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43 pounds and counting

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deleted_user
I just had a baby 6 1/2 weeks ago and I had put on 43 pounds. Now lets just say though I was overweight to begin with. After I had the baby I was so literally disgusted with myself for letting myself get even bigger than I should have with pregnancy. Anyhoo, I got right on cutting down and eating smaller portions. Yesterday was my 6 week follow up appt with my ob and I was weighed this is the first time since I had the baby I was weighed and I dropped exactly the 43 I gained. Now 20 of that loss was from having the baby but I was super excited. Anyways I'm not doing any diet in specific just trying to eat smaller portions and only eat when I am hungry and of course eat healthier with the occasional treat. I even ate what I wanted on Thanksgiving. I am trying to just eat like a skinny person. If u watch most skinny people they do not eat big portions and hardly ever go back for seconds. Exercise has been out for me as having a newborn that doesnt like to sleep has put a huge cramp in that. Anyways just wanted to post and tell my little story. I havent posted here before. I still have at least 60 pounds to drop so if anyone would like to buddy up with me for support I am here.
deleted_user
deleted_user
That's great! Congrats!!! Cutting back on portions and not being too hard on youself is really paying off, eh?!!

I just have one piece of advice. PLEASE don't get a depo shot! I lost mine after I had my son as well, got a depo @ my 6-wks checkup, immediately gained 15 lbs, unknowlingly got pregnant, was 5 months pregnant before finding out, lost my dear angel and now a year later I'm still 20 lbs heavier than then.
wag952
wag952
Im happy for you! I hope you dont mind if I say that in my experience skinny people can be huge eaters or nibblers just like big people. My son consumes 3000 calories or more a day and never gains weight. My brother in law eats constantly and never gains weight. I walk through the kitchen and gain two pounds!
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks!I know some skinny people can eat and eat and not gain a pound but I know alot of them don't gorge themselves either. I worked with a very thin girl and she ate more in one day than I ate in two days. Some people are just blessed with a fast metabolism.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congratulations on the new baby and your weight loss. Sounds like you have a good handle on your food intake. Keep it up. I count calories and carbs as I'm a new diabetic. I've lost 49 pounds. I don't need a weight loss buddy right now but you are always welcome to send me a message. I hope you have a good day. vickie
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