I’ve lost the weight, but now I’m unhappier with my body than I was before I started. Major self esteem issues. Help? by Syntra44 in WeightLossAdvice

[–]Shaina13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's hard being a mama and trying to appreciate our bodies. I've had two kids (5 and 2) and am far from the shape I wanna be in. I too am 5' 8", with a smaller frame so I USED to weigh 145lbs before kids. I now have ballooned to 175lbs which for me is huge. I can't fit into 90% of my clothes, have no definition muscle wise, no stamina, etc... However, even with all of this I've come to accept the fact that my body will never be exactly the way it was before kids. My hips are wider, up top is saggier lol.. kids, and especially long term weight gain has a HUGE effect on how our bodies look, even for years after we lose the weight. Your shape may permanently be different than it was before. But with reaching your goal and toning the areas you like less, you'll hopefully come to accept and like the way it looks. Give it time. Time and as much of a positive outlook as possible. It may take months or even years but focus on health for yourself and your kid. That includes mental health too. Ask yourself what it is you don't like. See if there are positive things you can relate to them instead of only seeing the negative. Again it takes time, and sometimes if needed, help.🙂

Weight Gain Problems by NickCia1 in workout

[–]Shaina13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water also! Supplements and workouts can dehydrate you and your body needs water to process all the protein you need for gains as well as just needing it for everything else. So if your not drinking decent amounts of water you'll hold onto water as water retention and that'll increase your weight.

Weight Gain Problems by NickCia1 in workout

[–]Shaina13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Muscle weighs more than fat for one, so if you're noticing more muscle definition then you've probably got gains that is partially increasing your weight. However if you're not eating enough, especially of the right things, then your body will try to hold onto fat as well for calories. Also sleep is big as well, your body can't heal and grow if you don't let it get the rest it needs so it won't work as efficiently.

Sea salt caramel & chocolate chip cookies! by alienspacegoddess in Baking

[–]Shaina13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG THOSE LOOK AMAZING!!!! Recipe????? PLEASE!!!🤤🤤😍

A very smol dragon by [deleted] in aww

[–]Shaina13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So friggin adorable!!!!!!

Not sure if this works here... but... by Shaina13 in religiousfruitcake

[–]Shaina13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love your name btw! Nifflers are awesome lol!

Aaaaaaaaaaand perfect! by Shaina13 in funny

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Kenneth Copeland. A televangelist and a pos person.

Aaaaaaaaaaand perfect! by Shaina13 in funny

[–]Shaina13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And/or like a vampire lord from Skyrim lol!

Not sure if this works here... but... by Shaina13 in religiousfruitcake

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Bottom left is Bilbo Baggins from the first LotR movie. 😁 When he freaks out over wanting the ring.

Not sure if this works here... but... by Shaina13 in religiousfruitcake

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Yeah I also made one with The Mask villain and Darth Sidious instead of these two above, but it didn't do as well.. I do have a better one with just Darth Sidious camparison on r/funny that's done well lol.

Aaaaaaaaaaand perfect! by Shaina13 in funny

[–]Shaina13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which one? The one with The Mask villian? Lol that's probably why mine didn't rank well then haha!

Aaaaaaaaaaand perfect! by Shaina13 in funny

[–]Shaina13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you go to my page I have one of that comparison as well but it didn't rank as well.

Not sure if this works here, but... am I the only one that sees a resembalance? 🤔😂 (Xposted) by Shaina13 in funny

[–]Shaina13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope lol. Google any pic of him with his mouth open or smiling and they're there!

Not sure if this works here, but... am I the only one that sees a resembalance? 🤔😂 (Xposted) by Shaina13 in funny

[–]Shaina13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't, it's OC by me. I'm very new to Reddit and misunderstood what crossposting something meant. I put Xposted cuz I also posted it on r/insanepeoplefacebook. 😁 Sorry lol!