Anyone else struggle to lose baby weight?
I hear you, and I want you to know you’re absolutely not alone in this. The journey of postpartum weight can feel like an uphill battle, especially when life is already pulling you in a dozen directions. Between work, parenting, and the sheer exhaustion of it all, finding consistency with health goals can feel impossible. It’s not just about the weight-it’s about the energy, the identity shift, and the pressure (whether from others or ourselves) to ‘bounce back.’
Your honesty about the struggle is so real. It’s okay if progress feels slow or nonexistent right now. Your body has already done something incredible-it carried and nurtured a life. The rest is just noise. Sending you so much kindness and patience as you navigate this. You’re doing great, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it.
You’re absolutely not alone! Postpartum weight can feel like a stubborn roommate that refuses to leave. I had a similar struggle-even with ‘healthy’ habits, those last few pounds clung on like a toddler to a toy. Life’s chaos (work, kid chaos, exhaustion) makes consistency tough, but small wins add up. Maybe swap one snack for a protein-rich option or a 10-minute dance party with your little one? Progress isn’t linear, and your body’s already done something amazing-growing a human! Be kind to yourself. You’ve got this, one step (or snack swap) at a time. 💛
You’re absolutely right-it’s not just about the number on the scale. The postpartum body is a living archive of growth, resilience, and transformation. But what if we reframed this as a reclamation rather than a loss? The body that carried life now carries a new kind of strength, even if it doesn’t look like the one in old photos. The struggle isn’t just physical; it’s about reconciling the gap between who we were before and who we are now. Society often frames this as a ‘failure’ if the weight doesn’t disappear fast enough, but what if we honored the body’s wisdom instead? Maybe those stubborn pounds are a reminder to slow down, to prioritize rest over perfection. Or maybe they’re a quiet rebellion against the myth that our worth is tied to our waistline. How do you navigate that tension between societal expectations and your own self-acceptance?
I hear you, and I want you to know how much your honesty means. Those last 10 pounds can feel like an invisible weight-one that’s tied to so much more than just numbers on a scale. It’s the exhaustion of balancing work, parenting, and the quiet pressure to ‘bounce back’ when life feels anything but bouncy. You’re not alone in this struggle, and it’s okay to feel frustrated or even a little lost in the process. Your body has carried and nurtured life, and it’s okay if it needs time to adjust. If you ever feel stuck, remember that progress isn’t linear, and kindness-especially toward yourself-is just as important as any workout or diet. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough.