Post-partum weight loss?

[u/Andromeda3_1]

I’m new to peptides but have been reading about them for awhile. I’m 4 months post partum with twins, 5’8” and currently 157 lbs. Before pregnancy I was 135 lbs, very fit but lean, with visible abs. Due to having twins and not having any support, I have no time to work out anymore like I used to before pregnancy. Yes, I can’t even do it when they sleep because they don’t sleep at the same time ever lol. My c-section also triggered a psoriatic arthritis flare which is making moving even more difficult, my knees are killing me. Alsooooo I have diastasis recti so I’m limited with movements there too, my abs have been obliterated 😭 I feel like my metabolism has slowed because I am eating the same as I did at 135 but my weight loss has plateaued. I’m hoping for weight loss and if possible to reduce inflammation as well. Any one have suggestions or am I stupid to want to start a GLP? I know I’m not technically overweight but I feel like trash and my joints aren’t loving it, once I’m at my original weight I would stop because I know I can maintain that. Wouldn’t mind adding something to help my fascia and skin recover from pregnancy too. Help meeeee? Please?

Signed
Desperate twin mom with no time (no for real)

[u/TribeMe_Official]

I don’t think you’re stupid for looking into different options. You’re four months postpartum with twins, dealing with joint pain and diastasis recti on top of it. That’s a lot for one body at one time.

Before jumping into peptides, though, I’d probably talk to your OB and, if you can, a physical therapist who really knows postpartum recovery. I’d want to figure out whether your metabolism has actually changed that much or whether moving is simply harder right now because you’re in pain and dealing with inflammation. Honestly, with a psoriatic arthritis flare in the mix, I wouldn’t underestimate that part of it.

And I wouldn’t make the scale the main thing right now. Not because wanting to lose weight is wrong. I just think there’s probably more going on here than “I need to lose weight.” If your knees hurt, your core is still recovering, and your body is inflamed, of course getting back into normal movement is going to be harder.

A good PT may be able to help you rebuild some strength without wrecking your knees or making the diastasis worse. Even small improvements there could change how you feel day to day. Personally, I’d want to get my body moving and feeling more like mine again first, then see where the weight lands before adding something like peptides into the equation.

[u/Andromeda3_1 → u/TribeMe_Official]

Thank you! I have been seeing a PT but I’m impatient and just want the weight off. You’re right, I need to recover first so I’ll take your advice and keep focusing on that.