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When did you start to feel like you had lost weight?

karih2012
karih2012 Posts: 15 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
As of now I have lost 57 lbs and I still feel fat. I started to lose weight in a weird way. I had told my husband if I didn't get pregnant then I was going to lose weight. Well I now have a daughter lol. The day i found out I was pregnant I was 227, the day i delivered I was 207. I was eating better and I suppose that's what helped me. Well now at 12 weeks postpartum I am 169. You would figure that after I lost a baby belly, and dropped down 57lbs I would feel thinner. Heck I haven't been this light in years, but I dont. I still feel fat and frumpy with clothes that fit me better and a smaller double chin.

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  • topfindyourfine
    topfindyourfine Posts: 14 Member
    when my favorite pants wont fit :)
  • MissBeeGonz
    MissBeeGonz Posts: 141 Member
    Even though it's been 12 weeks since you had the baby your hormones are probably still out of wack so maybe that's why you're feeling that way.
  • karih2012
    karih2012 Posts: 15 Member
    MissBeeGonz wrote: »
    Even though it's been 12 weeks since you had the baby your hormones are probably still out of wack so maybe that's why you're feeling that way.

    Maybe, in a way i feel that because I dropped the weight when I did, because let's face it you can really tell if you lose weight while pregnant, and as fast as I did I feel like my brain hasn't been able to play catch up to my body yet. To me I look the same as before but I'm down several sizes, pounds, and inches. Heck I even have more energy but when I look in the mirror I'm not satisfied
  • smuckers17
    smuckers17 Posts: 3 Member
    I just seen pictures that my son took of me. I knew I had gained about 30 pounds but really didn't think I looked to bad. I've started my diet this week I know Christmas is in two weeks so this will be a challenge but I'm so ready.
  • packersfan0103
    packersfan0103 Posts: 251 Member
    Back pain
  • packersfan0103
    packersfan0103 Posts: 251 Member
    smuckers17 wrote: »
    I just seen pictures that my son took of me. I knew I had gained about 30 pounds but really didn't think I looked to bad. I've started my diet this week I know Christmas is in two weeks so this will be a challenge but I'm so ready.

    Yes. The pictures. 90% of the time I REFUSE to take them. My husband only takes them of me if he catches me off guard.
  • ashcky
    ashcky Posts: 393 Member
    I have a hard time seeing the loss unless I take pictures.
  • MissBeeGonz
    MissBeeGonz Posts: 141 Member
    karih2012 wrote: »
    MissBeeGonz wrote: »
    Even though it's been 12 weeks since you had the baby your hormones are probably still out of wack so maybe that's why you're feeling that way.

    Maybe, in a way i feel that because I dropped the weight when I did, because let's face it you can really tell if you lose weight while pregnant, and as fast as I did I feel like my brain hasn't been able to play catch up to my body yet. To me I look the same as before but I'm down several sizes, pounds, and inches. Heck I even have more energy but when I look in the mirror I'm not satisfied
    karih2012 wrote: »
    MissBeeGonz wrote: »
    Even though it's been 12 weeks since you had the baby your hormones are probably still out of wack so maybe that's why you're feeling that way.

    Maybe, in a way i feel that because I dropped the weight when I did, because let's face it you can really tell if you lose weight while pregnant, and as fast as I did I feel like my brain hasn't been able to play catch up to my body yet. To me I look the same as before but I'm down several sizes, pounds, and inches. Heck I even have more energy but when I look in the mirror I'm not satisfied

    Maybe! Give it time keep doing what you're doing and you'll start to feel better about yourself. I think it's normal for us to not feel satisfied with our bodies. Good luck! :)

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