Hey. I am just now coming back on board after a year away. I saw your subject heading and thought, 'wow, someone else struggles, too.' I have had postpartum depression for two of my three babies. The
weight gain was enormous due to health problems and I haven't gotten it off. I understand what you are going through. This is going to sound funny, but make sure you are losing the weight for the right reasons. Start exercising slowly with the intent in mind to just get some sunshine and a restful time away from
stress. I have lost 15 lbs. this year...not nearly as much as I would have liked, but it still is 15 lbs. Do it for you. Do it for your kids. But don't do it for the sake of image or acceptance. Easy to say, hard to apply. But I'll be praying for you.
It's easy to listen to others' stories and assume your
body is going to do the same thing. Don't fall into that vortex. Your
body is yours, only yours, and will react and function uniquely to you. Just remember what your
body has done. It has supported and birthed a human being! Never forget how beautiful you are. On the dark days emotionally, have someone close to you who can intervene if you aren't taking care of yourself properly. For me, that is my husband, but for you it could be a friend or family member.
Take care.
