How do you love yourself again?

Question

I am very grateful I got the chance to carry a baby honestly I am. But I hate what it has done to my body😓 I used to be A fit 140 with beautiful skin thick body, big butt and nice perky boobs. Now I’m 210 with stretch marks EVERYWHERE literally all over my body, my stomach is fat and gross, my skin has become a darker complexion than what is was. No matter how hard I try I can’t get rid of the dark marks on my face like I used to. My nipples are HUGE and my boobs sage so grossly🤮 I’m just not happy with myself anymore. I’m always looking at my nudes and sexy pictures of myself before I got pregnant and I looked so amazing now I just disappoint myself😓

Answer

The first thing you need to do is stop looking back at old pics. Just for a little while. Don’t compare. You grew a beautiful baby for 9 months, it’s gonna take 9+ months to get back to being comfortable again. I had stretch marks, darker nipples, bigger nipples, extra skin, cellulite like crazy, I lost my nice round butt, not to mention my breasts were just gross looking. Once I hit 9 months I got back down to my pre pregnancy weight. By 12 months I was 10lbs lighter. I looked better than what I did before pregnancy. I was amazed. I truly loved my body after giving birth and for it bouncing back quicker than I thought. Some would argue and say 9 months isn’t quick but it is when you just had a baby. Your body grew that baby in 9 months. Your body created a perfect human in such a short amount of time. Give it time to heal itself. Be easy on yourself. Love yourself. You’re beautiful. You’ll learn to love your body whether you look like you did before or not. Give yourself time. I bet my next year this time you won’t even be worried about the things you’re worried about now.

Answer

They always say it takes 9 months to change your body during pregnancy and it takes 9+ months to change back. Just remember that you’re still a beautiful and powerful woman. You had the strength to bring life into this world and sacrificed your body for it. I know it’s hard but give yourself some credit because you’re awesome! 💪🏻