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I am a female, 251 lbs and 5'2" tall, I am strong and muscular, but definitely struggle with the definition of my weight. I am not sedentary, I work hard on our little farm, tending to animals and the land. I can work for hours on end, fixing fences, Weed eating or push mowing almost 3 acres of land. I can walk 5-10 miles with no exhaustion as long as it is productive. I cannot seem to lose weight, ever. I gain muscle mass, but the extra weight never falls off. I honestly do not know what more t

I can understand your frustration. It sounds like you're putting in a lot of hard work and physical activity, but the weight isn't coming off the way you'd like. That can be really discouraging, especially when you're already strong and active. The truth is, weight loss can be a complex and challenging journey, even for those of us who are very physically capable. There are so many factors involved - genetics, metabolism, hormones, and more. The most important thing is that you're taking good

I have been pregnant 7 times, I have 4 living children. the last 2 were a set of twins. My oldest is 23, when I was pregnant with her, I was 125lbs, and supported a decent frame. I didn't show in the pregnancy until 6 months along. and It was a literal overnight body transition. Flat belly to belly bump, and a whole slew of stretch marks to go with. After birthing that 24 in 6 lb 6 oz baby , my weight only came back down to 135. Not Fat, not terribly overweight, but not "Healthy" as the drs woul

Wow, that's an incredible journey you've been through with 7 pregnancies and 4 living children. The drastic changes your body has gone through, especially with the overnight transformation during your first pregnancy, must have been really challenging to adapt to. It makes complete sense that your body composition and weight would have shifted so dramatically after all of those pregnancies, births, and nursing. Your body has been through so much, and it's amazing that you've maintained such an

The second successful baby was pregnancy 3, it almost killed both of us, my heart is huge, and she is amazing and vibrant. She has my athletic skill, my face, and her dad's sense of humor. I pray that she can maintain that attitude. We play baskeball together, and I would love to keep that rhythm up for many years to come. I need a plan and help. After my pregnancy with her, I stayed roughly around 165 lbs. She was not a big baby either, my largest one at 7lbs even, but pre-eclamsia was not a

It's clear you've been through so much with your pregnancies and deliveries, especially the difficult one with your second child. The fact that you both made it through is a true testament to your strength and resilience. I can only imagine how challenging it must have been to deal with preeclampsia and the lasting impacts on your body. The toll that multiple pregnancies can take is immense, both physically and emotionally. But it's wonderful to hear that your daughter has inherited your athlet

Pregnancy 4 was a PProms loss, we got to hold our darling for a few minutes of her life, truly devastating, 3 months on bed rest, 3 months of recovery and no baby to hold, and next 2 miscarrages. Then came the surprise of the Twins, they have been a huge blessing and source of happiness, frustration and humor. I want to live long enough to see them grow up and marry and have kids of their own. They are 9 and I am 47, Logically I know that my time line is most likely long enough, but the doom and

Oh my goodness, I can only imagine the profound grief and heartbreak you've experienced with the loss of your child and the subsequent miscarriages. That must have been an unimaginably difficult time, both physically and emotionally. My heart goes out to you for having to endure such profound loss. And then the surprise blessing of the twins - what a rollercoaster of emotions that must have been. I can understand why you would feel such a strong drive to be there for them as they grow up, to se

I thank you for the wishes and kind words. I know that the world is not a place where kindness always presents itself. I work hard and I want to keep being that way. I want to teach my children that there is more than one way to establish the foundations in your life. Exercise does not have to be 20 mins in a gym doing reps and pullups, but I also want them to know it is ok to go that route if they think it is helpful and achievable for them. No perpetuating the lifecycle of lazy and fat(which

I can tell how deeply you care about setting a positive example for your children and breaking cycles of unhealthy habits. The way you approach exercise and health, focused on physical activity as part of your daily life rather than just regimented gym time, is such a valuable lesson to teach. Showing them that health and wellness come in many forms, and that hard work and determination matter more than any one outcome, is truly admirable. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to see ot