https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:09:09 +0000 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:49:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35006 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1118011&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1118011 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 35006
Posted: 04 August 2010 at 1:49pm

In terms of the original question, I'm sure it's a great idea to try and lose all the baby weight between babies - I didn't though. The motivation just wasn't there, even though I did try and managed to lose a few kgs I was still well over pre-pregnancy weight when I got pregnant again. Knowing that I was just going to get fat again meant I could never really get serious about losing the weight!

Now that I've had my second I've surprisingly found it easier to lose weight this time around, probably because we're not planning any more kids, so no more excuses not the lose the weight! I still have a way to go, but compared to where I was 8 months post pregnancy first time around, I've lost more weight this time around. ]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:49:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1118011&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1118011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117903&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117903 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35006
Posted: 04 August 2010 at 12:08pm

Babe wrote: jazzy wrote: Babe wrote: I pilates They're a regular part of my exercise and I'm sure they contributed to be being back in my normal jeans (sz8-10) within 48hrs of #1 and 24hrs of #2 being born. Being fit and toned is always the best way to approach pregnancy! do you do the tables or just the exercises? What d'u mean tables?? I have the Winsor basic and swiss ball DVDs.

yip I do the Swiss ball & dvd & I have some guide books. There are places you can go & they have the tables with the straps (hmm that sounds a bit creepy, lol) & you do the exercises on them....also seen some on TM...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:08:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117903&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117903 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117292&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117292 Author: Babe
Subject: 35006
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 5:55pm

jazzy wrote: Babe wrote: I pilates They're a regular part of my exercise and I'm sure they contributed to be being back in my normal jeans (sz8-10) within 48hrs of #1 and 24hrs of #2 being born. Being fit and toned is always the best way to approach pregnancy! do you do the tables or just the exercises?

What d'u mean tables?? I have the Winsor basic and swiss ball DVDs.]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:55:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117292&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117292 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117207&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117207 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35006
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 4:36pm

Sez25 wrote: Thanks for all the advice everyone. Really motivated to get myself moving over the next few months now A bit off topic... I've just noticed that I have a couple of lumps between my belly button and pubic bone. They are tiny, similar to pea size, underneath the skin - can't see them, but I can feel them. I'm off to the doc tomorrow to check them out. Does anyone else have these? I've done some research and they could be fat deposits or cysts. I'm really paranoid now!

google is not really your friend when your are self diagnosing hope you got it sorted at the Dr.]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:36:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117207&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117207 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117202&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117202 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35006
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 4:34pm

Babe wrote: I pilates They're a regular part of my exercise and I'm sure they contributed to be being back in my normal jeans (sz8-10) within 48hrs of #1 and 24hrs of #2 being born. Being fit and toned is always the best way to approach pregnancy!

do you do the tables or just the exercises?]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:34:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117202&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117202 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117160&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117160 Author: Babe
Subject: 35006
Posted: 03 August 2010 at 3:56pm

I pilates
They're a regular part of my exercise and I'm sure they contributed to be being back in my normal jeans (sz8-10) within 48hrs of #1 and 24hrs of #2 being born.
Being fit and toned is always the best way to approach pregnancy!]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:56:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1117160&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1117160 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1116020&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1116020 Author: Sez26
Subject: 35006
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 2:16pm

Thanks for all the advice everyone. Really motivated to get myself moving over the next few months now

A bit off topic... I've just noticed that I have a couple of lumps between my belly button and pubic bone. They are tiny, similar to pea size, underneath the skin - can't see them, but I can feel them. I'm off to the doc tomorrow to check them out. Does anyone else have these? I've done some research and they could be fat deposits or cysts. I'm really paranoid now!]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:16:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1116020&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1116020 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1115859&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1115859 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35006
Posted: 02 August 2010 at 11:27am

I have just started doing pilates with a Swiss ball to try & tone up the tummy muscles. I was told it was better than sit ups & I hate sit ups so don't do them.]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:27:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1115859&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1115859 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1115451&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1115451 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 35006
Posted: 01 August 2010 at 6:49pm

I would try and lose weight and exercise in between .. I mean its not going to be detrimental to you and its less to lose post the next pregnancy.

Good luck! ]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:49:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1115451&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1115451 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114827&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114827 Author: LouD
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 7:14pm

I def feel that my number 3 pregnancy was the easiest as i was fit. altho I couldnt keep up with the usual running and even walking after about 18weeks is painful (i get bad stitch like pains) i did keep up swimming and have to credit that to my easier pregnancy and also i recovered quickly from number 3 csection. when i went back to exercising at 2 1/2months i seemed to pick it back up easily without too much effort

exercise isnt wasted no matter when you do it, its kinda like why make the bed when im just gonna get back into it tonight.......]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:14:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114827&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114827 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114700&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114700 Author: Kellyfer
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 3:40pm

It wouldn't hurt, and the better shape you are in when you get pg, the easier it is to stay excercising and keep up your fitness throughout the pregnancy. I really wish I had been in better shape before getting pg - I had been dieting, but was a bit lazy on the excercise front. Plus, having all those muscles working from the start will help reduce back pain etc. I'd go for it, I don't think the work would be wasted!]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:40:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114700&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114700 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114684&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114684 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 3:20pm

hahaha I didnt, cos I fell pregnant with DS was 5 months old! ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:20:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114684&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114684 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114680&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114680 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 3:12pm

Yeah, like Stacey, I've started exercising again (I'm nearly 6 months) partly cos I'm really not wanting to end up huge like I was last time and cos it helps with my back pain. But I'm doing it fairly low key - things like walking with DH and DS to do the fruit and vege on the weekend (50min), walking to get DS from DC some days (20min), trying to get to the zoo more (up to 2 hours of walking, albeit at toddler pace), deliberately buying things from the dairy so I have to walk there ....

I started running+doing WW when DS was 7 months and I was still BFing - my milk dropped a lot and BF didn't last much longer. So this time, I plan to try and do as much incidental exercise as I can and hopefully I won't have to be too dramatic!

Edited by Flissty]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:12:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114680&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114680 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114665&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114665 Author: Sez26
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 2:54pm

Totally agree that it's good to be fit for conception, pregnancy and labour AND for breastfeeding and having a new baby :) I have to remind myself that it's just not about what you look like!

I think you're right Flissty, just be healthy. I think I might have been a bit too relaxed while breastfeeding - I kept thinking, I can't exercise because I'm breastfeeding, I should have made more of an effort to do some regular moderate exercise.

I only think women who put on a lot of weight during pregnancy are more prone to excess skin.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:54:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114665&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114665 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114662&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114662 Author: kebakat
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 2:50pm

Oh and my little thing I'm telling myself is being pregnant is no reason to be lazy (morning sickness/throwing up is in my opinion but not being preg). I've just started working out again. I did step aerobics the other day and it made me feel great, I just had to do some of the easier options rather than the advanced to make sure I didn't strain anything.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:50:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114662&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114662 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114658&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114658 Author: kebakat
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 2:48pm

Start now, I was exercising hard out while ttc, I'm putting back weight that I had lost and worked very hard to loose but I'm in better shape than if I hadn't put the effort in and hopefully once I get back into exercising after this one is born my body will get use to it again quicker rather than starting off at extremely unfit and flabby.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:48:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114658&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114658 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114649&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114649 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 2:40pm

I hear you!

I definitely lost weight between #1 and getting UTD with #2 but didn't do toning etc. I was too lazy and thought "oh well, my abs will just stretch again". I don't know the stroy about sagging skin but I do imagine that tighter abs would help with maintaining posture and back stability for longer.

If I was only a couple of months out from TTC, then I'd just try and be healthy; if it was a year or two, then it might be worth putting in more work. #2 will probably be our last and I plan to put the work in once I'm done with BFing]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:40:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114649&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114649 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114641&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114641 Author: MrsH
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 2:26pm

I guess if you start getting fitter, it'll help with the toning and weight loss AND it'll certainly help with the conception, pregnancy and delivery I suppose.

Bit of exercise can't hurt either way.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:26:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114641&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114641 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114638&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114638 Author: Sez26
Subject: 35006
Posted: 31 July 2010 at 2:21pm

Hi everyone,

We are planning our second child in a few months. My weight is average, but my stomach is rather flabby. I was wondering if it's better for me to put in some work before getting pregnant for the second time or wait until we've finished having babies and do all the hard work then. I have heard about women not toning back up after their first and then having a lot of excess sagging skin. But then again I don't want to put in a whole lot of work just to have to do it again once bubs arrives.

I hope this makes sense ;)]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:21:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35006&PID=1114638&title=lose-weight-tone-up-between-each-baby#1114638