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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I like keeping in shape for myself, not my DH. I absolutely hate how I feel when I'm overweight. Right now I'm 8 months postpartum and 5 pounds above my pre pregnancy weight, although realistically I really have about 10 pounds to lose because my body is shaped differently now.

As for DH- I can tell he's not attracted to me when I'm at a higher weight. Towards the end of pregnancy and the months after, he wasn't really interested in sex. About three months ago I started dieting, dropped ten pounds, and he became interested again. I totally understand it though- I love him, but I would like if he lost 15-20#. I definitely enjoy a muscular, chiseled male body. [/quote]

If 10 pounds!!! cause your husband to lose sexual interest in you, he is shallow. [/quote]

PP here. No, he isn't shallow. He's a fantastic guy who would do anything for me. But he can't help what he is and isn't attracted to. I can tell he's a lot happier when I'm in shape and put effort into my appearance with clothes/hair/makeup. That's fine with me, because I'm a lot happier when he does the same (except for the hair and makeup, that would be weird).

Plus, I'm 5'2 and petite, and I look terrible with extra weight. Normally I'm at 125 (with a lot of muscle); post-baby I was 140. Now I'm at 130 and still look/feel pretty awful. A lot of the muscle I used to have is gone, so I have a lot more fat than I normally would at 130. [/quote]

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