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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thank you all for the replies and encouragement/advice. I just downloaded fitness pal and yes tracking EVERYTHING you eat gives a new perspective!!  
I am looking at this as something long-term so I don't want to eliminate stuff entirely from my diet because I cannot perpetually be on a diet.
I had been working out regularly prior to the pregnancy but not so for past year and a half. 
On the weight training - "You are better off lifting heavy weights and doing bigger compound moves that work the entire body" ....this is new to me and I don't want to injure myself. Do I need to hire a trainer? When you say "heavy weights" how many pounds are we talking about?[/quote]

I agree lifting heavy is a great way to do it. But you're right, you don't want to injure yourself. I would say lifting "heavy" is relative. You wouldn't start off lifting what an experienced lifter would do. It's what's heavy for you. I've forgotten the rule of thumb but I think it's whatever you can lift in 5 reps to exhaustion (meaning you can't do more). Or maybe it was 8. My memory is sketchy. I have some online workout friends that swear by the "New Rules of Lifting for Women". You might want to look into that. 
If you can afford it and the idea appeals to you, hire a trainer. Or if you don't want an ongoing thing, ask for one session to show you how to lift with proper form. 
Feel free to add me on myfitnesspal.  My name is Servilia on there. I haven't been good with logging lately but will try to be better at it![/quote]

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