A Theory

On Sunday I said that most weight loss schemes and theories are based on poor science. That illustrious standard set, I have a few of my own weight loss theories I’d like to share with the world. The first is especially for post partum mothers.
The tight pants theory.

I could squeeze myself into my pre-pregnancy jeans two weeks after giving birth. They fit, they were just bloody uncomfortable.

When I look at my poor belly, I see a stretched-out, stretch marked, rash scratched, beaten and pathetic thing. I feel sorry for it, but I wanted to get pregnant, I wanted my babies, and this body is evidence of my desire for motherhood fulfilled.

No, I will not punish my poor belly with tight trousers.

Now, I am a writer. I work at home in front of my computer where no one can see me get spit up on about 7 times a day, but that doesn’t mean sweat pants shouldn’t be an essential part of your post-partum wardrobe too. Put them on. They’re soft, roomy and comfortable.

You just have to pull on the tight pants before you sit down to eat. Then you’ll only be able to stuff so much more in.