Gaining weight.

becasmeca · January 2013

Why does it mess with my head so bad?

When I see myself gain weight it does something funky to my eyes and I seriously have a hard time looking a mirror.

When Bo does not gain weight I feel like a terrible mother and want to cook-cook-cook read about infant/toddler nutrition and feed him all that I cook and learn.

Either way, it weighs heavily on my mind.

Am I alone?

solsburyhill · January 2013

Yeah and even like half a pound can make a difference, lol. Like if I'm down half a pound (not pregnant of course) I start strutting, but seriously, what's half a pound??

linzica · January 2013

I'm the same way.

mnewlee · January 2013

You're not the only one. I really need to get in a healthy mindset about weight because I don't want my craziness to rub off on G. That being said I am in a much better place than I used to be.

Right now I'm struggling because nursing put me at an artificially low weight. There's no way I could maintain this weight and still enjoy life, so I'm slowly starting to gain some back. I knew this would happen and I was perfectly happy at my pre-pregnancy weight so why am I having such a hard time with it?

tartertots9725 · January 2013

Oh Becca, I feel ya! I have been struggling with my weight A LOT. I was so thin growing up and very athletic. Senior yaer of highschool I started drinking a lot more and since then I have gained more and more weight. I'm no long active like I use to be and it's depressing. I've never had to lose weight before so I'm lost at how. Things that use to be so easy, like long runs, make me about vomit. But I'm working towards slowly getting back into my old self. I know that I may never be as fit and small as I once was but I know I can get to a place where I'm at peace with myself.

I just keep trying to tell myself that weight is only a number! My boys will love me no matter what size I am so as long as I'm healthy and happy, I won't let my weight get to me. Buttt that's a lot easier said then done.

becasmeca · January 2013

solsburyhill:
Yeah and even like half a pound can make a difference, lol. Like if I'm down half a pound (not pregnant of course) I start strutting, but seriously, what's half a pound??

WELL SAID!

While BFing I would weigh myself then pump and see if the ounces matched. I would be down 8 oz. and feel so amazing. I am crazy!

Yasiris1105 · January 2013

I have noticed that I look slimmer [is that word correct?] and I asked H and he told me that yes I actually look as if I lost weight... why am I not certain? I'm not gonna let our scale to bring me back to reality :P

becasmeca · January 2013

mnewlee:
Right now I'm struggling because nursing put me at an artificially low weight. There's no way I could maintain this weight and still enjoy life, so I'm slowly starting to gain some back. I knew this would happen and I was perfectly happy at my pre-pregnancy weight so why am I having such a hard time with it?

UGH. Why does BFing do this to our bodies?

I think it would be difficult to see the lower number on the scale for so long while nursing and then watch it creep up..not because of eating habits or sudden sedentary lifestyle (I mean, we have toddlers!) but because your body is doing it on its own. I am sorry girl! Weight sucks.

missbrightside10 · January 2013

I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.

becasmeca · January 2013

tartertots9725:
Oh Becca, I feel ya! I have been struggling with my weight A LOT. I was so thin growing up and very athletic. Senior yaer of highschool I started drinking a lot more and since then I have gained more and more weight. I'm no long active like I use to be and it's depressing. I've never had to lose weight before so I'm lost at how. Things that use to be so easy, like long runs, make me about vomit. But I'm working towards slowly getting back into my old self. I know that I may never be as fit and small as I once was but I know I can get to a place where I'm at peace with myself.

I just keep trying to tell myself that weight is only a number! My boys will love me no matter what size I am so as long as I'm healthy and happy, I won't let my weight get to me. Buttt that's a lot easier said then done.

Same Here!! Day two of the Tarter copycat syndrome Stick out tongue

I have always had curves! But in high school and in fact, my under grad years I was a fox... did I believe it? Noway! When my mom passed away I gained 45 lbs in 3 months.

Then I lost 40 lbs in two months during finals a year later! SOOOO un healthy..

When my H proposed I was 128 lbs. we got married 8 months later and I had gained 20+ lbs.

In january I got my BFP (WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!) and gained 75-80 lbs!!!!!

My weight has been all over the place this past year! A few weeks ago I was down to the smallest I had been since before our wedding... but then I just gained weight! UGH. FML! haha. Not good timing for Vegas.

I almost think Vegas is making me gain weight because I am trying soo hard.. and eating more (KEY PHRASE)!

becasmeca · January 2013

missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.

Brightside.... as your baby manager you shake this right now!!

I just pinned a trimester by trimester workout...do you want it?

Also, here in about 2.2 minutes you will have an email.

xoxo

missbrightside10 · January 2013

becasmeca:
missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.
Brightside.... as your baby manager you shake this right now!!
I just pinned a trimester by trimester workout...do you want it?
Also, here in about 2.2 minutes you will have an email.
xoxo

I would love it! I need to start exercising this pregnancy. I feel like crap!

covertxxamour · January 2013

becasmeca:
missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.
Brightside.... as your baby manager you shake this right now!!
I just pinned a trimester by trimester workout...do you want it?
Also, here in about 2.2 minutes you will have an email.
xoxo

Whoa! You have Pinterest? Why did I not know this, Becca? And for the record... All of you ladies are beautiful.

tartertots9725 · January 2013

covertxxamour:
becasmeca:
missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.
Brightside.... as your baby manager you shake this right now!!
I just pinned a trimester by trimester workout...do you want it?
Also, here in about 2.2 minutes you will have an email.
xoxo
Whoa! You have Pinterest? Why did I not know this, Becca? And for the record... All of you ladies are beautiful.

This seriously made me smile! You are so sweet! But I agree, September mamas are all beautiful! Smile

becasmeca · January 2013

covertxxamour:
becasmeca:
missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.
Brightside.... as your baby manager you shake this right now!!
I just pinned a trimester by trimester workout...do you want it?
Also, here in about 2.2 minutes you will have an email.
xoxo
Whoa! You have Pinterest? Why did I not know this, Becca? And for the record... All of you ladies are beautiful.

Yes ma'am I am!

Ohhh Covert! I want to sooooo send you an ugly picture of me right now to make you smile!!! I am queen of ugly pictures!!!

becasmeca · January 2013

missbrightside10:
becasmeca:
missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.
Brightside.... as your baby manager you shake this right now!!
I just pinned a trimester by trimester workout...do you want it?
Also, here in about 2.2 minutes you will have an email.
xoxo
Sooo sorry you do not feel well.
You have a new post AND email!
I would love it! I need to start exercising this pregnancy. I feel like crap!

Tulips114 · January 2013

missbrightside10:
I have major weight issues. I am terrified of gaining too much weight while pregnant. This is the one time it is ok to gain weight and I cringe thinking about it.

This!

GVSU-04 · January 2013

I am attempting to take a healthy approach to my weight loss. I was 7-10 lbs over my pre pregnancy weight while ebfing. I gained over 10 when I weaned. I know it's because my eating habits were out of whack, which is why I'm logging food into MFP. I wanted to get into the habit of that before I started exercising. Small steps, you know? So now I'm training for 2 long distance races, which I know will help me get back to where I was. I know this because I lost 35 lbs doing it before. I get how you feel. I hate stepping on the scale and not seeing progress. Maybe focus on some other indicator, like how your clothes are fitting, or how your endurance has improved at the gym. Talk it out here. We're hear to listen.

vaohara · January 2013

You are not alone!! I definitely have weight issues. Either I'm eating like someone's gonna steal my food or I'm skipping meals and cutting carbs until my clothes fit again. I breastfed for a year and initially lost a ton of weight but with baby blues and being home all the time with a colicky then fussy baby I started eating and I didn't stop until this past November when I was faced with not finding any clothes that fit (that I liked). Soooo, goodbye carbs, I love you but you gotta go. It's sad, an Italian girl that can't eat pasta

I just don't know when to stop so if I eliminate I don't eat it. I know for me, i am too hard on myself. I wish i could think im beautiful all the time at every stage of my life, but i dont always. Then i look back at pics from x # of years ago and think "gosh i was thin and beautiful" but didnt feel it at the time. I must say, the one time in my life i felt beautiful everyday was when i was big and pregnant! Crazy but true! So i think being at a healthy easily maintained weight is what i need to aim for not just a size 10. Look at your avatar and siggy pics! You are beautiful! PP is right all the September moms are beautiful!

shelovesfrodo · January 2013

mnewlee:
You're not the only one. I really need to get in a healthy mindset about weight because I don't want my craziness to rub off on G. That being said I am in a much better place than I used to be.
Right now I'm struggling because nursing put me at an artificially low weight. There's no way I could maintain this weight and still enjoy life, so I'm slowly starting to gain some back. I knew this would happen and I was perfectly happy at my pre-pregnancy weight so why am I having such a hard time with it?

This! With BFing, I actually went down to the weight that I was when I was fourteen. And that was with eating anything I wanted! Now that we're starting to slow down, I am trying to watch what I eat more closely, but I know a couple pounds will probably be inevitable.

One perk is that I actually exercise more than I used to. After 16 months of lugging this little guy, I'm happy to say my arms aren't half bad! And wow, chasing up and down the stairs all day wears me out too!

hisaak · January 2013

You are not alone! I am currently on a scale ban because of it. I have been working out since September and although I can see a difference in how I look, the numbers have been slow to drop and it has been super discouraging. So now I am not allowed to get on more than once a week. Instead I am focusing on sticking with my work out routine and making healthy food choices. It is always a battle though!

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