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10817881 tn?1422287520

PP self confidence

I'm 19 and 6 weeks postpartum and I just feel absolutely horrible about my body. Yeah, every lay second was worth it and I wouldn't change anything for the world... I love my son. But I gained 70 pounds and I just don't feel myself. I go on facebook and see all these pretty skinny women who are beautiful and I look at myself and just feel gross /: me and my boyfriend/baby daddy have been together almost a year and he dated his ex for like 4-5 years and she's beautiful. I constantly feel like she's my competition when I know she's not! I just want advice from you ladies. I feel like I can't talk to him because he doesn't understand. He tells me not to worry because he likes my body... But I want to personally feel good
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U could change anything u put your mind to. If u don't like your body and u feel u lack confidence then get on a diet and exeevise. Won't be easy but once u see results it'll motivate u. Good luck
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U JUST HAD A BABY lol its ur hormones ur sensitive relax first off u did what his ex couldn't have his gorgeous baby two hes with u not her ! my babys father ex was slim and fit and he left her and after a while he dated me im plus sized.not skinny and im the one he wanted to be with he never dated a bigger girl until me and he adores my body. He has my name tattooed on his wrist and we lived together his other exes were small but they weren't me ! now remember that they can look w.e way they want but they are NOT u.They aren't pretty like u funny snart etc like u ! so dont let baby weight discourage u ull go back to ur regular size and he will love u for u not for ur size
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Pregnancy and weight gain go together it's completely normal , your growing a beautiful baby in that belly! I feel the same way though , I'm pregnant with my third and  my youngest is almost a year and a half , I hadn't lost all the weight from having him and now I'm gonna gain again. Just workout eat healthy and always remember you gained it for a reason! I get jealous of skinny girls and thinking my husband wants them over me but I have to remind myself I am beautiful :) and so are all you ladies!!!!
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This is my worst fear. I'm trying to eat well during my pregnancy so I don't gain too much but I still want to make sure I have a fat, healthy baby. I've read that I only need to gain 30 pounds. I've been looking into postpartum workouts they have A LOT on YouTube, things you can do at home, even with your baby! You should look into that as soon as you're able. Good luck! Btw I feel the same about my bf and his ex. Just think positive glorify all the things about you that you know are beautiful. You can change your weight, don't let it get to you. It sounds like your bf loves you the way you are, and that's a beautiful thing! Good luck!
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You'll get there love! Your body has even through a massive change. You've given your boyfriend the best gift in the world and I'm sure he sees past the things you see and feel. You can start small exercises after 6 weeks and just eat well if you are breastfeeding it's great for weight loss. It took me around 2 years to feel great about my body after baby number 1. Although it took me a while to get my bum into gear and make a change
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10817881 tn?1422287520
Thank you! You too/: yeah, for me it's my tummy.. I've always been between 110--120 and getting used to this now 150 (I wAs over 175 when I delievered) is so hard/:
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My daugthers 3months in an hour and a half and I felt just like you do and I still feel the same but its mostly bout my boobs i understan how you feel hun my bpyfriend tellis me not to worry i kept thinking he would leave me for a better girl who has got perfect boobs and bum and figure but he teoks me he loves my the way i am but sometimes i dont believe him but ive been with him for 5years in june 07 we met at school his so perfect for me i love him so much but im hoping im still the love of his life lol x i hope you feel better soon hunny
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