https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:26:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-384982 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:36:49 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 384982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: aww you're awesome:) Hurry up &amp; have that babe so we can all marvel at your body...You look good as it is! Let alone PP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-378611 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:39:56 +0000 mrsjyw 378611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: you are my hero&lt;3 you look amazing mama!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-378331 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:53:52 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 378331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@krsmall: sick for so long? I can't even imagine:( get better soon:) and remember to stop by this thread when you do hehe;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-378330 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:52:47 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 378330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: @krsmall: wow, you guys...Honestly, you have no idea how much I appreciated those positive comments. I NEED the inspiration and the motivation! Thank you:) I hope this thread really wakes up because it is nice to have people to share experiences with and hopefully get some ideas from.<br /> p.s: Princessbaby: I wore the underwear because I was too medicated to remember where my panties were. And when I found them, I just looked at them and was literally like "hell no...not even going to try to squeeze my a** into those". So, YES, take the underwear and throw out all pride! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-375885 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:52:04 +0000 littlek 375885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: That is awesome you only have 8 pounds left. I still have 15 lbs to go and I gave birth 5 months ago. :( I was doing great and then LO got sick and we have both been sick for 3 weeks now. Keep up the great work!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-375651 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:49:24 +0000 PrincessBaby 375651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: OMG you Sex Kitten you! You look AMAZING!!!!! First of all, I hope my stomach goes down as much as yours in the hospital (and I also plan to rock those hospital panties bc I read that you're just going to destroy your own so might as well use theirs)...It seems like no one really knows what they're stomach is going to do right after birth - if it will settle down or just chill out looking 6 months preg. So for the record, you looked great right after birth! And to be 18 days PP and only have 8 lbs left- Holy crap! I get really scared sometimes reading stories about how hard it is to lose the weight PP, but you are my idol!!! You give me hope! You do not look like you just popped a person out of there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-375636 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:41:46 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 375636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mewtill: hahhahahahaha, I LOVED their underwear. I thanked the nurse so so much when she gave me 4 pairs to take home. I'm a fool ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-375632 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:39:28 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 375632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I LOVE that you posted that picture with the hospital underwear - you are my hero!!</p> <p>I have about 15 lbs to lose to get to my "goal" weight (about 8 lb to get back to pre-baby weight). I'm 5 weeks pp, but don't have a real plan in place for exercising. I'm starting post-natal yoga in a week &amp; plan on doing a Zumba class in Jan if I feel like I have time. I just don't know how I can care for DS &amp; do more than walking the dog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-375623 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:32:27 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 375623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>joining in:)<br /> pre-pregnancy weight: 127lbs<br /> pregnancy weight gain: 30lbs<br /> total: 157lbs</p> <p>Today I am 18 days PP and have lost 22lbs<br /> so I have 8lbs to my pre-pregnancy PLUS about 5lbs to my "new goal" weight</p> <p>I have been taking pictures to try and encourage myself. This is me the day I gave birth, 7 days later and today (18 days later)<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148782359/" title="DAY 1 (1) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8329/8148782359_041c46a5a3.jpg" alt="DAY 1 (1)" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148813730/" title="DAY 1 (2) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8148813730_488324d740.jpg" alt="DAY 1 (2)" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148782127/" title="day 7 (1) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8148782127_012fb152a2.jpg" alt="day 7 (1)" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148813462/" title="day 7 (3) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8476/8148813462_c5cf89fc2f.jpg" alt="day 7 (3)" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148813374/" title="day 18 (1) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8466/8148813374_0ae8492141.jpg" alt="day 18 (1)" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148781777/" title="day 18 (2) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8193/8148781777_841beff903.jpg" alt="day 18 (2)" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/80149187@N05/8148781681/" title="day 18 (3) by turtledovesPreggo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8148781681_729e595867.jpg" alt="day 18 (3)" /></a></p> <p>What i've done so far..just housework and EBF. I do hope to get into the gym at exactly 3w PP and start speed walking on the threadmill. Once I feel completely healed up, i'll start jogging and lifting weights. I *hope* to be back down to pre-pregnancy size by 8w. My clothing fits now but I don't like how I look in anything...so, the goal is to look good in jeans again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291473 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:22:12 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 291473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: I bought higher waisted pants, it just wasn't worth the sadness of wearing muffin top jeans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291472 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:20:49 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 291472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am also trying to remember to do some post partum ab stuff, but the babies crawl all over me when I'm on the floor and the cat seems to think it's fun to attack my foot everytime I extend it. Hazardous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291471 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:19:24 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 291471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I can run 25 min without stopping now...I think it ends at 30 minutes...which is probably around 5k, but I'd have to measure it out sometime. I started once before, but then I got puking pregnant, so that didn't go well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291453 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:20:25 +0000 Amelieisme 291453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: congrats on the workout yesterday! Glad to hear you're feeling a little better...been thinking of you. Exercise is always the best medicine!</p> <p>@krsmall: Not sure the lower age limit. We asked, but all the person there said was under 9 mo you could only leave for 1 hr max. He didn't think there was a lower limit, but wasn't 100% sure. We still need to double check that. The nice thing is the gym is on the bottom floor of our condo building so really convenient. So I will have no excuse!</p> <p>@Ree723: Congrats on getting back into it! It's nice that you can fit into some of your clothes now. I cannot wait to get out of maternity clothes. I bought a pair of "fat" jeans b/c I feel like the maternity jeans just accentuate my pooch!</p> <p>@anacarlin: Welcome! Thinking of getting some PT too at least to help me set up a routine.</p> <p>So me...no exercise today...busy day! But I did run 2 mi at a pitiful pace yesterday! Yay me! I ate pretty well today except I had pizza for dinner. Okay...I will do some sort of exercise tomorrow. Will keep ya posted :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291440 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:52:50 +0000 luckypenny 291440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay! Joining in now too.<br /> Pre-preg weight: 116<br /> Day DD was born: 186<br /> Today 4.5months PP: 145</p> <p>Woo Hoo! It's been super hard. I work out 4x/week (2x with a trainer) doing mostly conditioning (burpees, rowing, situps, etc) and weight lifting. Stomache is still my weakest part. Butt is better than before - has to be the 100s of squats lol. </p> <p>I always heard the last 20 lbs are the hardest so trying to keep up diet and motivation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291435 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:26:26 +0000 Ree723 291435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, I'm rejoining this thread now that I've actually started to do some exercise! I'm 11 weeks pp and still up about 17 lbs from pre-pregnancy, sigh. My mom was visiting from weeks 3 - 10 and as she lives a much more sedentary lifestyle than I do, I sort of fell into her habits. I will NOT be making that mistake again as I feel pretty horrible about myself and cannot wait to get back to my normally fit self!</p> <p>Anyway, since she left (1.5 weeks ago), I've been taking DD on 4.5 mile walks at least 4 days per week. It's not great but I walk at a pretty good clip and we live in a very hilly neighbourhood so it has been quite the workout for me. I have yet to start doing Shred as the walking alone has shown me just how out of shape I am, but now that I'm managing the walking better, I think it's time to introduce my flabby self to my old friend Jillian. </p> <p>I've finally retired nearly all of my maternity clothes but am still relegated to the larger clothes in my wardrobe as my skinny jeans and such give me an awesome muffin top. Shirts are my biggest issue but I've resigned myself to the fact that they're not going to fit normally until I stop bf'ing. I just want my thighs to slim down and for my waist to come back, along with my abdominal muscles, so those are my main areas of focus now!</p> <p>A lot of you are so inspirational with your weight loss and healthy lifestyles so I need to not 'accidentally' avoid this thread when I see it pop up and use it for motivation! Keep up the great work ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291424 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:04:11 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 291424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>aw so happy to see things are going well. We went on a mini vacay in the states and that killed me. I gained 4 lbs when I was on a losing streak and even though i'm down 2lb I have a hard time getting those extra 2 (and more) off. </p> <p>We got a jogging stroller so I'm starting C25K this week. I need to make a schedule so i follow it. Zumba starts on thursday. and sundays it's swimming with Mavrick. Hopefully i'll be able to lose the extra 12 lbs (to get to 160 lbs) and then aim for 150 (something I haven't weighed in over 14 years!) </p> <p>I do feel great but I can feel greater! I dunno...I'm motivated. I just wish my husband was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-291413 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:39:34 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 291413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: I used to get up that early before I was pregnant and work out, so I'm kind of used to it (except I used to have more sleeo). I know if I don't workout I the morning, I won't do it. I think my daughter inherited my early morning tendencies lol! She was perfectly happy to be up at that hour.</p> <p>@Jennimac: Good job! How do you feel so far? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-290239 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:39:17 +0000 littlek 290239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like everyone is doing great!<br /> @winniebee: that's great!<br /> @Amelieisme: Does your gym have any age restriction on daycare? Ours is 4 months<br /> I've started running everyday. I'm only up to 3 miles a day but it's a good start. I still have about 10 pds to lose but I feel like I can get there now that I'm finally working out regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-290212 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:23:30 +0000 singingbee 290212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well ladies, I got up early this morning and went to the gym! I did day 1 of Couch to 5K. I'm packing my bag for tomorrow. I enjoyed it and I felt really good all day today. </p> <p>So, good day. :) Plus, Hubby is home for the week. yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-290209 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:21:46 +0000 winniebee 290209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haven't posted here in a bit! Still working out - when I can - usually 4x a wk plus walks. 4 mos post Partum, 3 lbs to go and fit into my normal jeans! Still have a tummy and giant boobs but happy with how I look now. Would love to lose 5 more lbs though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-290197 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:16:30 +0000 Mrs. Pen 290197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: it definitely is tempting!! But they are pretty rich :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-290195 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:14:14 +0000 Amelieisme 290195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: those look DELICIOUS! I will have to try those soon! Knowing me, I'll eat the whole batch in one sitting :)</p> <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Good for you for taking the opportunity to run with her. That's so early! Was she happy and awake or fussy? I can't wait until my LO is old enough to go in the running stroller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-289672 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:43:06 +0000 Mrs. Pen 289672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Superhero: wooo!! I've started C25K several times and never finished. Can you run a 5k now?</p> <p>@Amelieisme: All you have to do is find recipes for HEALTHY sweets... sounds crazy I know! I did some research on this with my sister. I've mostly cut out all sugar and opt for natural, unprocessed sweeteners now.<br /> My FAVORITE treat has become these AMAZING chocolate brownies. No flour, no sugar. Lots of protein! It's like eating a protein bar, but dessert. <a href="http://ahomeinthemaking.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/create-double-chocolate-brownies.html" rel="nofollow">http://ahomeinthemaking.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/create-double-chocolate-brownies.html</a><br /> seriously... so good. OH and I know the recipe calls for chocolate chunks, I make my own. It is annoying that it takes longer, but it makes you appreciate it more.<br /> I use this to make my own chocolate bars: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/118289927682697368/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/118289927682697368/</a></p> <p>Oh and for both recipes use raw honey if you can... agave is actually highly processed and refined so just as bad as sugar :)</p> <p>@BabyBoecksMom: OMG I know. I just don't understand babies and sleep. It changes ALL the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-289643 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:27:32 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 289643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Willa's new wakeup time is 5:30, so on Saturday I took her for another jog, thinking it would get her to sleep... ummm no. After 3.75 miles, I was tired and she was wide awake (I will never understand this child's sleep patterns!). </p> <p>I'm going to try to go every other day. (I'm a much happier person as long as I'm exercising). I'm about to start weaning so I'm curious to see how that will affect my workouts (it would be nice to not have to pump before each workout). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-289392 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:09:27 +0000 Amelieisme 289392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello everyone! So I didn't make the am run yesterday, but we did go in the evening! The weather was beautiful so was easy to go. We did a 3 mi run/walk combo. I think we are going to join a gym today. I am usually a runner and not much of a gym rat, but they have daycare and winter is on the horizon so I figure I will need some gym access.</p> <p>Eating wise...doing okay. I have such a sweet tooth and want dessert every night..so bad! Had a gooey butter cake on Saturday, but nothing sweet yesterday! Really have to break that habit!</p> <p>How's everyone else doing?<br /> How's everyone else doing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-287889 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:19:38 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 287889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just going to wander in here for the first time to say that I just finished week 6 of C25K. It nearly killed me, but I prevailed in the end.</p> <p>I was 150 before I got pregnant the first time and 205 at the end of my second pregnancy. Now I'm down to 170 which is below my pre-Wonder Baby weight but still 20 to go to reach my pre-Toddler Girl weight. </p> <p>As a side note, I can fit my jeans from back then, as in I can do them up and have the muffin top from hell. Apparently my butt is fine, it's all in the tummy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-287873 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:07:04 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 287873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 10 weeks before my trip and at least 6 lbs to lose (preferably 10). I ran 5 miles on Friday and that was my first time to workout in about 2 weeks - boo! My goal is to workout at least 3x/week but we'll see how that goes. </p> <p>I've been baking a lot and therefore eating bad. I might have to cut out the baking until I get back in track.... But it's so goooood hehe </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-287870 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:58:14 +0000 singingbee 287870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: Unfortunately, I did not make it to the gym this morning. I woke up with the worst migraine I've had in years. We had a horrible storm and I think that stirred up stuff that I'm allergic to. Oh well. I did do well and didn't really eat anything too bad today, so I guess it was a bit of trade off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-287790 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:40:03 +0000 Amelieisme 287790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: so sorry about your loss...it definitely has to make getting motivated to exercise especially hard :( Did you make it to the gym this morning?<br /> @Coco Bee: Awesome reasons for getting back in shape! Great way to stay motivated!</p> <p>Sooo I am now 5 weeks pp... My weight was steadily declining at first but has remained fairly stagnant the last 2 weeks. I have about 20 lb to lose, which is depressing! I went jogging with the hubs one night last week. We take the baby to a 1/3 mi track and one of us runs a lap while the other walks the babe and we trade off til we've had our fill. I did an exercise video one day as well. I need to do it more often to get my weight to budge! Was going to go today but ran out of time before DH's football game came on. The plan is to in the a.m. Wish me luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/post-partum-get-in-shape-thread/page/4#post-287179 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:28:56 +0000 singingbee 287179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All right, ladies.....I'm going to 'join' up here. I am about 5 months post partum of a loss at 20 wks. We've been trying again haven't been successful. I now weigh more than when I did 5 months pregnant. : / I've just been dealing with our loss, not working, and not eating well. </p> <p>So, tomorrow morning, I'm getting up and going to the gym!!! (For the first time in ages) Literally, the last time I was there, I was pregnant. That's just downright awful. </p>