Can't lose the inches?

This is a very common FITMOM question . Moms get amazing results at FITMOM but for some getting stuck creeps up and rears its ugly head. To the question why can’t I lost the last 10 pounds here are some for you to ask yourself?

Am I still breastfeeding?  If the answer is yes then your probably thinking well should it all have not melted off then?  Think again. While weight-loss is natural in the early stages and months of breastfeeding some women will hang on to 5-10 pounds until done.  Breastfeeding moms tend to sleep a bit less in the night. Also breastfeeding moms must make sure their food intake including protein is adequate.  Answer: Breastfeeding is helping your little baby grow. Now is the time to still focus on extra rest, and proper nutrition otherwise your body might get confused and act with a stress response.

Am I sleeping enough(lol)?  Again breastfeeding or not sleep is crucial. Sleep deprived individuals are more likely to store fat as increased cortisol ( a stress response ) put your body in defence mode.  We also have a higher level of cortisol receptors in our abdominal region so guess what…fat is more likely to hang out there

Am I eating healthy? I ask moms this all the time and very often they good, not to bad. When I get the honest journal back I see many culprits. To little food, too much food, to much of the wrong food, not enough of the right food. Consider my six rules for a six pack when  eating.  Every 2- 3 hours off a snack size plate, protein at every meal, cut evening complex carbs, replace sugar with stevia, replace salt with a no salt replacement, drink 8 8 oz glasses of water

Am I getting enough exercise?  If you need to lose fat you can’t just run on the treadmill. A combination of strength and endurance training 4-5 times a week at 40 minutes each is key. Some people don’t have to work as hard as others but the truth is understanding what to do is KEY.

I am doing all the above but still not losing it . Why ? Have you done all the above and not a thing has changed?  It may be time to take a trip to your health care practitioner. Symptoms of  Hypothyroidism can be similar to postpartum depression. If inches and weight are not  moving, and your feeling extremely fatigued and down check with your caregiver immediately!