Body image

Your brain wants to believe the negative things you tell yourself. It’s the brains default path.
Try switching your negative ones to neutral ones - the even positive over time.
Example:
Negative: the dress is beautiful and I am not.
Neutral: I am in a beautiful wedding dress.
Positive: I’m proud of how good I look in this gorgeous wedding dress (because you do look absolutely stunning)
Over time, you will start to believe it. It takes active work to get our brains to be more positive. They’re designed to keep us alive, not happy. It’s your job to make yourself happy. You’ve got this ❤️ message me if you want anymore tips!

Your body will change a lot from now until Feb. be kind to your body , is trying to get strong again.

I agree with the above and just wanted to comment and say you look A-MAZ-ING in that beautiful dress.

First things first, that dress is 100% beautiful, but you IN that dress.... 10000% gorgeous

Second, giiiirl your body is still working out all that flooding of hormones so this is totally normal, give it a few more weeks and the "body goggles" will recalibrate to reality

Third, every woman goes through this, the pressure of "bouncing back" is real, but if you take a step back and take stock of what is all going on you will find that 1. You're getting fucking married babes, you are loved beyond measure not because of your waist size because you complete another soul 2. Your body literally just rearranged all its organs to create another human life and that's fucking amazing and beautiful 3. In the end, the dress doesn't matter, the physique doesn't matter, the napkins don't matter, the center pieces don't matter... in a world of 7 BILLION people, 2 people managed to find each other, fall in love and build a family. At the end all that matters is the happiness you find and the happiness you build

I totally relate. I had a really unhealthy body image before I was pregnant (I was very underweight) and I'm still struggling 9 weeks post partum. Between the tummy and stretch marks and none of my nice clothes fit anymore. It makes me so frustrated! I place sticky notes on my mirror to remind myself to let my body heal and adjust before I jump to judgement. It's kind of working but no one is perfect 😉. Not that outside opinions are priority,, but I think you look stunning in your wedding dress and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! ❤

You look absolutely beautiful in the dress🤍 You're only six weeks out from giving birth and for most women it can take quite awhile to feel like yourself again. Just remember the amazing and beautiful thing your body created and your body is the beautiful aftermath of it. I picked out my dress when I wasn't pregnant and still had body image issues. My day has come and gone and I wouldn't change it for the world. Your day will be amazing and you'll look gorgeous!

First of all, you’re only 6 weeks pp and look fantastic already. Your body went through a lot in such a short time and will take time to get back to normal. Planning a wedding AND caring for a newborn is stressful so give yourself a lot of grace.

I had a friend who made me feel horrible only 3 months pp because I was drinking a soda (I only had 1 every other day because… caffeine and a newborn lol) and “needed to stop” because I didn’t have my body back yet. I was livid and didn’t talk to her for a whole year. I workout regularly now, not necessarily to lose weight but just for my mental health. Do something that makes you feel like you again. Get pampered or get your hair done. Take time for yourself and embrace the new and improved you.

I think you look amazing! Hoping for your sake that your brain gives you a break from feeling the way you are.. your body did an amazing thing and gave you a baby!! An absolute miracle, just remember that ❤️

Love the dress and you look amazing, especially since you just had a baby 6 weeks ago! (I hope my body bounces back even half as good!) Give yourself a break and enjoy your new baby and the fact that your getting married!

6 weeks is nothing. If you are serious about losing weight and believe you can do it then I’d hold off buying a dress for now xxx

Absolutely beautiful 😍 I have been plus size 20 years of my life. Ever since my last baby I feel horrible 😞 but you look gorgeous 😍

If people judge your body after having a baby ! More shame on them ... your body has worked out harder than any fitness gym bunny any weightlifter out there it grew a bloody person !! Not just some extra lean muscle a whole skeleton... skin ... muscle a brain !!! Wear the dress have fun and enjoy your day xx

I gained 50lb after babies ... :(
Please mama concentrate in your well being and only do what makes you happy. Don’t be hard on your self

You are beautiful 😻 yes you might not look the way how you desire but you will have time to work on your self. <3 congratulations on the weeding

You look beautiful

You look amazing! That dress compliments your figure so well! Your absolutely rocking it!! X

You have plenty of time to loose the baby weight or get to a more comfortable size. Plenty of people do weight loss routines for a while just to fit in a particular outfit for particular event but are actually fine with their starting weight and go right back to it after the event. If you want a healthier body it's not hard to change a few things to get there, if you just want to look smaller or more fit for the wedding that's ok too and you can go back to whatever you were doing before. Just try not to starve yourself or do anything unhealthy because it can cause lasting damage and you have plenty of time to work on your body before the wedding.
I can give you some simple tips if you'd like.

Hi I gained almost 80 lbs with my son! And I lost it all. Give yourself some time mama you’ll be ok :)

Don't try to loose weight this early. Just focus on nursing and eating nourishing foods. I found thay trying to loose weight too early made me really stressed and didn't work in a few months you may feel in the groove enough with your baby to start working on weight. Focus on adding in some stress relieving activities in to replace some turning to food. That's always a low key way to move in the right direction

P.S. you look beautiful and amazing!! Your dress is gorgeous and everyone will be blessed by your little one as well. Rejoice!!

You look gorgeous 😍 you will rock the dress no matter what size.. 🤗

I got married 7 months after baby and I still felt the same.. but you look amazing!!!! Your body has created and birthed life, be proud mama!!!! X

I'm jealous by your gorgeous figure, you are STUNNING and never forget it.

Hi I absolutely 💯 understand and empathise with this. Before I had my first born I was a size 8- 10. 3 kids down I am now an 18. I have struggled with this since then. I haven't been able to lose the weight and began to hate myself.
The biggest issue was when I tried on Wedding dresses. I remember looking at myself and dispising what I saw. The struggle to find a dress that looked nice and then feeling comfortable in my 'Princess Dress' was a hard battle.
I had many tears and moments of dispare.
But the biggest help I found was talking to my now husband. He made me realise he loves me for who I am and he loves the way I look, otherwise he wouldn't of been marrying me. He gives me confidence everyday. My kids love me just the way I am and my body brought them into this world. So self love takes its time but you will get there. Your day will be amazing. Enjoy it. It goes so fast! 🥰 xx

I think you look beautiful! Sometimes accessories can make all the difference.

You look stunning!!!

I think you and your dress are beautiful. I'm only bout 6 weeks pregnant and I'm getting married in December. I'm scared to even pick out a dress cause idk how much weight I'll gain

You look beautiful! And the dress is lovely. Please don’t let anyone (including yourself) make you feel less than amazing. You are so much more than a number on a tag or scale could ever measure.

Perhaps it would be helpful to have a conversation with the person who is doing the alterations? When my sister got married, we scheduled three times for alterations: one for major issues, one to make it perfect, and one for any last minute adjustments. It was helpful to know exactly when those dates were.

Ummm that dress is hot!! You look great I love it

You look absolutely amazing!!

I fully get this post! Since having my LG I'm back at my pre gym weight 3 years ago of 16st. I've never been body confident - if my in laws or my partner hear me say I'm fat all I get is well you've had a kid case. I think because I was all baby I was hoping alot of my weight would of gone quicker 🤦‍♀️ I guess it's time to shift it and get back to my weight before baby

Its looks beautiful on you x

Talk with your hubby so he knows where you are :) I talked to mine im 6 months pp and still struggle with my weight and body yet but hes rooting for me all the time. Also get out of your comfort zone and find an amazing boudoir photographer and go do a session ❤ trust me they truly help especially if they are a good photographer they will capture your sexy confident side!!

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The dress is absolutely gorgeous and it's very beautiful on you. I feel like as women will are pushed so hard to feel like we have to lose weight when really we're beautiful as we are.

First off you are absolutely beautiful in your body and you have nothing to be ashamed of!

But while I'm not the type of girl that watches shows like Say Yes to the Dress and whatnot. I do highly recommend you check out clips from Curvy Brides.... warning, you will cry... but I'm suggesting it based on what it represents and also feeling that from what I've learned from that show is if you dont feel comfortable in your wedding dress you've selected, though it may be a beautiful dress, then it's just not the dress for you. Cause trust me girl, you deserve to find the dress for your special day that you feel just as beautiful and special in.
Hope this helps.

U look great !

You look amazing!

That' dress is beautiful

You look wonderful

You are gorgeous! Definitely look up posture and bring shoulders back. and my no. 1 rule is to apply just a tad of makeup and you’ll see it makes a BIG difference when trying on clothing. Especially wedding dresses! Again, your gorgeous! Best of luck xx

I got married when my little girl was 4 months old and I'd put on a lot of weight when pregnant and still haven't been able to shift it. You look fabulous in the dress so don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Love love love that dress! If you're looking to lose weight, you will have plenty of time to get your dress altered if needed! I wouldn't worry as much about the timing of the dress alterations as much as how you feel in your dress on your special day. Seamstresses are like magical creatures. They've got you girl!
Again, that dress is amazing and looks amazing on you!

You should love your body. There are so many people bigger and smaller feeling the same way. Many don't mind how others look, it's really all us. I gained like 50 pounds in a short time and felt SO insecure when I stopped myself and thought this might just be the size I was always supposed to be. I love the way I look now and I wear things to flatter my shape. You look great in that dress btw!