20 more lbs

[patty7834]

I had my 8lbs healthy son on 11/23/2013. I weighed 160 when I went in to have him. I now weigh 130 I need some advice to lose 20 more lbs!!!

[patty7834]

Thank you guys I'll be back to work in a few weeks hoping it helps w the weight loss

[spafool]

So many mom's wish they weighed130 right after giving birth! Congratulations on your new baby.  You will lose a bit more as you breast feed.  Keep eating high nutrient food and get back exercising.  If you're young and healthy and usually110 # you'll get back there again.

[Barb135]

The best way to lose weight is watch your calories and make sure you're eating healthy food, such as plenty of veggies, lean protein, etc. Keeping a food diary can be a big help in keeping calories in check.  MedHelp has an excellent food diary.

Are you getting enough exercise?

[boz5886]

Here is the answer to this question.
In order to lose weight, you have to subtract calories.  Safe weight loss is 1-2 lbs/week, so in order to lose 1 lb/week, you'd have to drop 500 calories from your BMR each day (1 lb is equal to 3500 calories, so 500 calories X 7 days = 3500 calories or 1 lb).  OR you can drop 250 calories from your diet and increase exercise to use an additional 250 calories.

Changing up calorie counts and exercises will help prevent plateau.