how do you lose weight after having 2 c-sections ?
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I just had a c-section myself 3.5 months ago. I've always been tiny and slim until now. I can't seem to lose those last 10 or 15 pounds which are mostly hanging around my belly. I wish I knew the perfect answer but all I can say is crunches and patience.
625990
I was in pain for months following my c-section. It had nothing to do with the c-section itself. My hormones made it so that I was unable to produce any lubrication. This made me and my husband uncomfortable. He thought that he didn't make me satisfied anymore. We discussed this with my doctor, and she said that until your hormones come into order again, you may need to use a personal lubricant. We used KY for several months, and I got pregnant again 6 months after the first was born. After she was born. Yep pain again. Waited another 8 months, and now I'm back in action pain free. Some don't experience this, and some not as long. Maybe your doctor could be more help than mine. I know it hurts, and sometimes emotionally as well. If it doesn't subside, see your doctor (OBGYN). They should be able to help you. Congratulations!!
775470
Give it about six weeks after delivery before you take on an exercise regime.  You may be surprised at how quickly you lose weight, especially if you are breastfeeding.\n\nCore strength exercises, like the pilates recommended above, are a good choice to flatten your stomach.  Just plain old situps and crunches will do a lot for you in that area too.  Cardio (jogging, aerobics) will help you lose weight overall.
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Weight Loss While Breast-Feeding\nModerate Weight Loss OK for Overweight Moms Who Breast Feed\n\nOverweight mothers who breast feed their infants may lose weight through a sensible diet and exercise program - without fear of harming their infants - a study by NICHD-funded researchers has found.\n\n"Being overweight may cause serious health problems," said NICHD Director Duane Alexander, M.D. "This study shows that it's safe for overweight women to begin a sensible weight loss program without posing a risk to their infants." \n\nDr. Lovelady explained that weight gained during pregnancy might contribute to obesity later in life. Losing this extra weight soon after pregnancy may help many women to avoid later obesity and its long-term health effects. An Institute of Medicine report earlier had concluded that overweight breast-feeding women could probably lose about 2 kg (4.4 pounds) per month without affecting their production of milk. However, Dr. Lovelady pointed out, no studies existed to prove whether this assumption was true. \n\n  \n\nDr. Lovelady stressed that a woman who is breast feeding should first consult her physician and nutritionist before undertaking any weight loss program. She added that breast-feeding women should not attempt to lose weight if they are only a few pounds overweight. \n\n"Breast-feeding mothers who are only 5 pounds overweight shouldn't try to lose weight," she said. Unless a woman has sufficient fat reserves, dieting may hinder milk production and also cause the woman to feel fatigued.\n\n"In conclusion," the authors wrote, "a program of moderate exercise and energy restriction was successful in inducing weight loss in overweight, lactating mothers without harming the growth of their infants in the early postpartum period." \n\nThe study builds upon the findings of an earlier study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, on February 17, 1994. This study found that breast-feeding mothers could not lose weight if they began an exercise program without also cutting the amount of calories they consumed. \n\n"You've got to have the caloric restriction if you're going to see weight loss," Dr. Lovelady said
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No, I've had a hysterectomy and my stomach skin don't sag.  You have to do some exercises just like after having a baby to keep yourself toned.
58454
I smoked thro my pregnacy and should not have, but\nmy first born was 9 lbs 7 oz and 23 & a half in. long My 2nd was normal but smaller..7# 6oz. Just quit soon\nas U can. You cant undo the past.
925857
The professional body wraps do help you lose an inch or two if you have a special occasion, however, all they are doing is de-hydrating the body and as soon as you intake any fluids, it comes straight back again.  Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids .. at least 8 glasses of water, unsweetened juice or de-caffeinated drinks each day because often if we have pockets of fat that we can't shift, it is due to not drinking enough water.\n\nhttp://www.angelic1healing.com
1064676
Your body has changed from giving birth ,do not worry this is normal,In Vancouver where I live many women with newborns jog every day with there kids in a carriage and the pounds eventually come off.Don't forget if you are breast feeding as you should be you need additional proteins-vegetables ,juices for a healthy child.Do the exercise cut back on processed foods and treat your body like a goddess and you will lose weight and more important have a very healthy child-GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
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It's safest to lose 1-2 pounds a week. Therefore, you have about 15 weeks which could be 30 pounds. You need to make sure you eat enough calories a day (about 1500) and exercise. Don't cut out any food groups, just eat a balanced and healthy diet. Drink lots of water, too.
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My daughter is three months old, my second daughter!\nI started walking two weeks after she was born. Ate right. No sugar or bad carbs. I'm nursing and began daily exercise. about 15 minutes of stretching and 45 minutes of Ball exercises. I already have a 29 inch waist and I'm still working on it. \nIts a dedication, if you want to loose the weight you have to stick with it. during the first two or three weeks you wont see much results but once you reach four weeks it just starts melting away.\nDont rush your self and good luck!
340350
Just exercise and take your time to get back into shape...that "extra" skin will go away...you may not ever have the flat tummy you once had, but you certainly will "shed" the gummy extra skin that you have right now.  I can remember how mortified I was following my first child...but it will get better : )  Enjoy your little one, he will grow up fast!!!
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After having a baby our bodies change but that in no way means you can not have back the tummy you use to have...even better :) Do ab exercises...lots of sit ups and give yourself time to get back in shape. If you work at it and take proper care of yourself, you will get back in shape before ya know it!! Congrats on your newbie :)
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Listen, I am so happy now. I put on so much weight after I had my first child. It was a terribly hormonal pregnancy so the weight never shifted despite trying so hard. Then I had my second child and weighed 80 kgs I ballooned to about 94kg at the end. And yes, I got stretchmarks. \n\nAnyway, I lost all the weight cause that was the one thing I really wanted to do for myself. Having kids is challenging but going to the gym gave me 1.5 hours of sanity a day. Something for myself as I didn't have heaps of help like others do. \n\nStretchmarks are still there but they really fade over time. There is a great product called Bio Oil in Australia and it helps reduce the lines. But, they will over time nonetheless. \n\nHere is the plan I followed cause I want you to do it too: If you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved if you don't have the access. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. If you have access to a gym include boxing and spin classes as well. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 (women) - 1800 (men) and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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My first son, I lost the weight easily...with my second son it was harder. I cut my portion sizes down a little, drank alot more water, and did alot of walking (cause that was easiest for me...just put the kids in the stroller and go). It give you time with your kids and it's the best to get back to pre-baby weight. You can try sit ups in the evening before you go to bed to tighten your tummy. I did alot of this and was back in my old jeans before my son turned 9 months old. It's not fast, but you do see results after a few months. I didn't have the time to keep a regular workout.
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Being a mom of three and even having twins I understand how you feel! Time is not on your side. The first thing you have to remember is that it took you nine months to gain the weight so expect nine months to loss it! I wanted mine off NOW! I gained almost 100 lbs with my last pregnancy and 80 with my first! I am now a size six!\n\nI started on Advocare! Advocare is nutritional supplements for energy and weight control that really works! I went from a size 14 to 6 and have kept it off for over 5 years now! Advocare also pays me more money than I did working and I have been a stay at home mom for five years too! \n\nCheck out my web site www.advocarerocks.com
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Best thing to do after having a baby is lose weight slowly to keep it off. Talk to your doctor. \n\nIf you are breastfeeding you may lose it a little faster? But you have to eat right. Well you want to eat right any way. \n\nI lost the weight when I had my daughter 18 years ago, I am 39 now. But I lost it then slowly. You have so much to worry about with a new baby any way. \n\nBut a few new clothes. Then try to take care of yourself and loss weight the right way. Slowly, if you want to keep it off. I weigh less now then when I first got pregnant even.
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simply just start exercising more. i'd say exercise 3 to 4 days a week and around an hour each time. then, start throwing away the junk food and bring in some fruits, veggies, and grains. by combining these into a balanced diet then you'll lose  your baby fat.