Weight Gain
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Topic: Weight Gain
Posted By: YvetteandElla
Subject: Weight Gain
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 8:51am
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This may be a person Question, but how much weight has everyone gained since pregnant.
Before I was pregnant I 63kgs, then with all the MS I went down to 60kgs and am now 70kgs. I read the other day that at 24 weeks you should have gained 4.5kg's oops I may have gained to much. To make myself feel better I am only counting from 63kgs my start weight Hope some of you out there are willing to share this info ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 8:54am
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when i was pregnant i only gained 3kgs...but everybody is different, and unless the midwife or doctor is worried about it, i wouldnt worry ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 8:57am
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Wow only 3kgs how did you manage that.
I dont know what I have done wrong. My midwife has not been measuring my weight I will see he on Friday and will tell her. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 8:59am
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most midwives dont worry about weighing you now days...as most believe that you will put on what you need too...and as long as you are eating right (and the weight gain isnt becasue all you are eating is junk food) then they wont worry.
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:03am
| You haven't done anything wrong. I was about 75kg pre pregnancy and at the last weigh in at the midwives I was 96kg. Everybody gains differently. When I had horrible morning sickness with throwing up I still managed to gain weight. God knows how though! I've stopped worrying about weight gain. Can't do anything about it and as long as my midwife is happy with me I couldn't care less if I gain a few kgs |
Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:03am
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I am definatley eating more as I am more hungry but it is not bad food.
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:07am
I have only gained a couple of kg in the last 6 weeks. Don't worry about your weight 
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:08am
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i dont know how much I gaiend while pregs with Haleigh or so far this tiem round as my mdiwives Ive had dont weigh you unless oyu want to or if they need to.
Everyone gains differently. Believe me the extra wieght you gia in pregnancy does come off, some of us have to work a little harder than others but it does come off. I should weigh myself at midwifes next week to see how much Ive gained could be interesting  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:15am
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I was 75kg before I got pregnant and put on quite a bit in the first part of my pregnancy. Still put on weight at the end but not as fast. By the end of it all I was around 96kg (stopped weighing myself!). I was gutted because I had heard all the same stuff as you. But in reality everyone is different and no-one else was worried about it so I shouldn't have been. Seven months after the birth I am now lighter than what I was before I started (go breast feeding!) so as long as you are eating good stuff, don't worry at all.
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:19am
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It is strange how some put on very little weight and others alot, it makes no sense.
I dont want to sound like I am thinking more of myself and being selfish. The most important thing is the baby but I am still worried. I was always small and now am not feeling so good about myself ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:21am
I was starting to get worried too, that I may have gained too much, but everyone tells me weight gain is good and it does drop off. I weighed 57kg before I got pregnant, then lost 3 kg with ms, and now weigh about 67kg. And it has all gone on in a very short time. I think its because once I stopped feeling sick, I just ate and ate and ate!  And I still need to eat regularly - at least every couple of hours, so I figure bubs must need it, otherwise I feel sick if I don't eat something. And I've still got 10 weeks to go...------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:37am
With my first son i lost 15kgs in the early stages when i couldnt eat (dont worry! - i had enough to loose! lol  ) then i gained 12kgs over the whole pregnancy.
With this pregnancy i lost 20kgs (from not eating but couldnt eat properly until about 6months compared to the 4 months in my first pregnancy!) and at my last weigh in which was 26 weeks i had gained 4kgs. Im sure that iv probably piled on heaps more so far as i now feel as huge as a house!!!! BUT all for a good cause right
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Posted By: catcase
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:41am
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I agree with others - everyone is different and as long as you and baby are healthy do not stress out (which isn't good for either of you). I am 26 weeks and have put on about 7 kgs so far. But hey I had a friend who has put on 30kgs with each pregnancy - she has managed to lose it all each time (her start weight about 68kg). All the books say between 10-15kgs is expected, so relax and enjoy while you can ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:50am
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before i was pregnant i was 53kgs and by the end of it i was 68kgs, i'm now back down to 52kgs. i really wouldn't worry about your weight, everone gains differently. ------------- |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:04am
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I too stress about this as I had only just got to my goal for my wedding day having lost over 10kgs, then to find out on honeymoon that I was 3 weeks pregnant!
I was 71kg on my wedding day, at 6 weeks pregnant was 68kg (thanks to m/s) and today just weighed myself now and I am 73.1kg and I am nearly 15 weeks pregnant. I walk 8-10kms every day to keep myself fit and healthy (bearing in mind I used to run over 10kms a day pre-pregnancy and play womens soccer twice a week). I think as long as you do everything in moderation you have done all you can to avoid putting on too much weight! My m/w does not weigh me at visits either! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: chonni
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:08am
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i was 52kg now at 25weeks im 62kg i dont really worry about my weaight coz just think your body is just trying to keep a wee baby safe and warm and look wat you get at the and ------------- 
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:12am
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Found some interesting facts:
Weight gain - Proportions of Weight gain Weight of baby - 38% Weight of placenta - 9% Weight of amniotic fluid - 11% Increase in weight of breast tissue and uterus - 20% Increase in weight of blood - 22% Timing of weight gain 0-12 weeks - 0% 12-20 weeks - 25% 20-30 weeks - 50% 30 - 36 weeks - 25% 36 - 40 weeks - 0% But I still wouldn't pay much attention to figures any way.... It is such and individual thing. I started off at 67kg ended up at 92kg!!! Went back down to a healthier (for my height) 73kg.... Stress less about it (or try to) I know that it is hard watching the scales go up, but remember it is the baby, blood, fat stores, extra protien, breast tissue, uterus, placenta and all that other stuff!!! ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:16am
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I think I need to walk more get my fitness up.
Before I got prega's I used to do quite alot then I got MS and movement made me vomit. That is not enough of an excuse as it has been 10 weeks since my MS, I just feel I am getting lazy. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:31am
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I gained 13kg every time, in the first trimester with Kryssi I lost 4kg to start with but the mw said it is correct to use my starting weight (the higher one) for comparison. So you're doing it the right way -------------  |
Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:32am
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I am 25 weeks tomorrow and have gained 2.7Kg - I get the issue of people questioning whether baby is big enough! But baby is measuring bigger than her gestational age so I'm not worried. I have got more of a sweet tooth than before I was pregnant, but in general my diet hasn't really changed. I still walk the dog at least every second day and I've just started doing the preggie bellies workout twice a week. I agree with the others that everyone is different and as long as the baby is healthy, that's the main thing. However, while this might not be 'mentally' healthy, I am really aware of not wanting to have to diet and workout for years following the birth to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. So I am trying to keep active and eat healthily... ------------- Lou http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:40am
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Wow lulu I am jealous, what is preggie bellies? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 10:53am
| If you want to get your fitness up, try swimming. It's really good for getting bubs into the right position and is at least fun. I've just been for a swim and think I might need to find a bigger tank top as it only just covers my belly now lol. |
Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 11:12am
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Ok this is embarrasing, but I can't really swim, I dont feel comfortable in water strange I know. I panic and have difficulty breathing.
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 11:35am
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 12:52pm
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Man it is difficult to find classes fro pregnant women.
I have been searching high and low today. The only one I have found is for preggie bellies, however there contact means you need to attend 2x per week. This is kind of hard especially that it will take me 30 min to get there. Does anyone know of any classes in the south auckland area ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 1:27pm
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I have gained about 6kgs so far so similar to you. I think I lost some in the early days which is a real shock since we were travelling in Europe so I was eating and drinking whatever I wanted. Everyone comments that I seem to have shifted my weight off other parts and on to my tummy...that is really the only place that has changed. I hope it will all fall off just as easily.
I think you put more weight on if you are little to start with (hmmmmm, whats my excuse?) and 63kg sounds little. I wouldnt be worried as long as your healthy and bubs is healthy there isnt much you can do. This is really the only time we can gain weight without stressing. |
Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 1:32pm
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LNN - I purchased the preggi bellies DVD and I do it at home. I have borrowed my Sister's swiss ball. Don't buy the preggi bellies ball as it's really expensive. If you don't have one, you use to be able to get them at the Warehouse. I couldn't make the commitment to go to an actual class twice a week, but I find it easy to do it at home twice a week. Especially with winter coming...! Warning though - it's quite physical and hard, I reckon I would have had trouble with it before I got pregnant, so just take it easy while you are learning if you go ahead with it!
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 1:43pm
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We own an online store and I managed to get some pilates pregnancy DVD's for $14, this way if I dont like it it is not much money spent.
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 4:01pm
Not necessarily, I was 54kg before my first pg and gained the average 13kg. Somehow your body figures out what it needs. It's true, pg is the only time you can put on weight without feeling guilty! Still, it can be a bit stressful to see your beautiful curves fill out. A new clothing style helps me feel better - especially once the baby comes and then everything needs to be bf-friendly. ------------- |
nzpiper wrote:Posted By: BabyOnBoard
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 4:53pm
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I had just lost like 10kgs and as soon as I got pregnant, pretty uch over night I put it back on Since then I've only put on a few kg's but me and bubs have a lot to feed off ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: sparkle
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 5:24pm
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The battery on my scales ran out a few weeks ago, but I was up to 79kg then. When I found out we were expecting bubs I was around 72/3kg. I dread to think what I'm up to now!!
I find it hard to get my head around. I've noticed lately that my ankles are disappearing! It must be fluid retention (please let it be fluid retention and not just fat!!!!!!) and also my hands and wrists. How on earth can you put weight on your wrists i ask you!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: YvetteandElla
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 5:28pm
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Yeah your telling me, why is is neccessary that my face gets bigger, and where are my skinny legs gone.
I am off to aqua aerobics tonight and have had to get into a pair of togs - ewwwww, it is one horrible sight ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 6:40pm
| I think I have got off lightly. I am enjoying my pregnant shape because now I know I dont look fat...just pregnant..I've always had a bit of a tummy. Still I have high hopes for this breastfeeding lark. I have a wedding to get ready for after bubs is born so I hope he/she will suck my fat stores dry!! |
Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 07 May 2007 at 9:36pm
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I was pretty big to start, so I have been pretty careful throughout. So far, at 33 weeks, i have put on 6kg, and have noticed that weight has moved off other parts of my body. I also have not changed bra sizes yet. I was pretty active till about 25 weeks, since then bubs has sat too low to move too much too often.
But don't worry - unless you are being silly, your body is doing what it needs to. don't cut back because that could hurt bubs if you aren't gettign what you need. -------------  
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Posted By: Nikki
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 10:55am
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I've put on 12-13kgs so far (started at 54kgs), but about 5kgs of that came on between 20-26wks. The biggest weight gain is meant to happen between 20-30wks. The rest has been very steady from day 1 (ie I put on 3kgs in the first trimester!). 10-15kgs is recommended, and the "norm" in NZ is meant to be about 11.5 - 16kgs but heaps of woman seem to put on over 20kgs and manage to lose the weight afterwards. I think it depends on how much extra fluid you are retaining. I wouldn't worry about how much you've put on, it should slow down towards the end, and in my opinion (as a nutritionist) I would be more worried about not gaining much weight (unless you start out overweight) than gaining the normal amount! Just eat heathily, and worry about any extra weight afterwards. ------------- DS (5yrs) and DD (3yrs) |
Posted By: justme
Date Posted: 14 May 2007 at 6:22pm
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ooh.. well I was 68kgs to start with & i'm now 85kgs! pretty scarey - I havn't been exercising as much as I should. I was a bit sore after a car accident & found it hard to get motivated again. No excuse now though! need to get up & go Very difficult to accept the weight gain - I'm really hoping that bf will help me get back to my previous weight too! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 14 May 2007 at 6:27pm
| I put on over 20kgs ( not sure exactly,..didnt weigh myself for the last 5 weeks of pregnancy, but was 20Kg then), I was 54kg to start with tho, with a low BMI. I lost it all after about 4 months, just by breast feeding. I have hardly been excersing and are still eating way more than I used to pre-preg. |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 14 May 2007 at 7:04pm
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with my first pregnancy i was 59kgs and the week i had sarah i was around 70kg
this time round i was 54kg and last week (at 24weeks) was 60kg im not to fussed, it is anoying when people comment on how big or little you are tho everyone is different with my first she was up under my ribs towards my back so i didnt have much of a belly at all and people made me so paranoid by telling me that mabye she wasnt growing, this time im just paranoid its gonna be really big like his dad who was 11pound  and breach------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: justme
Date Posted: 15 May 2007 at 10:41am
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kellz, lucky thing you! just out of interest - to get this result, did you eat the same as you did when you were pregnant - when you b/fed? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 15 May 2007 at 11:11am
| I'm so hoping to lose weight through breast feeding...I have my wedding 5 months after bubs is due! |
Posted By: justme
Date Posted: 15 May 2007 at 1:35pm
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Posted By: MyBelly
Date Posted: 15 May 2007 at 3:31pm
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I lost 10kgs in two weeks because of m/s but have now put back on about 3 in the passed 4weeks, i lost two dress sizes which really annooyed me as there is no point in me buyin new clothes because im not going to fit them in 3months!
I was supposed to have my wedding 3months after baby due (and cried because i was worried i wouldnt fit my dress, which i already had bought!) and DF asked me if we could put it forward, so am getting married this sunday!!! have put wedding together completely in 3weeks because i wasnt sure id want a wedding when i was feelin so sick! |
Posted By: justme
Date Posted: 16 May 2007 at 11:43am
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Posted By: yalanna
Date Posted: 16 May 2007 at 1:32pm
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I started off at 65kg and was 78kg last I weighed myseld - and I am quite small for 34 weeks, so I dont know where its gone!! Im not worried about the weight either. I have seen people who are obsessed about what they eat through pregnancy and its not healthy ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 17 May 2007 at 10:00pm
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Well Ella, I'd say just throw those recommendations about what the average woman gains right out the window! It varies so much, and there doesn't seem to be a great deal of reason to it either. I gained 8kg but lost it in a week, back to my 68... and I'm not the type to easily lose weight either. So don't worry - you gain however much you gain and there's not a great deal you can do to change it. But it goes, too - it's probably the easiest weight loss you'll see in your whole life, just after having a baby! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 10:34pm
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I was around 55 before Jack, around 72-73 full term, 65 when I had my shower just after he was born. I was back down to 57 by the time Jack was 6 months with no real effort to exercise or eat healthy just bfing.
Preg again when Jack was 8 months I was around 57 and now I'm about 70 but not terribly worried. I put on about 4 kgs in a week at around 22 weeks but have been gaining pretty steadily apart from this. I have also been eating way more and way worse than I did with Jack have gained about the same. I decided I wasn't going to worry about weight cos this is pretty much the only time you can eat all you like and get as fat as you want and noone can say a thing. Mybelly how exciting for your wedding on sunday hope the day goes well for you. |
Posted By: Monica269442
Date Posted: 05 September 2021 at 6:49pm
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I put on 15kg my last pregnancy and most of that was put on in the first trimester because of MS And then in the last trimester a lot of my gain was also fluid retention. 7 weeks after birth I am now 13kg off my pre preg weight I read somewhere that 12 - 18kg is the normal range. If you can keep active and avoid comfort eating (definitely harder for me during the pandemic) you can definitely lose the weight you accumulated during pregnancy. The recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise (or 75 minutes of more intense exercise) definitely helps. That's a couple of walks or online cardio / Zumba / HIIT classes a week. Yoga helped me lose my weight a lot faster. Yoga burns calories when done the right way. If you are serious about losing weight and getting fit, you might want to implement a 60-minute power yoga and/or vinyasa flow practice at least five to six days per week. https://yogaweightloss365.com/" rel="nofollow - This yoga weight loss program was easy to follow and worked for me during my pregnancy when I started gaining too much weight. Each class is easy to follow, but is varied and enjoyable. Dynamic Sequencing means you'll always be challenged regardless of your current level. If you want to follow my example, think about coupling your practice with a whole foods diet for optimal results. Good luck! Mandy |