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This problem is very common. It is normal for you to be concerned about your weight and resultant appearance, because this is a real issue. However, it is unlikely that you have a medical problem.

Contrary to popular belief, weight gain is not the result of overeating. Weight gain is caused by excess fat accumulation, which is driven by hormones. Your pregnancy was of course a factor; the body releases hormones that promote increased fat accumulation during pregnancy, to increase the food reserve available to the baby. But, most of the weight gain undoubtedly came about because of increased insulin levels, due to the consumption of large amounts of carbohydrates (especially refined carbohydrates) contained in modern foods.

Trying to "eat less" or going on a low-calorie or low-fat diet will not solve your problem. You need to go on a *low-carbohydrate* diet. With some initial effort and experimentation, you'll eventually be able to stick with this, and return to a normal weight.

Totally normal. I doubt it's a medical problem. Dont "eat less" or go on a diet, they dont work...never will. Try eating healthy, in a natural non-diet way, & exercise. Put your baby in a stroller & go walk at the nearest track everday if you can. It'll make you feel a lot better, and will motivate you to make healthier choices.

Think of food as "fuel" and go to the basics! If you think about eating for energy the weight will come off. But - basics like fruit, vegetables, whole grain rice, protein bars, etc. Eat small meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism up (for you kid and you) and this will work. You can also look into getting a V02 Calorimetry test at an exercise facility. This test will help you know where your fat burn zone is and the heart rate range to keep it at. I've seen much success with this (it's in my field).

You might want to start looking at food labels to see the chemicals added to many "FDA accepted" foods. Almost anything on the inner part of a grocery store is unhealthy, excepting whole wheat and fiber sources. Try buying groceries from the outer edges of the store, more towards produce and lean meats.

Why don't you see a doctor and find out if you have a medical problem? Being overweight is very dangerous to your body. But I don't judge you that you have trouble losing it. It's tough.

w00dchuckz has it mostly right--focus on the meat and produce. But eat *fatty* meats, instead of lean. And, stay away from whole wheat and fiber; these are actually unhealthy. A *low-carbohydrate* diet is the only permanent solution; that was the diet of our ancient ancestors.

omg I'm sorry but there's a lot of research on people who've developed Coronary Artery Disease from the Atkins type diet. Sorry, but LEAN meats!!! You want HEALTHY fat, not unhealthy fat. Almonds, avocados, etc. And yes, whole wheat and fiber - I don't know WHO said that that was unhealthy. Whoever it was doesn't know about moderation or common sense. Sorry, WayOutThere, I know we two are usually on the same page, but I'm sooo anti-high protein low carb diets. Especially if you're eating "fatty" meats. I would be preaching the lean cuts.

Go here http://women.webmd.com/guide/high-protein-low-carbohydrate-diets and read everything.

There has indeed been a lot of research on saturated fats and coronary artery disease. However, this research has FAILED to find any connection between the two; the lipid hypothesis has been repeatedly tested, and it has failed every time. Randomized controlled trials of people on low-carbohydrate diets show an IMPROVEMENT in blood lipid profiles--i.e., the opposite of what most mainstream doctors would have told you a few years ago. The saturated-fat-causes-heart-disease belief is nothing more than a myth.

But, ask yourself a more basic question: Why would animal fat, something humans have been consuming in vast quantities for over a million years, suddenly (in the last 60 years) be the cause of a widespread disease?

Animal fat is perfectly healthy.

If you want some reading material, check out: "Fat and Cholesterol are GOOD for you!", by Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD. "Life Without Bread: How a low-carbohydrate diet can save your life," by Wolfgang Lutz, M.D. "Good Calories Bad Calories," by Gary Taubes.

BTW, the WebMD article is pretty worthless. The author hasn't done any research--all she's done is regurgitate some popular myths and misunderstandings.