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[quote=Anonymous]I feel your pain, OP. I’m in the same boat - baby and 5yo, and still 20 pounds over my ideal weight. But it’s coming along, I’ve lost over 20 pounds since baby was born.

I’ve found that the basics are what work best:

- protein and veggies (or fruit) at every meal
- walk as much as you can
- body weight exercises and stretching/mobility work as you can fit it into your day. 2-5 minutes a few times a day can really add up. 
- sunscreen. I use a tinted sunscreen and follow it with a “glow”/dewy sunscreen. Tinted evens out my skin tone, glow helps hide my fine lines and makes me look a bit younger
- 10 minute makeup/hair routine. Tinted sunscreen, mascara, crème blush, tinted lip balm, fill in brows if they’re thin. I’m digging French braids and side braids for my hair, easy to do and cute for summer. 
- splurge on some nicer clothes, even if you plan on losing weight. Get the same thing you’re wearing now, but nicer. Instead of cheap maternity leggings, pick up some Lululemons.

This has helped me lose weight without restricting calories and without driving myself crazy. It’s also nice to feel pretty even if I’m just sitting around at home all day.

Oh and tell your partner you’re feeling down about your looks and have them compliment you! I told my H how sad I was and he’s helped me a lot in feeling more beautiful. 
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