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ORIGINAL: Aylee
Actually I get a bit annoyed at the insanity about "losing the baby weight," phenomena. You see and hear about people all wrapped up in wondering when a female is going to do so, and they never even bother to ask or consider whether the mother or child is HEALTHY, for goodness sake.
No, of course not, because looking good is more important to most than being healthy.. and yeah.. that applies to their child's health as well.
Fortunately the world is full of moms and new moms like youand b who make sure the little screamers come first. :-)
Well, I think that one of the things that happens, is that women are SO wrapped up in what they eat and how it appears. You know those women that you are at a restraunt with that either spend fiftenn minutes on whether or not they are going to order cheese fries or not OR they have to give about ten justifications for doing so. Not that I am against splitting an appitizer or a dessert, but come on! The only decision skills going into that, should be, "Hmmm, am I hungry for cheese fries?" Check yes or no.
So, when they DO get pregnant, and are "allowed" to gain weight, they go nutso with eating junk food. Hence the half-gallons of ice cream every other day, the twenty tacos from taco bell, and so forth. All of a sudden, they have the perfect justification for eating all of those things that they have spent so much time and energy denying themselves.
So, they gain huge amounts of weight.
Then, once the baby is born, low and behold, they are tired and it is difficult to get exercise in. So, they become obsesed with "loosing the baby weight."
Now, this all could have been avoided, if they would have just mostly stuck to a healthy diet, and enjoyed the occasional "treat food," without giving it so much emotional impact.
Add to that, it is also a lot more enjoyable to eat out with people who do not have to rationalize to themselves what they are ordering or eating. And I read a story somewhere that talked about eating food, whatever food, when you are relaxed and happy was far healthier for you. So, if you are going to eat cheese fries, eat them happily and with good company.
Well, that was a rather long answer.
Long, maybe.....but right on the money. i remember everyone (and i do mean EVERYONE) in my family telling me i was going to gain at least 40-50lbs while pregnant...i was terrified of gaining that much weight..so i talked to my doc about it...made healthier choices and only gained a total of 11 pounds with her....of course, that came off when i had her, but the "squishy" stayed lol....like i said...i can't blame the babies TOO much for my weight  Although, this one is beginning to tick me off ....i hardly eat at all (nothing is appealing...i only eat because i have to for the most part)...and i'm already at that 11 pound mark with 4 months to go *pout*
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