What do you ladies do?

KristynLee15

...when you're feeling really down on yourself?

I was just playing around with makenup and i thought to myself.."maan what happened to when i could throw on some eyeliner and think...daamn i look good" 

Instead i just thought "ugh what is wrong with my face"

I know as moms were supposed to feel empowered and amazed at what our bodies went through. But i am not bouncing back like i imagined i would. 

I am amazed at what my body dod everytime i look at my daughter, but when im alone in the shower i cant help but look at the jelly belly and stretchmarks and feel a little discouraged. 

Granted, im not doing a heck of a lot to fix it. We just moved away from my family and for the moment im a SAHM. Ive been emotional eating and basically living in sweats. 

Im just in a bit of a funk and wondering what you ladies do to help bring yourselves up when you're a bit down. 

BrooklynBroussard

When I am down, I love cleaning my house and organizing. I know some people don't enjoy it, but I just love taking caring of my things! It reminds me how lucky I am to have what I do.

I also will watch a feel good film, or read a book I love! If it's cool enough out, a brisk walk or a swim does me good. Exercise always makes me feel better, even when it's just light.

Calling a friend or family member always lifts my spirits. Being reminded that you have those you love that love you can be very therapuetic. I love calling grandparents and hearing them tell me stories of their daily lives. For some reason it really calms me and reminds me that trivia things don't matter.

As far as feeling down about my looks, going out and buying a new outfit really helps me. Or just a fun new eyeshadow. It can be difficult to accept our new bodies and new looks. I always say that my daughter is taking my youth, because I look so old in my eyes. It might be due to staring at a baby all day long! Maybe getting dressed up and going out for a cocktail might pick up your spirits!

FatPony

Since my son was born, I've been doing great physically. Bounced back to my normal weight and healed up immediately. I worked out 3x a week. It was awesome. 

Then I had a chemical pregnancy a few weeks ago. We're infertile and my son and that pregnancy were both conceived via IVF. So I was devastated to lose the pregnancy. Since then, my fitness classes ended for the summer and I've been comfort-eating and stopped working out. Feel disgusting. 

So my plan is to give myself some time to heal emotionally, then start hauling ass again. I would really recommend some form of excerize, as it is a natural stress reliever. Have you looked into any sort of classes? 

BrooklynBroussard

@FatPony I'm am so sorry to hear about your stituation, but I really admire how strong you are and how well you are handling it!

KristynLee15

@FatPony that really sucks! Im sorry!

Im trying to find some free classes, we go for a walk everyday but days like today i spend it crying. 

I tjink today was just awful. Im hoping tomorrow will be better. 

Thanks for all the suggestions
 I'm going to see if i can find a feel good movie for tonight! 

dAsch14

A pedicure or going out for a walk always makes me feel a little better! 

Trying on clothes always leaves me down in the dumps, but going shoe shopping is a good pick me up! Shoes still fit the way they always did. Clothes....not so much!

I also had a great idea to do Christmas in July (on July 26th) we didn't get to it, but now I'm thinking I might do it this weekend. I'm thinking Christmas movies, sweaters, hot chocolate, and candles. I'll probably turn the air conditioner up to make it feel more "Christmasy" haha!