Hello
My name is Angela. I have a son named Austin. He is 8 months 10 days old. I'm looking for someone to buddy up with to lose weight. I am breastfeeding, so maybe someone who can also relate to "dieting" and weight loss while breastfeeding.

A quick overview of myself. I got pregnant late December 2002, I weighed 185 lbs. I went into the hospital at 201 lbs (10 days late, ugh!) and now I am 157 lbs. I have been doing VERY bad at eating healthy though. I'm an emotional eater and am a sugar addict. I'd like to get down to 140 lbs and lose this baby belly.

Looking forward to finding a buddy!

Angela

Hey, you! Sounds like you did great during your pregnancy. Not much of a gain at all! I just had my second boy in March and just like my first pregnancy, gained bunch of weight. I lost all the weight from my first boy with the help of Weight Watchers which has a plan for breastfeeding moms. I'm back at Weight Watchers now, weighing 172 (and I'm only 5'1"!!!). I've had a harder time losing weight this time, but some of that has to do with trying to make sure I'm eating enough so that my milk supply won't be diminished.

I've been looking for a buddy like me.

Weight before I got pregnant:135
SW 181.5
CW 172.5
GW 105

Hello! I'm glad I found you guys! I just had a baby a month ago, May 19th. (perfect baby boy, 6lbs, 13 oz) I didn't want to jump into weight loss right away. It would seem like cheating since alot of the weight comes off without even trying. But things have slowed down enough that I need to start behaving. I will put all my stats on my signature later, but here it is for now: Pre-preg wt: 162
Highest weight: 190
Current weight: 169
Goal weight: 140
I'm looking forward to chatting with you!
-A

Oh yeah, I am breastfeeding too, and this is my 3rd baby!

Hi,

I had twins in November 2003 - they are currently 7 months old. My highest weight (back in 1998) was 376 pounds. I am currently at 230 and would like to get down to 160ish. Just found this website today, am hoping to find on line friends for support a I got into some very bad habits while pregnant, and can't seem to shake them.

deb

Hello!!
I did one of my least favorite things while on a diet today. I tried on most of my shorts. The ones I could fit into anyway. I know I can't be expecting much having just given birth a month ago, but I have 3 pairs that might fit OK if I lose 5 pounds. I can do that!
I've been doing an exercise video now and then. The most I do is 20 minutes worth. Last night I got 3 minutes into it and the baby started crying so that was that. I also like to walk, but it's been too hot to take the baby with me. My goal is to walk EVERYDAY if possible.
Do you think 5 pounds in 2 weeks is to quick?

Hi Angela. I'm Kristy, mom to 21 month old Makenna who is still nursing, as we speak : )

I was at 164 at my first visit and was 204 when I delivered. I started the South Beach Diet 2 weeks ago and lost 7.5 lbs, Now at 154.5 w/ my goal at 130.

Good luckwith reaching your goal!

Kristy

I've developed some bad habits, too. I have made a lot of progress chipping away at those, but the scales have been stuck at 172.5 for several weeks now. I got out of the house this week and took my son to the library for one of their kids' presentations. ALL of the other moms were skinny and cute with their new shoes, painted nails, beautiful jewelry, etc. I felt like the grossest slob in the world. I had the baby with me, and I'm pretty sure he was the youngest there, but still...

So, after brooding over that just a little, I had an epiphany. I have neglected to put on perfume, do my hair or paint my nails or ANYTHING lately. I just put on one of my husband's BIG shirts (some don't fit me!) and some maternity pants and deal with my children all day. (The darlings.)

I think that I have been ALL MY LIFE planning for the time that I will look good but don't really ever do anything about it. I have neglected to get my hair cut and have purposely stayed out of family pictures because I'm always frumpy. I have never believed that my family needed me to take care of myself. But, they really do. It actually doesn't mean that I'm being selfish just because I get a haircut or take the time to put on makeup.

My mother NEVER felt guilty about buying new clothes, getting her hair done,etc. Why do I? I think that when I start taking care of myself, I'll be more motivated to get this baby weight off. And, boy will I feel better.

So basically, this is another one of those pregnant habits (neglecting myself) that I'm chipping away at.

onobles
SW 181.5
CW 172.5
GW 105

I know what you mean about neglecting yourself. I have a really hard time with that. Most of it is feeling guilty about spending money. But I am SO tired of buying cheap clothes because I'm hoping they won't fit soon. I'm tired of my husbands big shirts that make me look heavier than I really am. And I'm REALLY REALLY tired of maternity clothes. (the day I got home from the hospital I tossed half of them and now I'm stuck with a very small wardrobe of clothes that actually fit.) I'm tired of wearing the same clothes all the time!!!
Enough complaining. Oh, one more...I couldn't exercise last night, baby boy had other plans for me.
I'm going to make a hair appointment right now.
Have a great day everyone!

Hi Ladies,
It sounds like everyone has great movitation. I am not sure how new of a mommy is considered new....... LOL

I can't believe that somehow when I blinked.... my kids started growing up... LOL

My name is Penny, 23 SAHM to three boys, Hunter 4, Nicholas 3 and Andrew 1

I have been on SBD since Feb and really feeling great! I nursed Andrew for the first year and still did great on plan. He is completely weaned now and I am still doing great. I hope everyone finds the inspiration they need and have a wonderful time losing weight!

I was thinking if anyone was still interested we could move this over to the support forum. It seems like there's not much happening here though. I really need daily input so I might tag on to another thread. Let me know, post a reply, if we should continue, OK? Or if you can reccomend another thread.
The extra calories that breast feeding is supposed to require does not seem to apply to me. Looks like I'm in for some hard work.

Hey, Apple Blossom. I'm cool with moving over to the suport forum. I, too, need daily input when I can get it. Regarding breast feeding--This is the second time I've had this much to lose from pregnancy, and just like last time, the breastfeeding hasn't put a dent into my weight loss. In fact, LAST time, I lost more weight AFTER I finished breastfeeding!

My biggest problem now is finding the opportunity to exercise! I ordered Pilates on DVD and upon receiving it, found that you are supposed to make sure you are not disturbed while doing it so as not to break your concentration. FAT CHANCE!!!!! I can't even keep straight my reasons for going into different rooms of my house, because my 5 year old is following me chattering. He is also beginning to knock off of nap time, so I am never undisturbed. Even as I write this, I'm SHUSHING the baby.

There is a slight possibility that my husband might be put upon to "babysit" his children for an hour or so on some nights so that I could get on the treadmill, but by that time I am completely exhausted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I also have had a baby and am trying to lose the weight. I am a lactation nurse who also understands how hard it is to lose weight and breastfeed. I am so hungry . Would love to hear from you. I was 135 when I got pregnant and am 155 now. Hannah is 1 year old!! ( How time flies)

Love, Ashes

Hi, sorry I haven't posted in a while .We were away for a while and it's been hard to find any free time to hang out on the computer.
The good news is that I hit 166, but that was 2 days ago and I'm back up a bit. We had dinner guests tonight and I ate way too much. I haven't been doing much exercise either. The kids are taking swim lessons and they really break up the day in a way that leaves me with little time for walking.
I'll go tomorrow though. I've been doing 40 sit ups a night.
Next weeks goal is to hit 165. And 60 sit ups a night.
Blah. I feel so bloated right now. Yuck.

I did it again. I tried on a pair of pre pregnancy pants. I got them on but they were very tight. Bummer. I resolve not to depress my self by tring on clothes until I reach 163. Yesterday was a pretty good day, but no exercise. Well, I swam 5 laps at the pool. I did the same today, but I need to start walking again. I'm hoping to get to 165 by the end of the week.
Hope everyone is doing well!

Hey, what happened to everyone?
I hit 165 on the scale today, not permanent yet, but its got me excited.
Stayed away from home this afternoon, which is when I do alot of munching. That was a good idea. Still not exercising enough. I'll probably be able to start walking again once swim lessons are over.
Are any of the chicks that have posted on this thread posting on other ones? I'm lonely here!!