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

(And Yes, I Still Have the Pouch)

postpartum weight gain — 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

lose baby weight after pregnancy — 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 gain calculator — 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.