tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post3153821145355913844..comments2023-06-26T05:37:49.969-07:00Comments on True Confessions of a Single Mama : Life Isn't FairAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14992218915423095158noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-15852288612241101742012-03-16T12:34:54.532-07:002012-03-16T12:34:54.532-07:00Hi Abby, I just discovered your blog, and will be ...Hi Abby, I just discovered your blog, and will be following now for sure, and trying to read a few back posts when I get some time too.<br /><br />I too thought you looked pretty good in the photo! I am having the same trouble weightwise. I have been exactly the same weight (about 16lbs over my pre pregnancy weight) since early December, though I didn't know that there was a medical reason for this, so thanks for that bit of info - I feel better now! And I have started weaning BB, but plan to breastfeed alongside until he's 12 months (July)<br /><br />I also just bought myself some clothes that fit well. Until now I have resisted, thinking I was going to get thinner, but I feel much better in non maternity clothes, even if they are a size bigger than normal. So, I recommend a shopping trip!<br /><br />I can also recommend the liver cleanse diet, and I'm off to read your liver posts now<br /><br />Looking forward to following your journey...Emma Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929601119226414066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-16761868400671399512012-03-16T05:59:44.725-07:002012-03-16T05:59:44.725-07:00"It's not fair" is a phrase I have w..."It's not fair" is a phrase I have whined my entire life & my Dad's response was always, "No one ever said life was fair, kid." As for weight issues, it doesn't matter how many people tell us we look great, if that's not what we see in the mirror, then we'll never believe the compliments. I had a conversation with a woman a few years ago that changed the way I feel about my body image. Now this woman was GORGEOUS! I'm talking supermodel, take your breath away gorgeous. Looking at her, I envied your slim perfect figure, her gorgeous hair, etc, etc, etc...well we were just gabbing & it came up how much she works out, how careful she was about every single thing that went into her mouth, how much money she spends on her hair & she admitted that even after all of this, she looks at herself & sees flaws galore. The realization that even this "perfect" gorgeous woman has body image issues, somehow made me feel better about myself. Sure I'm pudgy but I also don't stress about workouts. My excersise comes from the activities I enjoy rather than grueling workouts. I'm careful about what I eat but I enjoy indulging in a treat without (too much) guilt. It's amazing how my perspective changed.Tiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511522028218347560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7822236028909008472.post-81076877717391711852012-03-15T20:22:41.653-07:002012-03-15T20:22:41.653-07:00Ha! You read my mind. I was thinking "what t...Ha! You read my mind. I was thinking "what the hell is she talking about, I saw that slender woman in the NY Times photo!" So your PS made me laugh. I think that nearly every woman has struggled with weight issues of some sort, at some point in her life. You are certainly not alone. And I sure don't think you are shallow. I hope you find peace. Coincidentally, I wrote a blog post the other day about body/weight stuff but didn't post it. Perhaps I will. It basically says "thank you body" for all you do, and talks about my current elimination diet (no meat, eggs, dairy, wheat, or peanuts). For the very first time in my life, I am losing weight fast and effortlessly. I just can't eat enough to sustain breastfeeding - and my milk supply is paying the price, unfortunately. <br /><br />Anyways, just wanted to offer my support. And about the other part of your post. Yeah, life is not fair. That's the damned truth.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090532551103414307noreply@blogger.com