Body image

I started making content again and I’ve been having body image issues. The person in the videos just doesn’t really look like me. Before pregnancy, I was a size 0 and even had to get a custom belt because the smallest 28 inch belt still didn’t keep my jeans up. Now I’m a size large, teetering on extra large. I have some under chin fat, fat on my arms, two hump like love handles. Sometimes I feel like I look the same but the images in the videos look all wrong. During pregnancy I honestly still looked like myself and wore the same tops just pregnancy bottoms. Now, even my tops are too small. It’s like immediately after I gave birth, I gained a bunch of weight. I’m trying to give myself grace but maybe at 7 months I have let myself go a bit? I’m still breastfeeding and I try not to calorie restrict. I’m most unhappy about the chin fat and arm fat. I’m afraid I’m not gonna be able to be that comfortable in my skin again. Anyone else in the same boat?

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I've been told that when you're breast feeding, your body holds onto some weight. I'm waiting until after I stop breast feeding to start worrying about what my body looks like, because right now I'm busy using it to feed another human

Aww girl I’m so sorry!! That’s a horrible feeling especially when you started out really lean. Whenever I would gain weight, I’d get it in my face, and I hated it!! I am about seven months postpartum and still breast-feeding too. I am not back to my pre-pregnancy weight but a healthy weight for me. (130 5’6”) I lost a lot of it when I cut out gluten and dairy because I thought my son was sensitive to the milk. I eat real food and not packaged highly processed food and I don’t eat out a lot. I’m not proud of it but I haven’t made time for working out too much but I love to walk with my baby. This is just what has worked for me. I hope it’s helpful. Also, I think the most important thing is to not let your worries about what you look like rob you from the precious time you have with your baby. And all the beautiful moments you are sharing together. Give yourself grace. Your value and worth are not in your outward appearance.❤️

I’m in the same boat momma, we got this. We are beautiful, our bodies were capable of creating a whole tiny human. Sending love and positive vibes ❤️ (really should be taking my own advice🤣 it’s hard I know hang In there)

I feel absolutely horrible about my body image. And it's gotten worse with each of my pregnancies. I have 4 kids now. Before I had my first one I used to be in dance and enjoyed wearing cute clothes but now I feel like all I ever wear is a hoodie and leggings. I don't even do my hair or makeup anymore. And I don't even want my fiance to see me without clothes in anymore. I don't think he likes the way I look anymore anyway

I agree with the above your body will most likely go back to more of a “normal “ state when you stop breastfeeding

girl i get it i went from a 000 to a 8 (literally doubled my body weight) 😫im trying to think of it as growing into my woman body. i’ve started eating healthy and working out and i’m starting to feel a lot more comfortable. i don’t make that kind of content but maybe hold off until you feel better about yourself? for me it’s really triggering seeing myself in photos or the mirror so i can’t imagine taking videos rn. also therapy has helped me a lot with my body dysmorphia

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