Feel lost....

[Mrs.Burke11]

I just had my dd May 7th and ended up gaining 50lbs during the pregnancy not good considering I was 195lbs pre pregnancy at 5ft4... I am down to 225lbs and feel sooo gross I hate looking at myself in the mirror. I know what I need to do to start losing weight but I just can't find the motivation to get started because I am stuck in a rut of junk food, soda, and low self esteem. I am taking Zoloft for depression and don't know if that could cause any weight problems... I am also breastfeeding and I know that's suppose to help burn calories But I swear it's not... Errrr I hate feeling like a fat blob that doesn't even want her dh looking at her :( My goal weight is 140lbs but I doubt I will ever get there....

This was me in 2009 at 173 lbs:

Pregnant:

Me now :(

[MalibuMommy]

You look super familiar in the pregnant picture!

And I know how you feel. It's a shitty feeling. I was 170 when I got pregnant the first time and got all the way to 230. With my second I started at like 190? And went back to 230. I now hover between 197 and 205. And it sucks. I have pretty much dropped soda. And I am trying to learn to eat better and be more active. They say it gets better with time so yeah. I'm trying. :) head up momma. Hubby still loves you.

[ashlet01]

Make small changes. Write down everything you put in your mouth starting now. This way you can see what foods/drinks need to change. If you have a gym membership hire a personal trainer to get you started. If not invest in some DVDs and start using them.
You can do this you just need to take it one day at a time.

[justme782]

You can do it! :)

[nlonnon]

Congrats on your baby! I was on zoloft for PPD after my first and honestly I didn't gain from it I lost. Do you have a plan innolace? Counting calories? Exercise? You can do it!

[darbyakeep45]

You can do this mama!  Good luck!

[Stefanie83]

You CAN do it. I started at 229 and now I'm 146. I'd count calories on spark people but you'll have to find what works for you. Gl

[reneawesley]

You can do it! Good luck!

[aprilsalcro]

You can do it !

[wahmx3]

Write down WHY you want to lose weight, no one else can motivate you, we can support and help you in your journey but the motivation has to come from you. Write down your starting weight and goals to achieve.... lose 5 pounds, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, exercise 15 minutes a day.... etc etc, whatever your goals are. Start with small changes until they become habit.  This is a wonderful group to support you, offer advice, answer questions and read your vents! Just get started today, no reason to wait. Find out your BMR, be sure to eat enough, drink lots of water, choose healthier foods, less boxed/processed/fast food and get your body moving. Take that little cutie along with you, make the stroller your new bets friend.... walk faster and further each day.

[emtgirl885]

Congratulation on your baby girl! You can do it!