body ruined by pregnancy

  • Hi ya ladies! [and gents??]
    I'm Laura and I've joined to finally be rid of this weight. I've been lurking around and I don't need to lose as much as the majourity but I'm hoping that doesn't matter
    I've always been "plump", never had a slim body and never really disired one. I had my first daughter just after my 19th birthday and the pregnancy completely distroyed my body. I now have an overhang [where my stomach hangs over my underwear!] which I know I can't fully be rid of but hoping I can reduce how much it hangs over or just make it look a bit more "presentable" lol! I also got a shed load of stretch marks- but they don't bother me anymore.
    I just gave birth to my 2nd daughter 11 weeks ago and my end weight of that was 10st. I'm now 9st 12lb and I would like to be 8st- or possibly a little less- before the year is out. I'm only 4ft 10 and my weight isn't distubuted in a flattering way at all.
    I can't seem to do it on my own and I'm hoping this place is just what I need

    thanks for listening and looking forward to hearing your stories and making new friends xxxx
  • good luck on your journey through weight loss you'll find great support here
  • Hi Laura, folks of all sizes are welcome here. As long as you need to lose or maintain, you're in the right place! Welcome and good luck!
  • Welcome to 3FC! Surf around and settle in. We have forums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more.

    Be sure to check out the UK subforum!
  • You can do this.I gained 60-70 lbs with all three pregnancies and was in the best shape of my life after 3rd baby 11 years ago.you are young, which is definately in your favor.Welcome.
  • Can't lose those extra baby pounds. help!
    I'm 25 and I had my baby 20 months ago my starting weight was 150 and I gained 55 pounds of which I have only lost 30. Before I had my baby I could get on a crash diet and lose 10 pds in one week, NO joke!! Now I can diet for a month and gain a pound. I'm Frustraded to say the least..
  • I totally get you. This is such an awesome place to lose ANY amount of weight. Good luck to you!
  • thankyou ladies! i definetly feel i'll do better with others for support!
  • You sound like me! 2 girls and a belly problem!! Welcome and I hope everything works out for you!

    When you get rid of your belly come get rid of mine!