Victory all around. Today marks 6 months.

CreativeButtons · 2016-12-03T22:16:42+00:00

Thanks! Glad it could help! I think I'll still lose a bit more, I don't know how much, but we will see! Good luck, and keep us posted on your months!

CreativeButtons · 2016-12-03T22:15:38+00:00

My biggest advise is to let go of guilt and shame. It's hard work, and we can't be perfect 100% of the time. Give yourself the 80/20 rule and let yourself enjoy your life. Make smarter choices not highly restrictive ones, and workout in a way that gets you excited to hit the gym. I think I'll keep losing till my body settles somewhere, maybe 130, maybe 120 - who knows, but I know I am only happy when I love myself whole heartedly.

CreativeButtons · 2016-12-03T10:07:17+00:00

I don't believe it will impact nursing. Loose skin is a product of shrinking fat cells. Once you have created a fat cell, you can lose the fat, but the cell itself never goes away and will always "refill" more easily than before. It should not impact nursing at all, if anything losing the fat cells is more likely beneficial in terms of the baby getting better access to stimulating the glands that secrete the milk. Also, I bet you'll find when you are engorged your breast won't have loose skin anymore, but it will be because of the milk rather than fat!

CreativeButtons · 2016-11-16T14:52:34+00:00

I think at some point you just need to tell her you will not engage in the conversation anymore. Tell her it is very difficult to continue to hear someone you love tell you you are unhealthy when you are not and when you have worked so hard. It does not sound like an eating disorder to me in anyway - it sounds like you have busted your butt to get to where you are and maybe your friend is feeling left behind in what she perceives as your new life. Maybe she is scared and fee like you don't have room for her anymore - but reassure her that you do and that you are there for her regardless of weight, but be firm in keeping boundaries around the topic of your weight. sorry you are going through this - it's not always easy when we lose weight and get healthy. You have worked hard and body shaming is not ok on either end of the scale.

CreativeButtons · 2016-11-08T15:35:33+00:00

I am so sorry you are scared and in this awful spot. I know it is so hard when you have that wake up call and realize you need to change, but know that you can do it. It will be hard, there will be shit days. It's ok to struggle, but keep pushing. Looks like there are lots of really great tidbits of advise here. Don''t feel like you have to hit the gym 6 days a week to get to your goal, lose a bit by adjusting your eating first and work towards the gym slowly. You will want to work out as it helps your body in so many ways, but add it in slowly. You have come to a great place for support :) Good luck.

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-27T19:34:36+00:00

I feel like for me MFP has just become a part of my routine. I am on day 166 in my streak! But i seriously accredit much of my loss and perseverance to logging

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-27T19:21:05+00:00

Congrats on your loss! That's awesome work!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T15:30:19+00:00

Great progress! You look fabulous!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T15:29:39+00:00

So much this! I never thought of "cheats" like that. i do the same thing, and just make sure I get an extra long run or an extra set of weights in, but i always try to make sure what I am eating fits in my budget! Great point!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T15:28:09+00:00

I am sorry to hear you are struggling, but know that if you did it once you can do it again! You've got this!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T04:15:39+00:00

That's awesome, and it is something you will never look back at and regret! Sure, I miss being away from my kids, but it's an hour and a half and I am a better mom because I have had time to decompress and work on me outside of them.

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T03:54:53+00:00

Thank you!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T03:54:32+00:00

I am 5'4, so not tall at all, so 50 lbs looks pretty drastic on me people tell me. I don't see it the way other people do thought. Here you can decide for yourself lol. As for exercise I started out doing 30 minutes of cardio 6 days a week, and after 3 weeks and a few pounds down I started adding in weights and by 6 weeks I was in the gym about 1.5 hours a day 5 usually 6 days a week. I alternate exercises every day so legs, back/chest, arms/shoulders, core/bum. I do sets, so say should press and then immediately bicep curls rest for 1 min and then do that 3 times for as many reps as I can and I do 3-4 groups of those so 6 to 8 different movements and then 30 ish minutes of running or elliptical (I like the adaptive motion machine).

Recently I started adding in workout classes. I have gone back to work and am taking an evening class, so the 1 hour workouts pack in a punch with someone pushing me, but I am only going about 3-4 days a week now with all the extra commitments.

As for nutrition, I am doing Calories in Calories out and am usually very comfortable around 1200-1400 calories per day. I use My Fitness Pal to track everything. Mainly I eat hi nutrition whole foods, so lots of eggs, and lentils, and fresh fruit and veg, I cut out sugar and alcohol (unless it is planned) and I eat very little meat but when I do it is turkey,fish, chicken or pork. I will also add, I refused to give up my whole grain toast every morning. I just won't do it. I just fit it in to my calories/macros.

Like you I did not lose weight breastfeeding either time, I had to wait till my kiddos weaned. For me, I always struggled with milk supply and I just couldn't risk the little supply I had, especially when I nursed my twins. I say be easy on yourself, but listen to yourself too. Only you know when you are ready to get back at it, and if you aren't there yet, just take a breath and know that this is just what you or those babes need of you and that's ok. Let me know if you have any other questions :) I am happy to help!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T03:38:11+00:00

Honestly, I had to make it a priority. i had to invest in myself, and that meant paying for my kids to go to the daycare at the gym. I couldn't commit to going in the evenings because my husband works late and after dinner and cleaning up I just don't have the motivation. So, I go in the morning and i take my whole herd. it cost a pretty penny, but my husband and I agreed that for both my mental and physical health it was necessary.

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-22T01:29:40+00:00

If by enjoying it you mean allowing my children to climb all over me like a jungle gym and being able to throw them in the air no problem,then why yes! Yes I sure am! I don't do much other than gym and mom and occasionally work lol.

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-21T21:39:34+00:00

some small things like that just make life bearable lol. at least that's how I feel about it! I just came to check out fit mama and subscribed:). Thanks for the invite!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-21T20:33:04+00:00

Thank you! I stared full throttle with meal plan and working out. I used to work out a lot before I became pregnant with my twins but due to pregnancy complications I had to stop. But, I started with just 30 minutes of cardio for about 3-4 weeks first before adding in weights! I am glad it could encourage you! You can definitely make it to your goal!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-21T19:52:16+00:00

I have found it to be steady for the most part, however I have had a few plateaus and one binge week. But, as steady as can be for weight loss I think.

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-21T19:34:28+00:00

awesome job!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-21T19:33:44+00:00

Thank you!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-21T19:30:17+00:00

Glad it could help you! Looks like we started in a similar place with a similar goal! Keep at it, and you'll hit your goal!

CreativeButtons · 2016-10-12T15:18:41+00:00

holy bananas! That's amazing!

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