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Arianna - posted on 03/09/2010 ( 2 moms have responded )

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When I first got pregnant with my daughter i weighed 180 lbs, in the first 3 or 4 months i lost 20 pounds and ended up at 160. I then gained all the weight back plus another 40, so at the end of my pregnancy i weighed 220 lbs. I had my daughter in July of 2008, i breastfed for a day or so, but it hurt too bad so i discontinued that. It has been 1 year and 8 months since I had my daughter and I weigh just as much as i did when i was pregnant with her. Does anyone have any reccomendations on how to lose the weight. I dont have the money to buy the healthy diet foods unfortunately

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Stephanie - posted on 03/09/2010

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I feel your frustration. It took me 2 years to start losing my baby weight. I gained 20 lbs after I had my baby. I was eating bad things because my husband was in Iraq and I didn't have family close. So I ate what was quick and easy. Once my daughter starting eating solids, I watched closely what she ate. So if you feed her healthly food, you do too. Also, eating smaller portions helps and have healthy snacks on hand. But I found not to dwell on "I have to eat healthy all the time". If you just change a few little things you may start to notice a difference. If you doughter leaves a lot left on her plate, try not to eat it plus your meal.
As she gets older, you will be getting a lot more exercise so that will help!
Just remember it won't happen over night! Just as your daughter learned to walk with baby steps, losing weight takes baby steps too!
I know you can do it! Take it one day at a time! Good luck!

Julie - posted on 03/09/2010

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Try eating smaller portion sizes. The palm of your hand is a good way to see how big a portion size should be for you. Eat as healthy as you can and get as much exercise as you can. My son loves it when I turn on the radio and dance silly with him, go on walks or just play chase. Anything to get you moving will help with weight loss. If you drink soda and juice try to drink less of that and more water. Good luck!

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