Congratulations on the new baby! Boy or girl?  Have you gained much during you pregnancy?  I gained 60lbs!  I am looking forward to losing weight with you!

mztenderheart02- welcome and congratulations on the new baby...I love being a mommy its it the greatest!  I like you started when my daughter was around that age. I am so looking forward to getting this weight off.

When did you start CC?  How did you lose the 20lbs before you got pregnant?

Congrats to all the new momma's! I too am a new mother, my baby boy is 5 months old today and I also gained 55lbs while preggo. I ate EVERYTHING while I was pregnant, my friends loved going out for dinner with me because i was guaranteed to order dessert and share it!

I resolved to adopt a healthier lifestyle after giving birth and I am now less than 5 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight! I started CC and working out when my son was 6wks old as well. Now my focus is more on body recomposition than weight loss but I would be more than willing to offer any advice to those of you just starting out.

If I could do it, so can you! Get out there and make your body proud!

Thanks for the encouragement babybelly1...congradulations on the new baby!

Hello All- the weekend is almost gone...weekends are the hardest for me, but so far so good. Saturday I was even under my calorie goal.  I weighed in and I lose 3lbs so just 15 more to go before I feel fabulous.

I hope everyone had a fat-free, low calorie weekend.

Ttmckoy73

Hi everyone.  I just joined CC today to try to lose the baby weight that is hanging around.  My son is 11 months old today and I have to admit that I finally reached frustration level with the last 10 pounds.  My husband had a great philosophy that it took 9 months to gain and it can take 9 months to lose.  Now that I am at 11 months, I decided to start watching calories again.  I have so far lost 20 lbs post-baby, but these last 10 keep hanging around.  I would love to know what you are all doing.  I am having a hard time fitting in exercise.

Laurie

Welcome Laurie-It sound like you are on the right track having lost 20lbs.  I think counting calories will help you get the last  10lbs off, but if you could exercise that would help even more.

Welcome alisongantt, this forum does not seem to have much activity.  Maybe it will pick up soon.  I am moving to another calorie counting site. 

Good luck to everyone on your mission to lose weight. 

Take care and be healthy

Yes you are!...I understand, I too am working on 15+pounds over the MOST I have ever weighted!

Congratulations and keep me posted!  I know you can't wait--me either!!  I'm going to need some encouragement to count these calories down once Baby Gantt arrives. :)

Right there with you.  My daughter's 9 months so the "I just had a baby" argument is out the window.  I gained 60 lbs during the pregnancy.  I used to work out a lot and watch what I ate.  I was sick most of the pregnancy and developed some terrible eating habits.  Now, I'm back in the swing of things and that doggone weight must go!

Goodness attygnorris, our pregnancies sound just (gained 63lbs)  a like and we both had girls...my daughter is just one month younger then yours. It sounds like we have the same about of weight to lose.  Welcome!

vanessa1031- I never heard for FIOS....I used FitTV a lot when I was on leave having my daughter....I also invested in "The Firm"  I really enjoy using the workouts.

Ladies- Do you all want to set a weight in day?  Would you all like to check each day and make comments on how well we did in terms of calorie counting for the day or week?  I know this can take time and we want to spend every second with our little ones but this may help keeps us on track.

Hi everyone! I am in! 

I've put off getting my weight back down since my son was born. I keep making excuses so this time I have to stick to it. It's a little discouraging sometimes because everything seems so hectic. My son is kind of demanding, he requires a lot of attention. When I do finally get a free minute the last thing I want to do is use it to exercise, I want to rest. And who has time to sit there and count calories when you literally have 5 minutes to eat something, you just want to get some food down so you can recharge. I was 118 prepregnancy and gained a total of 27 lbs, I am still at 145 10 months later. I haven't lost any of it! but to be fair I haven't really tried. I'm actually more comfortable with my body now than before my pregnancy, I just want my tummy a little tighter, want to feel healthier and have more energy. I started CC about a week ago and it's been going ok so far. I found it's a little easier to plan my meals ahead so I know exactly what I'm putting into my body, cut out the fast food and processed foods. It feels kind good

I am totally in!  Today is my first day back on CC.  I have a 5 1/2 month old little boy and for the 1st 3 months I was SOOOO good!  I gained 42 lbs with him and lost 35 in 3 months.  Now for the last 2 months I have been hanging onto these last 8 and I still really need to lose another 10 on top of that.  Getting motivated is the hardest as I am a working mom and when I come home all I want to do is play with our son, not exercise!    I have a great talk with my husband this morning and am feeling good that I am motivated again!  I need help and encouragement though, why is it SO tough!!!!