Oct
23
2013

How To Lose Post Pregnancy Weight … Fast!

With Ethan I lost my post pregnancy weight quite quickly. I was 40kg before I got pregnant and just before delivery I was 55kg. Okay, maybe I did not lose those weight as fast as I thought I did. It was just that back then I wasn’t active in social media hence I did not need to meet people often so I can just hide in my shell until I get back my pre-pregnancy figure.

With Ayden is a totally different story. I was 45kg when I got pregnant (I was heavier due to some medication which I haven’t got about to tell) and the week before my water bag broke 3 weeks before my EDD I was already 60kg. I did not know how much I weigh when I was admitted though. It’s 7 weeks after I delivered Ayden and I’m still no where near my ideal weight. I am now 48kg and have been stuck at this weight for a couple of weeks already.

I delivered both Ethan and Ayden via caesarean section. With Ayden, though my water bag broke, I wasn’t dilated hence the c-sec. You know how it is with c-sec. We can’t start exercising at least until after 6 weeks and that also depends on how well our wound is doing. Sit-ups is definitely a no-no at this stage making it harder to get a flat tummy.

Darling kept telling me to take it easy and not be paranoid with my weight. He said if he is okay with it why am I so worked out over it? Why??! Because I need to face people that’s why! I made my first public appearance immediately after my confinement during Nuffnang’s Tweat Festival and already I have many people commenting how chubby I am still :(

I’m watching my diet. I need to eat as I am breastfeeding but I am cutting down on carbs whenever possible. I take lots of protein ie fish, chicken, milk.. I also take lots of vege and fruits and drink up to keep me hydrated.

At week 7, I am starting some light exercise and my trainer is no other than Ayden himself. Here’s our exercise routine:
chubby

True enough, this exercise isn’t working. We are BOTH still chubby! LoL! Well, at least for one of us, being chubby is a good sign! Haha! :D

Tags: postpartum weight loss

About the Author: Merryn Tan

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Jobless Girl October 23, 2013 at 1:09 pm

Hi Merryn, Congratulation to your new born… Hmmm.. take it easy and I think you need at least a year to gain back the previous weight esp with C section… Your case seem alright…. I had C section and my weight before pregnant was 45 – 48 kg… Gosh… I gain weight during pregnancy and it was 72kg when I delivery my baby throu C section… My doctor did not even stop me… I too enjoy “food” at that time.. So it took me almost 2 years to slim down to around 50 kg .. and I still working on 4-5 more kg at least…

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Christopher October 23, 2013 at 1:37 pm

It’s ok la…I am sure you look good with a little fat. Don’t over stress yourself :)

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Ken October 23, 2013 at 3:13 pm

Eat oats over rice? Exercise? eat more fruits? Shit more? :DDDD

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Choi Yen October 23, 2013 at 3:53 pm

I still cannot lose weight after gave birth 4 years ago >.<

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Rose October 23, 2013 at 4:29 pm

Went for Malay urut on Monday and it was painful. Feel like after the c-section. Tummy and wound area were painful. Now tummy pain no more but once a while I have some soreness on the wound area.

So I guess I have to take it light and easy first before doing anything vigorous.

Ayden is sure chubby. Cute. Wanna pinch his cheeks, can or not? hehehe.

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Lvynana October 23, 2013 at 5:27 pm

So no tips this time?
:(

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henrytan October 23, 2013 at 8:16 pm

hahaha so cute! like laying on the snow and make that movement! haha

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Caroline October 23, 2013 at 8:58 pm

Aiyo! It’s okay one la. Don’t worry so much! Chubby is cute maaa :p

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Kelvin Tan October 23, 2013 at 9:37 pm

48KG is quite light okay!

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suituapui October 23, 2013 at 10:06 pm

Never mind, you’re not alone! LOL!!!

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foongpc October 23, 2013 at 11:26 pm

Wah! Ayden so chubby!! You? Don’t know, cos you never show picture! Hahaha!! Anyway, it’s OK to be chubby especially when people knew you had just given birth. Just don’t be chubby one year down the road la. LOL.

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Mummy Gwen October 23, 2013 at 11:35 pm

Ayden is so chubby lah..

Keep it up..you can do it. I need help on how to trim my tummy…it’s bad!

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health freak October 24, 2013 at 12:31 pm

Dont worry, you will and can get back to your pre pregnancy weight when you can exercise and can cut down on yr food portion again. Just enjoy your breastfeeding journey with Ayden. You’re already doing it right by cutting down on carbs. He will suck away all your fat dear. And do pump up the calcium intake ya.

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[SK] October 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm

you chubby meh?? but right after pregnancy and delivery, probably have to bear with the weight a little lah.. unless you are superstar, slimming centers all lining up to sign you up for spokesperson contract (right after you announced your pregnancy) hehe!! take it slowly like your hubby said, the more kan cheong you are, probably the less effect you can see :)

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mummydearie October 24, 2013 at 3:35 pm

I am still ‘chubby’ after two years, Merryn and am not worried too much :D

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I am a mother to two boys; Ethan and Ayden and a wife to Darling William. I'm a stay at home mum who blogs to break the monotony of life and to avoid feeling jaded. Would love to get to know all the Super Mommies and Daddies and Babies or Singles out there with the hope that we can learn more from each other. Most of all, I am a happy person, and I hope YOU are too.