• After I gave birth, I weighed 80 pounds more than I did before I got pregnant. • I quickly became fixated on exercising and the food I was eating. • Looking back, I know my weight-loss goals distracted me from enjoying time with my newborn.

I gained exactly 100 pounds during my pregnancy. Between indulging in every craving, stress eating, and being on bed rest at the end, I didn't stand a chance.

I was surprised by the amount of additional weight I still had on me after giving birth. During my pregnancy, I could tell I was gaining weight, but I really thought the majority of it was what they call "baby weight." People told me to eat anything I wanted, and I did.

I ended up having 80 pounds left of baby weight after giving birth. I felt completely overwhelmed by that.

Before my pr

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