doesn't affect my energy and productivity too much
nudges you when you forget to log or meet daily goals
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It's about time I lose the stubborn postpartum weight. I'm 10 pounds heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight, and it's been a year, so I feel like I'm physically and emotionally ready. I don't want to drastically decrease calories or embark on an extra strenuous workout regimen because I'd be too burned out. Are there any effective weight loss apps you found useful? Are there any fitness gadgets/tools that helped you achieve your goals?
Even if you don't have the bike, the app has postpartum-friendly strength, walking, yoga, and stretching programs. Tons of moms love the variety and how you can filter by time/energy level.
Walking Pad (Under-desk Treadmill) – Game-changer if you're home with a little one or just stuck indoors often. Even slow walking while answering emails adds up.
When I was in the same boat, about 8-10 lbs over my pre-baby weight and mentally done with feeling stuck, I decided to try a Walking Pad on a whim. I didn’t have the bandwidth for "official" workouts every day — you know, like getting into workout clothes, finding a full 45-minute block, hoping the baby wouldn't wake up — all of it felt like too much.
So I got this under-desk treadmill and literally started walking at 2mph while watching Netflix during naps or while answering emails. At first, it felt silly — like, could this slow walking even do anything? But after a few weeks of consistently getting in 5,000–8,000 steps without leaving the house, it was like magic.
The best part? It didn't feel like "working out" at all. There was no dripping sweat, no pushing through exhaustion. I paired it with moderate strength training once or twice a week (mostly dumbbells at home) and some mindful eating (not perfect, just more intentional). The scale started moving gently, but more importantly, I just felt better. Less sluggish, less bloated, more like me again.
It honestly helped me bridge the gap from postpartum survival mode to “I can actually do this without burning out.”
The Most Effective Weight Loss Apps and Gadgets
steadily losing weight
free unless the premium is really worth it
doesn't restrict too much calories
doesn't affect my energy and productivity too much
nudges you when you forget to log or meet daily goals
It's about time I lose the stubborn postpartum weight. I'm 10 pounds heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight, and it's been a year, so I feel like I'm physically and emotionally ready. I don't want to drastically decrease calories or embark on an extra strenuous workout regimen because I'd be too burned out. Are there any effective weight loss apps you found useful? Are there any fitness gadgets/tools that helped you achieve your goals?
Peloton App -
Even if you don't have the bike, the app has postpartum-friendly strength, walking, yoga, and stretching programs. Tons of moms love the variety and how you can filter by time/energy level.
Walking Pad (Under-desk Treadmill) – Game-changer if you're home with a little one or just stuck indoors often. Even slow walking while answering emails adds up.
When I was in the same boat, about 8-10 lbs over my pre-baby weight and mentally done with feeling stuck, I decided to try a Walking Pad on a whim. I didn’t have the bandwidth for "official" workouts every day — you know, like getting into workout clothes, finding a full 45-minute block, hoping the baby wouldn't wake up — all of it felt like too much.
So I got this under-desk treadmill and literally started walking at 2mph while watching Netflix during naps or while answering emails. At first, it felt silly — like, could this slow walking even do anything? But after a few weeks of consistently getting in 5,000–8,000 steps without leaving the house, it was like magic.
The best part? It didn't feel like "working out" at all. There was no dripping sweat, no pushing through exhaustion. I paired it with moderate strength training once or twice a week (mostly dumbbells at home) and some mindful eating (not perfect, just more intentional). The scale started moving gently, but more importantly, I just felt better. Less sluggish, less bloated, more like me again.
It honestly helped me bridge the gap from postpartum survival mode to “I can actually do this without burning out.”