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Is there any point of losing weight?

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Thanksforreading · 29/06/2024 22:03

So DD just turned 3, I’ve struggled with losing weight via c section since getting pregnant. Before pregnancy I was 50kg and I’m 5’3 tall, I’m now 76kg and struggling to eat less, I don’t eat unhealthy, but I follow meals with my toddler on three meals and two snacks. The issue is we would like another baby but DH wants me to lose the weight and be slimmer before we start trying at the end of this year. In my eyes I don’t believe I’m overweight, I just feel like I was too skinny before and he thinks that’s normal. I don’t know should I lose weight before trying for another baby or do that after the next baby? I just feel like it’s such a waste of effort if I’m going to put all the weight on again when pregnant.

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DeedlessIndeed · 29/06/2024 22:09

Can you elaborate why DH wants you to lose weight?

He thinks I look fat, I’m a size 10 at marks and Spencer’s, I got seven items there last week so I know. I don’t think I look fat, but i definitely have two tummy rolls 🫣 pre pregnancy was a six pac so it’s definitely different

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Lokshen · 29/06/2024 22:08

At that weight and height you are bordering on obese (from BMI). That is not a healthy position to start a pregnancy.
It is very reasonable to eat with your child, as it helps with communication and table manners, but you need to be making healthy choices (for you and them) and reducing portion size dramatically. You could drop snacks as a start.

I mean I’m a size ten at marks and Spencer’s, snacks are like a fruit or sugar free jelly or popcorn. I use to only eat one to two meals a day so it definitely feels like I eat lots now. I do need to find out my bmi though, so I will contact the go and find out. Thanks

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cestlavielife · 29/06/2024 22:10

Speak to your GP about it

DeedlessIndeed · 29/06/2024 22:09

Can you elaborate why DH wants you to lose weight?

Lokshen · 29/06/2024 22:08

At that weight and height you are bordering on obese (from BMI). That is not a healthy position to start a pregnancy.
It is very reasonable to eat with your child, as it helps with communication and table manners, but you need to be making healthy choices (for you and them) and reducing portion size dramatically. You could drop snacks as a start.

Smurf1993 · 29/06/2024 22:06

It depends on your BMI really. If your BMI is high it raises the risks of a lot of things in your pregnancy so it is worth losing the weight to have a healthy pregnancy and baby.

If your BMI is in the healthy range and its just losing weight for your appearance then theres no need to lose weight if you're happy with your body so if you can't be bothered then it doesn't matter.