Dropping the pounds for wedding...

Original post by carolinebr

Jan 15, 2007 07:17 PM

Ok, I am starting to freak out. If I go on time, I will have 10 weeks from the baby to the altar. Um, HOW AM I GOING TO LOSE THE WEIGHT.

I am so bloated. My e-ring barely fits. Even my NOSE is swollen (apparently its common). I am starting to think I should have pushed the wedding back. (We booked before we were pg.)

Here's a photo taken last week, at 31 weeks. I have gained 23 pounds. You can see the before & after below. I can't honestly STARVE myself b/c I have to nurse the baby. And I say I am going to go to the gym but everyone I know who has had a baby laughs in my face when I say that. They say I will be too tired to even drive to the gym, let alone work out.

I don't expect anyone to have any magic solutions, I just needed to vent/freak.

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 15, 2007 10:56 PM

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nature's diet plan.... BREAST FEEDING!!!

Obviously a good portion of the weight is water and other stuff. Other than that, any fat will consumed quickly by breast feeding.... don't fret. Just try to exercise in moderation.....

carolinebr Posted: Jan 16, 2007 11:16 AM

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Thank you everyone. I needed a little confidence boost. I was so blue last night. I feel so gigantic. I am waddling & knocking things over with my belly & feeling so awkward & unpretty

In answer to someone's question... it's a girl

dplehat Posted: Jan 16, 2007 11:25 AM

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You remind me a lot of my sister. Your build and the way you are carrying seem very similar. My sister was a size 4 to begin with. When she left the hospital she wore my clothes (that were too small for me ) which were a size 10. At 7 weeks when she went back to work she was a size 8 and was down to a 4 at 10 weeks. The girls at work call her snap back since she loses the baby bulge so quick. She nursed her baby exclusively so that did help shrink the uterus (sorry to be graphic) back to size and burn a lot of calories. She eats like crap and never works out but looks fabulous. So don't worry it is possible. Especially if you work at it a little after the 6 week recovery time. good luck and no matter what you will be a beautiful bride .

AMJA Posted: Jan 16, 2007 01:30 PM

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This is so exciting to be having a baby and getting married!

First off you are beautiful! I would not worry. Def breast feed since it bruns calories. And maybe follow a weight watcher diet. It helps a ton w/ out having to exercise. When the Dr. gives you the ok to workout..I would do the windsor pilate videos.. I use them and they work wonders..leans you out and everything.

You should look into yoga for pregnant mommies They offer it at the Bikram Yoga studio in Rockville Center. It helps prep you for birth too!! I heard your stomach muscles go right back when you take this class.

HTH!!!

TnOiOnL Posted: Jan 16, 2007 01:34 PM

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you are gorgeous no matter what!

and if you really do want to lose the weight, you WILL! either way, youll look amazing! You'll be able to look back and say- 10 weeks before this day I gave birth!!!!!! Thats very special

sugar4spc Posted: Jan 17, 2007 12:24 AM

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HUN YOU LOOK STUNNIN NOW!! YOur having a baby!!!!! 23lbs doesnt sound like a lot of weight to gain while pregnant. You look GREAT!!

FullersBride Posted: Jan 17, 2007 01:30 AM

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Don't worry!! My sister had her Baby at the end of November She gained 60 POUNDS!!!! Boy she LOVED her Donuts!!!! She breast fed and she lost 32 ounds in 3 weeks. Its been almost 2 months since the baby was born and she is almost back down to her original weight. All she did was breastfeed. She never went to the gym and I'm pretty sure I've caught her still eating donuts!!! You will be fine!! Relax and enjoy being pregnant and beautiful!!

tricia3381 Posted: Jan 17, 2007 06:18 AM

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Posted by stephanielyse

Posted by carolinebr

I have to nurse the baby.

I'm pretty sure I've heard that nursing helps expedite the weight loss!

yup thats true!!

ETA: ur gorgeous non prego AND prego.

carolinebr Posted: Jan 17, 2007 09:52 AM

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Posted by FullersBride

Don't worry!! My sister had her Baby at the end of November She gained 60 POUNDS!!!! Boy she LOVED her Donuts!!!! She breast fed and she lost 32 ounds in 3 weeks. Its been almost 2 months since the baby was born and she is almost back down to her original weight. All she did was breastfeed. She never went to the gym and I'm pretty sure I've caught her still eating donuts!!! You will be fine!! Relax and enjoy being pregnant and beautiful!!

This is exactly what I need to hear. Thank you.

Except now I want a donut....

MF9282 Posted: Jan 17, 2007 10:59 AM

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Well I think you look stunning!!!
But you will be a busy little bee once you have the baby but just lots of water. Maybe you won't have gym time but if you have time to walk?? Or do you have an elliptical or a tredmill? Can always hop on that when baby is napping?? Crunches?? Get some weights??? You can do it!! Regardless you will look great!!!

LICARRIE Posted: Jan 17, 2007 11:08 AM

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I think you look beautiful. There is no need to hide what is only natural I mean you having a beautiful baby.

SuzArtie69 Posted: Jan 17, 2007 11:34 AM

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Posted by BunnyBride

I'm so sorry you are feeling a bit worried/down/freaked out

Remember that a bunch of that weight is from the baby and water! So once you give birth and are able to to start eating normally again you should loose the weight quickly. Nursing should help too! You may not be back to your original size but you'll be close.

No mattter what your going to be a beautiful bride!

I second this. I heard breast feeding does wonders, so don't worry you'll be fine by then.

curiousgeorge Posted: Jan 17, 2007 12:32 PM

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You look great!! Congrats on your baby! How wonderful!!! I do have some ideas you can do to drop pounds like crazy...my friend at work just lost 14 pounds in ONE month I couldnt believe it. This is what he does...he goes to the gym 5 days a week...lots of cardio. Lean cuisine 2 times a day ( he loves the pizza) and oatmeal for breakfast. Thats it. He doesnt eat anything else besides fruit or vegies for a snack. You can do it!!!! Plus 20 pounds is not bad at all considering you had a baby...my girfriend gained40 and she lost it all but it took her a year. Good luck gorgeous!!

giannismomma05 Posted: Jan 17, 2007 12:34 PM

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Listen i have a 2 year old its hard sometimes but you were tiny to begin with you will lose it .. I lost all my baby weight but then i gained it all back . I was up all night with the baby and never slept lol.. YOull look good ....... And 23 pd is nothing ...

shelby34 Posted: Jan 17, 2007 01:50 PM

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If you are motivated to lose some weight for the wedding, you will be able to. You can get one of those heavy duty strollers and take the baby for tons of walks. Also, maybe see a nutritionist for a one time consult so they can set a menu for you that is healthy, but helps you practice portion control (or just look something up online, or ask your doctor).
Good luck.....you are beautiful either way!

MrsSheaToBe Posted: Jan 17, 2007 11:45 PM

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I feel your pain! I'm 30 weeks as of today! I feel huge even though i've only gained 20 lbs. I'll have about 12 weeks to the wedding if i go on time! Good luck I dunno how were gonna do it but your not alone!

milana Posted: Jan 17, 2007 11:48 PM

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You look great! 20 lbs. is not alot of weight . if you are determined and aggressive to lose it then you will! You seem like you have the will power to lose the baby weight and you definitly have the time i wouldnt even stress it! good luck!

rojerono Posted: Jan 18, 2007 12:37 AM

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Don't worry about it! I dropped over 30 lbs in 2 months without even trying the first time... you haven't gained that much at all!

And you are STILL gorgeous!

SAMORY Posted: Jan 18, 2007 12:49 AM

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Listen, don't worry to much. You said you have ten weeks to loose the weight before the wedding all right. As soon as you feel good enough to get up just start some light excising and continue to eat right especially if you are bf the baby. Also remember bout tome you are 40 weeks you would be 7 to 8 lbs of baby and another 10lbs of water so that is about 17lbs that you can loose in two to three weeks then you will have another seven weeks to loose the other 6lbs. You can do it. I just lost 15 lbs in two months. . Just hang in there.You'll loose it all.