New mom fighting the weight loss battle—need some support!!

The first week resulted in a loss of 0.5kg. If you ask me, that is quite acceptable. In fact, I believe this is the optimal approach—maintaining a rate of no more than 1kg per week ensures that the weight being lost is actual body fat rather than something else. Besides, time moves quickly! This process will pass in no time. Keep up the enthusiasm, everyone! 😁

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Don't get too obsessed with the scale, seriously! Numbers on a screen aren't the ultimate truth when it comes to losing weight—especially those tiny 0.5-pound fluctuations that seem to pop up out of nowhere.
You might find yourself staring at the scale only to realize you haven't hit a big milestone yet, and honestly, that can be so incredibly discouraging. But don't let it get you down! You could be making amazing progress that just isn't showing up in a single number, even if you can clearly see it in how your clothes fit or by how many inches you've dropped. 👍

Exactly!! I trust my measurements far more than the scale. For instance, even if I am cycling more frequently, I don't let it discourage me if the numbers stay the same or even go up, because tracking weight is essential for me. However, I can feel the progress in how my clothes fit! Even today, I couldn't resist a quick weigh-in, and the scale read 163 lbs!! Considering I was at 164 lbs yesterday, you can see the difference!

boldcanyon72 said:Exactly!! I don't trust the scale nearly as much as I trust my measuring tape. Say I've been biking more often—don't get mad at me if the numbers stay the same or even go up, because I really have to keep an eye on my weight. But I can feel the difference in how my body responds! For instance, I couldn't resist a quick jump today and the scale hit 163 lbs!! Whereas yesterday it was 164.2—so there you have it!

Clothes are always the best "metric"😁

Anyway, you've got my support too. 👍

Here we go!! It is the end of my second week and I have already lost 4 pounds!!
Current weight: 160 lbs! 👍I will continue at this pace!

boldcanyon72 said:There it is!! End of week two and I'm already down 4 pounds!!
Current weight: 160lbs! 👍 Keeping this momentum going!

Slow mooooooooation 😍—no way am I ever catching up to you😂😂

Hannah Johnson74 said:Slow down! 😍 I will never be able to catch up to you at this rate 😂😂

😁 It seems I will be waiting for you after all, as I haven't touched any chocolate today, and that was quite a significant amount!! 😂😂 😂I am being wicked!

boldcanyon72 said:😁 Guess I’m waiting for you after all—couldn't resist the chocolate today!! And we're talking a serious amount here!! 😂😂😂 I'm a menace!

How big are we talking?? For me, a "serious amount" is an entire Hershey's bar 😂😂

Hannah Johnson74 said:How much is that actually considered a decent portion? To me, it feels like a standard 9oz Hershey bar.😂😂

I consumed 1.5 Toblerones—roughly 75g total—from a six-pack where each was 50g. I immediately called my husband to pick up more on his way home since his office is right above the store😁 because I felt I would devour the entire stash if they were just cookies.
When he arrived, he remarked that I should probably go for a long walk (given how much cake I had eaten!). Honestly, I am not sure what is happening with me; perhaps it is just hormonal fluctuations.😂😂😂 He was laughing and crying at the same time.😢

Alright, did a quick little arm workout
gonna tackle the kitchen this afternoon (honestly better than working out and way more productive, lol)

boldcanyon72 said:I polished off 1.5 Toblerones—about 75g total—they came in a 6-pack of 50g bars, so I called my husband immediately to grab more on his way home since his office is right above us 😁 because I knew if you said "cookies," I’d just demolish the whole pantry.
Plus, when he walked in, he told me I needed a walk (and a massive slice of cake too!!!) Honestly, idk what's wrong with me—PMS? It just ended! 😂😂😂 He's basically laughing and crying at the same time 😢

heheh
I used to inhale tons of chocolate back in the day, but I was also crushing it at the gym for at least 3 hours a day
Now, I still crave the chocolate, but I stopped working out 🤦

I performed some light arm exercises and felt an immediate improvement in my mood. After deep cleaning everything yesterday, I find myself lacking motivation today. I plan to go for a walk later, followed perhaps by some cardio. I have no desire to cook today either; I believe I will simply have fruit and cereal with milk to keep things simple.
What do you usually prepare when you lack the desire to cook?

boldcanyon72 said:I did some arm exercises and honestly felt better immediately. I cleaned the whole house yesterday and now—zero motivation today. Gonna hit a walk later, maybe some cardio after that. I don't even feel like cooking!! Thinking fruit and cereal with milk... keeps it simple.
What do you whip up when you're feeling too lazy to cook?

I don't cook every single day anyway—my boyfriend usually grabs lunch at work.
Fruit, corn flakes, a sandwich, or I'll just grab a pre-made meal at the Whole Foods deli—their salad bar is actually solid.

I am quite envious; I don't have any healthy options nearby, just endless fast food joints, which is a disaster!
On some days, I manage to prepare a wonderful menu, though other times I find myself quite satisfied with whatever is available. I have grown tired of chicken breast 😁 and since I am breastfeeding, I need to eat nutritiously, so today will consist of fruit.

I'm also totally over chicken--it's getting old
I started prepping some fish instead, haha

boldcanyon72 said:Man, I wish I had it easy. There’s nothing healthy near me—just endless fast food joints everywhere. It’s a total disaster!
I mean, some days I actually whip up a killer meal, but then there are those days where I just can't deal with it all. Honestly, I am so over chicken breasts 😁 and since I'm breastfeeding, I have to eat really clean, so today is just gonna be fruit!

So you're basically living on chicken nuggets? 😁

Seriously though, maybe try some beef or something else for a change? Just stick to the lean cuts. It won't hurt you at all. 😉

Lisa Wells65 said:Do you only consume poultry? 😁

Perhaps you should consider trying veal or some other varieties of lean cuts for a change. It would certainly be a beneficial adjustment to your diet. 😉

I am actually quite fond of veal myself. It has simply been far too long since I last enjoyed it, as chicken has dominated my meals recently. I intend to change that this week by incorporating more veal into my menu. 😂 I believe I am going to prepare a massive hamburger. 😍

Week three: 72.5kg !!!! ;-)

The scale shows I am back down to 159 pounds. I have successfully lost 9 pounds this month, even though the month isn't over yet, and I haven't followed a strict diet or restricted any foods—just made some lifestyle adjustments. I am 28 pounds down total, with 26 more to go! Wish me luck!!!

Sandy, you might want to dial back the intensity just a bit—aiming for about 2 lbs a month might be a more sustainable pace.
Honestly, even three years after having my baby, my midsection still hasn't quite bounced back to how it used to be. However, for the last two months, I’ve been strictly avoiding sweets, sodas, and all those other empty calories that caused me to pack on the weight in the first place. On top of that, I’ve been heading out for an hour of walking or jogging at 6:00 AM—well before my son and husband are even awake. And I have to say, I'm finally seeing some progress! My clothes are fitting much looser, but more importantly, I can feel my legs and glutes toning up—it’s not a massive transformation yet, but it’s definitely enough to boost my mood.
Losing 4 lbs a month might actually be pushing it too hard, since I'm not entirely sure the body can burn through subcutaneous fat that quickly.