Just before I gave birth to my daughter I was weighing 95kg, meaning I had gained a lot considering I weighed 55kg before I became pregnant ie (gaining appr. 40 kg). During the last stage of the pregnancy, I stopped looking at the scale each time I went to the hospital. I was afraid I had gotten up to a hundred kilos. Anyways when I gave birth I was determined to loose the weight, thereby learning a lot from the experience. You aren't allowed to exercise until after your 6 weeks check up, so I just changed my diet, note I didn't go on a diet as I was breastfeeding, I just had a lifestyle change. Instead of fizzy drinks I took water. Instead of white rice I ate brown rice. Instead of white bread I ate wheat bread with peanut butter, instead of a lot of carbs I took more proteins like beans and a lot of unripe plantain porridge.
I had my cheat days though: those days I will drink a bottle or two of coca cola, maybe sometimes have a little ice cream, eat white rice, or white bread etc. After my 6 weeks check up, I started my exercise, now my dears I learnt that exercising and changing one's habit isn't as easy as it looks... There were days when I will just decide I can't do it any more but I had made a vow that when my daughter is born I will learn to eat right and teach her also how to, this kept me going... I am still struggling with the fizzy drinks as I used to be a coke addict averaging about 5 bottles of coca cola a day.
Right now I weigh 63kg meaning I have lost about 30kg. I am very impressed with myself, giving myself a tap on the back...lol
Like I said eating right isn't very easy,one just has to take it one day at a time, and that is what I have been doing. I hope I am able to keep my good diet as it also has helped with the growth of my hair and finger nails, truly what you take in produces results...
I will have to stop here for now as I can't wait to lay my head on the pillow.
Please tell me about your weight struggles if you have had any before and how you dealt with yours.
Do take care of yourself and have a good night's rest.
Congratulations Ibifiri. To have maintained a healthy eating habit is commendable.But I hope you are still breastfeeding baby too? On this weight loss trip,I will open my mouth to talk proudly like you if and when I 'arrive' my destination. Lol!
ReplyDeleteLol I still breast feed her but will stop gradually as my brest milk doesn't fill her. Right now she eats about 8oz every 2hours I can't keep up with the schedule
DeleteThe lifestyle change is the best. Congrats on the great job you've done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Myne. Yep lifestyle change is the best once you get a hang of it you will love it
ReplyDeleteYou deserve the pat on the back,losing 30kg isn't small thing.
ReplyDeleteMa average weight is 55kg. A bit scary to think I might add so much weight when pregnant.
Lol my dear didnt know I could add that much until now. Lol
Delete30-whoooooooping-kgs? Amazeeeeeeballs!! Ive been struggling since forever and have only been able to lose 10kg. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteDear just start with changing your diet, I don't mean starving yourself. Just drink water instead of fizzy drink. Boiled or baked things instead of fried things, brown rice instead of white rice. Then start walking like for 30 mins three times a week. Trust me you will loose some weight no matter how little
ReplyDeleteOne thing I have done since I know I don't do exercise and all is to eat right...no overindulgence, I eat little portions and still eat my 3 time food...my major problem is loosing body fat since I am still more or less the same weight if even I was skinny.
ReplyDeleteI admire your courage oh, wish to be like you.
Thank you Lara it's not easy but I just try sometimes I get tempted and indulge. Good job to
ReplyDeleteDouble thumbs up...the next challenge is keeping it off if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Ibifiri. Losing weight and changing your lifestyle is never easy. I'm glad you've managed it so far.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteCongratulations. Losing weight is not easy at all.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteAmazing. After I have a child, I'll definitely remember this.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. After I have a child, I'll definitely remember this.
ReplyDeleteLol
DeleteWow! Losing 30 kilos is truly impressive. I am currently on a weight loss journey, and I’m glad I found your blog as I am looking for inspiration. Losing weight is really possible. Thanks! Posts like this keep me motivated. Keep the blog updated. :)
ReplyDeleteCindi Badillo
Awww thank you Cindy weight loss isn't easy at all. But I have learnt that anything you want to do u will some how find the determination to do it.
DeleteHey, Ibifri, congratulations on losing 30kgs! Always keep in mind what you’ve already accomplished, so you won’t go hard on yourself when you have your cheat days. I think it’s good to have one of those every so often. Just think of it as a reward for doing a good job on your weight loss journey thus far.
ReplyDeleteMadison Mcnulty
Very true Madison. And thank you for your advice.
ReplyDeleteKudo's dear!! I need to come see what you look like now that you're a mother of 1! Next thing you'll be hitting 2, lol.. 63kg post pregnancy is my goal weight since I fluctuate between 58 and 60 now!
ReplyDeleteThis is so inspirational - congratulations!
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