Somehow, somewhere today I found an interesting website dedicated to a mother's post-baby body: http://www.theshapeofamother.com/
Having had a child at the ripe old age of 28, I was so happy to see a community of women who have the same blues.
In my case, I honestly have to say that a large part of my post-baby, less stellar body came from being so wrapped up in the throws of motherhood, work, and trying to find my new self that I completely neglected caring for my body for a while...and it showed.
I wore the typical pony tail every day for 6 months straight, sweats whenever possible and losing pounds was the last thing on my mind. Before I knew it, I was back up to my pre-delivery weight...yuck!
The good thing is that I am now getting back on track. Having a child affects every woman differently, and for me it has taken me a long time to feel like myself again. I am now more conscious of the things that I put in my body, have been working out consistently for a few weeks now, and feel great.
And yes, the belly still shows signs of baby wear and tear and the hips are wider. I know that in some ways it will never be the same but ultimately that's just a part of the deal.
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