Tummy tuck won’t solve your problemTummy tuck won’t solve your problem

Get to the root of what’s keeping you Get to the root of what’s keeping you overweight. overweight.

It can be difficult to lose weight because so It can be difficult to lose weight because so many factors can play a role.many factors can play a role.

How many pounds you gained in pregnancyHow many pounds you gained in pregnancy

Amount of weight a woman gains seems to Amount of weight a woman gains seems to be the be the

biggest predictor of how likely she is to biggest predictor of how likely she is to retain extra retain extra

weight afterward weight afterward

If you gained 35 pounds or more you are If you gained 35 pounds or more you are 2.5 times more 2.5 times more

likely to retain extra weight one year likely to retain extra weight one year after giving birth. after giving birth.

Hormonal contraceptives are not likely to lead to Hormonal contraceptives are not likely to lead to weight weight

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But you should discuss the possibility with your But you should discuss the possibility with your gynecologist. gynecologist.

Also ask to have your thyroid function testedAlso ask to have your thyroid function tested

Low levels of thyroid hormones are common Low levels of thyroid hormones are common post-pregnancy post-pregnancy

and can lead to a gain in weight or an inability and can lead to a gain in weight or an inability to take it off. to take it off.