I can’t tell if the comment on my last post asking if I had a plan for taking the weight off postpartum was a genuine question, or just a bitchy way of reminding me I’ll have more than 50 pounds to lose in a few weeks. I’d love to pretend that I have a plan, but right now, aside from the immediate 10 pounds of baby and water weight, I don’t know how I’m going to get rid of it.
I was in insanely good shape before I got pregnant and though I’ve slowed down considerably, I still haven’t stopped working out. I doubt that once the little peanut’s here I’ll be able to work out with the same intensity and commitment as I once did- at least for the first several months, but I’m pretty sure that Mommy and Me Yoga will be in my future, and I’m positive I’ll take advantage of the free babysitting at my gym. Also, I’m a pretty healthy eater. Ask Boyfiend- almost a week later and that enormous box of chocolates is still more than half full.
My biggest concern is that aside from the belly, a bunch of weight has settled on my thighs. I don’t like the feeling of my thighs rubbing together when I walk and I certainly hope it goes away quickly. The least of my concerns is the weight that’s settled in my boobs. The books say you generally gain a pound of breast weight. Considering I started out as a 32 B and just had to buy a 38 D, I’m pretty sure I may have that one pound average beat.
The next weigh in is tomorrow. I’m afraid to look.
clipper829 | 21-Feb-06 at 9:24 am | Permalink
Don’t look. I’ve stopped looking. I’m kind of at the point now where I realize that I’ve got a bunch of weight to lose once she’s here, and that’s all there is to it. It’ll come off, whether slowly or quickly, whatever. I put it on, I’ll take it off.
Thank god for babysitting at the gym, huh?
lizcjones | 21-Feb-06 at 4:19 pm | Permalink
You’ll lose it. Don’t worry. Are you going to breastfeed? My sister lost her 70 pounds (I know!) in about 7 months by breastfeeding alone.
posthipchick | 21-Feb-06 at 5:22 pm | Permalink
You’ll be fine if you breastfeed. All my breastfeeding friends are skinnier now than before they had kids.
I’ve gone from a B to D brasize as well. It’s insane.
I’m surprised your thighs are rubbing together, only because my legs don’t even get close when I walk because I don’t really walk anymore… I just waddle. Ugh.