i breast fed my son for 2 months only... but the weight does fall right off... but once i stopped..... OH BOY. lol. i started gaining my weight back. it's like i all of a sudden got the urge to eat everything. lol. im not disappointed with my size now, but like you said, i want the body that i want. (so since it's too late to breast feed, i'll be hitting the gym). lol
That was good to know i'm on 8 1/2 weeks I started walking today. I have already changed my eating habbits because I find that the baby doesn't like sugar or red meat so I don't eat much of it. My baby likes veggies and fruit as well as water, juice, and milk so thats what I have been eating and drinking. I have to watch what I do right now because I started to bleed a few days ago and my doc told me to take it easy for a few days. When I feel better I'm gonna go back to getting ready for baby.
if i use the pump will i still loose the weight, im almost 5months and my boobs were already DD so now ugh i dnt kno what they are now but they are huge but will they get lost 2 because the strain on my back is killing me!!!! and do u think it is normal to not gain any weight i actually lost 3 pound and im still under my pregnancy weight
ter my baby and though I was nursing (lost 25lbs in less than 2 weeks) and thought I ate healthy and worked out a lot post pregnancy...sometimes ish happens! I eat good now and workout and can't lose a lb!but its important to love ur new body also and when the time comes id do it all over again!
My only objection is that sometimes when ur pregnant the morning sickness can cause u to eat foods u don't normally eat. I was very dehydrated during my pregnancy as well as suffered from terrible sickness all day well into my 2nd trimester. The only food I could keep down was milkshakes and ensure. And that's all I ate. Like a liquid diet! Lol I was so sick I shoulda been loosing weight but I gained 13 lbs in a month! I went from being a size 8-thick thighs and a 6 pack-to a size 12 3 months af
I dont know if you did this, as soon as you have your baby, and they put u in a room, put the tighest girdle you have, im telling u your stomach will be flat in a few days, it works best on slim girls ..i did it and im totally flat like b4 i even had my child, people saw me 3 days after my delivery and i did not look like i even had a child. put the girdle on 24hr 7 .... eat veggies thats it will drop the weight off
I totally agree with you especially with the breastfeeding. I had my baby on 07/06 and am currently 3 weeks post minus 2 days and I have already lost 30 lbs. I have 4 more lbs to be pre-pregnancy weight, but I'm definitely trying to lose more. It definitely feels great to be losing all this weight and sometimes I even catch my husband looking at me. I also get compliments from friends which is also great because I havent a compliment in years. So its definitely a motivation/self-esteem booster.
WOW!! That is soooo motivating!! I'm so scared to have a child but u are making me feel a little more comfortable with the thought of it. And not just the weight aspect of it. The fact that u are handling two little girls, a hubby, moving into a house, loosing weight and taking care of EVERYTHING!! U girl momma!! I hope and pray that I'm able to do the same thing!!
ur looking good!!! i have a question, did u get a lot of stretch marks? I know ppl who have had babies and were able to get their stomach to look perfect and others have a very wrinkly stomach. What happened with you? (Btw ive never had a baby yet, just something i kinda worry about)
I am so glad you made this video. I don't have any chldren yet but I was taught by my mom that it was the best way to go for mommy and baby. I'm new to your channel and I love your honesty and the fact that you are budget concious. Your daughter's are beautiful. Be blessed.
Thanks for this video! I'm 22 wks pregnant & gained 20lbs the 1st 6 weeks. Prior to pregnancy I'd just lost 30 lbs; the baby was a surprise. This is my 1st baby & I find that I've become extremely finicky. I'm usually a flexitarian/nutritarian, meaning I alternate between meat & meatless meals and mostly consume leafy greens, fruits, veggies, beans, & nuts. But this baby don't want nothing but meat, potatoes & rice! Can't eat veggies w/o gagging now, so I juice or make smoothies to get them in.
I just had my baby 3 almost 4 month ago and I am breastfeeding also. I now have an addiction to Honey Buns. You inspire me to work out and watch what I eat. I vow to buy more fruits and veggies and eat things like yogurts. Thanks. I have to keep my body looking good.
So I am no where near having kids, but, hey...you gotta be prepared! LOVED the tips! And you are HIGH-LARIOUS!!! "The baby don't want half on that steak...you foolin' no one!!!" LOL! You must be West Indian or African! I'm with you on the washboard abs! Keep up the great work, mama!!! #TeamSixPack
My family is from St Thomas and my mother told me when they have babies the family goes to the hospital and wraps the mothers abdomen. She told me to do it with my 1st but I didn't. I just worked out hardcore twice a day. With this baby I will be using a abdominal binder.
This video helped me even more to keep my goal to breastfeed and to not literally eat for two. My doctor said I am doing well. I have gained 14 lbs so far and I am 31 weeks pregnant. Thanks for making this video and all your other inspirational videos :) Good luck on the continuation of your weight loss journey!!
You always make me smile when i watch your video's :) Girl you look damn good! If Kaya cries and i sounds like she is si ging thats because she in THE best place ever lalala :)
OK - I just want to say that I'm also a huge nursing advocate BUT it is not a miracle weightloss cure. My body (same as mother) holds onto a few pounds until I'm finished nursing. If I try to severely ramp up the exercise or cut wayyy back on the calories, it decreases my milk production. I'm I have a 3 year-old, a 6 month old and about 15 lbs I'd like to lose BUT - I can still rock out 40 push-ups in a row (real ones!). Pre-pregnancy I was built like Jada - I WILL get back! ;)
yes You are completly correct i breast fed my baby gril for about 3 1/2 months i stopped only because it got really hard when i started back working but i tell all friends all the time to BREAST FEED!!!
Thank you for saying that!! I haven't had any children yet but I've always thought that was bs when people say they are eating for two!! A baby doesn't even eat as much as an adult let alone as much as a child so you really should't be eating two adult size portions just because you are pregnant!! Great vid, for sure going to use your tips when my time comes around!!
Congratulations again on your new bundle of joy! She is soooo beautiful! Also, congrats on the weight loss!I am the same way with the meat. Don't take away my meat, or we gonna have a problem. LOL BE BLESSED! STAY BLESSED! CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING! LOVE YOU SIS! ♥
You are so right.... when a woman is pregnant she is not eating for two... she is eating at two... in other words she is supposed to share not double the amount. You look good and there's nothing wrong with having the body that you want. ohh and your baby is too cute!!! Take care andd God bless!
agreed eating for two should make the mother aware of what your eating is affecting another life your unborn, being aware of what food your putting in your system not to eat twice a much. however you can eat twice as healthy
@akaziaj... you are right! Some women sooooo desperately want to breast feed, and just can't for whatever reason. They should feel less than a mother if they can't, but they do, and that's super sad! I feel like sometimes, like you, Black women often don't realize how beneficial breast feeding is to both baby and mother. BG was completely correct in her video. 8*)
You are way too gorgeous, i love you ! Breasfeading my bb girl was the best thing i did, & yes it helped me loose weight very fast... Muaaahzz from France 2 the whole family
My baby is 5 months old now and I'm still breastfeeding her. It didn't go so well with my son back then because I wasn't producing enough as well. I was already big before I got pregnant. Yes, in the beginning the weight came off fast now I find myself having to work harder. Now, I have a long way to go but I really kept my weight under controI and I was losing weight. Then I only gained between 2-5 lbs. I'm really working on the weight I had before I was pregnant. You look great!
But BG, I'm not breast feeding!! :) you have an unfair advantage in the challenge! That's coo' though, I'm still in. I just have to work harder. Mmhmm, it's coo'.
Yay for breastfeeding! I breastfed my daughter past her first year and I am a super advocate for breastfeeding. I wore a belly wrap too so I definitely think you're on the right track. Pregnancy and post pregnancy truly show you the awesomeness of the female body. I gained a little over 30lbs and my daughter was 8lbs 8ozs, went from a B cup to a DD cup so I saw a big change. Good luck on your weight loss and have fun!
ooo girl, but you convicted me!!! lol!!! I love burgers and I love meat and sweets...its funny cause I tried to eat fruits and it would end up in the toliet but anything greasy, I could keep it down. after my morning sickness subsides tho Im going to make it a point to eat fruits and what not. Im not eating alot, but i know I want to eat healthier...Thanks again for the info
we've been lookin online,but we just really dont wanna go to a bad area u know what I'm saying.thx for the info if u have any,if not thats fine just pray for us.thx u have a gn
she is to precious and u look really great.me my hubby and our4kids r lookin for a place in san fransisco di u know of a nice area to raise kids my hubby has to be out there for a job n about 3weeks,but we really dint know of a good area to rause iur kids .for now me and the kids r gonna stay in atl until my husband finds a great area for us .
I know that's right.... I gotta get my tummy down. My lil girl is almost 3 and I'm stuck at 174.... smh @myself. I have been fooling myself, saying well I did just have a baby..... anywhoo you are doing your thang girl keep it up
I remember those days! LOL. When I was pregnant w/my oldest son, I gained 60lbs; gained 50lbs w/2nd son, & my daughter, I gained only 30lbs. Due to the fact that I was underweight for so long, I gained weight fast. I ate right, never "ate for 2." I never breast fed but that binder did come in handy. Now I'm 40, ppl envy my size b/c I'm still small to them that is. LOL. I'm a firm believer in eating right, & taking care of urself is the best key.
thumbs up for breastfeeding. I've been breastfeeding for 6 weeks and I've already lost 38lbs without exercising. I got up to 210lbs and now I weigh 172lbs, which is less than before I got pregnant. Only 22lbs to go.....YIPPIE!
I didnt do the wrapping thing but i breastfed and it sure did help! I remember when i first breasfed, my stomach was killing me! Thats how i know it was working :D
Your girls look so beautiful, dont be jealous lol, Just kidding right,peace.!
I was wondering if you have problems with stretch marks? If so, what do you use to get rid of them? Im so happy you are losing the weight quickly, thats awesome. I love your vids.
I wish I would have known that when I was pregnant, oh well to late now my daughter is 15 and I'm still strugling with the weight. Good Luck and may you lose more pounds!
i had my baby about 18 mths ago and i didnt wear the baby band around my stomach, and my doctor didnt even suggest it. I should of went with my gut feeling cause when i had my first i did and it really helped. Now that i have my third im committed to getting my stomach down to wear i want it. God bless you all
BREAST FEEDING **IS** KEY!!! I'm a nurse, and "errrthing" you said was correct! LOL! That "errrthing" is as down south as this New Yorker is willing to go 8•) ! You only have 10lbs to go, then you can start tightening up. I'm rooting for you, boo! Much Love, and God Bless! XOCO
@ade52286 My goal is to be more toned like Jada Pinkett Smith just with a little more curves. She's about my height. I don't want to look too muscular but I want it to be obvious that I workout.
@ade52286 I was just about to say that. So true and its so healthy for the baby. However, it's not for everyone and a woman should not be made to feel bad for not doing it. However, I think African American women have been duped into not breastfeeding, thus denying our babies critical antibiotics.
ur doing GREAT! this is why when my mom tries to say that she's gone up 4 sizes over the years due to childbearing i give her the side eye. my mom's last child, my little sister, just turned 22 years old. so um, after a while it ain't "baby weight" it's "your weight". LOL.
xpecting my first ... eating for two, burgers, kfc etc. intend on stopping real quick. i DO have my fruits and salads ALOT too but when i get those cravings i just can't help myself. this was a wake up call for me! thanks
@PurpleSting Portion control. I got a weakness for Ben and Jerry's Cheesecake ice cream. My hubby brought home the little mini size. It's SUPER TINY but it's enough to soothe my sweet tooth. I prefer things that were pre-packaged like that. If you have a whole bag of chips you'll eat waaaaay more than you should but if you have a tiny bag of chips, pretzels etc, once that little mini size is done you know it's time to stop.
@RootsRunDeeep Most of my weight gain was in my midsection and a little in my hips and butt that's why my weight loss is more noticeable in my tummy. When I'm able to exercise, I'll focus on abdominal exercises like crunches. My grandma (the one I'm named after) has an amazing but and she's like, 70! It's all in the genes, no pun intended. Ok...maybe pun intended. :0)
@azurretown What I was saying was I'm not a huge vegetable eater however I LOVE meat. I made myself eat more vegetables than I usually do when I was pregnant because I knew the baby needed it. I prefer meat over veggies, dairy, bread, fruit etc. When I'm pregnant I eat healthier because I want to make sure the baby has what she needs to grow. Hope that clears it up. :0)
Girl I so agree with what you said about the eating for 2. I was overweight before my pregnancy but I did get back to my pre-pregnancy weight 8 weeks after delivery. NOw I am working to battle losing all this weight once and for all. I watched your video the other day and have decided that I will weigh myself at the end of the month but will not weigh again until 12/31/11. You said in your video that you care most of all about what you look like and the scale doesn't determine that. Love ya
my friend binded her stomach for weeks and weeks after her baby and her stomach is flatter than mine and i never had kids lol so that binding really works.
I am pregnant right now and the baby is definitely letting me know what I can and cannot eat. It's amazing how something/one so small have so much control.
@PalaisCristalLLC Exactly. Sometimes Kaya sleeps in bed with hubby and I and she takes up so much space. We're both clinging to the edge while she's all stretched out in the middle. She had us up this morning from about 3:45 to 5:00am! ENJOY YOUR 8 OF SLEEP NOW. PLEEEEEEASE. :0)
Haitian women wrap their bellies after having a baby all the time except after a c-section, I am not sure if other Caribbean women do this but the french does this as well. Wrapping the belly is a big thing in many cultures.
This was amazing! Thank you for posting this. Confirmation on what I plan on doing with the bun in the oven. My first experience with my daughter wasn't successful, like you mentioned, not enough milk production, but I am determined to get it right this time. God Bless and Thanks so much! Lil Princess is adorable!
@Pamelholy I use Johnson and Johnson baby lotion but Kaya's skin is still dry. I took her to the pediatrician and she recommended a special over the counter cream. I think it's called aquaphor. She also said to wash my baby every other day. (I know right) She said newborns don't require so many baths and that could be part of the reason why her skin is so dry. She said ideally I would exfoliate her skin but since she's too young she said just use a regular washcloth as usual. Hope that helps.
So did you gain weight only in your mid section? Was your behind always that developed before the baby or did you gain weight there too? At any rate, you look great. I'm sure you will be in your bikini by the summer's end like you plan.
@rocksdalocks I thought I gained weight only in my midsection but some of my pre-pregnancy jeans are SUPER TIGHT. Also hubby says my hips and butt got a little bigger (trust me, he ain't complaining.) :0)
I love how full of life you always seem to be! A great encouragement always. I am expecting baby #2 in late October! It will be operation "Get the Weight OFF", lol. Oh and I've also started the process l to loc my hair last month. Hoping to stay the course!
you look good, after my son I slimmed down. But with the passing of my mom around the same time I had already dropped some weight. Plus carried small, so I didn't gain a whole ton of weight. Right now I'm working out, doing my kickboxing when I can, so I'm getting back to the old me.
I will say I'm going to continue with healthy eating & take advantage of my gym membership as soon as my dr permit. In the mean time I will keep your motivational videos on repeat lol
Lol very hype but funny. Anyhow just wanna say u look great. I gained 45 with my babygirl but after giving birth & with breast feeding I lost 17lbs within a 1wk & 1/2. I was so happy cuz I just kept losing it but um that was 7 yrs ago lol. Now I was trying to meet you weight lose challenge but was recently hospitalized & I'm now on steroids so I have an obstacle which means delay for me :( tk
I don't have any kids yet, but I am so scared of those nasty stretch marks (the black ones). Do you have any? or do you know anything that prevents them. I know it has to do with how elastic your skin is. My mama doesn't have any at all with 3 kids, I hope it's genetic :)
yaaaay, breastfeeding! i breastfed all of mine (i'm actually still nursing my one year old, and i can't believe it lol) and it took all of my baby weight off :)
You said it very well. I had my third born 9 weeks ago and got to my pre-pregnancy size around week 4 or so. However, I still have my gut. Breastfeeding does work but I need ideas to get washboard abs, trying to be a hot mama. Everyone says I don't even look like I have kids, but I know what I want to look like when I take off my clothes. Are you going to share the kinds of exercise and foods you eat to get to your goal. I have cut out lots of carbs but not all of it b'c of breastfeeding.
honey, you look aboslutely wonderful and I'm happy for you and your family - but please make sure that in the coming videos we can actually see your face again. I'm not saying that the rest of your body doesn't look lovely - I just prefer looking at your eyes and face when you're talking to us, you know. :)
@ledahimalia I'm so sorry about that. I didn't realize it was cut off until the video was uploaded to YT. She's wide awake now so I can't re-record. So sorry.
Thank you for sharing this information!! Your baby is so beautiful!!! I agree with your eating for 2 analysis lol so many woman feel like this is the case!
i breast fed my son for 2 months only... but the weight does fall right off... but once i stopped..... OH BOY. lol. i started gaining my weight back. it's like i all of a sudden got the urge to eat everything. lol. im not disappointed with my size now, but like you said, i want the body that i want. (so since it's too late to breast feed, i'll be hitting the gym). lol
h00dsexii89 6 days ago
I shed 40lbs of my baby weight from walking. Cheers to all hot moms
SuperLinderella 4 weeks ago
That was good to know i'm on 8 1/2 weeks I started walking today. I have already changed my eating habbits because I find that the baby doesn't like sugar or red meat so I don't eat much of it. My baby likes veggies and fruit as well as water, juice, and milk so thats what I have been eating and drinking. I have to watch what I do right now because I started to bleed a few days ago and my doc told me to take it easy for a few days. When I feel better I'm gonna go back to getting ready for baby.
Blacknatural08 1 month ago
I enjoyed this video so much! You have such great energy and you're so funny! haha! :)
SavedbyGodsGrace04 2 months ago
lol
ladycateyes 2 months ago
i felt in love with you girl)))) realy you are amaizing ))) kisses from Moscow Russia
2Pereira 3 months ago
I love your energy! And what a precious baby girl And I know the feeling that your newborn is like a ticking time bomb, too... :D
danichani3484 3 months ago
if i use the pump will i still loose the weight, im almost 5months and my boobs were already DD so now ugh i dnt kno what they are now but they are huge but will they get lost 2 because the strain on my back is killing me!!!! and do u think it is normal to not gain any weight i actually lost 3 pound and im still under my pregnancy weight
carlinecamille 4 months ago
right on point. I can attest to your video.
egyptie 4 months ago
ter my baby and though I was nursing (lost 25lbs in less than 2 weeks) and thought I ate healthy and worked out a lot post pregnancy...sometimes ish happens! I eat good now and workout and can't lose a lb!but its important to love ur new body also and when the time comes id do it all over again!
NapturalBeauty721 4 months ago
My only objection is that sometimes when ur pregnant the morning sickness can cause u to eat foods u don't normally eat. I was very dehydrated during my pregnancy as well as suffered from terrible sickness all day well into my 2nd trimester. The only food I could keep down was milkshakes and ensure. And that's all I ate. Like a liquid diet! Lol I was so sick I shoulda been loosing weight but I gained 13 lbs in a month! I went from being a size 8-thick thighs and a 6 pack-to a size 12 3 months af
NapturalBeauty721 4 months ago
your baby is adorable..i was just searching youtube and i love your spirit and energy new subbie :)
cicibradley 5 months ago
Is that the one the doctor gave you?
LoveforHaalow 5 months ago
I dont know if you did this, as soon as you have your baby, and they put u in a room, put the tighest girdle you have, im telling u your stomach will be flat in a few days, it works best on slim girls ..i did it and im totally flat like b4 i even had my child, people saw me 3 days after my delivery and i did not look like i even had a child. put the girdle on 24hr 7 .... eat veggies thats it will drop the weight off
Lynnelovesyou123 6 months ago
@Lynnelovesyou123 ... dont use the hospital bind... get body shaper smaller then your size!
Lynnelovesyou123 6 months ago
She is a pretty baby! Love your videos!
cherrysours5573 6 months ago
your baby is so adorable
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Topweightlossproduct 7 months ago
She's Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Be blessed!!!! LOL :-)
naturally4us 7 months ago
I totally agree with you especially with the breastfeeding. I had my baby on 07/06 and am currently 3 weeks post minus 2 days and I have already lost 30 lbs. I have 4 more lbs to be pre-pregnancy weight, but I'm definitely trying to lose more. It definitely feels great to be losing all this weight and sometimes I even catch my husband looking at me. I also get compliments from friends which is also great because I havent a compliment in years. So its definitely a motivation/self-esteem booster.
Felisity1983 7 months ago
WOW!! That is soooo motivating!! I'm so scared to have a child but u are making me feel a little more comfortable with the thought of it. And not just the weight aspect of it. The fact that u are handling two little girls, a hubby, moving into a house, loosing weight and taking care of EVERYTHING!! U girl momma!! I hope and pray that I'm able to do the same thing!!
sterlingking 7 months ago
Good tips, AAWWEE Look at how bigs she already is! too cute!!
Jocelynsjourneys 7 months ago
You are doing sooo good with your weight loss journey!! Kiyah looks just like her dad and Yanna looks like you!!
flawlesslocs 7 months ago
PS... you look Frosted Flakes ggggggggrrrrrrrrrreat!
NaturalBeauty321 7 months ago
*LOVED* this video! Gonna definitely save it so that I can refer back to it when I finally have a kid.
NaturalBeauty321 7 months ago
Looking lovely
giazaras1 7 months ago
She is too cute! Truth about eating for two. You are not eating for two of you, but you will have to work it off!
Reicya 7 months ago
did u have a c section?
jenjaq77 7 months ago
Your little angel is sooooo gorgeous!!
lockedlooneytune 7 months ago
ur looking good!!! i have a question, did u get a lot of stretch marks? I know ppl who have had babies and were able to get their stomach to look perfect and others have a very wrinkly stomach. What happened with you? (Btw ive never had a baby yet, just something i kinda worry about)
Geminellie06 7 months ago
I am so glad you made this video. I don't have any chldren yet but I was taught by my mom that it was the best way to go for mommy and baby. I'm new to your channel and I love your honesty and the fact that you are budget concious. Your daughter's are beautiful. Be blessed.
curvysophisticate 7 months ago
She is "Beautiful!!!!!!!"
PomegranateDiva 7 months ago
doesnt breast feeding makes your boobs get saggy?
Newleaf2012 7 months ago
@Newleaf2012 incorrect
MsAsb1990 7 months ago
Thanks for this video! I'm 22 wks pregnant & gained 20lbs the 1st 6 weeks. Prior to pregnancy I'd just lost 30 lbs; the baby was a surprise. This is my 1st baby & I find that I've become extremely finicky. I'm usually a flexitarian/nutritarian, meaning I alternate between meat & meatless meals and mostly consume leafy greens, fruits, veggies, beans, & nuts. But this baby don't want nothing but meat, potatoes & rice! Can't eat veggies w/o gagging now, so I juice or make smoothies to get them in.
LadyPD1 7 months ago
I just had my baby 3 almost 4 month ago and I am breastfeeding also. I now have an addiction to Honey Buns. You inspire me to work out and watch what I eat. I vow to buy more fruits and veggies and eat things like yogurts. Thanks. I have to keep my body looking good.
Jdiva1978 7 months ago
So I am no where near having kids, but, hey...you gotta be prepared! LOVED the tips! And you are HIGH-LARIOUS!!! "The baby don't want half on that steak...you foolin' no one!!!" LOL! You must be West Indian or African! I'm with you on the washboard abs! Keep up the great work, mama!!! #TeamSixPack
ProverbsthePoet 7 months ago
Are you just breastfeeding exclusively, or are you using the bottle also?
tuana1016 7 months ago
My family is from St Thomas and my mother told me when they have babies the family goes to the hospital and wraps the mothers abdomen. She told me to do it with my 1st but I didn't. I just worked out hardcore twice a day. With this baby I will be using a abdominal binder.
TXSTKGRL 7 months ago
This video helped me even more to keep my goal to breastfeed and to not literally eat for two. My doctor said I am doing well. I have gained 14 lbs so far and I am 31 weeks pregnant. Thanks for making this video and all your other inspirational videos :) Good luck on the continuation of your weight loss journey!!
MsLJ124 7 months ago
Do you have to ask for the binder at the hospital or do they automatically give it to you??
MusicLova84 7 months ago
Breast-feeding did nothing for my weight. I wish!! I am determined tho to still lose this pregnancy weight!
glamorousdollface 7 months ago
I actually wear one of those when i work out it makes you sweat alot alot alot i bought mine from walmart
mrswimberly08 7 months ago
You always make me smile when i watch your video's :) Girl you look damn good! If Kaya cries and i sounds like she is si ging thats because she in THE best place ever lalala :)
schorpioentje71 7 months ago
I TOTALLY agree! I'm also breastfeeding my son and I lost 38 pounds in the first two weeks!!! I'm planning on nursing him until his first birthday...
cutie2070 7 months ago
OK - I just want to say that I'm also a huge nursing advocate BUT it is not a miracle weightloss cure. My body (same as mother) holds onto a few pounds until I'm finished nursing. If I try to severely ramp up the exercise or cut wayyy back on the calories, it decreases my milk production. I'm I have a 3 year-old, a 6 month old and about 15 lbs I'd like to lose BUT - I can still rock out 40 push-ups in a row (real ones!). Pre-pregnancy I was built like Jada - I WILL get back! ;)
kuumba60 7 months ago
breast feeding is the bomb! with my first pregnancy i gain 5 pounds, the second, 3 and the last i lost 10 pounds. no i did not starve my self. lol!
blackdiamond61105 7 months ago
it great to see a happy new mother. your good diet contributes to a good attitude during and after pregnancy for both you and baby
brewatch 7 months ago
I need to have me a baby then.... LOL
MsFriday21 7 months ago
22 pounds in 3 weeks???????
MsFriday21 7 months ago
yes You are completly correct i breast fed my baby gril for about 3 1/2 months i stopped only because it got really hard when i started back working but i tell all friends all the time to BREAST FEED!!!
tfchampagne 7 months ago
Thank you for saying that!! I haven't had any children yet but I've always thought that was bs when people say they are eating for two!! A baby doesn't even eat as much as an adult let alone as much as a child so you really should't be eating two adult size portions just because you are pregnant!! Great vid, for sure going to use your tips when my time comes around!!
GiggleKM 7 months ago
Congratulations again on your new bundle of joy! She is soooo beautiful! Also, congrats on the weight loss!I am the same way with the meat. Don't take away my meat, or we gonna have a problem. LOL BE BLESSED! STAY BLESSED! CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING! LOVE YOU SIS! ♥
ButterflyKisses1973 7 months ago
The binder comes from west african and South African cultures, they have been doing that for thousands of years.
chinigerian 7 months ago
You are so right.... when a woman is pregnant she is not eating for two... she is eating at two... in other words she is supposed to share not double the amount. You look good and there's nothing wrong with having the body that you want. ohh and your baby is too cute!!! Take care andd God bless!
MsGA30 7 months ago
hello sweet heart!! You look as lovely as usual!! Do tell me, do you have stuff for stretch marks as well??
Bisou
Nanoubonbon 7 months ago
agreed eating for two should make the mother aware of what your eating is affecting another life your unborn, being aware of what food your putting in your system not to eat twice a much. however you can eat twice as healthy
meadowarch 7 months ago
@akaziaj... you are right! Some women sooooo desperately want to breast feed, and just can't for whatever reason. They should feel less than a mother if they can't, but they do, and that's super sad! I feel like sometimes, like you, Black women often don't realize how beneficial breast feeding is to both baby and mother. BG was completely correct in her video. 8*)
ade52286 7 months ago
You are way too gorgeous, i love you ! Breasfeading my bb girl was the best thing i did, & yes it helped me loose weight very fast... Muaaahzz from France 2 the whole family
nunaavane 7 months ago
My baby is 5 months old now and I'm still breastfeeding her. It didn't go so well with my son back then because I wasn't producing enough as well. I was already big before I got pregnant. Yes, in the beginning the weight came off fast now I find myself having to work harder. Now, I have a long way to go but I really kept my weight under controI and I was losing weight. Then I only gained between 2-5 lbs. I'm really working on the weight I had before I was pregnant. You look great!
Naturalloveable1 7 months ago
But BG, I'm not breast feeding!! :) you have an unfair advantage in the challenge! That's coo' though, I'm still in. I just have to work harder. Mmhmm, it's coo'.
mschris014 7 months ago
Great!
Honeygold31 7 months ago
Yay for breastfeeding! I breastfed my daughter past her first year and I am a super advocate for breastfeeding. I wore a belly wrap too so I definitely think you're on the right track. Pregnancy and post pregnancy truly show you the awesomeness of the female body. I gained a little over 30lbs and my daughter was 8lbs 8ozs, went from a B cup to a DD cup so I saw a big change. Good luck on your weight loss and have fun!
InquisitivelyMe 7 months ago 8
@InquisitivelyMe I love my new boobs. I pray I get to keep them like you. ;0)
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago 2
Such a pretty baby!
kwietgyrl 7 months ago
You look FABULOUS! ;)
pooja6116 7 months ago
Girl you look good! Im 34 weeks and Im hoping I look good like that after my baby!!!!
88brhawk 7 months ago
You go girl!
andavis50 7 months ago
Great info...girl one word..."decaf"...lol- kidding love your energy and you are lookin smokin mama!
PhillyDiva19154 7 months ago
lol...@ hubbys response
nae0420nae 7 months ago
Did you get stretch marks?? just wondering?
fuddlesspot 7 months ago
ooo girl, but you convicted me!!! lol!!! I love burgers and I love meat and sweets...its funny cause I tried to eat fruits and it would end up in the toliet but anything greasy, I could keep it down. after my morning sickness subsides tho Im going to make it a point to eat fruits and what not. Im not eating alot, but i know I want to eat healthier...Thanks again for the info
Vurchoous 7 months ago
ooo...thanks BG! my little one will be here Feb 2012...so glad Im getting all this info <3
Vurchoous 7 months ago
Your hair is looking so cute : )
WOMAN40GIRL4 7 months ago
You are SO cute. Love your hype-ness :p !!!
dizlee86 7 months ago
we've been lookin online,but we just really dont wanna go to a bad area u know what I'm saying.thx for the info if u have any,if not thats fine just pray for us.thx u have a gn
mz5044lyfe 7 months ago
she is to precious and u look really great.me my hubby and our4kids r lookin for a place in san fransisco di u know of a nice area to raise kids my hubby has to be out there for a job n about 3weeks,but we really dint know of a good area to rause iur kids .for now me and the kids r gonna stay in atl until my husband finds a great area for us .
mz5044lyfe 7 months ago
Everything you do and say is soo beautiful. Watching your videos makes me smile and helps me to look forward to positive things happening in my life.
naturaljerseygurl 7 months ago
Your baby looks beautiful!!!!! You are doing a great job!
SuperPhdiva 7 months ago
I know that's right.... I gotta get my tummy down. My lil girl is almost 3 and I'm stuck at 174.... smh @myself. I have been fooling myself, saying well I did just have a baby..... anywhoo you are doing your thang girl keep it up
quaysha1 7 months ago
I remember those days! LOL. When I was pregnant w/my oldest son, I gained 60lbs; gained 50lbs w/2nd son, & my daughter, I gained only 30lbs. Due to the fact that I was underweight for so long, I gained weight fast. I ate right, never "ate for 2." I never breast fed but that binder did come in handy. Now I'm 40, ppl envy my size b/c I'm still small to them that is. LOL. I'm a firm believer in eating right, & taking care of urself is the best key.
swright1104 7 months ago
Meat/fat are not the enemy!!! Grains are. Paleo 4 life!! :)
QueenSemiramis 7 months ago
thumbs up for breastfeeding. I've been breastfeeding for 6 weeks and I've already lost 38lbs without exercising. I got up to 210lbs and now I weigh 172lbs, which is less than before I got pregnant. Only 22lbs to go.....YIPPIE!
nickyworth25 7 months ago
What are you doing about stretch marks?
nostalgiajones 7 months ago
I didnt do the wrapping thing but i breastfed and it sure did help! I remember when i first breasfed, my stomach was killing me! Thats how i know it was working :D
Your girls look so beautiful, dont be jealous lol, Just kidding right,peace.!
shawnafrom35 7 months ago
aw man,,that kinda stung..tree huggers? pleeeaaaaaaaaaaasssssseeeeeeee BG. Be nice to us, I love your channel & I love healthy alternative eating <3
TheFeburaryDreamer 7 months ago
you crack me up!!! you look great and she is so adorable! i'm due un august and plan to breastfeed...hopefully i bounce back quick too!
peaches3450 7 months ago
I was wondering if you have problems with stretch marks? If so, what do you use to get rid of them? Im so happy you are losing the weight quickly, thats awesome. I love your vids.
NewlyNappy 7 months ago
I wish I would have known that when I was pregnant, oh well to late now my daughter is 15 and I'm still strugling with the weight. Good Luck and may you lose more pounds!
queenofsexy1 7 months ago
Your baby is not going to help you with that steak...You always make me laugh. Can't wait to see you in Ms. Pinkett body (with more curve obvies!)
xx
cmuzita 7 months ago
try compression suits when you work out! Breast feeding is the best!!!!!
lavvy2585 7 months ago
YEA Breastfeeding!!!!!!! I am still doing it... .love it .. I wouldn't have it any other way.
loveedigveggies1004 7 months ago
@BronzeGoddess01... You are certainly on the right track! You are probably going to be in that bikini before Sept. 20th!
ade52286 7 months ago
i had my baby about 18 mths ago and i didnt wear the baby band around my stomach, and my doctor didnt even suggest it. I should of went with my gut feeling cause when i had my first i did and it really helped. Now that i have my third im committed to getting my stomach down to wear i want it. God bless you all
niasiac 7 months ago
when u breastfeed, u lose 500 calories a day
LanlandeVAG 7 months ago
BREAST FEEDING **IS** KEY!!! I'm a nurse, and "errrthing" you said was correct! LOL! That "errrthing" is as down south as this New Yorker is willing to go 8•) ! You only have 10lbs to go, then you can start tightening up. I'm rooting for you, boo! Much Love, and God Bless! XOCO
ade52286 7 months ago 3
@ade52286 My goal is to be more toned like Jada Pinkett Smith just with a little more curves. She's about my height. I don't want to look too muscular but I want it to be obvious that I workout.
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
@ade52286 I was just about to say that. So true and its so healthy for the baby. However, it's not for everyone and a woman should not be made to feel bad for not doing it. However, I think African American women have been duped into not breastfeeding, thus denying our babies critical antibiotics.
akaziaj 7 months ago
ur doing GREAT! this is why when my mom tries to say that she's gone up 4 sizes over the years due to childbearing i give her the side eye. my mom's last child, my little sister, just turned 22 years old. so um, after a while it ain't "baby weight" it's "your weight". LOL.
sunshower143 7 months ago
lol..i gained weight breast feeding..I was eating good too....but I had a c-section too
....please do a hair tut..for the last vid...thanks
blakreign39 7 months ago
xpecting my first ... eating for two, burgers, kfc etc. intend on stopping real quick. i DO have my fruits and salads ALOT too but when i get those cravings i just can't help myself. this was a wake up call for me! thanks
PurpleSting 7 months ago
@PurpleSting Portion control. I got a weakness for Ben and Jerry's Cheesecake ice cream. My hubby brought home the little mini size. It's SUPER TINY but it's enough to soothe my sweet tooth. I prefer things that were pre-packaged like that. If you have a whole bag of chips you'll eat waaaaay more than you should but if you have a tiny bag of chips, pretzels etc, once that little mini size is done you know it's time to stop.
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago 2
@BronzeGoddess01 btw i'm only 11 weeks preggers so i guess cutting back now will help. thanks for the advice!
PurpleSting 7 months ago
and i think ur locs grew a good amount too
RootsRunDeeep 7 months ago
@RootsRunDeeep YES THEY DID! My hair and nails grow like crazy with pregnancy hormones. I love it.
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
so how do u lose weight w/o loosing weight in ur butt??- do tell!
RootsRunDeeep 7 months ago
@RootsRunDeeep Most of my weight gain was in my midsection and a little in my hips and butt that's why my weight loss is more noticeable in my tummy. When I'm able to exercise, I'll focus on abdominal exercises like crunches. My grandma (the one I'm named after) has an amazing but and she's like, 70! It's all in the genes, no pun intended. Ok...maybe pun intended. :0)
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago 7
also if baby cant latch on just use the pump for bttls for your child but just lactating itself will shrink you
1cashford 7 months ago
Yep, I gained 30 lbs with my 2nd baby and by the time I got to my first postpartum checkup, I had lost 25 already. Just with breastfeeding.
MissMash76 7 months ago
How does one eat well without eating vegetables?
azurretown 7 months ago
@azurretown I don't believe you can...LOL.
cocoa8872 7 months ago
@azurretown What I was saying was I'm not a huge vegetable eater however I LOVE meat. I made myself eat more vegetables than I usually do when I was pregnant because I knew the baby needed it. I prefer meat over veggies, dairy, bread, fruit etc. When I'm pregnant I eat healthier because I want to make sure the baby has what she needs to grow. Hope that clears it up. :0)
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
PLEASE DON'T BE TO HARD ON YOURSELF, YOU ARE GOING TO BOUNCE BACK IN SHAPE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.
mingligoode12 7 months ago
Girl I so agree with what you said about the eating for 2. I was overweight before my pregnancy but I did get back to my pre-pregnancy weight 8 weeks after delivery. NOw I am working to battle losing all this weight once and for all. I watched your video the other day and have decided that I will weigh myself at the end of the month but will not weigh again until 12/31/11. You said in your video that you care most of all about what you look like and the scale doesn't determine that. Love ya
changingdirections 7 months ago
my friend binded her stomach for weeks and weeks after her baby and her stomach is flatter than mine and i never had kids lol so that binding really works.
MsIslandSpice 7 months ago
good vid. i sent it to my pregnant sister.
abbeymore1 7 months ago
22lbs in 3 weeks every non-preggers woman's dream.
PalaisCristalLLC 7 months ago 16
I don't eat meat but I'm not a tree hugger. :) I think you looked great right after the baby and you look awesome now. The baby is beautiful...
MelsharyA 7 months ago
I am pregnant right now and the baby is definitely letting me know what I can and cannot eat. It's amazing how something/one so small have so much control.
PalaisCristalLLC 7 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC Exactly. Sometimes Kaya sleeps in bed with hubby and I and she takes up so much space. We're both clinging to the edge while she's all stretched out in the middle. She had us up this morning from about 3:45 to 5:00am! ENJOY YOUR 8 OF SLEEP NOW. PLEEEEEEASE. :0)
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago 4
@BronzeGoddess01 I will, looks like I need a nap now... i'm out :o)
PalaisCristalLLC 7 months ago
Haitian women wrap their bellies after having a baby all the time except after a c-section, I am not sure if other Caribbean women do this but the french does this as well. Wrapping the belly is a big thing in many cultures.
PalaisCristalLLC 7 months ago
This was amazing! Thank you for posting this. Confirmation on what I plan on doing with the bun in the oven. My first experience with my daughter wasn't successful, like you mentioned, not enough milk production, but I am determined to get it right this time. God Bless and Thanks so much! Lil Princess is adorable!
SANP51407 7 months ago
hi, hope you are still around to answer, what is the cream or lotion you are using on your baby, i am struggling with what to use on my baby. thanks
Pamelholy 7 months ago
@Pamelholy I use Johnson and Johnson baby lotion but Kaya's skin is still dry. I took her to the pediatrician and she recommended a special over the counter cream. I think it's called aquaphor. She also said to wash my baby every other day. (I know right) She said newborns don't require so many baths and that could be part of the reason why her skin is so dry. She said ideally I would exfoliate her skin but since she's too young she said just use a regular washcloth as usual. Hope that helps.
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
Congrats and God bless you :-)
ReginaYvette 7 months ago
So did you gain weight only in your mid section? Was your behind always that developed before the baby or did you gain weight there too? At any rate, you look great. I'm sure you will be in your bikini by the summer's end like you plan.
rocksdalocks 7 months ago
@rocksdalocks I thought I gained weight only in my midsection but some of my pre-pregnancy jeans are SUPER TIGHT. Also hubby says my hips and butt got a little bigger (trust me, he ain't complaining.) :0)
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
aww your baby is so adorable :)
hwiley09 7 months ago
@RetroVintageChic86 She's always hungry. :0) She likes to eat like her mommy.
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
You look so good......
bettyruns 7 months ago
aww new mommy! sooo cute!
smiletone 7 months ago
I love how full of life you always seem to be! A great encouragement always. I am expecting baby #2 in late October! It will be operation "Get the Weight OFF", lol. Oh and I've also started the process l to loc my hair last month. Hoping to stay the course!
ghanahunny 7 months ago
you look good, after my son I slimmed down. But with the passing of my mom around the same time I had already dropped some weight. Plus carried small, so I didn't gain a whole ton of weight. Right now I'm working out, doing my kickboxing when I can, so I'm getting back to the old me.
NottyGurlStyle 7 months ago
I am so glad u said u were breastfeeding. People do not realize how much weight u loose. Great Vid!!!
sagacious210 7 months ago
I will say I'm going to continue with healthy eating & take advantage of my gym membership as soon as my dr permit. In the mean time I will keep your motivational videos on repeat lol
God Bless u & yours.
SahLah81 7 months ago
Lol very hype but funny. Anyhow just wanna say u look great. I gained 45 with my babygirl but after giving birth & with breast feeding I lost 17lbs within a 1wk & 1/2. I was so happy cuz I just kept losing it but um that was 7 yrs ago lol. Now I was trying to meet you weight lose challenge but was recently hospitalized & I'm now on steroids so I have an obstacle which means delay for me :( tk
SahLah81 7 months ago
*DEAD at "...the baby don't want half on that steak!" LMBO!! I love you BronzeGoddess!! :D You're amazing! Go girl!
Puppylion715 7 months ago
kaya is too cute :) Get it BG!!
cyndie0074 7 months ago
I don't have any kids yet, but I am so scared of those nasty stretch marks (the black ones). Do you have any? or do you know anything that prevents them. I know it has to do with how elastic your skin is. My mama doesn't have any at all with 3 kids, I hope it's genetic :)
Khadcabo 7 months ago
boy I wish some one gave me that bit of logic when I was pregnant with my son in "06"....
Tamarje81 7 months ago
I am breast feeding too and I am loosing the weight also!
sherritaberry 7 months ago
She's so cute!
canadianqueen76 7 months ago
yaaaay, breastfeeding! i breastfed all of mine (i'm actually still nursing my one year old, and i can't believe it lol) and it took all of my baby weight off :)
JesusLovesDenise 7 months ago
Girl i just love your videos...you are so real and too funny! And Ms. Kaia Rene (hope i spelled her name right) is simply beautiful...
varietyisgood 7 months ago
You said it very well. I had my third born 9 weeks ago and got to my pre-pregnancy size around week 4 or so. However, I still have my gut. Breastfeeding does work but I need ideas to get washboard abs, trying to be a hot mama. Everyone says I don't even look like I have kids, but I know what I want to look like when I take off my clothes. Are you going to share the kinds of exercise and foods you eat to get to your goal. I have cut out lots of carbs but not all of it b'c of breastfeeding.
akinneyeo1 7 months ago
@akinneyeo1 I can't wait to show you guys my favorite ab excercises. I learned them in the military and my abs looked FABULOUS!
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
@BronzeGoddess01 Ok, can't wait. I'll just start doing sit ups until then.
akinneyeo1 7 months ago
hahahaa! well said. good job.
KimVersatile 7 months ago
honey, you look aboslutely wonderful and I'm happy for you and your family - but please make sure that in the coming videos we can actually see your face again. I'm not saying that the rest of your body doesn't look lovely - I just prefer looking at your eyes and face when you're talking to us, you know. :)
lots of love!
ledahimalia 7 months ago
@ledahimalia I'm so sorry about that. I didn't realize it was cut off until the video was uploaded to YT. She's wide awake now so I can't re-record. So sorry.
BronzeGoddess01 7 months ago
Girl you got a donk! :)
Khadcabo 7 months ago
Awe it sounds like she's singing la la la :-)
apictureofruit 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing this information!! Your baby is so beautiful!!! I agree with your eating for 2 analysis lol so many woman feel like this is the case!
Talisa3636 7 months ago