Anyone who gained over 50 lbs?

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I'm feeling so down. I gained about 65 lbs with this pregnancy and it feels like its taking forever to lose anything. I had a csection so I actually ended up more swollen(legs, ankles, feet). 
I know I'm probably being unrealistic since it's only been 2 weeks but seeing all those moms who lost everything a few days after has gotten me more conscious (even though I'm super happy for them).

Has anyone have a positive experience after gaining so much weight?

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Every pregnancy is different. With my first I gained 65lbs also. I lost 15 lbs after baby was born and I couldn't lose another pound until baby started to wean from breastfeeding. When she was 9 months I started going to the gym and lost and  additional 40 lbs. I still had 10 lbs to go when I got pregnant with my second. I was very careful with my second and gained 30 lbs. I lost 20 lbs when he was born and it took me 4 months to lose the last 10 lbs. now I'm at my pre pregnancy weight for my second but still have 10lbs to go to get down to where I was before I had my first. So everyone and every pregnancy is different. Don't beat yourself up.

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I gained 55lbs and I'm 10 weeks PP and have lost 50lbs!!

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It took 9 months to put that weight on so don't stress yourself. I am three months pp and about 5lbs away from my pre pregnancy weight (however I had weight to lose prior to getting pregnant). I am struggling because even though I have lost a lot of the weight my body changed and my clothes still don't fit. I know it is hard but try not to get down on yourself. Try to find someone to help you maintain accountability and just keep plugging away for you and your LO.

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I'm only at 6 weeks postpartum but I gained about 55lbs during pregnancy and lost 30 within the first week. I'm now trying to lose the last 20 and hoping to start working out and running again!

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I gained 60lbs and also had a c-section. I am almost 3 weeks postpartum and I've lost all the swelling in my legs. So far I'm down 30 with a long way to go. A lot came off at first and now it's around a pound a day or less. I've started walking almost every day and I think I'm eating a little less than when I was pregnant. I am also ebf so I think that's helping. Make sure you're taking care of yourself and eating right and hydrating. Once you feel up to it, walking is great for the body and mind. I find my hormones don't get the best of me as badly when I get fresh air.

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I gained 50lbs this pregnancy I have lost 32lbs 7 weeks pp I can fit into my jeans but have a little roll hoping to get back down to 125 by New Years but might not happen

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I gained between 45-50 lbs, maybe more. I had a csection and was SO SWOLLEN. I didn't weigh myself until I was sure the retained water and swelling was gone. When I weighed myself, I was down 35ish lbs, and have now plateaued around 47 pounds down at 15w pp. I am breastfeeding as well. It really helps to stay away from the things you may have gotten used to saying were "okay" while pregnant.

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I gained 50. I lost 20 right off the back and figured the rest would come off just as quick. Nope. Still waiting on the other 30. But it's also my fault, I haven't been trying very hard.

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I started at 108lbs and ended at 157lbs on delivery day. I had a csection. It took about 3 months to lose the weight. I'm at a much healthier weight now, 114lbs. I actually hope I don't continue to lose anymore weight bc Ive been underweight for the majority of my life.

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I gained 55 lbs and because of my daughter's food intolerances, had to go on an elimination diet while breastfeeding and lost all of it by 6.5 months PP. I think not stressing, walking daily, and healthy food choices are worth it and beyond that, just enjoy your baby! It will come off eventually with a little work :) hang in there!

Anyone who gained over 50 lbs?

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