[Twinmamma]

Hi Ladies,

I'd like to introduce myself here. I'm a grad student with 9 month old twins. I gained about 70-80lbs during my pregnancy. I started out at around 155 lbs(which was already about 15 lbs more than my ideal weight). I ate too much and barely moved. It was a hard pregnancy with the heavy belly. My twins were 6.5lbs each, so you can imagine how big my stomach was. Well, I only lost about 35-40 lbs of the (80), and now I am 193 lbs. Ideally I would like to get to the 150lbs, but my ultimate goal would be 145. The weight I lost, was just what I lost from the pregancy and water weight. I've stayed at 193 for about 6-7 months now.

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and have just started taking synthroid. I hope it helps. I am now feeling pain in my knees from the weight I carry around. The gym is about 20min drive away. I don't like going after work because I lack the energy to put in any effort to my workout. I could take the kiddies to daycare earlier and go before work, but I don't. I want to lose weight, but have yet to find that drive in me. I don't know why I can't put down food, or make the decision and effort to go to the gym. I'm not depressed, and I'm quite happy with my life, so I don't know what's the deal. It's almost like I don't care...yet I know I look pretty terrible at this weight, and it really hits me when I see photos of myself or try on clothes. I used to look pretty good, now I look awful. I wear a size 14-16, because much of the weight is in my stomach, which has nearly no muscle tone.

I guess i need inspiration to get up and move. Maybe some encouraging words? I'd like to have a support system. Also, when I do go to the gym...for some reason I can't put in 100% effort. It's like when it gets tough, my body shuts down and doesn't want to continue with the workout

So, my obstacles are "hypothyroidism", "being a new mom to twins", "the gym is far from my home", "I'd rather be at home with my kids", "I can't stop eating" "no muscle tone in stomach"

Any advice?

[Buttermilk Sky]

Welcome

Oh my, I remember gaining a lot of weight with my second pregnancy. I was ill the whole time and afterwards I found out I had a hypothyroid problem. My doctor told me that I have to work out harder than a normal person and eat healthier. I don't like working out because I feel tired all the time. I feel tired all the time because of my thyroid problem.

The reason I'm telling you this is because there are a lot of things you get when you have thyroid problems. You get cold easy, you get depressed, it's hard to get motivated, etc.

I have found that you just take one day at a time and do the best you can. I walk 30-45 minutes two to three times a week and on the weekends I try to walk at the mall. I try to eat as healthy as I can with a treat here and there and I try to get 7-8 hours of sleep. I also try to drink 6-8 glasses of water. When I do these four things I do lose weight. When I don't, my weight stays the same.

I try not to think about tomorrow but just take one day at a time. I also learned to love myself where I am and give myself a treat when I reach a small goal. Be good to yourself and stay motivated. Read the threads and look at the pictures and posts from people who have reached their goal.

Good luck to you.

[Justwant2Bhealthy]

Well, why don't you try walking for now; put those twins in a stroller and go for a walk after dinner each day. Then maybe start some tummy tucks or ladies situps (just go up halfway; about 12" off the floor) to start some toning on your belly. Do some each day; start with 5 or 10, then work up to 3 x reps of 10 and so on ... I know that you can do this, right? Yes, you can !


BTW, congrats on your success so far ...