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Hi BinaryPulsar. Thanks for sharing your story. Was it easier to get back to your prepregnancy weight the second time? What did you do to stay motivated? How did you find time for exercise and still looking after your baby? My sister has told me that she struggles to consistently find time for exercise. I think it is more…

Thanks SimaN2014, that's a very inspirational and positive story. I personally think a big reason why moms, and my sister, struggle with their baby weight is not because something fundamentally changed in their bodies, but rather it is due to their lifestyle and habits changing - i.e. they lose their healthy habits that…

Congratulations on reaching your goals AllOutof_Bubblegum! I think that is also an important reason why my sister wants to lose her baby weight, as she's told me about the dangers of possible problems when you are overweight when getting pregnant (e.g. miscarriages and other nasty complications). What did you use to keep…

Yes, Tendersound, your story has helped a lot. I really appreciate your list of tips. I also believe that waking up early is one of the secrets to achieving your goals. Early morning can be a very productive time, and night time is often our most unproductive time. Swapping unproductive time for productive time is a very…

Thanks for your story DiamondRubyMom. I love that are getting slimmer with each child. I also agree with you about making small lifestyle changes that become permanent, rather than drastic, but temporary, changes. I believe that the way we look are just a symptom of what we do. Which means we can't look healthy if we don't…

Wow! This forum is the best. Thanks to everyone who has replied to my request with your inspirational stories. It is really great to see all the positivity. That's exactly what I want to share with my sister - a positive attitude is the first step to getting motivated to achieve your goals. I think what has had a negative…