Hi ladies. I came across this forum searching for ways to help lose weight and it has been by far the most informative site and I've learned a lot. I thought I would try posting and see if anyone has any advice for me.
I've recently had a baby and I've gained a monstrous amount of weight. Before I was pregnant, I weighed in the high 120 low 130 range (I hadn't really weighed myself) and I was pretty fit (going to the gym and lots of walking - more for fun than anything else). I went up to 190 during my pregnancy and 7 months later, I weigh 175 (I'm 5'4)! I know I shouldn't be this heavy and I have absolutely ZERO energy. I was just looking for ways to lose weight fast, but this site has taught me to try to attain a healthier lifestyle.
I know that with a lot of hard work, I can not only lose most of this weight, but I can also become a much healthier and active person. I just don't know where to start! I know I don't eat enough throughout the day and that I don't get enough exercise (I'll have breakfast of eggs and toast and have supper around 7pm OH and lots of coffee). I'm hoping that some of you knowledgeable ladies will have some advice on where I should start or know of some good sites that are maybe more suited to someone in my position.
My main problem right now is energy and I'm realisitic that it'll take a long time and a lot of hard work AND that I'll probably never see 120something on a scale again...I just want to feel better and be able to keep up with my baby girl. Thanks!!
I've recently had a baby and I've gained a monstrous amount of weight. Before I was pregnant, I weighed in the high 120 low 130 range (I hadn't really weighed myself) and I was pretty fit (going to the gym and lots of walking - more for fun than anything else). I went up to 190 during my pregnancy and 7 months later, I weigh 175 (I'm 5'4)! I know I shouldn't be this heavy and I have absolutely ZERO energy. I was just looking for ways to lose weight fast, but this site has taught me to try to attain a healthier lifestyle.
I know that with a lot of hard work, I can not only lose most of this weight, but I can also become a much healthier and active person. I just don't know where to start! I know I don't eat enough throughout the day and that I don't get enough exercise (I'll have breakfast of eggs and toast and have supper around 7pm OH and lots of coffee). I'm hoping that some of you knowledgeable ladies will have some advice on where I should start or know of some good sites that are maybe more suited to someone in my position.
My main problem right now is energy and I'm realisitic that it'll take a long time and a lot of hard work AND that I'll probably never see 120something on a scale again...I just want to feel better and be able to keep up with my baby girl. Thanks!!