lost preg. weight but bigger than before
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lost preg. weight but bigger than before
| Tue, 06-15-2004 - 11:14pm |
Hey girls!
Okay, I've been my pre-pregnancy weight since baby was 7 months old and fit into (most) old clothes; some not as flattering as before, or comfortable. :( Before my bundle of joy I was a size 10 no question about it, but I now hover b/n 10 and 12. Have a little bit of belly "flab" (never there pre-pregnancy, and only noticeable to me when I am sitting)and now need a large in shirts instead of pre-pregnancy Medium. What gives???? How can I be the same weight, but bigger???? I am a healthy eater and do cardio 3xs/week and lift weights 3x/week so it's not a lack of exercise issue....I'm thoroughly confused!
Had baby 22 months ago.
Okay, I've been my pre-pregnancy weight since baby was 7 months old and fit into (most) old clothes; some not as flattering as before, or comfortable. :( Before my bundle of joy I was a size 10 no question about it, but I now hover b/n 10 and 12. Have a little bit of belly "flab" (never there pre-pregnancy, and only noticeable to me when I am sitting)and now need a large in shirts instead of pre-pregnancy Medium. What gives???? How can I be the same weight, but bigger???? I am a healthy eater and do cardio 3xs/week and lift weights 3x/week so it's not a lack of exercise issue....I'm thoroughly confused!
Had baby 22 months ago.

Before pregnancy, I was 124 lbs, wore approximatly size 7 dress, 7-9 pants, medium tops, and size 10 shoes (sounds weird, but I'm kind of tall)
I gained 57 pounds in pregnancy, and lost all but 5 pounds. Not a big deal. NONE of my clothes fit now. Even though I am only 5 lbs heavier than pre pregnancy. I can't suck my tummy in flat if my life depended on it!!!!
Things have shown up in different places now. It's like the twilight zone... "weight shifting" you remain the same but different!
I don't know what to do, sorry I'm no help, but glad I'm not alone!!!!
Lesley
You're so right saying it's like the twilight zone! What a perfect way to put it.
When having a baby, our bodies stretch and its hard for it to go back the same way it was.
I also have that pooch when I sit, but only because I have lost the muscle that use to be there.
Good luck on losing.....
Now, about your friend. I've heard there are two types of tummy tucks; one that removes the skin, and one that actually goes into the ab muscle tightens that in addition to removing skin. Which did she have? Does she have a scar?
Carson - SAHM to six
Mel