I'm a newbie

Just wanted to say hello since I am a newbie on this site. By chance does anyone know any tricks to jump start weight loss. I am 36 weeks pregnant and due June 4th. I have only gained 10 pounds in my pregnancy, however once I deliver It's back to my goal of weight loss and to get down to 140 pounds. I have 45 pounds to loose.

Hi Caree, Breastfeed if you can! I lost a lot of weight by breastfeeding and changing nothing else. I think it was about 40 pounds I lost. Sally

Walk that baby to the ends of the earth once summer comes. The more active you are, the better. I realize you will be tired, but you will feel so much better after a good walk with fresh air, birds singing....... Lisa

Hi Caree, I think the last 2 posts are excellant advise. Of course remember to concentrate on protein first and foremost and that too will help you lose the weight. Welcome to the boards!!! Trisha

thanks everyone with all the advice. I am happy to know that I have support from individuals who have had a gastric bypass and that I am not alone. This is such a awsome website. I hope to get some pictures up soon. Caree

Hey Caree...Congrats on your little one!!! I just had back to back babies...12-04&12-05. I was starting to drop the weight from the 1st when I got preggers with the 2nd...this time it's taking a while...don't worry if it takes a good 6mos or so to really get back to normal. It will come off!!! If you do try to breastfeed don't get discouraged if you can't keep up...YOUR health is just as important as the babies....do what you can, then do what's best for ALL of you! BEST WISHES!!! Deanna K

Both of my daughters lost an incredible amount of their baby weight by nursing their babies as long as they could. So, I don't know what others are saying, but you might think about that! Gesch