I know its hard, especially when your body isn't what it used to be
(i know, I had two c-sections!!), but it always helped me to remember
that you DID just have a baby, and that baby doesn't care if you are
a bit soft and squishy for the first few months. they probably like
it. i know it seems dumb to keep quoting Oprah, but she just did a
show on weight loss a few days ago, and if you go to her website, she
has a diet called the best life diet, and her trainer--some Bob guy--
just wrote a book. It sounds like a really reasonable and good way
to lose weight and keep it off. you start out slow, and for me, i
always feel better emotionally once i start doing something. and
don't be so hard on yourself, again you know it takes time. try not
to focus on those few extra pounds, but more on your strength. after
3 pregnancies and births, you know how powerful you are. your body
is able to feed and nurture your babies. there is certainly strength
and beauty in that!

take care...
kara

--- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, Stephanie Burton
<soccersjb02@...> wrote:
>
> Kara,
> Thanks for the support and encouragment. I have a pretty healthy
diet, and I know I need to give myself some time, but I have a REALLY
low self esteme issue that I'm slowly working through, so to have
this fatty body hanging on, doesn't help at all. I just have to keep
reminding my self that I just had a baby 2 months ago... It is a bit
frustrating though.
> I guess it's something that I need to do over time, like you
suggest. Here's hoping!
>
> Steph
>
> kara peterson <karapw@...> wrote:
First of all, give yourself some time. Women should give themselves
a
> year to return to thier pre-pregnancy self!! As you know, the
first
> few months after having a baby include lots of time sitting and
> breastfeeding. So although you are chasing after two other small
> children, you probably aren't on the go as much as you used to
be.
> Once your little one starts moving around, that is a different
story.
> In the mean time, eat right (lots of fruits and veggies, whole
grains
> diet low in hydrogenated fats), take walks with the kids and
remember
> that breastfeeding is a 500 calorie per day "activity". (But I
think
> the weight loss benefits are seen after the first few months.) And
if
> anyone ever watches Oprah, her best advice is to stop eating a few
> hours before you go to bed. This helped me to lose weight. Good
luck
> and it was so nice seeing you again!
>
> Kara
>
> --- In midwifecenternewparentsgroup@yahoogroups.com, "soccersjb02"
> <soccersjb02@> wrote:
> >
> > to this group, not to parenting.
> >
> > I had my third child at the midwife center on November 22nd 2006.
> > Laura W. was the midwife, and Kara was the checkout nurse :o)
> >
> > I'm in love with all the support that is given by all the
midwives and
> > the office ladies there.
> >
> > My question that I have is about getting back into shape with a
low
> > income, and not a lot of time. If anyone has any suggestions, my
hubby
> > and I would really appreciate them.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Stephanie Burton
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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