I bumped into a friend, Jenna, recently who had just given birth. She looked incredible, with nary a sign of the baby weight to be found. “What’s your secret?” I asked, my annoyance barely concealed.
“Oh, you know,” she replied casually. “Chasing after my baby and toddler keeps me busy, so the pounds just disappeared. Plus, I often forget to eat!”
That wasn’t quite the answer I was hoping for.
I’ve heard this refrain from numerous celebrities, and it drives me up the wall. I have three kids, yet I can’t say I’m ever really running after them. Sure, I might rush over if I hear a loud crash followed by silence, but that’s not frequent enough to get my heart rate up. While I’m with my kids all day, my pace is more of a leisurely stroll. Gently pushing a kid on a swing doesn’t exactly qualify as a workout.
And how does someone actually forget to eat? I mean, really? The closest I’ve come to skipping meals was during those long office hours locked in a cubicle. But babies eat regularly, and little ones are always asking for snacks and meals. As a mom, you’re surrounded by food—how can it possibly slip your mind?
If you’ve managed to bounce back after having a baby and I ask how you did it, please give me a genuine response like:
- “I’m starving and miserable, but I wanted to fit into these jeans again.”
- “Breastfeeding is the ultimate diet!”
- “I hit the gym hard every day.”
- “It’s just in my genes; my mom looked this good!”
- “Honestly, I have no clue how the weight came off so quickly.”
Or even the dreaded, “I’m eating less and moving more.”
Those I can accept, even if I can’t completely relate. But please spare me the stories about running around and forgetting meals—I’ve been there and I know the truth.
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In summary, the narrative surrounding weight loss after childbirth is often misleading. It’s essential to remember that every journey is unique, and what works for one person may not apply to another.
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