It’s been a while since I had my little one, and while I’ve been so grateful for the experience of becoming a mother, there's something I didn't expect. The weight. The body I see in the mirror now isn’t the same one I had before pregnancy, and honestly, it's been really hard to adjust. I’m working so hard, trying to eat right, move more, do everything I’ve been told to do—but the results aren’t coming as quickly as I want them to. And it feels frustrating.

I can’t help but feel like I’ve let myself down. Before I had my baby, I never had to think much about weight loss. My body just did what it needed to do, and I never really struggled with it. But now, I feel like I’m fighting with my own body. It’s humbling in a way I didn’t expect. I feel embarrassed at times, thinking about how I used to look and wishing I could have that confidence back.

What’s really hard is that I know I want to be at my best before we even think about having another baby. But every day feels like a challenge, a struggle to see past the mirror and focus on all the incredible things my body has done. It’s hard not to be hard on myself, but I’m reminding myself to take it one day at a time.

It’s okay to feel vulnerable. It’s okay to struggle. I know I’m not alone in this, and sometimes, that little reminder is all I need to keep pushing through.