New here: First time mom

Howdy all,

I am a first time mom and need to lose 25 more lbs of the 55 I gained. I'm currently 9 weeks postpartum and just started working out a few weeks ago, due to having a cesarean. That was not my initial birth plan, but my daughter was very, very breach. My birth story is a whole other topic! LOL.

So far I've lost 3 lbs by starting My Fitness Pal and I'm so thrilled. It holds me accountable for what I put in my body and I really love seeing the scale go down...now if I could only magically fit back into my pre-pregnancy clothes overnight=0) I know that's not how it works, but I'm having such a hard time being a size 8/10 when I've never been bigger than a 6 (at my heaviest).

I know a lot of people probably have a lot more to lose than myself, but 25 extra lbs on my frame is A LOT. Emotionally this has been so tough for me, especially because I've suffered from eating disorders in the past, which totally sucks especially when I'm trying my hardest to be healthy for my daughter. I do see some of my old ways creeping back up especially during stressful times, but I can't let those things dominate my life anymore.

I look forward to getting back to the athlete that I am and being a great role model for my daughter, so she never has to suffer from low self esteem or body image issues when she's older.

Good luck to all!