Losing weight, loving your postpartum self - why does the scale suck

Elise

I’m 2 years post partum. I had 3 pregnancies back to back to back with my second and third both being c-sections 11 months apart. I’ve always been the time to eat healthier and work out moderately. But lately I’ve kicked it into high gear. Most days I do intermittent fasting and I get atleast one 1-hour workout a day, sometimes two.

I FEEL better about my body, although my close fit the same. I notice the elasticity of my skin around my pouch is tighter. My legs and but more toned. My husband says I look good (bias party). But I’m still 80 pounds heavier than I was pre baby and the scale isn’t budging despite eating very little and working out.

Does anyone believe that their new “norm” of their body changes post baby. As in the normal, average weight you used to think was your plateau is unattainable? I used to be average fit pre baby (size 8 jeans) now I’m size 16 jeans and thiccc. Should I learn to love and accept the new me or am I doing something wrong that I can’t lose?