Weight Obsession?
I’m so confused as to why so many women feel so strongly about monitoring how much weight they are gaining/feeling shame about said weight. So many women obsess over it in a way and stress out about “I am X weeks and gained Y pounds.” I saw one woman say how she will be starting ozempic once she gives birth. It saddens me because why do we have such a narrative of negative body image even when we are literally building a human. Our blood volume and so many other factors change and contribute to the weight gain. Weight gain is normal in pregnancy.
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Because preparing healthy meals, dieting and exercise is very hard with a newborn.
I think moms are smart for staying ahead of the curve, as long as their weight is being monitored by a doctor (it usually is) I don’t see the concern with watching your weight
In a western society that is struggling to stay alive because of heart disease and diabetes, I think it’s good to be self aware.
I don’t think it’s healthy to feel shame though. That’s a societal problem and cannot be blamed on the individual.
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