Can't Shake the Last 10 Pounds

Aileen - posted on 06/23/2012

I am in the same place!!! I have nine pounds left and my son is 11 months old. I have done insanity, running, and weightlifting to lose the last 11 pounds but I am now stuck with my last nine pounds that just won't budge and I am still breastfeeding as well...ugh I want to fit in my clothes so bad but I figure to not be so harsh on myself and just do what I can, eventually they will fall off, I hope :)

Cathy - posted on 03/12/2011

I used to be a Personal Trainer before I had my daughters. Now I stay at home with them. DONT crash diet. It will make it worse. Between kids, my extra 10 stayed on but after my second, I did INSANITY by BeachBody. In 2 weeks I lost 6 pounds. But I have to warn you that it is intense and you have to EAT! You will be hungrier as you burn more calories and rev up your matabolism. Just eat healthier and dont "diet". What helps me as a busy mom is having meal replacement shake (not the diet shakes). I suggest either going to a health food store or BeachBody sells some. You need a balance of protien and carbs. They just work great for those mornings that are crazy to make sure I get some sort of breakfast!

Kristen - posted on 08/04/2010

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Hillary - posted on 06/12/2010

No diets! And it can take a while to shake those last pounds. Reading some of these responses is making me giggle a little. I didn't worry about losing all my baby weight until after 6 months. Just tried to eat as healthy as possible (but enough to keep a steady milk supply), walking is better than running at first, and eat as much raw fruits and veggies as you can get your hands on. Oh and lots of water. And give yourself a break. It took 9 months to put the weight on, why don't you give your body that long to take it off? Especially if it's only the last 10 pounds.

Katie - posted on 05/05/2010

I am breastfeeding and bub is almost 7 months, and I have lost 11kg (24lb). I am 3kg less than I was when I fell preggo, but I was at the high end of the 5kg range I like to be in anyway.

I just wrote down everything I ate. I am eating 2000 calories a day. And go for a walk (sometimes a little jog for 30 seconds here and there) most days. I do eat a little bit of cake and muffins and the bad foods, but I make sure I dont over-indulge in these foods.

For me walking with an ipod has been great.
I was also swimming once a week over summer (southern hemisphere), but not at the moment as the pool closes for winter (that's small towns for ya).

Exercising with a friend helps!!

I have never done a detox, but I have reduced the carbs I eat (less sandwiches for lunch) but I still have rice and pasta for dinner anyway.

It's hard to tell you why these simple things worked for me... but just have good will power to eat well, and drink lots of water, and you should also get feel-good-hormones from the exercising, and be dedicated to your exercise, and maybe change it up a bit, dont always do the same thing. Our bodies respond well and burn more energy if different muscles are used, rather than just the same old muslces used for walking and swimming etc.

Good luck Emily.
Check out www.calorieking.com.au for a web-based food diary!
It really helped me.
I am not sure if there is an American version or not.

Emily - posted on 03/30/2010

Yeah what worked? I too have 10 pounds left!

Sarah - posted on 01/22/2010

have you tried a detox/cleanse? there are alot of different one out there. make sure you check with your doctor. also, all of what you are doing is great for aerobics but add some weights for resistance and watch the pounds melt!

Justyna - posted on 12/16/2009

Are you still breastfeeding? Many people don't shake their last 10 pounds until they stop.
Also I started training for half marathons and really upping my mileage and that has helped a bit.

Haley - posted on 10/05/2009

Are you breastfeeding? Some women hang on to the last few pounds for a while when nursing.

Diane - posted on 09/18/2009

What a drag to see all these spammers here, WT?

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Angie - posted on 06/04/2009

Hi Jody,



I have to ask...what worked? I too have 10 lbs to lose...I'm 12 weeks postpartum and am dying to get into my own clothes again!! I'm running, but I'm still a little "doughy" around the middle. : )

Jody - posted on 05/07/2009

Thank you!!!! I am in skinny jeans again... and then some... I havent been this skinny since High School

Jeanette - posted on 02/18/2009

Hey Jody,



I know exactly how you feel, I was just 10 pounds from my skinny jeans when my son was about 5 months old and although the breastfeeding was helping, I still had a little excess fat. My husband and I together went on a two week cleanse from Anthony Robbins, it was pricey but if you wanted to do it without all of the expensive stuff, just stick to a strict, no meat, all fresh veggies & fruit & water diet along with the proper vitamins that work for you. For me it was Vitamin B Complex, Ester C, Omega 3, Vitamin D, & Calcium/Magnesium. I also took 3 or 4 squirts of collodial silver to help remove toxins from my body. Within two weeks without even a single workout, I was down 12 pounds! Remember this is just a 2 week cleanse, you will need to get some protein in your body after that, but what it does is help clean out the toxins that have been stored. Good Luck, you'll be in your skinny jeans in no time flat.

Jenna - posted on 02/17/2009

sometimes just making time for 'you' is critical, even with weight.  Having breakfast is critical, as is having healthy snacks on hand...  That way you skip any temptation.  By the way - you look great in your picture!  Good luck, i have 5 left i'd like to lose - so, i'm there with you!!! I do know the diet pills are actually somewhat dangerous and not rigorously studied or approved like pharma products...

Good luck!

Julie - posted on 02/13/2009

Hi Jody - give up ALL diets... they never do any good.  Just start listening to your body.  If you are doing all that excersice - you have to be eating properly.  Don't forget to eat when you need to and only what is needed to replenish - not over indulging!  Your body will react negatively whether you are eating too much or too little - it's all about the right balance.  See a real nutritionist if you need to figure out the intake of calories vs the output you are doing.  Be smart!   Also, remember that it all takes time.  Stick with it and you will see results. .  And, never take supplements or buy into the fad stuff!   It's just a waste of $$!

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