(My stats before prego 5’3″ 123, currently 143) Ok, had a baby 2 1/2 months ago. I was a runner before I got pregnant and ran as long as I could. Started back running a month after she was born. I’m currently training for a half marathon. I had 40 lbs to lose after she was born and the 1st 10 lbs came off w/o me noticing. The 2nd 10 lbs took a little while longer. Now I’ve got 20 more lbs to lose and I know I’ve lost body fat b/c my body fat percentage is down 4% but my weight hasn’t changed. So I assume I’m losing fat at the same rate I’m gaining muscle but what I’m wanting to know is when will I start losing weight?
I had alot of muscle before I got pregnant. I lifted weights and ran.
And I know the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn at rest. Oh, and I eat healthy and drink plenty of water b/c I’m also breastfeeding and I know I have to stay plenty hydrated.
Would it be that my body knows i’m breastfeeding and is trying harder to hang on to the fat for the baby? And that’s why I’m having a hard time?
And another question, for any breastfeeding mothers that run also. Would the lactic acid from running get in breast milk and make my baby fussy? Like if I fed her right after a run? I usually try to run right after I feed her so then I have at least an hour to rest before she needs to eat again. But there have been times as soon as I got back from a run I had to feed her.
And stretch marks, is there anything I can do? I know i’ve heard coco butter but isn’t that just for prevention or them?
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2 replies on “When Will I Start Losing Weight? Mothers Of New Baby Who Run?”
Well, I can’t help you with the running stuff, but I did hang onto the extra weight every time till I quit nursing. People talk about how great breastfeeding is for losing weight, but some of us aren’t so lucky and our bodies like to keep a little a little extra reserve. Also keep in mind that your body has been through a lot of changes and may never be the same. Even if you are able to lose the weight, your shape may have changed.
And as for stretchmarks, you’ll hear suggestions for things like Mederma or other creams but no. Nothing will get rid of them. They’ll fade in time and if you don’t have a lot, they won’t be noticeable to anyone but you. Also be aware that you may have a little loose skin on your abdomen that never goes away (without plastic surgery). Some women have great elasticity and tighten back up just fine, but most ladies, esp if they have more than one child will always have a little pooch.
Personally hun i think you should go easy on yourself! Your bub is only a couple of months old and youve already lost half ur preg weight- thats really good!!!
I reccommend taking some time out and just enjoying motherhood rather than stressing about the weight- its only been a couple of months so of course your body wont snap back extremely quick.
Personally, i only gained 4kg in 34wks (bub was born very sick, emergency c-section) and i lost a total of 6kg in less than 2 weeks- but thats just me… I was under a lot of stress, my baby wasnt expected to live, etc. so i had a lot on my plate.
RE: lactic acid- sorry, i cant help w/ that as i have no idea, maybe ask your doctor?
RE: stretch marks- there are products that claim to reduce them but nothing can ever get rid of them. I used Bio Oil night nad day starting when we were TTC and i didnt get any which i am VERY thankful for but i dont think ill be that lucky w/ #2 which we are currently TTC 🙂
Good luck hun 🙂