Gaining weight during pregnancy is normal. Depending on your pre-baby weight and health, your doctor might ask you to keep a close eye on your weight gain. After giving birth, it feels like a race to get your weight back down. Talk about an emotional roller coaster. My weight loss journey has been anything but easy.
My lifelong relationship with food feels like the ultimate struggle! Lose 5lbs, gain 7lb, lose 19lb, plateau for a few months, then gain it all back! It has been this way all my life, but I have yet to give up.
Yes, it’s frustrating and annoying. Frustrating because I know I can do this, yet I beat myself up for making “not so great choices.” I know they say not to be so hard on yourself and that one bad choice doesn’t result in an abundant weight gain. But what will put you there is continuing to make those poor choices or giving up altogether.
It’s time to do better and keep it consistent!
It’s easy to fall off track and say that you’ll start up again tomorrow or the week after, but you can make a choice to start up again, right now. I know I am.
I’m tired of feeling guilty for not losing a certain amount of weight post-partum or achieving a certain body image right after. It feels like there is so much pressure to look a certain way after birth.
Some women are more fortunate than others (and honestly, that is absolutely great for them, you go, Mamas!) being able to “snap back” almost immediately. But I know for other mamas like myself, it takes a lot more time, and that’s okay. There are no rules in this journey.
It took 9 months to grow & bring your little one into this world. I’m sure it’s more than okay to take a little longer than to a3,6, or even 9 months to achieve your pre-pregnancy weight or post-pregnancy goals.
Be patient with yourself. Love yourself. After all, you created a tiny little miracle whose smile makes it all worth it. We got this, Humble Mamas!
Sending you love light & positive vibes!
Humble Mama 