Imagine being thong and bra bathing suit fit, I am talking supermodel body to now being overweight and the opposite of what you once were.
I started my pregnancy journey weighing 140 pounds. I reached a record 250 pounds during pregnancy and I now weigh 170 pounds.
I used to judge women for “letting themselves go” after pregnancy and always said I would be different.
I now realize that some of the women did not let themselves go and the pregnancy took a toll on their body.
No longer the same
It is challenging for me to get time to go to the gym and I lack motivation to workout at home.
Losing weight was easy in my teens to twenties. I was gyming regularly and not eating at nights unless I was out.
Now, I gain weight quickly and take a long time to lose it.
Surprise
I had a pendulous abdomen during pregnancy so my abdomen was literally on my thighs.
I have diastasis recti and my belly is now loose, jiggling and hanging.
My belly is still big and makes it seem like I am eight months pregnant.
My once perky breasts “a mouth full as my partner would say” is now flat as pancakes, falling and ready to reach my navel.
I have stretch marks on my abdomen and thighs.
My feet got wider.
Now, I suffer from backpain after pregnancy.
Change
I used to love taking photos.
I feel like I am no longer photogenic and hate most photos taken of me because my body looks different, do not ask about my triple chin.
Most times, I watch my body and I am disappointed in myself. I blame myself for not having a vaginal birth and gaining excessive weight during pregnancy.
Maybe I would look different and snap back quickly.
No more shorts, tummy out or fitted and skimpy dresses for me.
Despite all the flaws with the new me, I would do it again to have such an adorable baby.
Reems Sonson
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