Struggling to get fit

Well you could start easing your way into working out until burn boot camp starts. I do a lot of exercises at home and I work out at the gym as well also. If you want I can share with you the at home workouts that I do, and recommend some apps that I use too that helped me to get in shape 💛

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Hey Ashley am also interested , glad to see am not the only one struggling.

That would be great! Thank you!

I am with you, mama! I try to drink lots of water and eat healthy meals. I make short, simple goals like trying to workout 3 days a week for at least 30 minutes. I also try to meet with other moms for walks - active and doesn't make me feel like I am working out with the conversation. Good luck!

Hey mama! My little one is 8 months old and I felt so much the same up until about 1-2 months ago. I was craving sugar, never full, always reaching for snacks. But I actually did a little health reset and was so surprised that when I actually ate nutritious food, I didn’t need to eat anywhere near as much as what I was eating. I think that when I was getting good nutrition my body wasn’t craving so much for the bad stuff, and I was satisfied. Since then I’ve maintained it quite well and the weight is shifting. Are you supporting yourself with nutritional food? Xx

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Did you like the app?!

Overall I feel like I make good choices 🤷🏻‍♀️ but I definitely have room for improvement. I wish I knew of some good shake recipes. That would definitely make life easier. I just went for my first run about 30min ago though! So theres a step in the right direction

I feel your pain. I’m breastfeeding as well and feel like that makes it a lot harder to lose the baby weight. But when I do lose weight I notice it’s when I do HIIT workouts and go on my stationary bike. Also try to eat lots of veggies and fruits and always have a protein on hand like chicken and eggs. Also drink a ton of water.

Hi Mamas! Just wanted to jump in and say try Intermitted Fasting & Keto. For more info look into DietDoctor.com It has definitely been helpful. Try eating a low carb diet. More fats and less carbs which creates sugar. Our bodies burn sugar first (insulin ) the carbs. Ridding your body of carbs would give your body the chance to now burn fat. DietDoctor explains a lot!! Hope you check it out.

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Is it safe while breastfeeding?

Actually No!! I had no idea you were nursing. My apologies!❤️

Drink like a gallon of water per day. Have a glass before every time you eat something so you’ll actually get full from the food. Use a cup with a straw, easier to chug. That’s all I did to lose my baby weight with breastfeeding. I had gained around 40lbs.

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That's genius! Than you!!

I also have zero motivation to exercise so I feel you! Good luck!

Lots of veggies lots of fruits..less meat. WATER is your best friend. I still make shakes to keep my metabolism up whenever the “starving” feeling comes in. Favorite shake mix that tastes like Reese peanut butter cup: Almond milk Peanut butter 1-2 bananas Some ice Tad bit of coffee & creamer(if wanted) I also used to blend greens like spinach and kale in or some oats. Keep pumping in between feeds it help cut down weights! Hope this helps!

The cost to eat healthy is ridiculous...

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I’m a consultant with Arbonne, if you have any questions message me! 😊 I love it

You’re so right....it’s about 100-150 a week. I’m bout to look into Arbonne...seems like less time in the kitchen and more time with my kiddos on a walk or something!

In the same boat here .. breastfeeding my second child (6 months) and struggling with losing the weight and motivation to exercise. I’ve always been active but parenting takes a lot of energy out of me, especially when I don’t eat great. I need to find a way to stick to working out and a better diet

I hear ya! I just do quick workouts in the morning. Check out blogilates on YouTube for tons of quick free workouts. I also did a 3 day juice cleanse and it really helped me get past a weight loss plateau.

Gosh, I feel this! I’m 3mos PP. I gained 19lbs while pregnant and have....19lbs to lose still. I don’t get it! I’ve been running and going to hiit 3x a week. When I’m not on mat leave I’m so active (biking to work, running during my lunch, working 9hrs on my feet and the gym 4x/week) so I think my body is in shock by how sedentary I am now! I hate it.

Question for you ladies, when did you start back at the workouts after delivery? I’m two months out now and I still don’t feel perfect inside. Worried I may hurt myself if I go too hard. I walk rn but that’s about it.

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I started about three weeks postpartum but definitely shouldn’t have. I say you know your body and if it hurts stop or dial it down a bit.

So my midwife gave me the go ahead to start exercising at 8w postpartum but I didnt try until about 4 months postpartum but it didnt last long (obviously- hence my post)

Walk 30+ minutes a day or start jogging. I follow the Mediterranean/ Dash diet which are both more just healthy lifestyle changes than diets. Drink twice as much water as you think you need to, and don’t worry about it. Once your baby slows down on nursing (at close to a year) the weight will come off. I also hike with my daughter in a pack so 35-40 lbs of extra weight with all our water & gear at least 2x a week. That really kicked my fitness to another level. I’ve lost 50ish lbs from my full term pregnancy weight. I know people who sell Arbonne but I’ve had just as much success as them without the expensive supplements. 🤷‍♀️ its all about moving your body.

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Have you hear about MumShape? It’s a platform for pre - and postnatal classes in London! Maybe that’s an option to work out more often 🙄🙈

Hi I’m pre/post natal certified Mama you’re hunger cravings is completely normal. What id ask is why do you feel you need to get back “in shape” this is a very tough time to lose weight. In addition to the increased caloric demand, your sleep is probably off which plays a major role in weight loss. So what can you do? Walking helps regulate those stress hormones you are probably fighting. When cravings hit make a delicious smoothie with some vegan protein powder. Also make sure you’re meals are colorful and healthy fats and protein are essential for you and baby. Last thing, lift! You may not see yourself as an athlete but with a growing baby, you certainly are. If you have any questions message me. Xo

I will tell you what helped me! I went down 20lbs ... Fruit & Veggies...!! Try a plant based (dairy & gluten free is a plus!-huuuge difference) Y’all will looove hoy you feel, how your skin and hair improves and how much energy you have...

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No meats?

Just commit to it. And keep any poor choice foods out of the house. I also don't want poor food going to my daughter. So, like in pregnancy, I don't eat anything that I don't want to end up in her via my breast milk. Maybe it'll be easier for you to think of it in terms of your child rather than you?

Hey cutie mama 🤗I know the struggle can be real, I had my first baby five months ago.. I was super active and had a pretty great diet for the most part pre-pregnancy but when I got pregnant I was SO SICK the whole entire pregnancy, what I could keep down wasn’t always the healthiest (seems like I lived off McDonald’s frenchfries alottt hahah) but I also gained around 50 lbs 🙈I’ve just been giving myself grace with all of this for sure but once I gave birth I immediately felt sooo much better!! 6 weeks post partum I started working out from home and it has been so much fun, sometimes my little guy gets fussy but I’ll just modify while holding him! I’ve managed to drop 25 lbs in the first 3 months and I’ve been feeling sooo great 😍I’ve been making an extra effort to wake up earlier if possible to give myself that time for ‘me’ and it has all really helped so much! I think this all plays a factor in healthy eating too, I’ve found food prepping and having the good stuff on hand helps keep me accountable 🙌🏼

I do a lot of walking, I get out every day for at least a hour, plus circuits outside with friends and the babies and running. But I think it’s my walking that’s helping me as I only run 1/2 times a week. If you plan to meet someone then you won’t have a excuse not to go.

Hey Soon to be fit mama, let me start by saying your not alone! And we all want our bodies back! Breast pumping and feeding has helped me a lot as well as wearing a belly bandit, that’s the name of the actual brand! But other wise I had a Section so can’t really work out how I want to anyways, but what areas of your body are trying to target Mines as of now is just my belly 🤗

Girl I feel ya, two babies in two years really took it’s toll on my body. I’m 2 months post partum and I find just taking it one day at a time, one meal at a time one work out at a time. Make that time for yourself. You don’t have to deprive your self of treats. Just don’t eat all the treats... lol it’s been working for me so far. 🤷‍♀️ good luck girl you got this 👊💪🏻

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The struggle is real.

Two under two momma here also! I feel this on a spiritual level 😅

I do Body Pump at Edge Gym, but there’s the couch to 5k app that gradually gets u to increase walk/run time

Control your environment when it comes to eating. Starting at home you can rid your kitchen of anything unhealthy and replace it with better alternatives. Offices can be more challenging especially this time of year. If you make room for your healthy snacks first you won't have much room for the sweets people bring in.

I’ve lost 70 pounds through BBG and a low fat diet. I highly recommend BBG workouts.

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What's bbg?

I am SO with you mama. I recently just found out i have a wheat allergy. So now i have to cut wheat and gluten out of my diet. And i heard that was actually a super easy way to lose weight on the side, so ill let you know how it goes!

First thing in the mornings, after nursing and before breakfast I would put babes in the swing and do 1-3 short 10-15 min workout videos on YouTube! Huge tip is to get dressed in workout clothes ASAP and then you almost feel like you have to workout!

Try to trade in your sweet cravings from candy to fruit and if you need chocolate one piece of dark chocolate to curb the craving

Please remember it took you 9 months to put on the weight. Expect it to take some time. If you are feeling hungry grab some veggies and dip or an apple. Fruits and veggies will make you feel full longer plus they will aid in your weight loss! If it’s sweets you crave look at health alternatives on Pinterest! I hope this helps.

Come check out FIT4MOM. I lost over 45lbs while working out with other moms, connecting with my kids throughout the workout with songs and games, and all classes are led by fitness instructors who are trained in the latest prenatal and postpartum guidelines. Most other gyms do not know how to cater to the mama body and all the changes we went through. There’s locations throughout California. Just go to FIT4MOM.com and enter your zip code to find the one closest to you. 😃

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We actually have lots of classes just for mamas where they don’t bring their kids. So even when kids are beyond stroller age or for mamas whose kids don’t do strollers as well. We have a fitness class for moms in every stage of motherhood.

I started doing Noom. It’s awesome. I’ve lost 10lbs in 8 weeks.

Keto.

I just shed 30lbs in 3 months doing turbo fire 😭 and eating better. 56 for the whole year. If I didn’t fall off the wagon I feel like I would have done better lol I struggle so hard with motivation too but I have been following their schedule.

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Thank you Melissa 🥳

Best thing is to keep the sweets out of your house, I have a big sweet tooth as well and I love junk, I have to keep it out of my house

Check out mum-shape.com They will launch in March and you can find and book all Pre,- Postnatal and Mummy-baby fitness classes nearby 😊💫

I love 9 round! Also I swap things. Like instead of ice cream I'll make banana nice cream. Instead of French fries I get sweet potato fries, instead of tortillas or shell tacos I'll make lettuce wrap tacos. So I'm still eating the same thing but swapping the carbs for better ones. Also even if you hop up right at this very moment and do 10 squats or girl push ups a few times a day at random when you think about it really helps. I have 5lb weights at home that I use. Also try the DownDog yoga app! You don't need a fancy gym or lots of time to take care of your body those are usually excuses that I make that only translate to one thing=I don't wanna. Lol we have breastfed for 2 years and 6 months! I didnt start trying to work out or eat right until about a year into breastfeeding ❤

UPDATE:: I'm officially a runner!! After trying several different apps, I found the couch to 5k app works best for me. I've been doing it for quite some time now, and yesterday, I RAN 2.83 MILES!! I'm killin it. I'm super proud of myself and I've lost 10lbs. I'm back in some of my prepregnancy Jean's and feeling great! Making much healthier choices and over all feeling like a million bucks!

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So glad you found something that works for you! WAY. TO. GO!!!

I need real breastfeeding & eating to get fit help too

Hey lovely. I started Herbalife and feel great! And I’m happy with the difference I’m seeing. I also walk with my pram really quickly around the park x

Also following 🙏💜

Find more filling carbs. Breastfeeding is an extra 600 calories a day. If you have the time track you macros and weight your foods to give yourself a better ideas of how your nutrition is. Diet is always the first thing to get into check or you won’t have any energy to workout and you won’t recover well after you do work out. I have been on and off working out for a last two years. It’s okay to have ups and down but the longer you keep with it the faster you bounce back after you slack. Having measurable and realistic goals helps me.

While breastfeeding I was SO HUNGRY ALL THE TIME. As soon as I quit I dropped weight 😑🙄. Low fat Greek yogurt, granola and fruit used to be the most healthy filling night time snack and help curb cravings and over snacking. TONS of water! Those things helped me

I need help to eat healthy

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I’m right there with ya!!

I also am still breastfeeding and I was told that since my milk is not high in fat that I am one of the unlucky ones that don't lose weight while breastfeeding. I have struggled losing weight. I do if I eat 0 sugar, high protein and work out every single night for a half hour+...but I have to confess I can't live my life that way. Holidays, crazy schedules and low income do not help me to eat healthy. I lost 36lbs, gauned back 20, lost 10. I go up and down a lot. Been breastfeeding for 2 1/2 years straight now.

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There's evidence that increasing your protein intake increases the fat on the milk I started tracking my protein intake and my milk immediately started to look richer in color and I feel fuller longer :)

I hear u girl, breastfeeding and keeping up with good nutrition is hard. I use Herbalife nutrition which has been my lifesaver! I've lost 25lbs 5 yrs ago & kept it off & am so grateful that not only are MOST of their products safe for pregnant & breastfeeding mamas but they taste amazing & even have extra nutrition based around new mom's to make sure we get what we need to replenish what we lose! After just having my sixth child... this is so important for me. Hope this helps, if u ever need any help or encouragement, lemme know!

Be careful what products you use while breastfeeding

Joe wicks was great for me (pre pregnancy) and so many breastfeeding mum's on there they have a little online support group. The food is pretty amazing for a 'diet' to be honest. And 3 hours exercise a week is something that with a wee bit of planning you can squish in. I'll be doing it again post baby :)

I used fitness pal to count calories. I put in my goal and it told me how many calories to eat and then I added 500 calories because that’s how much breastfeeding burns a day usually. I started going on walks but it was mainly the calorie counting that helped me because I have portion control issues. Also, it worked for me because I could still eat sweets, just not huge portions. I lost 30 pounds doing it and unfortunately I’ll have to do it again because im pregnant and gained a lot during pregnancy. Dieting sucks! Another thing that helped me was I found a group of people who wanted to diet it with me and we all put $20 in… whoever lost the biggest percentage after 3 months won all the money ❤️.

I use the FitOn app its amazing 🤩

Protein will help fill you up.

Any luck?

What do you think when you hear the word loss?