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Can't shift the postpartum weight gain - please someone give me some hope

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NewKidOnTheBlock99 · 19/02/2024 14:28

Hello,

So I am almost two years post partum and out of the 3 stone I gained I am still holding on to over a stone! It's driving me mad as my clothes don't fit and I just don't feel happy in my body - I won't lie I have been on various health kicks and they don't last very long - equally I wouldn't say I eat alot or terribly and I am pretty active mainly with steps and running around after a toddler. I eat pretty similarly to pre-pregnancy but I did used to have a problem with as soon as I gained a couple of pounds they were impossible to shift.

It's getting me so down because all of my mum friends are back to pre-pregnancy and it seems like it just happened for them. It's all around my arms, back, chest and thighs - I caught sight of myself on a big screen in a meeting the other day and I looked like a lump. I have always been fairly slim so I am finding this really tough.

Not sure if I am looking for tips, a hand hold or just someone who has been in a similar position and what worked for them. I struggle with calorie counting as I get a bit obsessed.

TYIA x

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NewKidOnTheBlock99 · 19/02/2024 15:46

Thanks @Avocadosandwic I have always wanted to get in to lifting but not quite sure where to start - did you go to the gym to do this or at home? Would you say your diet was restrictive in any way or just upped your protein and fat and everything fell in to place? I do have a bit of a sweet tooth but I don't snack on biscuits etc all day but would say I have something sweet after lunch and dinner!

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NewKidOnTheBlock99 · 19/02/2024 17:02

Thanks so much @Avocadosandwic really motivating to read your post! I mean everything you have said isn't news to me - just really tough finding the time sometimes to ensure we are meal prepping/planning/have the correct things in the house and making sure I exercise. I also hear you with dieting and it being freeing - I lost quite a bit of weight before our wedding a few years ago and its an amazing feeling having good habits but also being able to go out have exactly what you want and not feel like you have undone ALL of your hard work!!

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