There is a popular rumor that goes around about Breastfeeding. That rumor- that you lose weight super fast while breastfeeding. I LOVED that! I was looking forward to the weight just coming off after I had Grayson.
Well, fast forward to actually having him....
First off- I had a c-section...so my hard core workouts were put on hold due to the incision. Second- I did lose 30 pounds within a month of Grayson being born. This seems minor, until you understand, I only gained 10 pounds while pregnant. I was SUPER excited with my lower weight, my pre-pregnancy clothes fitting better than before I conceived, and the fact I was doing it without hard core exercise.
Well, as I am quite open about- having PCOS/IR made it hard to establish a good milk supply. During one of my many visits to the local LC we discussed what I was eating. She kindly, but firmly, explained that my weightloss was great- but if I wanted to get my supply up, I needed to be eating more. I was hardly eating 1300 calories at the time. A breastfeeding mother needs a minimum of 1500 calories- preferably closer to 1800, to maintain her supply.
So, sadly, as I increased my calorie intake- I gained back all 30 pounds (remember again- I only gained 10 while pregnant). I promised myself I would not worry about it until Grayson was at least 6 months old. Well, he hit 6 months and then it was Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving I started thinking a lot about my weight. Every time I have tried to lose weight while Breastfeeding, my supply has tanked. By this time I was so down about my weight I was ready to wean if I had to start in January. However, Grayson started asking to nurse and both of us were enjoying the nursing sessions. SO, I was torn.
A visit to my OB, the LC, and a lot of research later- and I am positive there is a happy middle ground.
SO- I am beginning my weightloss journey. Hence, the ticker on the side of the blog. I actually started making some changes about 2 weeks ago and have lost 4 pounds already! My goal is to be down the 30 pounds I gained back by the time Grayson is 1.
I know a lot of people have their miracle diets, etc that they are using right now. I am happy that they have found something that works for them. However, one thing I have noticed, that in my personal opinion, these diets do not follow my personal guideline of what is healthy (The Word of Wisdom found in D&C Section 89), and with much prayer, I knew these diets were not in line with that guideline. I will be using that scripture as my guideline for my foods. Eating mostly fruits and vegetables, then whole grains and lastly meats. I feel the Lord knows what is best for the bodies that he designed for us, and so I will follow what he has set forth as healthy living standards.
I plan on doing Zumba (I have the original DVDs) and walking 3-4 days a week with a friend while her oldest daughter is in school.
Other than that, I hope to just be healthy in my choices, avoid junk foods and find small ways to be more active.
I normally don't share these goals, worried that it will be humiliating when I publicly fail...but that is just giving myself an out. If I share these goals, then I know I will need to succeed as others will be watching me.
So- what are your goals for 2011?
2 comments:
Good for you and good luck!!
2011 is the year that the weight is tackled and managed for me as well. I just have to form out a good game plan. ;)
Michelle- Good luck. My goal is to be more active and focus on changing one thing each week that I can change. Plus measuring EVERYTHING- Mike lost 50 pounds before Grayson was born and he measured everything and counted calories like none other. He stopped after the birth of Grayson and has gained back 20 pounds so we are both doing the weightloss thing in January.
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