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Bloated? Belly fat? What is happening

Bloated? Belly fat? What is happening

Please be kind, I am spiralling 🥲

I am 5 mos pp and EBF. I have about 15 lbs to go to get back to my goal weight. I am lifting 3x a week, walking 12000-15000 steps a day, gentle yoga every day, Pilates 1 x week, and do core and pelvic floor exercises 4x a week from my pt. She also says I don’t have diastasis recti.

I know it’s not all belly fat bc it doesn’t look like this in the morning (there’s obviously some). What else can I do? I just want to feel like myself again. Has anyone else been here? Is it partly my posture? Please help!

u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 6 days ago

Bloated and gassy @6 months postpartum

Is anyone else super bloated pp? My stomach looks like I’m pregnant again sometimes, despite having no ab separation and having lost most of the baby weight. Is not always, which is how I know it’s not just fat.

If you have anything that helps or would like to commiserate I would love that

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u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 7 days ago

Adapting to baby starting solids

Sorry this is gross. We had a great system for baby (EBF) and his poops. Now that he’s on solids, let’s just say it’s no longer cute little runny poos. It’s chunky. Stinky. Sticking to everything.

What’s your process to remove the chunks? Like start to finish, explain like I’m 5. I feel like I’m playing with poop. Help

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u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 10 days ago

Predatory journal?

I was invited to submit an article for the london research journal of humanities and social sciences. There’s a few red flags, and I’m fairly inexperienced. Looking for advice/ recommendations- is this journal reputable? TIA!

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u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 11 days ago

Looking for some cute summer tees and tanks. I love boho/grunge style. Looser comfy fits and some graphic tees. I don’t want to shop Amazon or Temu, SHEIN etc. what are your fave places?!
Pic for example :)

u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 16 days ago

My supply became more regular around 3 months after having an oversupply, engorgement and leaking. I had a couple of months where my boobs were a bit more comfortable. Now, there huge again, leaking with every feed and have nipple pain again. Any ideas why this would happen out of the blue at 5 months?

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u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 18 days ago

How do I make this look better? I’m sure this is an easy fix but I have limited experience. I’m guessing the paint needs to be scraped off but any other tips? Ty!

u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 20 days ago

These are the best products I’ve been able to find for my curly routine. I can’t find them anywhere now. Have you seen them? Do you know of products that are similar? I feel like I’ve tried them all and nothing beats this combo. My hair is SUPER coarse and this makes it feel soft and supple

Routine: wash 2-3 x a week with AG Ultramoist shampoo & conditioner

Spray with AG coconut leave in. Rake in Be.Love.Care. banana smash curl cream, encourage curls around finger. Rake in Be.Love.Care watermelon pineapple gel and scrunch, leave to dry.

u/EffectiveCartoonist3 — 23 days ago