baby weight

[skinnymom2b]

hi all,
        I had a baby almost 2 years ago and I still haven't lost my baby weight. in fact I've gained a few ponds.I'm getting married next april and would love to lose some weight soon so I will not feel so self conscious in photos! any advice on how to drop weight somewhat quickly? I am starting to eat better and am cleaning around the house and walking... I am also about to take on a second job ontop of being a stay at home mom. I'm trying to do everything possible that time allows! HELP!

[seattlemom2plus]

Like Sasha80 said the key is to finding something you enjoy doing and commit to doing a couple times a week.  If you like walking, walk.  Some women like working with DVDs, you can even go to one of your video stores and they usually have some free exercise DVDs to rent so you can see which style you like before you buy them.

[Sasha80]

I was in the same boat as you.  My youngest is turning 2 in August.  I often found it hard to get out for a walk or go to the gym so I bought the Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred DVD.  Great workout!  I also bought her Shred it with Weights and 6 week Abs.  They are all about 25 min long and I do it while the girls are in the same room playing or are eating a snack.  All you need are light weights 3-8lbs and a mat if you dont have carpet.  I have lost almost 30 pounds since the beginning of Jan.  I have about 13 more pounds to go.  I like to eat so I do eat whatever I want just in moderation (which is probably why its taking me 5 months to lose 30 pounds but I am ok with it).  I have increased my veggies and upped my protein.  I drink 8-10 glasses of water and or tea everyday.  I do enjoy the occasional pop.  I do the videos 3-4 days a week.  Hope all works out for you!  Let us know what works.

[seattlemom2plus]

Walking helps even if you can get at least 30 minutes a day in that would be great.  Start writing down what you are eating too, that seems to put things into perspective for me.  let us know what works for you :D