Warning: I am going to talk about New Year's weight loss in this post. I just wanted to point that out considering I'm sure you haven't seen anything like that this January.So, let's be real. I gained 32 pounds during my pregnancy. I was 165 pounds when I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy, who weighed in at 7 lbs 10 oz. I feel the need to point this out because I've never really lost a significant amount of weight before. Sure, 5-10 pounds here and there (drinking my face off in university will do that) but I mostly care about my fitness level and my overall body tone-ness (I think I just made up that word). I care about eating clean and not being attached to the scale, and believe heavily (no pun intended) in measuring progress through inches rather than the scale.
That being said, I was excited to get on the scale and brag about my record 1-day weight loss the day after we came home from the hospital. I could already see my Facebook status: "Lost 15 pounds in a day! Just push a human out of your vag and you can do it, too!" I was so clever.
So I got on the scale.
Pregnancy weight: 165. Drumroll please!
Scale: 161.
Well that's just ridiculous. Let's try this again.
161.
Back the F up. You're telling me I gave birth to an 8 pound child, plus a bunch of other nasty stuff (sorry, guys but I went there), and I have only lost 4 pounds??? What. The. F.
I won't lie, I got on the scale no less than 4 times after that. Each time, same number.
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| Left: Pre-pregnancy (wtf is with my smug look? Feel free to slap me) and Right: 39 weeks |
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| 4 weeks after: Don't ask me how douchey I felt taking this pic. |
Anyways, I had to let that go (and my funny Facebook status). By the end of two weeks, my stomach had gone down significantly and I had lost 15 pounds without really doing anything (putting my current weight at 150 pounds). Then, holiday season began. Since then, I haven't lost anything. For those who have asked, yes, I am nursing. It is going really well but I'm definitely not able to eat whatever I want and still have the weight fall off (which some women claim... who the F are these women?). I did kind of expect to lose another 5ish even though I ate my way through Christmas, but apparently shoving my face with fudge and mini eggs isn't the way to lose weight. Hmph.
I am 5'6 and a half, and my pre-pregnancy weight was 133 pounds. Again I feel the need to point out that I usually DO NOT CARE about weight. I remember leaving university and starting to eat better and train hard, and my weight did not change- though I was wearing sizes smaller than I had ever worn before. I am pretty meticulous about keeping track of my measurements as opposed to my weight. You can see a HUGE difference in inches without seeing a difference on the scale! Okay, I will shut up about that now. You get it.
Anyways, I can't wait to get rid of my muffin top and love handles, holy God. My thighs are much bigger than they were before, and trying to fit into my clothes is like squeezing an elephant into a pair of skinny jeans, complete with tucking in skin where applicable.
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| Thank God for black, blazers with shoulderpads, and terrible lighting. |
Do you have any questions about my weight gain/loss? What is your best advice to cut the weight?
I realize how much I used the F word in this post. For that, I F'ing apologize.
I gained 40 pounds with each pregenancy and it took about 6 months both times before I was below pre pregnancy weight. I nursed for over a year with each and I was not over careful about what I ate, but I did trend towards healthy and I did exercise. I wouldn't say the weight fell off but once it was gone and I was still nursing and exercising I could eat enormous amounts of food and not gain any weight. Be patient, it is still early, with your dedication to a healthy lifestyle, it will happen. Congrats on a handsome little man :)
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for the enormous amounts of food! Thanks for the advice :)
DeleteYou look great! I gained 50 pounds with my first and I was already 25 pounds over weight. The scale said 199 lbs just before I delivered my first son! Mind you I'm 5'3", so I was huge! I lost the weight but it took me a good year and a half.
ReplyDeleteWith my other 2 pregnancies, I was better about working out and eating clean. I gained 38 lbs for each one and lost it in about a year. One day I'll have to post before and after pics of myself after all three pregnancies.....
Yes! I'd love to see before and after pics, but mostly for my own creepy tendencies. I took before pics last night, and if that isn't motivation, I don't know what is.
DeleteI realize how a-holey it makes me sound to say this, but I gained only 12 pounds with my twins (born two weeks ago today!) and had lost all 12 by the afternoon after they were born. But I do still have the post-baby stomach pooch and my entire body has taken on the consistency of warm dough.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get back into pre-pregnancy shape.
I'll be eagerly following your posts for tips on how to get back to pre-baby awesomeness.
Two things: yes, you are an a-hole (I say that in the nicest way possible), and the warm dough consistency made me spit out my organic, all-natural fibre cereal. It was probably for the best.
DeleteI gained 44 with my twins and it took me a solid year to be back to my happy weight. I think some women just need a little extra poundage for milk production, so try not to stress and enjoy your huge jugs.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best comment I've ever received. Hhahaha you're so right!
DeleteI gained 45lbs with jax and after a slow physical recovery from my c-section (making running again a much more distant goal) I joined weight watchers online and have 8lbs left to go before I'm back to My pregnancy weight! I needed to relearn about portion control and without that help I don't think I could have done it. Now that he's five months I'm back to running (sloooowly) and yoga to help boost the timeline. It's a mother eff though! But the best weight I've ever gained! (and lost) :) oh and I lost 7 lbs after having an 8lb baby and all the other stuff. I just don't know how that works!
ReplyDeleteHahaha thank God for you. And good for you- 8 lbs will come in no time!!!
Delete*Back to my PRE pregnancy weight. Not pregnancy weight. Good god
ReplyDeleteNever been pregnant, so can't share about pregnancy weight loss. But I was quite heavy during my teenage years (max 172 for 5'6''...yeah), whereas I've been around 135 for several years now). My one piece of advice is just this: slow and steady...and healthy. They say the slower you lose it, the more likely you'll keep it off, and in my experience that is absolutely true. Good for you for not obsessing over the scale...it really doesn't matter. It matters that you are healthy and happy. I think the goals you've set are good and probably attainable, especially given how motivated you are. Just allow yourself time. Time to live, to enjoy your baby, and to get back to where you were, or almost, without being a wreck over it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd just like to say I think it's amazing how honest and open you are for your readers. That means more to us than you probably know. You're very brave.
Thank you Kelly!!! My whole goal is to keep it real, so I appreciate knowing that it means a lot to you! I will take it slow and steady, and congratulations on maintaining a healthy lifestyle!
DeleteI am currently 31 weeks prego and I have gained about 28 pounds (5-8 of which I gained before I knew I was pregnant, I just started eating and couldn't stop at first!) This is my second child I I think I will end up at the same weight when I give birth to this one which would be 180lbs. (Thankfully I am pretty tall at 5'9!) I think you look pretty great just after giving birth and I will be looking forward to reading the rest of your posts! I will join you in this journey after March. :)
ReplyDeletegood info thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteFirst off I think you look awesome. But I know exactly how you feel. I thought my whole pregnancy that I was all baby and I'd spring back super fast. Then I ended up having a Caesarian which meant no activity for 6 weeks. Ugh. At my 6 week checkup I was 20lbs over my pre pregnancy weight. That depressed me. I'm now 12 weeks post partum, have been at crossfit 3 days a week for 6 weeks and still have only lost a couple pounds. It's time to buckle down. Clean up my diet, strict eats, no more being lazy and unprepared for healthy eats. I can do this, and so can you! I got your back lady!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly, good for you! We can do this together!!!
DeleteI just think you look amazing! Numbers on the scale don't determine that!
ReplyDeleteI know you will get to your happy weight though, you are determined!
Congrats on your baby, so beautiful! I am 4.5 months pregnant, very beautiful journey!
Putting it out there (public on the internet) is a good start. Internet peer pressure happens to work wonders for me. I also think you look great and once you start to focus on your goals and get into a routine, it won't take much effort. Your body took 9 months to change...so be easy on yourself.
ReplyDeleteHaha! I just love you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can't get into your jeans either..I'm in the same boat! My little bundle was born just over 4 weeks ago and I tried to squeeze myself into my jeans just last week. What the hell?? I didn't know my thighs grew! I'm still wearing sweats and maternity jeans..how sexy. Anyway..I can't exercise yet as I had a very painful episiotomy and tear, so feel lucky you can exercise! We will get there! Childbirth is a journey and we did push a human out of our vag...jelly belly or not, I'm proud of myself, and you should be too!
ReplyDeleteHey, I have been following your site for a while and I LOVE all your workouts and your hilarious commentaries. I have done over half of your workouts, and even though I have never commented I have enjoyed them all. I couldn't find a way to comment on your 12 Days of Fitness workout post... but I just did that workout and it took me 19:44 to complete everything. I am sweating really hard and it was a lot of fun. I look forward to more workouts from you and good luck on your weight loss progress! You are dedicated and passionate so you will be there in no time!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much! This made my day!
DeleteBaha! The cheesy photos are awesome and I think you look amazing! i love reading about all this stuff as I am going to be in your shoes in 7 weeks time (give or take) so keep it up and know that you are my inspiration!! I'm already craving dieting and hard core exercise... I hope that lasts post baby!
ReplyDeleteI was craving the same things- then, I ate like crap for a month straight. Hahah. All the best!!!
DeleteI think that the pre-pregnancy lbs lie solely in your boobs, right? That's what I will be claiming! You look fantastic--seriously. I know we are our own worst critics, but your body will be back especially as the weather gets warmer and you can out and about more. Plus, I totally agree with the inches part vs. lbs--I'm a lot heavier than many think which is fine by me if I have muscle def.
ReplyDeleteWhat you meant to say was "I might be heavier than you think, but I'm ripped, bitches." I like that.
DeleteYou look great and I'm sure with your dedication and work ethic the rest of the weight will drop as soon as you are able to exercise. Congrats on the loss so far!
ReplyDeleteI gained 60lbs with all 3 of my babies..my highest weight was 320lbs when I gave birth to my first in 2003. My youngest is almost 4yrs old and I've maintained between 140-145lbs for the past 2yrs. So overall--it took me 8yrs to lose 180lbs. I will never have the "bikini body" and will forever be "tucking in" skin. But I did the weight loss by making a lifestyle change, eating better and exercising/running and I've been tracking my food in paper journals, fitday.com and now myfitnesspal every single day (not missing one day, seriously!) for the past 3.5yrs. That's what's kept me going and kept me maintaining..the lifestyle. The habit. It sucks that my weight doesn't measure up with what size I'd like to be. At this weight I should be wearing whatever I want. Nope. It won't ever be that way. Unless I have a major overhaul of my body and get all the excess "mom skin" nipped and tucked. :)
ReplyDeleteI know I wrote a book and didn't really answer your question, but I just thought I'd share my story. Congrats on your baby!
I am not back to my pre pregnancy weight 3 kids later and the 4th on the way and my youngest is only 11 months! Ugh I am gonna be a freaking 2 story house lol and I am gonna eat sensible and good this pregnancy and keep walking atleast everyother day! You motivate me at the weight your at now! And breastfeeding has never taken my weight off lol if anything it made me hungrier! Yoou are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFirstly I would say be easy on yourself. You just had a baby and it's insanely tiring and hard on your bod. Secondly I lost the weight after 6 months by taking my daughter to the gym everyday. I breastfed and did not diet, but I did make yummy soups for lunch to eat in a hurry which I was always in! I think these women who lose weight breastfeeding are also either exercising or really dieting... I don't believe it's a diet in itself!
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I can't get my old jeans done up and the skin on my belly is soooo weird. But my husband points to the baby to remind me that it was only a month ago that he exited my who-ha. I'm six pounds away from my pre-prego weight, but nowhere close to doing up those jeans! Good on you for running and you looked fab in that eight-day post-baby pic!
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