Had a baby 5 months ago...i have just stopped losing weight?

Question

I had my first baby boy ,he's 5 months now...I had a c section ,i lost 22 pounds right after delivery.I started breastfeeding right away and still am pumping and feeding.I even started going to the gym after my 5 weeks check up...I lost a little bit after that but the last 2 months i have stopped dropping any pounds..i do not understand why..i still pump about 6 times a day ,go to the gym atleast 2-3 times a week.....what should i do? My old clothes are small and maternity clothes are too large..is there anything I can take (like natural tea's to burn calories) cuz clearly whatever i'm doing is not helping.Ladies please advice.

Answer 1

just do what u are doing and don't stop. I just had my baby last week and I am thinking about doing my excersise and continue eating healthy after I recover from this whole c section thing.

Answer 2

If you're still breastfeeding and working out the only thing left is to cut back a little on calories. That or increase the intensity of your workouts. I don't recommend taking anything for weight loss if you're still nursing the baby. I know it's frustrating but it takes some time for the weight to come all the way off. Go shopping and buy a few outifits to get you by for now. Put away the clothes that don't fit and stop feeling bad about yourself. Work hard and the weight will come off.

Answer 3

You have reached a weight plateau....and it sucks!

Been there! Since you are going back to work those pounds

will shed a bit more...push a little more at the gym...(breastfeeding burns 500 calories a day, talk to your

lactation consultant about your concern)

Don't forget that it took 9 mts to gain it and it will take a lil

while to loose! You a doing great , keep up the hard work!

Good luck and Congrats!

Answer 4

I have felt over and over like I have just stopped losing! I just keep up with my routine and eating healthy and one day I get on the scale and I've lost 10 lbs! Don't get discouraged! It will still come off especially after you start working again.