I've always struggled with weight.

Now my boys will be 2 years old in two months and I am only 12 lbs lighter than when I gave birth! (I gained 42 lbs total) And it has been the worst struggle of my life to lose that!

Honestly, I really feel like the muscle atrophy I experienced while on bedrest is my biggest problem. Because everyone says that you need to build muscle mass to increase your metabolism. And I feel like being athletic, I always had enough muscle mass that weight loss was pretty easy whenever I put my mind to it. Not now though.

AND, to make matters worse, I just turned 30...so people are telling me that my metabolism is slowing down.

I HAVE got to get rid of this baby weight. And not just that...but I was significantly plus sized before I even put on my 42 lbs during pregnancy.

I am 5'4 and want to weigh 140, so that I am for the first time since maybe high school...in my "normal" weight range!

Hello and Welcome! Good luck with your weight loss goals..You can do it!!

Hi and welcome!

I'm happy to see that you are making your way around the boards. Make yourself at home. We're here for you.

Twins! What a blessing. My little one turned 2 last month. I know what a struggle it is to take off that baby weight. Plus, I'll be 43 next month! Talk about a slowing metabolism!

Luckily, I have a 30 pound, squirming weight to heft around, so I use her as live weights, so to speak. And she loves it.

Good luck, you can do this! We both can!

Welcome to 3fc! We have subforums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more! I'm glad you're here! Surf around and settle in!

Congrats on the kiddos! If you are looking to build muscle, come see us in Weight Training. You can do this!! We also have a 30 something forum.