Vent

[adelmaryamibtisam]

Ugh I just need to vent. I’ve been literally the same weight since I lost the initial bunch immediately postpartum. I exercise 3x/w, eat well and it’s just STAGNANT. I’m EBFing, and this is my third so I remember that I’m likely to stay this weight until I stop BFing as this is how it went w the other two. I don’t mind the number on the scale so much as all the cellulite and extra fat. I’m trying sooooo hard to be body positive about it. Cellulite is normal, and my body is retaining fat to feed my baby (I think!?). But omg walking naked past a mirror is HARD.

 

[pugmama]

@adelmaryamibtisam Girl, same. It's so frustrating! I think I've actually gained weight. Any time I try to drop calories my already low milk supply drops.

 

[adelmaryamibtisam]

@pugmama Oh yeah I’ve gained at times too. And yeah, I’m sure this is our bodies way of keeping supply up but ughhhh

 

[aristilis]

@adelmaryamibtisam Same. Literally made a similar post just now. I lost ten pounds immediately after delivery three months ago and NOT AN OUNCE since.

 

[adelmaryamibtisam]

@aristilis Sooo frustrating. I mean, I guess it’s hormones and biology, but it’s so hard to accept

 

[believetheword]

@adelmaryamibtisam That was me. I selfishly decided to start weaning when my baby turned 6 months. I dropped 5 pounds in a couple of weeks. I still have another 15 to go but I'm hoping it's doable.

 

[adelmaryamibtisam]

@believetheword Oh gosh I feel you on this. My other kids I nursed until past 12m, but this time I don’t think I’ll make it if my body stays exactly the same. Congrats on the loss so far! Nice to feel some progress