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@Mrs. Pen: YES. I'm still up almost 20lbs at 9mos pp, and the thought of getting into a bathing suit next month for our trip is making me so upset. I also hate my arms, so the sleeveless tops that are basically a necessity in Texas are SO FUN to wear.

I hear ya.

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!

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.

How are you measuring your results? You could not be losing "weight" but your measurements are changing.

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.

it's not quite summer yet, you still got some time!!!

@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.
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

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.

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.

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.

Totally feel you.

I'm technically at my PP weight.

'My PP clothes will tell you otherwise.

I feel like my stomach is so jiggly and looks pregnant. Nothing looks good anymore, let alone shorts and t shirts. Blah

Yes, but not because of my weight! It's my veiny legs, that have only gotten worse with age and post pregnancy.

@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!

@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

Oh man me too. I just wear jeans an tees or long dresses and skirts! Swim suits sound scary!

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!

@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?

@Running Elley: spray tans, sister!

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.

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!