Myth busting - Having children doesn’t make you gain weight

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was 5’4’’ 125 lbs when I got pregnant. I gained 30 lbs during my pregnancy and lost it all by the time DD was 6 months old. I’m now 5’4’’ 122 lbs.

So?

[Anonymous]

About the conclusion of the article: no shit.

About your commentary that “you have the time and energy to do it”: shut up. You don’t know my life. Just mind your own business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was 5’4’’ 125 lbs when I got pregnant. I gained 30 lbs during my pregnancy and lost it all by the time DD was 6 months old. I’m now 5’4’’ 122 lbs.

So?

How old were you and how many kids do you have?

[Anonymous]

Genetics. Lifestyle, physical damage and changes to the shape of a body, etc, etc. so many variables. Don’t be smug.

[Anonymous]

The only reason I have time and energy to work out and eat well and do other good things for my body is because I’m a stay at home mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:About the conclusion of the article: no shit.

About your commentary that “you have the time and energy to do it”: shut up. You don’t know my life. Just mind your own business.

Actually the commentary was IF. “If you have the time to do it, it is possible.” I feel like this should give people some hope to know that it is possible. There is no reason that after having children you have to accept being at a weight you aren’t comfortable with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had twins and while I lost the weight, my stomach will never be the same.

I had 3 kids but after the middle one at 9 lb 6 oz kid at 22.5 inches and my stomach will never be the same either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah of course … why would child bearing in itself cause you to gain weight?

I have no idea but people post this here all the time. “Oh you’re a mom, you shouldn’t expect to go back to your pre pregnancy weight?” And it’s like…why not?

I say this as a mom to a five year old who has been at pre baby weight and measurements since my kid was 1.5.

See this is where we differ. By the time my oldest was 5 I had three more kids.

Sure if I had one kid my body would look great. But instead I have an amazing body that produces children easily which I don't take for granted. I weigh now a bit more than before all 4 of my kids but my body doesn't look the same or carry weight in the same areas as it did before having kids. I love my body as does my DH and my kids. You should probably spend more time embracing bodies of all shapes and sizes instead of pushing your goals on others.

[Anonymous]

Some people still believe this if only to make excuses and help themselves to feel better about being fat.

[Anonymous]

I complained about not having time to work out when I was late 20s and single. My mom said that’s not an excuse because she always found time and raised 4 kids as a single mom. That shut me right up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah of course … why would child bearing in itself cause you to gain weight?

I have no idea but people post this here all the time. “Oh you’re a mom, you shouldn’t expect to go back to your pre pregnancy weight?” And it’s like…why not?

I say this as a mom to a five year old who has been at pre baby weight and measurements since my kid was 1.5.

See this is where we differ. By the time my oldest was 5 I had three more kids.

Sure if I had one kid my body would look great. But instead I have an amazing body that produces children easily which I don't take for granted. I weigh now a bit more than before all 4 of my kids but my body doesn't look the same or carry weight in the same areas as it did before having kids. I love my body as does my DH and my kids. You should probably spend more time embracing bodies of all shapes and sizes instead of pushing your goals on others.

Yes, my body can also produce children. Go us, I guess?

Amazing how this thread has struck a nerve with some women. If you want to be the weight you are, and you feel good, that’s great! This is more about offering hope to the moms that want to lose weight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people still believe this if only to make excuses and help themselves to feel better about being fat.

Yep yep yep. See the poster directly above you who could have a nicer body….if only she had fewer children!

[Anonymous]

Hormone fluctuations can cause you to gain weight. Pregnancy causes hormone fluctuations.

After my kids I too lost weight through walking and breastfeeding post partum. I generally didn't have an issue after 8-12 weeks.

HOWEVER, when I had a miscarriage at 16 weeks my hormones were all over the place. I of course didn't have breastfeeding to help burn calories. That's when I couldn't seem to lose the gain.

[Anonymous]

The thinnest women I know have 4 or 5 kids. It's often made me think I should have more for that very reason

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some people still believe this if only to make excuses and help themselves to feel better about being fat.

There's a range between pre-pregnancy weight and "fat".