My Journey With Extreme Weight Gain in Pregnancy *Exposing Myself*

What's up everyone!

This week, I'm posting a much more vulnerable video, talking about my experience with weight gain in pregnancy. I would have never thought I'd make a video on this, because I expected to be the fit, pregnant girl with a 6 pack! Lol oops...guess not! When they say every pregnancy is different...they ain't kiddin!

I often felt like my weight gain was pretty extreme, but my pregnancy has been so healthy, and praise the Lord for that! I truly feel like if I'd have stayed at the OBGYN that recommended I keep my weight gain between 25 and 35 lbs, my baby would have suffered because I would have had to severely restrict myself and diet to stay in that range.

From being a fitness enthusiast, to weighing 53 pounds heavier right now, it has been a huge adjustment, not just physically, but also mentally. I've learned a lot, but most of all, I'm grateful for the way my perspective on my body has changed. I am so thankful for all that my body is capable of and I'm blown away that I EVER complained about my body before, when I now realize just how in shape I was. I'm sure it will definitely change my body image moving forward. Weight gain comes with a roller coaster of emotions, but I think there is a lot of good that can come from experiencing this.

Let me know down below how much you all gained, and how it impacted you! Like I said, I've heard just how different every pregnancy is, and how everyone's postpartum journey is so different, too! Obviously, I don't know what will happen after the baby is here, but I'm so excited and motivated to get back in shape and to have my energy and strength back again. But for now, enjoy some of these embarrassing photos of me! Lol what a journey this all is! And the next time you see me, I might actually have my daughter to share with you all! Ahhhhhhh!!!!

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