How I lost the Baby Weight - Postpartum Weight Loss Journey! | Justine Marie

It took me about 9 months, but I finally lost the baby weight! Here is my postpartum weight loss journey story...Hope you enjoy!:) PS I discovered that I loved Almond flour best as far as flours go... I cant remember what I made with it though....I'll update the list if I do though!


Starbucks can make a latte with almond milk and stevia, hallelujah!

Breakfast Ideas:
Scrambled Eggs
Chia Puddings
Green Smoothies
Coconut Flour Pancakes w/ Microwaved Berries as Syrup
Oatmeal or Steel Cut Oats w/ Cinnamon and Almond Milk

Lunches:
Left Overs
Salads w/ a scoop of Quinoa!

Dinner Ideas:
Deconstructed Hamburger Salad
Chili w/ Quinoa (put in the quinoa raw while it simmers)
Fajita Salads (This was my favorite!)
Burrito Salad Bowls!
Spaghettie squash Spaghetti
Trader Joes Black bean Pasta with roasted Butternut squash and olive oil, sage and parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
Stir Fry w/ Brown rice (Soy products were not allowed so I used coconut aminos, and sweetened it with a little stevia)

Dessert Ideas: (all with Stevia)
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Tapioca made with almond milk and stevia
Candida Lemon Bars on pinterest

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[MommiesSimmpleLifee]

I just want to clarify, because i recently learned and i took a poll but breastfeeding does not always lead to weight loss for some. I truly depends on the person and baby.

[TeluguAmmaiUSAmuchatlu]

I’m 36 weeks pregnant. I was 120 lbs for the wedding and gained 70-75 lbs with single child .. Thank you for posting this video as I really thought something was wrong with me coz I see women gaining only 20 - 50 pounds. This video gives me lot of strength and positive energy …

[bridgetj]

Oh my gosh 😭 I needed this! I’m 4 months post partum and I feel so overwhelmed at all the weight I want to lose. My friend had her baby after I did and she literally told me “oh I’m only 5 pounds heavier than my pre pregnancy weight“ I wanted to cry lol it’s so nice to see someone on here that I can relate to!!

[jasmine__]

Thank you so much!! Finally someone like me. I'm 5"3 and I weighed 128 now i weigh 180 and I'm 32 weeks. It's so hard seeing your body change this much. I worry if I want get down to a healthy weight. I hate being this big it's hard to walk and cant cross my legs. I'm so swollen. And my double chin has a mind of it's own. I cant wait to work out and feel more healthy

[momlikeaboss_]

Oh my gosh this totally mirrors my experience I’m 3 weeks postpartum with my third child and I’m 192 lbs and this was so encouraging to me thank you!

[elizabethroberts]

You look great where you're at and your story is inspiring! I'm 33 weeks pregnant with a SURPRISE pregnancy accompanied by a serious diagnosis I had to have surgery for while I was pregnant! All of this right in the middle of my weightloss/weightlifting journey that I had to put on hold because I got sick. So believe me when I say you are helping me out so much with your positivity and just knowing I can do it. I'm currently restricting a little, just because I am not that hungry in the summertime and I know my body can handle it but after this little girl's comes out I'm going to hit the road hard and get this weight gone! Glad I found this video!!

[kristymarie]

I gained 50 with both of my girls. I feel you! I never was one to only gain 18 pounds. I was 180 with both and I'm only 5'3. You look amazing! And congrats on baby 🍼 two!!!

[tessallan]

This is sooo encouraging because these are like my exact numbers from marriage to pregnancy and so on and I’m soooo depressed but I actually am a person who likes going to the gym. I am determined to drop all this weight but I never ever thought I could even gain this amount of weight!! So I’m so happy I saw this because there’s hope...

[malaniejones]

Justine, you’re giving me so much hope!!! I will be eight months postpartum in three days. I am used to being 115 to 120 pounds as well because I’m 5’1 petite and normally lean. However before pregnancy I was 136lbs and by the time I hit nine months I ended up weighing 190lbs. After having my baby boy I’ve lost 20 pounds and I’m still maintaining 165lbs. My goal still is 115-120lbs and I’m just stuck because I am breast-feeding which is making me hungrier and due to me having a cesarean I’m still a little skeptical of certain exercises to do but I am usually a walker and I can walk 45 minutes a day 4-5 days a week but my lifestyle is pretty busy, so most days when I leave work I just want to come home and relax with my baby and end up not taking a walk. Anywho I really enjoyed this video, you give me hope and best believe it before the end of the year I’m going to try to reach my goal. Thank you!!

[TheKingFamilyVlogs]

You're story is almost spot on with my first born. I started at 140, ended up about 200. Put on a ton of water weight from pre eclampsia!

[ecuqtmoore]

This was awesome to watch! You have really motivate me to START something with this postpartum body, I have been so out of touch with my body but honey after listening to your journey I know I can do it!!!!

[curlycue]

I like how real you are in your videos and that you show your faith. A lot of the other videos I’ve watched of other people are overthought and overplanned. Yours flows well.

[crystalsanmiguel]

I just want to say congratulations on your weight loss journey!! I myself am now pregnant with my second child, pre pregnancy weight was 140 lbs, I am now at 187 pounds and 5 months pregnant! It is really depressing, my doctor keeps encouraging me to diet and exercise, but it is so difficult when you’re working full time and have a 6 year old to raise . But after I give birth I definitely want to breastfeed and eat healthy, definitely taking all of your information into consideration, I know exactly how you felt ! With my first child I didn’t gain as much weight and was able to lose it . This time around I felt hopeless, pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time . And I feel so lost and down ! Watching your video has definitely given me some hope ! You look amazing !

[sarahkreller]

I’m 5’8” and 206lbs at 6 weeks post partum, goal weight is 150lbs.

[Jolly.Joy_Rose]

Wow congratulations! I feel the same way when I look back at pictures of myself. I was 195 when I got pregnant with #1 then got preeclampsia, and YES I TOO GOT THOSE NIGHT SWEATS! lol then got pregnant with #2 But I didn't lose the weight from the first so I blew up to 260. After she was born I told myself enough was enough and got strict with myself. I used myfitnesspal and worked out with YouTube Bikini Body Mommy challenges. I got down to 185 then got pregnant with #3 so now here I am today again back at 185 and my goal weight is 140, supposedly it's supposed to be 130 but to me that's too much I feel 140 is a good medium 😉 Thanks for the motivation!!

[samanthap.]

I gained 80 and I’ve lost 30 but have been stuck at the same weight for 18 months because I do overeat and I have such a hard time controlling it :( I’m still trying everyday. You look beautiful!

[alexsaucedo]

I know this is 9 years later😅 butttt!!! My journey is about the exact same as yours! 115ish at my fittest. Then 140 before pregnancy and then 200 when I got pregnant!! I’ve lost about 15 pounds so far!! I’m excited to keep it going! Thank you for sharing your story!

[ashleym]

That's great! Just wanted to share that some women hold into weight while nursing (me!!!) -- so to others: don't get discouraged if nursing does nothing to help you shed pounds!

[trishyboykin]

With my 1st I started out at 180 after years of racking on weight from birth control, and I am 6 months pregnant with my 2nd and am sitting at 210. I've dealt like such a lost cause and this video really inspires me to make myself healthier for myself, my babies and my husband

[jeniriis]

You've given me so much hope and inspiration -- I am definitely going to start this candida cleanse. I am almost a year postpartum and still 40lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight and have been sooo discouraged by this fact, I found it so hard to give up sugar and deal with cravings throughout pregnancy, postpartum and our breastfeeding journey. So thank you!!!