My Postpartum Weight Loss Journey: How I Went From 64kg to 51.5kg

(And Yes, I Still Have the Pouch)

1 month postpartum

Let’s get one thing straight:

This is not a paid ad. No skinny teas. No weird detox drinks. Just a real mom sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what’s still a work-in-progress.

When I gave birth, I thought the weight would magically disappear with the baby. LOL. I lost a few lbs initially, but then… breastfeeding hunger hit like a wrecking ball. I was eating like an athlete training for the Olympics. Everything I lost? Came right back.

And honestly, I didn’t take any before-and-after photos. My confidence was crushed. I didn’t want to look in the mirror, let alone document the journey. The “after” never really looked like those transformation photos you see all over Instagram.

I Gained 15kg (That’s About 33 lbs) After Delivering

Before Pregnancy Body

🍽 My Postpartum Weight Loss Meals

Breakfast: A full mix—carbs, protein, fat, even a little sweet if I was craving it (yes, the cupcake can be breakfast).

Lunch: Lighter on the carbs and fats, heavier on protein.

Dinner: Protein only. Light and done. That’s it.

Also, I started tracking calories. That “healthy” protein bar? 180 calories. I learned that half was enough for an evening snack. Tiny tweaks, big changes.

When you start tracking you will be able to judge what works better for your body type.

🏋️‍♀️ My Postpartum Weight Loss Workout Plan (That I Actually Stuck With)

At first, I was wildin’—two workouts a day. Mama, don’t do it. I was exhausted and cranky. Nobody needs that, especially not a new mom.

Here’s what actually worked:

• A mix of cardio + strength training

• And a few sessions of hot yoga to sweat it out (literally)

Strength training made me feel strong again. Cardio helped melt the fluff. Hot yoga? It got things moving.

If you can go to the gym, get a personal trainer for one week. Just one. Tell them to write everything down—form, sets, reps, the works. Then copy-paste that plan for the next few months.

Working out from home? Coach Heidy is that girl. She’s a mom too and totally gets postpartum fitness. Her workouts are budget-friendly, and honestly? They work.

PostPartum Weight Loss Calculator

📈 I Tracked My Postpartum Weight Loss Journey Like a Video Game

I made an Excel sheet and turned it into levels:

• Week 1: Lose 0.5kg

• Week 2: Another 0.5kg

  …and so on.

Instead of one huge goal, I gave myself mini wins every week. It made the journey fun, not scary.

⚖️ The Controversial Tip: Weigh Yourself Daily

I weighed myself every morning on an empty stomach. Not to obsess—but to understand what worked for my body. Certain foods just didn’t vibe with me. I either reduced them or cut them out.

Current stat: 51.5kg + C-section pouch

📍Postpartum Weight Loss:

Current Stats

Started at: 64kg

Currently at: 51.5kg

Do I still have the pouch? Yup.

Am I still working on it? Always.

But you know what? I’m proud of this body and how far it’s come. This is my postpartum weight loss journey, and I’m owning every step of it.

So, What Are You Gonna Do?

• Get a plan.

• Track your progress.

• Move your body.

• Eat smart.

• And for the love of chocolate—have your weekly cheat meal.

  
  

You got this. I’m rooting for you. Always. 💖

Love, Vish.