Hey guys, I'm a new mom trying to lose all the weight I gained while pregnant (my daughter Sawyer is almost 2 months old, so it's time). I put on 65lbs over 9 months (ouch) and lost 40lbs right after my daughter's birth (most of it was water, I was HUGELY swollen near the end). I'm finding it hard to be active in the middle of a long, bitterly cold winter. Plus eating right is difficult when I'm trying to clean the house, feed the baby, entertain the dog, and prepare dinner.

I have a hugely supportive husband and plan to go back to work next October after my year of mat. leave. Ideally, I'd like to use my year off to better myself physically, as I'm sure the demands of being a working mom will make losing weight much more difficult.

Any advice from other parents would be greatly appreciated!

Welcome I am new also. I have three boys and doing it by myself. Although mine are older 13,10.5 & 7. It can be tough but I think what works for me is pre-planning. Take a few hours a week when your husband is around and prepare everything. So when you are running around its easier just to grab. Pre cut veggies, boil a bunch of eggs. Crock-pot works great and then just freeze in portion sizes.

Good luck with the new baby.