why do some people put on weight after pregnancy?

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As a mom of 3 I can say there are a variety of reasons. #1 breastfeeding does take calories, but in my case it also makes you very hungry even more than when pregnant, if I follow any kind of calorie restriction my supply drops. I don't gain weight but I don't lose the baby weight until after I've weaned. #2 if you were used to exercising a lot and going to the gym, you no longer have the freedom to just head to the gym or workout whenever you have free time like you used to.  #3 if you're busy with the baby you might be doing grab and go quick meals instead of planned out meals.  #4 your body and metabolism changes and it's harder for some women to lose weight post baby. #5 if you're sleep deprived you may not have the energy to motivate yourself to exercise.  #6 some women prioritize their baby and put themselves last and kind of let themselves go, though I think this is more rare.

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Because you have to eat after having a baby?

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Because your body has changed. You sometimes have extra weight from the pregnancy that is harder to get off. Breast feeding helps with this, postpardom depression and bonding with the baby.

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Same reasons people put on weight during any other point in their life. They're eating more calories than they're burning. They aren't prioritizing their health for whatever reason. They're too busy, they'd rather spend they're free time doing something other than sweating and torturing themselves, junk food is quicker and easier, etc. I think most people plan on working out and eating healthy and just get caught up in other things, especially being overwhelmed as a new mom or with work. They get to the end of the day and are like "shit. i was going to go for a jog today, o well I'll do it tomorrow." and repeat forever lol

why do some people put on weight after pregnancy?

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