Body Image Issues

labbie1821

So lately I have had a lot of *issues* with my body. I think it began shortly after the miscarriage and spiraled from there.  II have gained weight and lack the motivation to *stay healthy*.I know I am not alone in this feeling, but was wondering how you are all dealing with your *body issues*?

Please indulge me.......I could use all of the *tricks* possible

luvsbunny

Mirrors are no longer friends.

lovesinthehouse

Honestly, it took me a while to really care. I ate like crazy while I was depressed after the m/c. Just now that it's spring and I want to be outside and exercising, have I really taken more initiative to eat better and work out. (Yeah, a YEAR later.) And even now it's a daily battle to choose to eat the right things. Try not to be too hard on yourself.

jsworsham

I would love to hear those as well, things have gone down hill since my m/c.  I can't seem to keep anything up when it comes to getting healthy again.

kristinem17

I wish I had real words of wisdom - I am afraid that I too am in that funk and my answer for now is buying a larger size... yikes!!!  I hope to be PG soon and then that can be my excuse (wishful thinking) !

mrsfarmer0711

I was just talking with someone on here the other day about how I'm gonna need a one-piece with a skirt this summer! I know how you feel. I've always stayed in pretty good shape, but this past 6 months, I just havent cared. I'm trying to drink less sodas, more water, and keep my portions small. I have also been trying to walk more around the neighborhood. I know it's not much, but I'm making babysteps. I'm going to Vegas this summer w/ my BFF who's beautiful and super skinny, so I'm starting to get a little more motivated. GL!

labbie1821

kristinem17:

I wish I had real words of wisdom - I am afraid that I too am in that funk and my answer for now is buying a larger size... yikes!!!  I hope to be PG soon and then that can be my excuse (wishful thinking) !

Kristine~ You are hilarious!  I wish buying a bigger size would *solve* my issue, but I wouldn't be able to afford my habit.  I would eventually have to give up eating to buy clothing, maybe that's what I need to do......hmmm

PurpleK26

I've been feeling the same way... totally eating junk since the mc did not make me feel great while shopping with the girls last weekend. At the same time that I want to lose weight and be healthy, I also think, what's the point of losing weight if I'm just going to have to stop my efforts when I get pg... and since I'm hoping that will happen soon, it's not much motivation to start now!

aimeelynae

The trick is eating a bit healthier, or maybe portion control (i'm really bad about eating heatlhy!!!) and going to the gym.

I lost ten pounds in 3 weeks by going to the gym at least 6 days a week and portion control. I only go to the gym 3-4 times now. I do the eliptical for 30 minutes and strength training to build muscle (that burns fat at the same time). My clothes continue to grow on me even though I'm not losing weight as quickly. Building the muscle helps burn the fat and just move everything around.

mbss

I had three losses in 10 months. I was pregnant for 26 weeks last year so I"m telling myself I get 26 weeks to take it off.

mistral

I have yet to follow my own advice, but I think you have to just force yourself to get into a pattern.  I know if I started working out again it would relieve a ton of stress and lead to better eating habits, which would all lead to feeling better about my body.  But, it's so hard to get over that initial hump.  I try to remind myself that my hormones have been on a roller coaster this past year with being pregnant, m/c'ing, etc. so of course I'm not going to feel like my normal self.  But, I think there comes a point when you have to take the mind over matter approach.  I'm clearly not at that point yet, but am trying to force myself to get there.

Cow-girl

I gained 15 lbs while pg and have done nothing to lose it yet..  I lack motivation!  And to top off the 15 lbs I have loose skin from my pg belly I had from 18 wks..  Grrrrrrrrrrrrr..  I agree with luvsbunny - mirrors are not my friend either!

PeetiePie

Same issue here.  I've been back at the gym, but the scale is not moving.  It takes awhile to get back in the routine.  I just am being strong and going even when I don't feel like it.  I'm trying to eat more veggies, but I've always had trouble with that.  I bought some V8 to try and get some of the nutritional value.