getting back into shape!

caz81 · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:39 AM

Ive been thinking about after the birth and getting back into shape which i am keen to do asap tbh! what i was wondering is what are peoples goal times for getting back to pre-pregnancy shape? what is a realistic time to be back in my skinny jeans???!!!

DaisyDuke · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Well they say not to do anything till ur 8 week dr check up. I am hoping in those 8 weeks that bf will have dealt with a lot of the extra weight. That takes me to end of Jan begining of Feb, so after that i plan on being back to my pre preg if not better shape by May. After my 8 week check if i get the all clear i will start back at the gym and eat a little more sensible.

XXX

madkoi_baby · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:53 AM

I'm due in a weeks time but I have decided not to start dieting until after xmas! ;-) x

PregnantKez · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:55 AM

I'm not worrying about the weight, my pre-pregnancy weight is massive anyway

My mum and dad's buying me a wii fit for Christmas also I plan to do a lot of walking out with the pram too which I plan to do asap and not wait till after 6 weeks check up, its only walking right? And i'll need to get out of the house.

purpleish · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Hi there...
I'm due in January - starting doing line dancing and aquafit now... and really keen to get back into ice skating as soon as I can - was told to wait 4-6wks after the birth (due to exhaustion more than anything).. so I'm just going to play it by ear though

Hope you're all feeling well today,
Purple
x

dom · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Im due on 3rd Nov, and have started my fat chart (lmao) for 1st December. Im planning on having a day off for christmas day, but am hoping I can refrain from pigging out!! :@)

I want to be in better shape than I was before by my holidays next year - Im planning on going away in May. Got 3 excercise DVD's to go at - All the good intentions are there, but whether it happens or not is another thing - I hope so!!

xx

JayDee · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:03 AM

There is something about not doing too much exercise too soon, need to wait until some muscle (which naturally splits due to bump) has put itself back together. I think that's what can take 8 weeks.

I'm also assuming that breast feeding is going to help drop some weight, burns 1000 calories a day I think, that's a lot of running!

I don't really have a time scale in mind for trying to get back in shape, maybe see how I'm doing by my birthday (end of Jan) and start healthier eating/a bit more exercise after that if I'm still feeling like a fatty.

soootired · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:05 AM

I have heard of a body suit type thing that helps everything get back to its normal shape but this was ages ago, any one else heard of it??

Cattia · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:19 AM

I was hoping to start excercising again after 6 weeks and then be back into my normal jeans about 6 weeks after that, but maybe that is WILDLY ambitious! I have been told by friends that 3 months is a realistic target, I have a big bump and weight has gone on my thjighs and bum but I have not put on too much anywhere else. Mind you I still have 7 weeks to go! I too was planning on walking from day 1 as I will need to get out, then using excercise DVDs and maybe starting up the gym again after 6 weeks, but depends how knackered I am breast feeding as I hear it can really take it out of you.

KZD · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:21 AM

If everything iwth labor and delivery is normal, I plan on starting my 'workout' lightly at first after 6 weeks...and take it from there...defo looking forward to gtetting back in shape though

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caz81 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,219	getting back into shape! Ive been thinking about after the birth and getting back into shape which i am keen to do asap tbh! what i was wondering is what are peoples goal times for getting back to pre-pregnancy shape? what is a realistic time to be back in my skinny jeans???!!!

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DaisyDuke Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: U.K Dorset Posts: 8,675	Well they say not to do anything till ur 8 week dr check up. I am hoping in those 8 weeks that bf will have dealt with a lot of the extra weight. That takes me to end of Jan begining of Feb, so after that i plan on being back to my pre preg if not better shape by May. After my 8 week check if i get the all clear i will start back at the gym and eat a little more sensible. XXX

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Oct 19th, 2009, 09:53 AM	#3
madkoi_baby Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northampton Posts: 220	I'm due in a weeks time but I have decided not to start dieting until after xmas! ;-) x

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PregnantKez Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North West UK Posts: 313	I'm not worrying about the weight, my pre-pregnancy weight is massive anyway My mum and dad's buying me a wii fit for Christmas also I plan to do a lot of walking out with the pram too which I plan to do asap and not wait till after 6 weeks check up, its only walking right? And i'll need to get out of the house.

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Oct 19th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#5
purpleish Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 557	Hi there... I'm due in January - starting doing line dancing and aquafit now... and really keen to get back into ice skating as soon as I can - was told to wait 4-6wks after the birth (due to exhaustion more than anything).. so I'm just going to play it by ear though Hope you're all feeling well today, Purple x

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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#6
dom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lancashire Posts: 864	Im due on 3rd Nov, and have started my fat chart (lmao) for 1st December. Im planning on having a day off for christmas day, but am hoping I can refrain from pigging out!! :@) I want to be in better shape than I was before by my holidays next year - Im planning on going away in May. Got 3 excercise DVD's to go at - All the good intentions are there, but whether it happens or not is another thing - I hope so!! xx

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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#7
JayDee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 3,625	There is something about not doing too much exercise too soon, need to wait until some muscle (which naturally splits due to bump) has put itself back together. I think that's what can take 8 weeks. I'm also assuming that breast feeding is going to help drop some weight, burns 1000 calories a day I think, that's a lot of running! I don't really have a time scale in mind for trying to get back in shape, maybe see how I'm doing by my birthday (end of Jan) and start healthier eating/a bit more exercise after that if I'm still feeling like a fatty.

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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#8
soootired Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,974	I have heard of a body suit type thing that helps everything get back to its normal shape but this was ages ago, any one else heard of it??

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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#9
Cattia Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 6,026	I was hoping to start excercising again after 6 weeks and then be back into my normal jeans about 6 weeks after that, but maybe that is WILDLY ambitious! I have been told by friends that 3 months is a realistic target, I have a big bump and weight has gone on my thjighs and bum but I have not put on too much anywhere else. Mind you I still have 7 weeks to go! I too was planning on walking from day 1 as I will need to get out, then using excercise DVDs and maybe starting up the gym again after 6 weeks, but depends how knackered I am breast feeding as I hear it can really take it out of you.

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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#10
KZD Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 462	If everything iwth labor and delivery is normal, I plan on starting my 'workout' lightly at first after 6 weeks...and take it from there...defo looking forward to gtetting back in shape though

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