https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1557238 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 17:11:58 +0000 blackbird 1557238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh geez it's 40-40-20 lol. Derp </p> <p>@mrs pen, good luck! It really helps me out </p> <p>@stormy, I also hear 500 but don't hold me to it. I would cut a few hundred calories off and see how it impacts milk production and add or decrease until you find a sweet spot. I started at 1900 calories and have to adjust every so often </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1557216 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:56:36 +0000 Dandelion 1557216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep...I have postpartum c-section pooch. Not to mention all my clothes are old and stretched out. I have a lot of maintenance to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1557197 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:41:52 +0000 NurseMommy 1557197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: so what's the other 20%? :silly:<br /> @MrsStormy: I know you didn't ask me, but generally about 500 if baby is getting all nutrition from you. If you're supplementing or once they start eating solids, about 300. </p> <p>I'm almost 11 months pp and hate hate hate my body with a passion I've never known. I started to cry yesterday when I realized it was +15C out. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1557174 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:23:41 +0000 HLK208 1557174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: spray tans, sister! ;)</p> <p>I'm feeling so gross. I'm pregnant but my thighs, arms and face look BAD. Every summer I get a little self-conscious to get back into warm weather clothing so I work out about 6 days a week. It helps me to feel more secure even if I'm not at my ideal weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1557056 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:37:49 +0000 Running Elley 1557056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm feeling pretty good about my body just because I've been working SO hard so I'm pretty proud of how well I'm done. BUT I feel totally self conscious because I am like...the shade of a ghost. I look practically transparent. =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1557043 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:30:44 +0000 MrsStormy 1557043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel terrible about my body! I have a serious pregnant belly, and I'm almost 7 months post partum! I don't even have the squishy belly everyone is talking about because it is still pouched out! I am just about my pre pregnancy weight, but my body is just not the same. I also got most of my stretch marks on my outer thighs, so no bathing suit is going to cover that! </p> <p>@blackbird: By any chance do you have any idea how many calories someone would need to add to their diet while breastfeeding? Like if I wanted to maintain a diet more similar to yours, does that make sense? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556949 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:02:01 +0000 Smurfette 1556949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Well I don't have a desire to buy anything new in this size but even if I was smaller I need new clothes.<br /> @MsLipGloss: Thanks friend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556886 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:44:42 +0000 Greentea 1556886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man me too. I just wear jeans an tees or long dresses and skirts! Swim suits sound scary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556853 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:36:57 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1556853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I'll try to keep a log and see what I'm at for right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556832 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:33:42 +0000 blackbird 1556832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. pen, you bet. I have mine set to 1700 calories (i do not eat back exercise calories whenever possible), 40% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbs. I don't always hit those values but i do try to aim for a lot of protein so that when i lose weight, i just lose fat </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556825 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:31:26 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1556825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: for you personally, do you mind if I ask what you try to keep your caloric intake at? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556806 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:28:47 +0000 MsLipGloss 1556806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Good for you! The new clothes will make you feel fabulous and HOPEFULLY will also confirm to you that you really do look great! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556779 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:23:50 +0000 blackbird 1556779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. pen, you'd be surprised if you log it. You could be overdoing one type of food OR not eating enough! Both will sabotage you. I eat healthy, but I have to count and weigh and measure in order to actually DROP some weight. I can maintain just fine if I eyeball it. But I can't otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556768 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:22:01 +0000 looch 1556768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but not because of my weight! It's my veiny legs, that have only gotten worse with age and post pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556759 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:20:30 +0000 MsLipGloss 1556759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: You may not be eating enough! I would recommend a food log.</p> <p>ETA: Because the other side to that is that there may also be sneaky calories in your diet as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556745 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:19:00 +0000 Charm54 1556745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally feel you. </p> <p>I'm technically at my PP weight. </p> <p>'My PP clothes will tell you otherwise. </p> <p>I feel like my stomach is so jiggly and looks pregnant. Nothing looks good anymore, let alone shorts and t shirts. Blah </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556737 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:17:13 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1556737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I don't even have the desire for new clothes because I'm upset about it!! I think I want new shoes instead :-P they will fit no matter my weight haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556711 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:13:51 +0000 Smurfette 1556711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I lose and gain the same 5 lbs all the time. I have to shape up but as unhappy as I am I am lacking motivation. </p> <p>I am biting the bullet and going shopping this weekend. Hopefully some new clothes that fit will make me feel better in the mean time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556710 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:13:38 +0000 mrbee 1556710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never lose weight exercising... only be reducing my portions when eating. So sad because I love to eat more than I tolerate exercise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556697 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:11:12 +0000 Springtime 1556697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I've never been more digusted with my body than I am now. I know I just had a baby and should give myself some time. But it's very upsetting, none of my clothes fit and I'm so lumpy, soft and jiggly everywhere. I don't even want to think about getting into a bathing suit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556696 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:10:38 +0000 anandam 1556696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not there yet but will be newly PP this summer and have started to fret about how I'll feel in the new mystery body I'll have after childbirth... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556692 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:08:52 +0000 rachiecakes 1556692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I've been doing the Shred again. I need some muscle tone to feel better but I think my love handles are here to stay! No matter what I do I can't get back to my skinny weight. I know I can tone up though.<br /> I always feel like I'm going to die the first few days of the Shred and then I feel like I'm getting somewhere, lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556686 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:07:46 +0000 Ginger333 1556686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel the same way - I'm 19 months PP and feel like a big ol pile of poop. I can't lose to save my life while I'm nursing. I wonder how long I can get away with wearing spanx without sweating buckets??? Not that it's helping much *sigh*<br /> I miss my pre-preg spring/summer wardrobe... and it's depressing to still be wearing maternity pants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556680 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:06:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1556680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I admittedly haven't done measurements. I had been meaning to back when I first started running but kept forgetting.</p> <p>I do eat pretty healthy. I never eat sugar other than honey, I don't eat many grains so I focus mainly on produce and some meat. Like every lunch I had a huge salad, dinner is usually something like baked chicken and vegetables or a roast with veggies, and breakfast is yogurt and homemade granola. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556671 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:04:33 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1556671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: I have two swim suits I actually don't mind, but my thighs look so gross! I have some shorts from loft that have longer inseams that I got last year and they're not so bad. So I guess I can work with what I have - I just wish I could get rid of it :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556667 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:03:30 +0000 blackbird 1556667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How are you measuring your results? You could not be losing "weight" but your measurements are changing. </p> <p>it really comes down to what you're eating. I bet if you tighten that up, the weight will start to come off. You're putting in the hard work, SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE. </p> <p>it's not quite summer yet, you still got some time!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556666 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:03:27 +0000 tinyperson 1556666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I don't enjoy the summer heat or the clothing options. I love spring and fall when I can throw on a jacket and a scarf with a sweater and feel covered up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556657 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:01:16 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1556657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. Shorts are the worst! Maybe if I found some decent skirts I would feel a little better. I did find a one piece suit that I love which made me feel better! It is from target. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556650 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:59:14 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1556650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: exactly! I feel like I can still pass for even 4-5 months pregnant! so gross. It's lumpier than a baby bump tho :-P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/warmer-weather-and-feeling-self-conscious#post-1556644 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:58:04 +0000 mrsjazz 1556644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup. I need to lose weight stat. Can't hide behind layers in the spring and summer. I lost all the baby weight a while ago, but my breastfeeding weight immunity has disappeared, haha. I gained 5lbs. and all the weight that used to go to my hips/butt now goes straight to my stomach. I look like I did when I was almost 12 weeks pregnant, but it's not cute with no baby inside! </p>