Postpartum Weight Loss

As I mentioned on Thursday I have gained a significant amount of weight throughout this pregnancy - just because I have been lazy with what I've eaten and have actually not been on a diet for the first time in around 5 years!

My weight is quickly approaching scary territory and I really want to get the weight to start coming off soon. I'm not sure how well the birth will go, and whether or not I'll be back on my feet straight away or not, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to start walking (even just slowly) with the pram. I'm also wanting to tackle my diet - and the plan I know I enjoy and works is Slimming World.

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I have done Slimming World before and lost around 1.5 stone when I did it last. I love that I can have all the things I love on the plan - and don't have to count calories or anything like that. What I found before is that it works best if you plan your meals (either weekly/twice a week/fortnightly/whatever works for you) and keep plenty of snacks on hand. I am a grazer throughout the day. I don't always sit down and eat 3 square meals a day - but I quite often find myself in the kitchen picking up something. My plan is to keep a tub in the fridge full of things to pick at that I know are good for me.

The great thing about Slimming World too is that you can do it while breastfeeding - you just have to modify it slightly to ensure you are getting in everything that your body needs.

I don't know how much you know about Slimming World but soon I will write up a basic overview of how the plan works. I don't intend to join a group - just do it myself from home - because there is so much online support on forums, blogs, youtube, etc. I just thought for now I would explain how I plan on shifting this extra weight!