Good for you -- that's fantastic!

 

Oddly, I've never felt bad about not being able to breast feed. I feel like I've had a lot of people treating me badly because of it, but I haven't felt guilty that I couldn't.

The way I see it, I HAD to get a breast reduction. I knew when I did it that breast feeding wouldn't be a possibility. I was only 18 years old when I made that decision, but I'd do it again.

If I hadn't had it, sure I would have breastfed or at least tried. But I did. It was the right decision for me. Those ten years before kids would have been miserable, and who has time for breast reductions when you've got little ones running around?

As for weight, you've seen my battle. I trained for a half marathon and didn't lose weight! My very thin (anorexic looking) SIL just rolls her eyes when I say that some people (like me) just don't burn calories the same way other people (like her) do.

There is most certainly a genetic component to it, the only people who say there isn't are naturally skinny!

 

Alex, hon, I've been either pregnant or breastfeeding for most of the last 8 years, and I've gained weight, not lost, for all of the last 8 years. I have been struggling with eating right and trying to get down to at least where I was when I got pregnant with the last baby, but in reality I have at least 30 pounds beyond that to get to a healthy weight for my height. It is most definitely genetics. That, and when you are breastfeeding, you can't take in those extra calories in Little Debbies (ahem).

How fantastic for you that you took the initiative to do something about it, that you are feeling good, and succeeding. I hope you enjoy your new clothes as much as the feeling good.

 

Kudos to you. People even make me feel bad sometimes that I didn't try to breast feed, even though PunditGirl is adopted.

But you could do it, they said. There are ways ko do it, they said. But you know what -- we're both totally fine not taking the path so many said we should.

 

Congrats on the weight loss and the initiative and discipline it took to do it. Congrats on the new clothes too!

I bf my son and gained a bunch of weight once he weaned because I was used to eating a bunch to keep up with his demand. Sadly, once he didn't nurse anymore I forgot to quit eating like that.

 

A healthy mom helps make a healthy family. Congrats for taking care of yourself.

 

I thought you looked awesome when I saw you, but didn't want to say anything...next time, I'll say it loudly! Congratulations! FYI, I breastfed for 9 months, and gained a bunch of weight when I was done...how do you like them apples?

 

Good for you! I'm not awake at 5:30, let alone dressed and somewhere else already, so I admire the hell out of your determination. Yay, you!

 

That's great that you have a personal trainer. Even if someone does lose weight from BF doesn't mean their body will be in good shape, losing weight exercising and a good diet is the best way to go for permanent success. Good for you!

 

Good grief. I don't know that I could get up at 5:30 even if the house was on fire.

Good for you! I just started back on Weight Watchers because, even after breastfeeding for a year, I can't lose an ounce.

 

Congrats on feeling good about what you are doing! I think that's as important as the weight loss, although it's nice that your hard work is paying off. I can guarantee that my ass is not going anywhere at 5:30 AM, let alone the gym.