WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1999: Re: weight loss after pregnancy

Re: weight loss after pregnancy

From: SONNENSTUHL (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Oct 1999 12:24:53 -0700

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This is a very challenging situations, and I can relate to your frustration, as weight loss (and gain) have always been a problem for me too. One thing that comes to mind right off is: has anyone checked your Thyroid gland. Sometimes that can affect weight loss/gain. Two other bits of information would be: your age, and your method of birth control. Sometimes these two factors add to the challenging mix.

After discussing this with your health care provider, you also might look at some other options for weight loss. There are other programs that are working for individuals, and some individuals are having good luck by eating less high glycemic foods, and more vegetables and proteins. I'm not recommending anything specific, but this is an option.

I always liked Weight Watchers, as they are very nutrition conscious, and sensible. I would also try to increase your exercise to every day, trying to do about an hour a day. If you schedule it, and plan it, then if you have to miss a day it's not such a big deal. I would start keeping a journal of what you eat every day, and see if there are some things you could change in your diet.

I am in my 50's, and have had a horrid time trying to lose weight and keep it off. I exercise every day, have cut down on my sugar and complex carbohydrates, and my weight stays the same. I am learning to live and love who I am, as I don't want to take any diet medications, nor develop diabetes either.

Here are several excellent web sites you might like, at least to provide you with more information: http://www.eatprotein.com/ http://www.radiantrecovery.com/ http://www.enteract.com/~jldavid/lowcarb/pyramid.html http://www.members.home.net/cnmpat/favlowcarb.htm

Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM Zoomer wrote: >
> My baby (third) is now 3 months old. I gained nearly 50 lbs with this
> pregnancy (yes, way too much, I know). I am now having a very difficult
> time losing the extra weight. At this point I am still 20 lbs above my
> pre-pregnancy weight. I am not nursing. When I was 2 weeks post partum
> I began following weight watchers and exercising at least 3 times a
> week. The problem is, the weight is not coming off. I have lost a
> grand total of 8 lbs since starting this diet/exercise program. Do you
> have any clue as to why I am having such a difficult time losing this
> weight? I have used weight watcehrs in the past and have lost an average
> of 2 lbs a week on it, but not this time. Is this something I should
> check out with my doctor, or should I just persevere and wait for
> results. It is getting quite frustrating.

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