment

Last week, I talked about finding the time for exercise. Some new moms take their babies to the gym and leave them in the daycare room. Personally, I can’t do this yet. Logan is still too little and doesn’t take well to strangers. I needed to find a way to work out in my home. This week, my husband got his annual bonus at work. We decided to use a portion of it to purchase some home exercise equipment. This will allow me to work out at home. The time I would spend driving back and forth to the gym … Continue reading →

Weight Loss for Breastfeeding Moms: Finding the Time

This week I’ll talk about finding the time to exercise. New mommies are very busy people. Finding the time to work out can be difficult. New babies need a lot of attention. If you have other children, it can be even more difficult to find the time to work out. When you have a spare moment, you may feel too tired and prefer a nap instead. You need to plan ahead to allow time for your work out. It’s winter here and the weather has been below zero with the wind chill factor. If it were nice outside, I would … Continue reading →

Weight Loss for Breastfeeding Moms: Finding the Motivation

Well, a week has gone by since I started guest blogging on this topic and I’m still trying to find the motivation to work out. Finding the motivation to get back in shape is a common problem after pregnancy. New mothers are a tired and busy bunch. When you have the odd spare moment, you may not want to spend it working out. Motivation has been an issue after each baby, but it’s even worse this time around. I had my fourth baby in July and I am tired. I definitely lack the motivation to work out. This week has … Continue reading →

Weight Loss for Breastfeeding Moms: An Introduction

When you read about breastfeeding one of the benefits listed is “breastfeeding helps you lose your baby weight.” For some women, this is true. They seem to go right back to their pre pregnancy weight with little or no effort. I hate these women, with their large breasts and skinny waists. I am the Pregnancy Blogger here at families.com. I gave birth to my fourth baby in July. He’s now six months old and I’m no where near my pre pregnancy weight. I’m still wearing sweat pants. Only one pair of my pre pregnancy pants currently fit. When Lisa called … Continue reading →