Feeling disgusting anyone?

Nataisha - posted on 05/19/2010

hey girl, I have been there! I gained 70lbs with my son he's is six and it wasn't until May 2009 that I got motivated again for the the 5th or 6th time since his birth to lose weight. This time my motivation has lasted longer but only b/c my fiancee is a gym rat and pushes me to go even when I don't want to. You may just be a "gym partner or accountability partner" away from losing weight. Food is very comforting to me and so I decided to make an agreement with myself. I can eat what I want if I am willing to go to the gym to maintain. I still have to check myself b/c sometimes I get lazy and skip the gym while still eating whatever and I start to want to cover up and wear big clothes....this is how I know I have to get back on track. This is what I have done, maybe this can help you.....set a date, buy new sneakers, get all your favorite songs on an ipod, get a good and comfy workout outfit and go to the gym! If you have no one to go with you, join a class like aerobics or spin and meet people there who are regulars at the gym who can hold you accountable. All the best to you!!! hope this helps

Karen - posted on 05/19/2010

i had the same problem!!! i gained about 80 lbs with my first daughter, barely lost any weight and got pregnant with my second daughter. I was so frustrated because i was used to being small. I was a runner, a gymnast, etc. and having kids completely changed that. I tried everything to lose the weight and it just wasn't going anywhere. i felt disgusted with my body, frustrated to no end, and i also felt like i wasn't the same person i used to be. but being a parent is a blessing. I eventually gave up trying to lose weight and focused on being a mother. When i stopped trying, the weight finally started coming off, slowly. When my daughters were 3 1/2 and 2, i was back down to about 125 (from almost 200). Eat what you want, but eat smaller portions. Stay active with your child - a lot of mine came off just from chasing the kids around and from walking every day. Good luck!! and don't give up!! even if you don't lose the weight, being a mother is worth the changes, temporary or permanent. And children don't care how big or small their mother is, they love them the same - and so does anyone in your life that's worth keeping in it.

Lauryl - posted on 05/19/2010

It's been an ongoing struggle for me, too. I had the same situation that a lot of ladies have mentioned, where I hadn't yet lost all the baby weight from my first when I got pregnant with my 2nd. It's so hard with a little one (now 2 of them!) to get a little workout time for myself. I was really depressed about it, but then I realized that it's better to do a little bit than nothing at all, so I decided to give up just one food vice: sugary foods! Especially soda pop and high sugar coffee drinks. I have lost 10 lbs. so far, and it's been a little over a month. Also, I'm taking a lot of family walks. It's not very hardcore, but it's something.

Louella - posted on 05/19/2010

You can get rid of your disgust with pride when you start a work out schedule. I gained 72 pounds with my daughter but started taking a Latin Impact class at the gym and really started walking her. I only have about 8 more pounds to go.

Girl, don't give up. It's tough having fun with your 1 year old when you feel that way. You can put on a happy face for him but your son can innately feel your happiness and thrive on it. So go! shake your bootie! : )

Carrie - posted on 05/19/2010

funny you should say this...i actually adopted my son and gained over 15 lbs since! How does this happen??? I think even with diet and exercise the new stresses create your body to hold more weight. That being said it doesnt change the way we feel. I hate going out because I have nothing to wear and I feel gross.

Trina - posted on 05/19/2010

Hi there... can i say YES to everything you are feeling!! I have hated myself and the way I now look. I was not prepared for my after baby body then again how could anyone be prepared. I gained 60 pounds while pregnant and still have 40 on. My little one is 8 months old and for the last 6 weeks I have been bringing her to the gym with me 3 times a week to work it off. It is so freaking hard but I can't live in this body and be an example for my daughter. It (the weight) plays on my mind all the time, it has affected my confidence, sex drive, how I feel every day. However with that said I believe I (we being all the women in the same boat) can get it off, I HAVE to believe that :) I may not be the same person I was before my little one however I know I can be an even better one as I push through and get to who I am to be as a mom :) and kick the crap out of the weight and get it off...

Jenny - posted on 05/19/2010

Before I got pregnant I lost just over 100 pounds by following the weight watchers program which incorporates exercising along with an eating plan. I thought I would have no problem getting the weight off but life changes more than we might think. I gained 60 pounds and still have 30 pounds to lose. I'm still with WW but my priorities are now different than they were when I first lost the weight.
I have come to realize this is an excuse .... and I am now working on putting myself first so I can be healthy and a good example for my daughter (15 months). I don't feel disgusting but I am not happy at this weight and I get up at 4:00 or 4:30 most days to fit in ME time.
Find an activity you enjoy or simply go for a walk. Start slow but be consistant. You can also try writing down what you eat. When I do that I always eat less.

Fran - posted on 05/19/2010

not sure if this was brought up yet...i have two boys 15 months apart. as far as the weight gain it's not worth it to go there. but i do go to a gym with babysitting services there. most gyms offer them. so give yourself an hour and do it. you get to work out and your kid(s) get to play with other kids. it really is a win win situation. and i still haven't lost the weight but i do feel great even if i take a class once or twice a week. and i do suggest taking a class at first. it forces you to get out the door and get to the gym rather then just walking the treadmill. good luck.

Pam - posted on 05/19/2010

I have never been a slender person either. After having our second and final child I decided to start exercising for 30 minutes, 6 days a week. I count calories as well and only consume between 1200-1500 calories per day. I started this "meal plan" January 1st as my New Year's resolution and have lost 20 lbs. I have not weighed what I currently weigh since high school. I feel a lot better about myself. I had gestational diabetes with both my children but after my daughter it did not go away. I have that extra incentive to take care of myself because of the diabetes plus I need to be here to raise my kids. I cheat periodically and have what I want but I'm pretty anal about my "meal plan" and feel and look a lot better. Good luck to you.

Relani - posted on 05/19/2010

i have two kids (a year apart) so it's a little hard to head to the gym.. but i try to eat really healthy and keep my calories intake under 1200. (i sneak dark chocolate every so often) I drink only water ( i don't like sugary drinks anyways).. and i take walks and if my husbands has time he runs with me and the kids.. i only gained 33lbs and i almost lost it all.. although my body still isn't what it used to be.. but you can lose weight :)

Micah - posted on 05/19/2010

hey mommy, everyone's just about right, you can either do nothing or do something. the only way to lose the excess weight is to exercise and diet. you don't have to starve yourself, but you have to watch what you eat. jog, run up and down the stairs, you don't really have to enroll in a gym, but do it if you have to. unless you give some time and effort to take off all that excess weight, it will stay there until you had another baby and gain some more weight.



also, consult your doctor if you need to. you've to be positive mommy :) only you can take yourself out of the "baby blues" stage

Nicola - posted on 05/19/2010

Hey ladies, losing weight is difficult, especially after you have children (for what the pregnancy adds to you) and the changes to your lifestyle after! I gained 40 pounds when I was pregnant but was 20 pounds overweight when I started so year after my second child I was able to join a gym, I worked on my nutrition (which plays a BIG part) and I lost most of the weight. I have since become a Beachbody coach (distributors of P90X, Slim in 6 and other amazing programs) and and with their great programs am now fitter than I have ever been in my life! I love the energy and I love sharing it with others! I have a fitness and nutrition blog I would love to share with you if you would like some extra motivaton. www.BakoFit.com

Donna - posted on 05/19/2010

Now that the weather is nice put your son in his stroller and get moving. Don't cut back on your foot intake drastically. You need to eat to keep your metabolism up and to have the energy to take care of your kids. If you find it hard to go out join weight watchers on line. There are message boards there to you get support for people going through the same thing and lots of good recipes. Love who you are on the inside and everything else will fall in to place.

Andrea - posted on 05/19/2010

Yes Ashlee the weight loss after a c-section (for me) Is so much worse to handle...

Lisa - posted on 05/19/2010

I didn't gain one single pound with my son (first baby). I actually left the hospital in my regular clothes so when my daughter was born (number two) I had a rude awakening. I didn't gain a lot of weight but its more than I'm used to carrying. I don't leave them with anyone except my husband, who consequently works opposite shifts than I do. That leaves no one to help care for them for a workout time. I found a compromise though. I bought some of those walking shoes that are rounded on the bottom and we all walk. Those shoes give a real workout to the legs and rear. I've only had them for a couple of weeks but I've noticed a difference in the fit of my jeans. I fear the scale so I don't know that I've lost weight but reshaping would be just as good! Good luck!

Ashlee - posted on 05/19/2010

I am having troubles also. I had to have a c-section and no matter what I do I cannot get rid of this extra skin flabby on my stomach. I have tried crouches, sit up, leg lifts and I also run every other day. I know your body will never be back to normal but I cannot help yo notice that my other friends body's are normal afterwords.

Andrea - posted on 05/19/2010

Thanks everyone.. I have taken alot of the things said into consideration and well.. this is the most adult contact i have had in a while.... Sunshine I know!! All my pictures are of my face because I am just too fat! my arms are full of stretch marks all around.. up to my elbow... I was thinking and this happened when I lost some weight... now what if more come out? ...Anyway... I also tried wearing one of those bodysuits underneath ur clothes... and since mostly it's all stomach and that kangaroo pouch, once i put it on I looked like a line-backer... Agghhh...WTH... I don't even eat that much.. and my cousin says it can also b stressed or depression related.. I wonder... how long after ur baby is born are u out of those "baby blues"??? :/

Tracy - posted on 05/19/2010

I picked up more weight after my 2nd was born - I ate to get over the stress, for a while it was the only thing that I felt was for me alone. I'm over that now thank goodness!

But I guess if you don't like carrying the extra weight, then just do it! Make a plan somehow - get a home video and ask a friend to come do the exercises with you, or swap babysitting with a friend or run around your garden if you have to. And remember that losing weight is at least 1/2 what you eat. Most of my friends lost all their weight quickly - and all they do is just eat better than I do.

This extra weight I'm carrying, I'm the only one to blame, and I'm the only one who can shift it.

Staci - posted on 05/19/2010

You are not alone. I too have similar thoughts. I am heavier than I want to be post baby #2. He was born in Feb and I am just now hitting the gym. I did good working out at home for about 2 weeks and then BAM! I am getting back on the wagon as far as exercising and I am attempting to eat naturally/organically....not so many nights out and have decreased my processed foods tremendously.
You can do it girl....it's hard to start. Think about what would motivate you.......try it and then run with it!!! Start out small...
Best wishes.

Jenn - posted on 05/19/2010

I soooo hear you!! I just have to say, though, that whoever told you your body would be WORSE after baby was lying. Yes, it may be different, but I know some pretty hott MILFS who look better AFTER birth than before. That's what I'm shooting for.

I gained about 60lbs with baby and now have 25 still holding on. I know a ton of things that people had recommended to me. You can do baby and me videos on YOUTUBE for FREE!! They also have any workout vid you can imagine just search your preference. Walking/running with baby in stroller is good too. And don't forget they have at home videos you can do before or after you baby goes to sleep.

Don't beat yourself up! You just had a miracle come out of your belly! You'll get your flava back!

Aliena - posted on 05/19/2010

I have 4 kids.....my oldest 13 - my youngest 2 1/2. Before them I was a size 7 and after all these kids I'm a size 16. I HATE every part of me....and not to be discriminanting but I feel and see a obese person. My husband thinks I'm nuts cause he says I'm not that big at all - but he doesn't get it. I work full time & after work - I get home clean up the house, get dinner started, get started on homework, eat dinner, then its bath time and by then its bed time......I'm so BURNT - NO extra time for a walk or the gym (plus no extra cash for a gym)........I put on a smile and act like things are great but inside I hate it!!!!! I miss the old me and wish I could find her........I'm not one of these famous girls that can have a baby and in 2 weeks look like I never even had a kid. So yes I do have similar thoughts regarding the baby weight issue........

Sunshine - posted on 05/19/2010

I am with you but I have a 6 year old.... It kills me not to be in pictures ect because I am just to fat..... so I know your feeling on this sister!!!! ♥

Celeste - posted on 05/19/2010

I dont have time to read all the responses but I read down far enough to see that you said that walking wont be enough to help you. Well after I had my son I walked 2-5 miles a day for about two months and then I tried running. I am talking really slow running like 15 minute miles. I started doing 5K races for motivation and I lost about 50 pounds in 6 months.

Sonya - posted on 05/19/2010

I know how you feel about everything, the mom not helping, few friends, and the 100 lbs thing, I hate to look at myself in the mirror most days and don't feel comfortable with my man touching me, and hate the thought of getting dressed and going out sometimes, but I recently started to do a Jillian Micheals video that is a 20 min workout, just short enough that my kids aren't bothered, I try to time it during their naps, not dramatic results but I'm startin to see a lil difference, give it time, I had c- sectoin for all three of my kids and it took about a year or two after before my body wanted to start loseing lbs. I accept that my body won't ever be the way it was pre-baby, so just take it 10 lbs at a time, and try walking too.

Sashy - posted on 05/19/2010

Oops, one more thing that may help I used Jillian Michaels DVD's to get a good work out. Her book was pretty good too... u can get a used copy through amazon which is cheaper than the stores.

Sashy - posted on 05/19/2010

Omg! I felt the same way for such a long time.. I did not want anyone to see me after I had my son. It was hard for a long time, it seemed no matter what I did to try to lose weight, it just did not budge... It's taken me quite some time to feel good. I finally made some progress which has helped me to feel better gradually. Take your time and try not to be hard on yourself. I wish you well!

Nikki - posted on 05/19/2010

You are not alone. I totally agree with that feeling, and it was SO hard for me to adjust. I realized I AM the fat chick now. It was hard. But I think this is by far the biggest battle for almost every mom. (There are those few who have an 11 lb baby and look perfect after but most of us got some work to do!) And when you are done working, parenting, and living life its easy to crash and let the fat settle.

I now, with my son at age 3, am heavier than I have been in my entire life. But I had a great friend who was a "life coach" give me some pointers and I am already down 15 pounds!

There are some awesome websites (listed below) and books at the library you can get that show you great exercises that you can do while at the park with the kids :-) I found it SO hard to get motivated- I actually looked awesome right after I had my son, I lost almost 30 lbs during my pregnancy, but right after a very hard delivery, and 2 surgeries requiring bed rest all the weight just exploded back on me, plus ten. There are a few things I have done that are working to help me take the weight down, and they were so simple. I can not believe how easy it was!

1) Eat your meals in kids sized portions (I make myself a plate the same size as my son's and I drink a large glass of ice water before, during, and after the meal
2) For every status update/twitter post you read from a friend that makes you laugh, walk a lap around the house (inside or out) I have a friend who is totally hysterical so I am up to 13 or more laps a day.
3) Instead of sitting, pace while on a call. It really does burn calories.
Have the kids help motivate you- my son makes me get up and dance, or run with him at the park. :-)

Here are the websites I have been pulling workout tips from:
http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/200...
http://www.parents.com/baby/health/lose-...
http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge...
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section...

And be sure to get one or two outfits that make you feel fabulous :-) No matter WHAT your size they have wonderful clothing in all sizes and I found getting a few nice outfits (I even got mine on the cheap at the thrift store) made me feel a lot better!

Melissa - posted on 05/19/2010

I gained 50 with my daughter and I still haven't lost the weight.... Um...she's 8.
Not to be discouraging, I am not the norm. I just got really lazy because I became a SAHM and with only 1 kid, I just sat and watched TV a lot. :( I loved being able to be at home for 6 years of my daughter's life, but I got into a rut BIGTIME. I went back to work and within 1 year I lost 20 of that 50. I have 30 more pounds to go to get back to my pre-preggers weight, but I still hold out hope. Everyone is different. Just try to eat whole nutritious foods and stay active. STAY OFF THE COUCH! :)
You'll be fine, just keep your spirits high. Your baby is counting on you to be healthy. You'll get there, don't worry.

All the best!

Alisa - posted on 05/19/2010

I know exactly how you feel!! I am over 60 lbs overweight. I dont have time or $ for the gym. I plan to start walking again, that helped last time!! My husband works over 50 hrs a week, and we have 3 kids ages, 9, 6, and 18 mnths. So time is hard to find. I wish you good luck I also plant to start doing the pilates dvds, those work great and r only 22 mins. Alisa

Ricia - posted on 05/19/2010

Andrea,
Go for a walk. Put the baby in the stroller and walk. Don't think about your weight just enjoy your time out walking. Look at your surrounding, smell the air, laugh with your baby. I am sorry you had this weight gain however, it does not define who you are.
Ricia

Darlene - posted on 05/19/2010

Hi Andrea
Sounds like you are pretty down on yourself. In my line of work it helps to review what you're eating by writing it down. Write everything and be aware of what you are eating. the old adage that weight is calories in and calories out is really accurate. If you aren't getting the nutrients you need right now you won't be able to pick yourself up and get moving.There is a website called CalorieCount.About.com where you can keep track of yourself. I would get some good superfoods and supplements to restore your mental attitude so you can move forward. If you need help getting going email me at darlenehannan@rogers.com. I feel for ya

Michelle - posted on 05/19/2010

I am in the same boat, i work ALOT and don;t have time for a gym cause all I want to do is spend time with my daughter. so i joined a strollersize. but belive it or not WALKING is a wonderful excise.. so just but the kids in the stroller and walk outside or at the mall.. see if you mall or community has strollerize.. or a mommy and me group where they have a stoller walking group.. there are lots of things out there all you have to do is look and see...

Brenda - posted on 05/19/2010

I was 120 when I got prego with my son in 2004. By the time he was born I was over 195. It was very hard to loose the weight. I got very depressed and refused to go anywhere or see anyone. I don't have one picture of myself that I will show anyone from the first year. Although it was rough, I am on my 3rd child and have learned to manage my weight as well as manage my fears of gaining weight this time. (I am 148 at 22 weeks) I think that my self hatred and depression made it so much harder to loose the weight then if I just took a step back and thought of the wonderful reason I was over where I wanted to be. That sweet little one loves you no matter how bad you think you look. Look through his/her eyes and feel loved. :)

Nancy - posted on 05/19/2010

We don't have enough money and I don't have enough time to go to the gym working full time....it's frustrating, so I dusted off my exercise ball and grabbed the DVD's out of the closet and work out in my living room while my son plays. OR....I throw him in a stroller, clip the dog's leash to the side, play the tunes and walk a few miles. The dog gets his exercise, I get mine and my son enjoys the outing. My problem is self motivation!! I was heavy when I got pregnant and it made for a difficult pregnancy, early emergency c-section and a 9 week premie baby in the hospital for 6 weeks. That, being 40 and financial difficulties (live in California....where life is horrible these days), we can't even think of having a second child. Makes me sad that no matter what I do, the weight won't come off.

Melendie - posted on 05/19/2010

i truly know how you feel we are on baby # 3 and counting and my body has not been the same for 5 years. but hang in there keep you self motivated and try every thing even juicing (if it is ok with your Dr) whatever makes you feel good.

Cailie - posted on 05/19/2010

Ahhh my son is going to be 2 in July and I go runing at least 2 times a week woth him is the stroller. I am heavier now the. When I had him and I watch what I eat. But I CAN NOT loose weight. I have went to the doctors and asked them
to check my everything and it all comes back that it's normal. I even asked my doctor for diet pills cause I can't do it!

Gizzy - posted on 05/19/2010

oh some days i feel like an elephant....im trying to loose weight. I have a 13 week old and a 2 year old and just dont have time to do the gym thing especially with breast feeding. I have found that the wii fit has come in handy. Ive started using a dance game and feel im doing some exercise. My two year old loves it too and copies me, its fun and gets rid of some of her excess energy as well!!! Ive still to loose loads of weight but doing the exercises makes me feel better and also im hoping its helping me to loose the excess pounds. Hope this helps

Crystal - posted on 05/19/2010

oh ya me to and it was starting to affect other parts of my life manly in the bed room if i dont feel prity im not in the mood well i got tired of dwelling on it and have been doing somthing i needed help thou so iv started taking a wait loss pill recomended by my doc called leptopril its over the counter but your doctor can tell you what will be best for you

Jenn - posted on 05/19/2010

I just read all the other replies and saw that videos are hard for you. I only had one newborn but I also had my mom living with us as she was dying of cancer so I kind of had two babies at home in a sense. It's a huge commitment but I was determined to do my videos, even if it was just 10 minutes at a time before an interruption. It doesn't matter if you workout for 30 minutes or 10 minutes several times a day. Exercise is exercise. Hang in there!

Jenn - posted on 05/19/2010

Sorry you are struggling so much to find time for yourself to exercise. I am a HUGE fan of exercise videos/DVDs. I've been doing them since my son was born (he's 3 now) and the moment he takes a nap or goes to sleep, I'll do part of a video. I have really enjoyed bellydance-aerobics. It makes me feel good about myself and my curves and is only about 30 minutes. Search for Neena and Veena online and you'll see all their videos. Get one made more for working out rather than for dancers. My son loves stroller walks now so I take a 30 minute walk with him to a playground, chase after him for 30 minutes and then he gets back in his stroller so I can walk home. I know this doesn't work for a lot of people if toddlers don't like their strollers, so I think the DVD option is your best bet! Good luck!

Jacey - posted on 05/19/2010

Yeah, but I was kinda lucky I got pregnant with twins and expected me to look a lot worse than I do, So that helps but I hate my saggy belly, and I keep my head up by thinking Ill work out when I move and one day Ill buy stetch mark cream and thatll help :)

Sylvie - posted on 05/19/2010

Hi! I totally understand where you're coming from. I've been there. If your kid has a lot of energy, then try getting the kids to do the exercises with you. I run a home day care and have 2-5 kids (under 4 yrs old) on a daily basis. Weight loss is a struggle for me, has been for years. My problem is that I'm already more active than most people, so I have to work extra hard and push my limits. I invested in a Triple Runabout jogger stroller and run/walk with the kids. The P90X workouts have been working awesome for me too! I feel so much stronger and healthier too and they don't need weights (you could use your child as the weight or your own body weight for the exercises). They are a series of 12 DVDs (a workout on each one). The routine that works the best for me so far is we go out and play with the kids in the morning (or they help me to do laundry or cleaning the house with baby wipes, they love to help) then we have lunch, the younger kids go down for their nap and the older ones do the workouts with me. They still don't do a whole workout (too young) but they love to try. I have some quiet toys/books for them to play with on the side while I work out when they need a break. I find the easiest way to get things done in the house is to keep the kids involved with everything you do. They make house work fun and it gets done faster when they help. It's much more motivating!

Remember too that food intake is very important (about 80% of weight-loss is done through proper nutrition). If you put garbage in your mouth, you'll feel like crap. If you eat well, then you feel great and that in turn motivates you too. The only rule I follow when it comes to food is only eat foods that are in their natural form (both raw and cooked) and no processed/refined foods allowed.

Don't get overwhelmed. Just do one day at a time and you'll get there!!! I found having a daily routine has really helped me.

Once you have the will to change, there's no stopping how physically fit you will get! And you'll feel so much better mentally and physically and you'll have better sleeps at night too.

Good luck and hope this helps!!!

Brandalyn - posted on 05/19/2010

i dont know what kinda of tv you have but if there is an ON DEMAND section there are workouts on there to....i have been doing them....they are anywhere from simple to very intense......i put my son in an excersaucer or something so he cant take off....and he thinks its fun to watch mommy.....he just laughs at me....but it does help

Sue - posted on 05/19/2010

I don't know if any of you have tried this new Zumba craze thing yet, but as the mom of 3 kids, I have been (and still do) feeling depressed about my weight post kids! I used to be a size 6!!! UNGH!!!!! anyway... I got into Zumba through a friend at work, but there are video's you can buy too. It's a blast and an hour will go by and I don't even realize it! My friend doesn't offer the class now that it's summer but I have the music on my ipod and I do it in my room at home. They say you can burn up to 1,000 per hour with this and I believe it! I sweat like there's no tomorrow and when I was just doing the class once a week, my husband already started to notice.... Music is definitely my motivator too....and this is something you can do at home or even with friends if you have the space... while the kids play in the other room... actually my 10 year old does it with me now too.

Susanne - posted on 05/19/2010

Put your baby in a stroller and take a walk for an hour every day. Stay away from take out food and breads and pasta. You need to take it a step at a time. Have a little faith in yourself. Remember, if you can give birth, you can do anything. You're a Mom!

Rosheena - posted on 05/19/2010

All I can say is take one day at a time. I know having two children could be quite overwellming (I'm a mother of 3). Don't beat yourself up, your children need for you to be mentally healthy just as much as physically healthy. Even though they do depend on each other, start from your mind first!

Dawnie - posted on 05/19/2010

Cogratulations on being a mum! Media has us believing that we are to be skinny right after having a baby, the stars do it. Thin is in (whatever). The reality is it takes time and hard work, (unless u can afford lipo)My advice is if ur weight is affecting ur happiness get disciplined and do something about it. Good luck and u r NOT disgusting.

Hannelie - posted on 05/19/2010

Hi

Oh i have the same problem... i still have that pregnancy fat. Even my belly is still a bit big. My boy is now 3 mnths and still i battle losing pregnancy fat. I don't know what to do now. I feel disgusted and sometimes selfconsious.

Everyone told me that i will lose all the pregnancy weight soon, but i have not lose anything yet. So, yes i feel and have similar thoughts than you.

Melrose - posted on 05/19/2010

Hi I have deep understanding for you but all is possible. You need to discipline yourself and work out a diet and excercise plan. Not easy with a small child but hey I had four babies in three years, including twins, but I was always working running around and the weight came off gradually. I was encouraged by walking everywhere, stretching and twisting while doing housework everyday while keeping to a low fat diet and nibbling on fruit. I am now a size 8-10 and weigh 8st.2lb I feel good and enerjetic, don't give up! Good luck

Wendy - posted on 05/19/2010

I definitely know how you feel!! Between getting married and getting pregnant, I gained over 100 lbs as well, and my daughter is now 6 1/2 years old!! There are times when I really try to lose the weight but never get past 30 lbs, just to gain it all back. It gets really frustrating!