baby weight 😔

8 months post partum and have been trying to watch what I eat and work out. Done diets and intense work outs, but some how its lose 1 lb gain 2 and it's been this way for months. I'm getting so discouraged as all the tricks I used before pregnancy just are not working. I feel so self conscious that i dont even want to be intimate with my husband without a shirt or even when hes touching me I feel the need to always suck in (which doesnt help much as I have extra skin). Any and all advise as my self confidence is making my ppd even worse.

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Are you breastfeeding? While many people told me the "weight will fall off" while you are breastfeeding, that simply hasnt been true for me at all. Through some research I have found that many women will hold onto 10lbs or so while breastfeeding and it will go quickly once you stop. I am not saying stop breastfeeding (I'm still EPing and plan to for at least a year!) But it makes me hopeful knowing that my body is holding onto weight for a good reason. I am in the same boat and ever since maternity leave have been hitting my workouts hard. Maybe too hard sometimes. But my weight is at a standstill. Lose 1lb, gain 2lbs. Lose 3lbs, gain 1lb. Its incredibly frustrating! I know I need to clean up my diet abd be more consistent with it. Consistency is key! If I am good all week and then order takeout twice next week as a "treat" my body rebels by gaining 5lbs.

Idk if any of that was helpful or not...probably not. But just know you're not alone! Stay consistent with what your plan :)

Gotcha! Idk about you but I'm having a hard time staying motivated being at home all the time. If you need someone to keep you accountable I can totally be that person for you!

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