Weight Loss after Pregnancy

This is page 3 of our Weight Loss after Pregnancy guide.  Here's page 1 and page 2

Don’t forget, though. If you just recently gave birth – even if you feel like you are ready to take on the world, talk to your doctor at your six week check-up to make sure that you’re ready to pursue physical activity. The last thing that you’ll want to do is hurt yourself and slow down the healing process – especially if you had a C-section like I did. Start slowly, and work your way back into the groove. If you’re one of those moms who managed to keep fit during her pregnancy – then good for you! You’ll be that much farther ahead after the baby is born. Nursing mothers have to take special care with their weight loss expectations. Don’t forget that you need to take in a certain number of calories above what your body needs every day for the production of milk for your baby.

So, nothing fancy – just common sense. Eat good food, and exercise. Make yourself accountable to someone. Become aware of your eating and ask yourself if you’re willing to do anything to change your body. I felt as though I had to lose my weight within nine months because I was going back to work and all of my work wear was for a smaller version of me. Trying on those dress pants every once in a while reminded me how far I’d come and how far I had to go. I’m proud to say that I’ve shrunk beyond all of those clothes. If I can do it – you can do it. Just start! Before you know it you’ll be the one saying, “Bye-bye baby belly…hello yummy-mummy!”

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Your Yummy Mummy Weight Loss Plan

My ultimate weight loss goal: ____________

I would like to achieve this goal by : ____________ (don’t forget – nine months on, nine months off – be nice to yourself).

My first weight loss milestone is to lose _________ pounds by ____________.

I plan to lose this weight by eating healthy. Specifically, I promise to:

(This could be anything from getting your daily water in-take, to eating breakfast)

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I plan to lose this weight by doing physical activity. Specifically, I promise to:

(You may want to do something simple like walk every day or something different like trying a new fitness class)

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When I reach my first weight loss goal, I will celebrate by:

When I reach my ultimate weight loss goal, I will celebrate by:

I am making the commitment to myself to lose my baby weight through healthy eating and consistent exercise. I realize that this commitment will not be easily maintained, but will do my best. I understand that weight loss is a process and I will NOT get frustrated if I do not see results immediately.

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Keep track of what you what for one week. You may think that your eating is not terrible, but discover that you’re actually still eating for two! Post this journal on the fridge and jot down everything that you eat. Color in a smiley face for every glass of water that you drink to encourage you to get 8 glasses a day.

Our food journal and weight loss plan template is here: One Week Food Journal

This is page 3 of our Weight Loss after Pregnancy guide.  Here's page 1 and page 2

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