[banananutmuffin]

My new baby is about 12 weeks old, give or take.

For the past 6 weeks, I haven't lost a pound.

After the initial "whoosh" of weight loss, nothing... NOTHING... has dropped.

I know I'm eating like crap. I know I'm not exercising. I am also nursing, which tends to lead to weight-cling for me.

But man... this sucks.

[doingmybest]

You are not a failure. Your mind and body have been through a lot.

Give yourself a break and be kind to yourself.

I am sending you hugs!

[mountain mama]

Focus on eating nutritiously and providing for baby. Things will work themselves out. 12 wks isn't long, the weight will drop

[interzone]

Don't beat yourself up! Having a new baby is EXHAUSTING and totally throws a monkey wrench into even the best-laid plans. I honestly think its only celebs who lose all the baby weight by breastfeeding since I've never known anyone IRL able to do that.

[GlamourGirl827]

I came here to post something similar.

I feel the same way.

I did *try* to get a start on my weightloss at a few weeks PP, but it became too much.

And now I'm eating like crap and not exercising too.

I'm going to give you the advice that I do not want to follow for myself.

Even though its been 12 weeks, that is not long after having a baby. I've had3 and I can tell you that regardless of how the baby sleeps, eats, is and everything else, babies require a lot fo care physically and emotionally. I don't remember if this is your first (I'm thinking no, I know we talked on this board while we were pregnant)

But all moms whether is their first or not, have that initial loss of self and "me time" even if you already have kids, as they get older they demand slightly less of your "self" time, like you can shower, sleep, sit down for a minute. Babies..not so much. Plus with BFing, as nice as it is, its still demanding a part of you for every feeding. Even if you pump for a bottle, you still ahve to take that time to pump.

Granted some mothers may not feel that full loss of self which each baby, depending if they have a lot of support (i.e. someone to watch the new baby often so they can shower, get out alone)...

Now for the weightloss.. Yes eating healthy feels good, yes exercise feels good, but lets face it, if it came to us THAT easy, no one would be fat. It does require some effort. The pay off is nice, but its also delayed.

I know when I've spend the day with a cranky baby and my other 2 kids, I find stress relief in eating. And high carb high sugar foods give that insant pay off. Like a cigarette or wine, only I chosse not to drink or smoke, food is my drug of choice.

I do like exercising. I really do. I love to get up early (assuming I wasnt up all night with a baby) and exercise, assuming I dont have a baby to care for first thing in the morning, but this is not the current situation.
So if I di get some down time when the baby naps, I really want to sit and do nothing, some time to myself...but what I really end up doing is cleaning.


It does get easier. They get to an age where they can go in the walker, sit in the high chair with a snack, or in the stroller for longer periods with a drink or toy. But these early months, there's not alot of down time, and when it happens, who really wants t exercise? A luck few. Not me.

Also with the eating, I think the older the baby get and the less meal time is a rushed and stressful time (eating with one hand while nursing baby, at practically every meal) then the less you will just fall back on crappy eating. I know that's how it is for me.

Anyway, I know that feeling because despite my advice I feel like I failed too. I have given up lsonig weight and decided today to come back SLOWLY. I'm not going to put a lot fo pressure on myself. And I dont think you should either.
The babies will get older, and there will be a time when diet and exercise are not so stressful. And you will have more energy to focus on your weight. Until then baby steps. Dont let weightloss add anymore stress or consume anymore time than you can handle right now.

[Teeni]

Honestly, don't beat yourself up. It took me a whole year after my son was born to get the get up and go to lose weight. Its a crazy chaotic time. Constant feedings and rockings and so much more. Just focus on enjoying you lovely bundle of joy. It will get so much easier as you baby gets older. Come next summer your baby may be old enough that you can plop him/her down in a stroller and you could just walk you butt off to both the enjoyment of you and your little one. At least thats how I managed it. Now if I don't want to walk my son does, which usually will get me motivated cause I feel guilty he's paying the price for my laziness. Not to mention once they start walking you wont be able to sit down. Trust me I try he won't let me ,between him getting into things and all the messes that got to get picked up.

[XenaGlamRocker]

I'm in exactly the same boat as you. My baby is 11 weeks 5 days. I, too, had an initial large weight loss (28lbs) but since then, nothing, and I'm overweight still.

We're all in it together x