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After my first son was born, it was easy to lose the “baby fat” I had gained. I’d had a great pregnancy and chasing an active toddler around kept me busy. Going to play groups and pushing a stroller on regular walks helped me to easily drop the 12 extra pounds in a matter of weeks. I had only struggled with weight once or twice before, back in college. Since then, I’ve managed to eat healthy food, indulge now and then, and maintain a respectably active routine.

The second pregnancy was harder, and after I came home, I felt sluggish and overwhelmed. I gained over 30 pounds and couldn’t seem to muster the energy to get out of the house. Now I had two adorable little boys, but it seemed like my youthful metabolism was history. I tried a lot of things low carb, low fat, Paleo, South Beach, Nordic, Coffee beans, Hydroxycut, appetite suppressants what a zoo!

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