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Fat-shamers. I used to be one. Not publically- I never would have wanted to offend or upset someone- but in my head, I judged people for their size.
Always a curvy but slim size 10, I had no experience of being ‘overweight’ myself. What’s so hard about being slim? You just eat less and move more right?
But then, I got pregnant with my beautiful boy. And before you think ‘she wasn’t overweight, she was just pregnant’, think again! I was enormous- all over!
For the first half of my pregnancy, I was sick or nauseous from the moment I
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woke up until I went to bed. What helped the nausea? Snacking! What made it worse? Moving.
For the second half of my pregnancy I had a low bp which made me feel faint. Same solutions worked- eat well and put your feet up!
9 months and 5 STONE into my pregancy, my previously slight 5’2” frame was incredibly round. Also carrying a 9lb12 baby, I was incredibly uncomfortable and unhappy with my body.
Fast forward to now:
I lost the weight after having my son. I went to Buggyfit classes, ate well and was committed to ‘getting my body
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back’. It was a priority for me.
My second pregnancy (1yr after the birth of my first) was much nicer. Less nausea, less weight gain and generally a more pleasant experience.
But my daughter is now nearly two and I still haven’t lost the weight. Why haven’t I dieted and exercised myself slim?
Mainly because I’ve had bigger priorities.
Most days because I am exhausted.
Generally because I know that my being ‘overweight’ doesn’t mean anything to my children or husband, and who else’s opinion
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matters?
When my delightful toddlers give me a break, I would love to start swimming again or take an exercise class and will probably stop comfort eating to save my own sanity. My health is important to me. But until then, I am happy. This is who I am.
There is always a reason why someone is the weight they are- whether or not their weight seems attractive/acceptable/a problem to others. Everyone has their own story and, unless they want to share it, it is none of our business.
Please don’t be like I was.
Don’t fat
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Katie Browne - 28 Mar 18
Fat-shamers. I used to be one. Not publically- I never would have wanted to offend or upset someone- but in my head, I judged people for their size.
Always a curvy but slim size 10, I had no experience of being ‘overweight’ myself. What’s so hard about being slim? You just eat less and move more right?
But then, I got pregnant with my beautiful boy. And before you think ‘she wasn’t overweight, she was just pregnant’, think again! I was enormous- all over!
For the first half of my pregnancy, I was sick or nauseous from the moment I woke up until I went to bed. What helped the nausea? Snacking! What made it worse? Moving.
For the second half of my pregnancy I had a low bp which made me feel faint. Same solutions worked- eat well and put your feet up!
9 months and 5 STONE into my pregancy, my previously slight 5’2” frame was incredibly round. Also carrying a 9lb12 baby, I was incredibly uncomfortable and unhappy with my body.
Fast forward to now:
I lost the weight after having my son. I went to Buggyfit classes, ate well and was committed to ‘getting my body back’. It was a priority for me.
My second pregnancy (1yr after the birth of my first) was much nicer. Less nausea, less weight gain and generally a more pleasant experience.
But my daughter is now nearly two and I still haven’t lost the weight. Why haven’t I dieted and exercised myself slim?
Mainly because I’ve had bigger priorities.
Most days because I am exhausted.
Generally because I know that my being ‘overweight’ doesn’t mean anything to my children or husband, and who else’s opinion matters?
When my delightful toddlers give me a break, I would love to start swimming again or take an exercise class and will probably stop comfort eating to save my own sanity. My health is important to me. But until then, I am happy. This is who I am.
There is always a reason why someone is the weight they are- whether or not their weight seems attractive/acceptable/a problem to others. Everyone has their own story and, unless they want to share it, it is none of our business.
Please don’t be like I was.
Don’t fat shame.
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