https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:16:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46915 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:21:12 +0000 ChristineB 46915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I finally hit my pre kiddo weight in November, and my oldest turns 9 in two weeks. I've kept it off so far, and am determined to continue to keep it off during tax season, too. I'm a stress eater, and working f/t plus doing taxes part time can be a little stressful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46864 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:05:03 +0000 anne 46864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shana - hope you get there soon. My weight usually goes up a bit when I stop breastfeeding too (or even just when the child is mostly on solids) This baby no 3. loves it though so we are still doing up to 6 a day which is a bit weird for a 1 year old. I am trying to get a bit lower now to make up for the gain that will probably happen when she does stop.</p> <p>Are you going to the NYC meeting in the end Shana? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46862 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:55:34 +0000 shana 46862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, congratulations! It is a HUGE achievement. I remember how good it felt getting back in shape after my first. Like you, it's been about a year for me with my second but I am still carrying around some extra weight so you are going to be my inspiration. I was heading there in the fall but I noticed my weight jump back up after I stopped breastfeeding (couldn't keep up when I took some flex classes that were 9-5 for a couple of days in a row). I just joined the gym last week so I am hoping to get there too in a few months...Way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46727 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:29:55 +0000 anne 46727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the congratulations everyone. I feel like a bit of a fraud though, because it wasn't THAT hard (and I know it is for many people). I guess knowing I had done it twice before made it easier. And it was an on again/off again pursuit, which I think it is why it took me all that time (my doctor this pregnancy was of the "you will lose it in 6 weeks" school which was unrealistic and discouraging)</p> <p>Ellen I thought you had hit you "range" a while ago - you were an inspiration to me!</p> <p>Nicole - I didn't follow a specific plan. I am hopeless at dieting, and have never really done it in a big way. My theory is that I have a fast metabolism and I shouldn't muck it up by cutting down on food too much. I did cut down on sugar from time to time. Desserts and baking are weaknesses of mine. I love carbs and could never low-carb but I did sometimes try to keep them to about 6-7 serves a day.</p> <p>I am kind of lucky that I don't like potato chips (crisps) or any similar salty snack, most lollies (candy) or beer. I also limit my meat intake for other reasons and don't drink wine often.</p> <p>And of course I am breastfeeding and running around after the three kids. I am also a fidgety, leg jigging type of person.</p> <p>So with all that as a caveat, the effort I had to put in was mainly with exercise. I had a few spurts, a couple of ones where I was running a lot (and I have found all my life that once I get up to say 25km a week I start to lose weight)<br /> one where I joined a gym and did weights and used the stair climber and the last one where I have been swimming a lot, training for a ocean swimming event. I was surprised by the swimming as I have have never found it good for weight loss before - I guess it is if you do enough - I did 4-6 sessions a week, some only 1/2 hr but some 11/2.</p> <p>I have done more evening exercise than ever before - I don't think I ever thought of it as a possiblity, and have found that fitted my body cycle quite well. That also helped moderate my food intake as I can't eat too much at my evening meal or I would be uncomfortable (I did have a snack afterwards though!)</p> <p>Hope that wasn't too much information! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46698 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:58:38 +0000 Ellen 46698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's fantastic Anne! I know exactly your feeling because I am just hitting the 5lb range that was my 'normal' range pre-pregnancy. My daughter turned one last week. It's exhilarating to dig out old favorites! You're doing well... I hear it gets harder and harder, so just a year after your third is pretty terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46683 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:22:06 +0000 Angie 46683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are FABULOUS! Well done, Anne. I'm proud of you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46672 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:29:10 +0000 Nicole 46672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow such determination! You do look awesome! Did you follow any specific plan to help you lose the weight? </p> <p>Congrats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46635 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:03:19 +0000 Adrienne 46635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feeling good about yourself after having a baby now that is the accomplishment. My baby is 20 and I now am back up to the weight I was when I came home from the hospital and because I am 20 years older I have a different perspective. But I did lose the babyweight gain orginally and I remember that feeling. Hang onto it and buy yourself something sexy to wear and celebrate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46553 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:08:02 +0000 yublocka 46553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats Anne, that is indeed a major achievement. You should be very proud of yourself!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46549 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:56:40 +0000 Anonymous 46549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job Anne. You really look so young to have 3 children! Amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46517 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:09:27 +0000 Eva 46517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome Anne! Congratulations! It is hard work to take off the weight. Celebration is in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46476 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:08:01 +0000 tarzy 46476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. What a great accomplishment! I think you've inspired quite a few people today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46466 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:47:51 +0000 Dani 46466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, GO YOU!!! What a great post and I'm so happy for you! You are my inspiration as I still have, ahem, a *few* more pounds to go. Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46383 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:26:55 +0000 Violet 46383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! That is such a great accomplishment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46380 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:16:17 +0000 Becky 46380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray, Anne! You can be very proud of this accomplishment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46359 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:34:10 +0000 Inge 46359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's wonderful Anne, congratulations. Do try to hold on to this happy feeling, because you look marvellous!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46347 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:02:23 +0000 Amanda 46347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yea!!!! Good for you to keep working at it over the lasts year. You've looked great in recent photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46332 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:20:01 +0000 Lena 46332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats, Anne! Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46311 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:44:25 +0000 Anonymous 46311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Anne! Be sure to treat yourself for reaching your goal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46305 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:34:47 +0000 Antje 46305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats, Anne, that's awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46293 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:14:44 +0000 anne 46293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone - I am glad about it and feel thinner, although it is partly symbolic since I only had the last 2 pounds to go since about November.</p> <p>I didn't put on much in the pregnancy (about 11/1/2 kg) (25 pounds) but lost practically none having the baby so had about 9kg (20 pounds) to lose when I got home from hospital.</p> <p>Tanya I am trying to hold on to the good feeling as I know from experience after a while my eye will adjust to it and I will start feeling dissatisfied again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46286 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:00:31 +0000 bella 46286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46265 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:22:36 +0000 Laura 46265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Anne! That's quite an accomplishment. BTW, my OB-GYN says it takes most women a full year to lose the weight, so you are right on schedule </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46263 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:17:32 +0000 Sihaya 46263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations. I can't say I'm there after 6 years Way to go, you are inspirational to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46261 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:15:13 +0000 Lee Hovey 46261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>congrats! thats an amazing accomplishment!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46252 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:40:48 +0000 Tanya 46252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's amazing news Anne! Congratulations! You must feel incredible now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-there#post-46250 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:39:02 +0000 anne 46250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to say that I have finally returned to my pre-preggy weight and have been there or under for a week now. Took 12 1/2 months (as opposed to 6 months with baby #1 and 9 1/2 months with baby #2) and some pretty intense excercise but I am there! </p>