Hi Charlotte, I'm only 21 weeks pregnant but like you I lost a lot of weight years ago and to see it "piling" back on is hard. Just wanted to say really, what you said about looking back when you're 90 and not thinking of how we looked but what we achieved /experienced really made me feel quite emotional. It's so true. I will remember this whenever I feel a bit down about my changing body. Thanks for your positive vibes!Sophie X
You are so so pretty so it's really comforting to know most girls feel self conscious about something or other. I love your videos and so glad you and Daisy are on the up! X
"My belly button is a sad face and I'd have a sad face too if I was my belly button tbf" haha made me chuckle! You don't even realise how funny you are! Love your chatty videos. You're so real and help make all women, mothers or not, feel normal about their figures x
Charlotte I just wanted to say thank you for this. I really needed to hear this today. I'm not a Mum, just really struggling with body confidence. The idea of being naked in front of anyone is enough to put me off wanting a relationship for life - I love how you accept the parts you're not happy with but are able to put it in perspective! Lots of love xxx p.s. I love the make up, you look fab!
I can honestly say that you're my inspiration, you are an amazing mama and woman and even though I don't know you, I'm proud of you & how well you're doing. I've been following your videos and Instagram posts ever since I stumbled across your hospital bag video when I started packing my bag. My baby boy is two months now and it's been so difficult, as we have had lots of trouble with his brith weight. I haven't been able to properly breastfeed because of this and have had to express and top up with formula, but following your story has helped me get through, especially now Im contemplating stopping expressing so I can stat to enjoy being a mother to just him and not him and my pump! Daisy & Bill (& Mark) are so lucky to have you. You're doing so well. This video has given me the confidence to be proud of my body (I have lost some weight from expressing but like you I've just platoed). I'm going to start thinking a little bit about me and improving myself esteem as I deserve It. Xxx
Oh well done charlotte, you seem so much happier since stopping expressing, so pleased for you. Always love your videos, you're one of my favourite youtubers to watch!!
Fabulous post honey. You took the words out of my mouth. My Connie is 6 weeks old now & I feel like I'm just starting to get me back. I'm now concentrating hard on getting my baby weight off, for my own health/happiness/confidence & to get back into my wardrobe. Like you, I lost a ton of weight between my two kids (6st 9lbs!) so I'm pretty determined to get back to my goal weight ASAP, trying not to stress about it, but eager to shift the weight I put on in my pregnancy with Connie & feel like me again. X
I love watching your videos Charlotte, you are so real and honest! My boyfriend and I are hoping to have a family soon and I've loved watching all of your videos! You are so beautiful! ❤️
Daisy is SO BEAUTIFUL! Honestly those eyes... 💗. I actually lost no weight at all until I stopped breastfeeding. Apparently only some people lose while feeding & others absolutely don't. You look fantastic, I'm so glad you made the right decision for you xx
Thanks! My babies are 7 and almost 2 and I work out pretty consistently but I still have to try so hard to feel good about myself, especially because I work with lots of men ! This made me cry I’m grateful for all my women out there! I want to feel sexy too but If I miss my workout just for one week , I mentally feel bad even more than my body changes on the outside! I have to really try not to miss and get ready, And listen to different music and I don’t watch stuff with a lot of nudity, I try not to look at all the media but getting dressed and doing makeup and hair is so helpful, I really just want to take the best care of myself with out getting surgeries and too much obsession with it, just feel good and do what makes you feel sexy!
Great video Charlotte !!! I too put so much pressure on myself too to be supermum I have a 5 weeks old & a toddler . And you tend to get so caught up in doing everything you neglect yourself ..I battle with my body too after pregnancy and birth :-( don't like what I see and I need to work on it in time ! Love your videos Hun and love your so honest n real xxx take care of yourself xxx
I love your honesty, it's a breath of fresh air, just like you said your a mum but your also a girlfriend, a working mummy, a friend ect. You can do what ever you set your mind to, now that bills on summer holidays would swimming be an option as just gentle movement in water to get back into comfortable exercise could be an idea plus it's fun when the kiddos are around but I wasn't sure if Daisy was allowed in a swimming pool especially with the clurine and her feeding tube, if not you could take nice long walks to the park and bill could go on a scooter or bike just fresh air often makes you feel so much better plus picnic lunches tend to be fun and healthy with carrot stick, fruit, yogurt ect. I no my friend purely used toning exercise as a way to feel better in her shape so did just 10sit ups morning and night for a few months and gradually built it up, she just said she already had the diet needed because of breastfeeding and expressing but just needed a little extra exercise. Xxx
I am 15 months post baby and I still hate my body and I still don't feel sexy in the slightest! I just feel so bleugh all the time! I honestly don't know what sexy is and havent for well over a year now!! I very rarely ever put make up on or get dressed up but now my birthday has passed I had a very nice splurge on Liz Earle, Mac and urban decay bits I have wanted for bloody ages. I've changed the way I think about getting healthy and I'm now on day 4 of my lean in 15 meals and I highly reccomend the books they are healthy hearty meals for all the family! that and Lucy wyndham reads hiit workouts on youtube she is great! you are a brill mummy and such a lovely lady! watching your videos have just made me feel so much better about myself and alot more confident as a mum as it's nice to know I'm not the only one thinking like it xxx
You look fantastic and great to see you're feeling a bit more like you! I have a 19 month old and whilst I've lost the baby weight and a bit more my shape feels totally different so I still don't feel like me. C'est la vie! I love your vlogs so keep em coming! Xx
I'm so glad that you're doing well, you sound like you're happy with where you are and where you're headed! You're an inspiration! I don't mind looking in the mirror, but I hate looking at photos of myself! I put on 26kgs with my son. I lost 20kgs after having my son, then when I stopped feeding/pumping, when he was 4-5 months, I put on 15kgs again :( I have now lost 4kgs again (with hopefully more to come), I think that I'll have more confidence when I can look at a photo of myself and I don't have a double chin! You're looking amazing x
I love your chatty mummy style videos, I could literally have spoken your words here! I am thinking about starting TTC our second and when I look at my body I cannot imagine seeing what it'll be like after a second time round... Its a little daunting tbh.
My shape is so different - I weigh a lot less than pre pregnancy but still find it hard to buy clothes - different shape plus not wanting to look frumpy / like mutton - its tough! Love your honesty and soon pleased you're back xxxxxx
I loved watching this my gorgeous friend. You really are beautiful inside and out and you should be so proud of all you are doing. You are just a real lady. And a lovely one at that. xx
You look gorgeous Charlotte I had an emergency cesarean with Martha my stomach is a mess it will probably never be anything close to what it was before! But I got my little girl so I try to just focus on that X 😊
I can't remember actually losing any weight whilst breastfeeding. Luckily I didn't put on hardly anything. I'm now on my second pregnancy and am 16 weeks tomorrow, and have already put on more weight around my middle than last time. After baby is here and I've had my 6 week check up and we're in a routine I'm hoping to get a few workouts in whilst my son is at nursery and baby is sleeping. Always easier said than done though! Haha! As mums our children always come first, but we need to spend more time thinking about ourselves and doing things for ourselves. Last time I had a hen do to attend 2 weeks after giving birth, was so nice to get out with friends. And put on make-up and do my hair and nails. Right now my 3 year old is having quiet time in his bedroom, and I'm watching a couple of youtube videos. As he hasn't had quiet time for ages.
This video pretty much sums up exactly how I feel about my body too. I just had my baby girl 6 weeks ago and I'm totally with you on the overspending on asos and sending it all back because it all looks bloody terrible, haha! I've got 1.5 stone to shift but I'm trying to keep positive and enjoy my little girl and my hilarious 3 year old boy and just enjoy myself and keep things in moderation. You can't be a mum of two without a little bit of gin in the evening, eh? Great video as always :) x
You look lovely Charlotte. You deserve to get some of your sparkle back ✨ How are u getting on with the silver cross travel system? Maybe you could do a review on it and some of your other baby essentials that both you and Daisy love. Be good to get some opinions. New mom to be in November 😊 xx
I literally feel as if I am listening to myself speak listening to this video. Name is Charlotte too so when you were talking to yourself it just sounded exactly like what I have been saying to myself for days 😂
love your realness! I'm a week away from my due date (first baby) and I feel so down about my body. I'm proud of it- but I don't feel like me anymore. I hope I do someday! you're so right tho- even if I'm dressed like I'm homeless If I slap on a bit of face and do my hair I feel a bit more alive again. thank you for being honest! I'm a bit sick of people telling me to be proud of stretchmarks etc etc- I think I should be allowed to feel a bit shit about them!!! thanks for sharing your journey girl xx
Laughed out loud at this! Lovely video though and so true. I found with breastfeeding the same dropped weight fast and then not again as such until I stopped completely. I hope focus sing on you helps, it's a good decision worthy making for you, and therefore for the children too X
I don't like my belly either I've been trying to get back into shape and let myself go. My son is almost 2 so I'm pushing myself to be healthier for him xx
Great video, I actually can't believe how much my tummy has gone down! Don't get me wrong it's really wiggly and covered in stretch marks but I'm almost at my pre pregnancy size. I actually feel at peace with my body which I haven't done in a long time, it's just given me such an amazing thing so I'm not going to be too hard on myself if my tummy isn't as toned or my arse is bigger than it was.
This video is as gorgeous as you Charlotte. It sounds like your brain is in the right place, and I'm pretty sure your body will follow right along. And yes to the breastfeeding weight loss, with both the other two I lost quickly initially but seemed to hold onto a bit of the blubber until I stopped feeding entirely; and with my peer supporter head on I now know that that is the case, your body holds onto a certain amount of fat store to be able to keep making milk. Watching this has actually really made me think about making time for me a bit more. I agree that while it's good to be mama and proud and say "sod it I grew humans", I will always be the kind of person who does their hair and make up for the school run, because it makes ME feel good about me. But I also think that lately, with a husband who's work has ramped up, a baby who is awake more in the day, and two older children who always need something, that I've been bottom of the pile a bit lately. I need to fight for me more!
Hello. I'm 3 weeks pp with baby #2 and I'm definitely not in love with my body. Will you make a video about how you lost all the weight before getting pregnant with daisy?
I lost loads of my weight when I first had my daughter then it just stopped dropping off my daughter 14 months now still breastfeeding her and feel like I have gained weight xx
i honestly am in the same situation, i had my daughter 7 months ago and i have so many stretch marks and a saggy tummy which is making me feel horrible, but i have to remember why i have them
Oh well done charlotte, you seem so much happier since stopping expressing, so pleased for you. Always love your videos, you're one of my favourite youtubers to watch!!
Hi Charlotte, I'm only 21 weeks pregnant but like you I lost a lot of weight years ago and to see it "piling" back on is hard. Just wanted to say really, what you said about looking back when you're 90 and not thinking of how we looked but what we achieved /experienced really made me feel quite emotional. It's so true. I will remember this whenever I feel a bit down about my changing body. Thanks for your positive vibes!Sophie X
You are so so pretty so it's really comforting to know most girls feel self conscious about something or other. I love your videos and so glad you and Daisy are on the up! X
"My belly button is a sad face and I'd have a sad face too if I was my belly button tbf" haha made me chuckle! You don't even realise how funny you are! Love your chatty videos. You're so real and help make all women, mothers or not, feel normal about their figures x
Charlotte I just wanted to say thank you for this. I really needed to hear this today. I'm not a Mum, just really struggling with body confidence. The idea of being naked in front of anyone is enough to put me off wanting a relationship for life - I love how you accept the parts you're not happy with but are able to put it in perspective! Lots of love xxx p.s. I love the make up, you look fab!
I can honestly say that you're my inspiration, you are an amazing mama and woman and even though I don't know you, I'm proud of you & how well you're doing. I've been following your videos and Instagram posts ever since I stumbled across your hospital bag video when I started packing my bag. My baby boy is two months now and it's been so difficult, as we have had lots of trouble with his brith weight. I haven't been able to properly breastfeed because of this and have had to express and top up with formula, but following your story has helped me get through, especially now Im contemplating stopping expressing so I can stat to enjoy being a mother to just him and not him and my pump! Daisy & Bill (& Mark) are so lucky to have you. You're doing so well. This video has given me the confidence to be proud of my body (I have lost some weight from expressing but like you I've just platoed). I'm going to start thinking a little bit about me and improving myself esteem as I deserve It. Xxx
Oh well done charlotte, you seem so much happier since stopping expressing, so pleased for you. Always love your videos, you're one of my favourite youtubers to watch!!
Fabulous post honey. You took the words out of my mouth. My Connie is 6 weeks old now & I feel like I'm just starting to get me back. I'm now concentrating hard on getting my baby weight off, for my own health/happiness/confidence & to get back into my wardrobe. Like you, I lost a ton of weight between my two kids (6st 9lbs!) so I'm pretty determined to get back to my goal weight ASAP, trying not to stress about it, but eager to shift the weight I put on in my pregnancy with Connie & feel like me again. X
I love watching your videos Charlotte, you are so real and honest! My boyfriend and I are hoping to have a family soon and I've loved watching all of your videos! You are so beautiful! ❤️
Daisy is SO BEAUTIFUL! Honestly those eyes... 💗. I actually lost no weight at all until I stopped breastfeeding. Apparently only some people lose while feeding & others absolutely don't. You look fantastic, I'm so glad you made the right decision for you xx
So glad to see your feeling and doing better, love your hair and lipstick colour x
Thanks! My babies are 7 and almost 2 and I work out pretty consistently but I still have to try so hard to feel good about myself, especially because I work with lots of men ! This made me cry I’m grateful for all my women out there! I want to feel sexy too but If I miss my workout just for one week , I mentally feel bad even more than my body changes on the outside! I have to really try not to miss and get ready, And listen to different music and I don’t watch stuff with a lot of nudity, I try not to look at all the media but getting dressed and doing makeup and hair is so helpful, I really just want to take the best care of myself with out getting surgeries and too much obsession with it, just feel good and do what makes you feel sexy!
Great video Charlotte !!! I too put so much pressure on myself too to be supermum I have a 5 weeks old & a toddler . And you tend to get so caught up in doing everything you neglect yourself ..I battle with my body too after pregnancy and birth :-( don't like what I see and I need to work on it in time ! Love your videos Hun and love your so honest n real xxx take care of yourself xxx
I love your honesty, it's a breath of fresh air, just like you said your a mum but your also a girlfriend, a working mummy, a friend ect. You can do what ever you set your mind to, now that bills on summer holidays would swimming be an option as just gentle movement in water to get back into comfortable exercise could be an idea plus it's fun when the kiddos are around but I wasn't sure if Daisy was allowed in a swimming pool especially with the clurine and her feeding tube, if not you could take nice long walks to the park and bill could go on a scooter or bike just fresh air often makes you feel so much better plus picnic lunches tend to be fun and healthy with carrot stick, fruit, yogurt ect. I no my friend purely used toning exercise as a way to feel better in her shape so did just 10sit ups morning and night for a few months and gradually built it up, she just said she already had the diet needed because of breastfeeding and expressing but just needed a little extra exercise. Xxx
I am 15 months post baby and I still hate my body and I still don't feel sexy in the slightest! I just feel so bleugh all the time! I honestly don't know what sexy is and havent for well over a year now!! I very rarely ever put make up on or get dressed up but now my birthday has passed I had a very nice splurge on Liz Earle, Mac and urban decay bits I have wanted for bloody ages. I've changed the way I think about getting healthy and I'm now on day 4 of my lean in 15 meals and I highly reccomend the books they are healthy hearty meals for all the family! that and Lucy wyndham reads hiit workouts on youtube she is great! you are a brill mummy and such a lovely lady! watching your videos have just made me feel so much better about myself and alot more confident as a mum as it's nice to know I'm not the only one thinking like it xxx
You look fantastic and great to see you're feeling a bit more like you! I have a 19 month old and whilst I've lost the baby weight and a bit more my shape feels totally different so I still don't feel like me. C'est la vie!
I love your vlogs so keep em coming! Xx
I'm so glad that you're doing well, you sound like you're happy with where you are and where you're headed! You're an inspiration!
I don't mind looking in the mirror, but I hate looking at photos of myself! I put on 26kgs with my son. I lost 20kgs after having my son, then when I stopped feeding/pumping, when he was 4-5 months, I put on 15kgs again :( I have now lost 4kgs again (with hopefully more to come), I think that I'll have more confidence when I can look at a photo of myself and I don't have a double chin!
You're looking amazing x
I love your chatty mummy style videos, I could literally have spoken your words here! I am thinking about starting TTC our second and when I look at my body I cannot imagine seeing what it'll be like after a second time round... Its a little daunting tbh.
My shape is so different - I weigh a lot less than pre pregnancy but still find it hard to buy clothes - different shape plus not wanting to look frumpy / like mutton - its tough! Love your honesty and soon pleased you're back xxxxxx
I loved watching this my gorgeous friend. You really are beautiful inside and out and you should be so proud of all you are doing. You are just a real lady. And a lovely one at that. xx
You make me laugh so much. "T Rex claw" "Sad face belly button" "I'm not too unfortunate looking" You are incredible xx
You have such a way with words. I laugh and cry with you. You're so beautiful xx
You've also just reminded me to maybe try and film some videos on the topics we were sent xx
You look gorgeous Charlotte I had an emergency cesarean with Martha my stomach is a mess it will probably never be anything close to what it was before! But I got my little girl so I try to just focus on that X 😊
I can't remember actually losing any weight whilst breastfeeding. Luckily I didn't put on hardly anything.
I'm now on my second pregnancy and am 16 weeks tomorrow, and have already put on more weight around my middle than last time. After baby is here and I've had my 6 week check up and we're in a routine I'm hoping to get a few workouts in whilst my son is at nursery and baby is sleeping. Always easier said than done though! Haha!
As mums our children always come first, but we need to spend more time thinking about ourselves and doing things for ourselves. Last time I had a hen do to attend 2 weeks after giving birth, was so nice to get out with friends. And put on make-up and do my hair and nails.
Right now my 3 year old is having quiet time in his bedroom, and I'm watching a couple of youtube videos. As he hasn't had quiet time for ages.
This video pretty much sums up exactly how I feel about my body too. I just had my baby girl 6 weeks ago and I'm totally with you on the overspending on asos and sending it all back because it all looks bloody terrible, haha! I've got 1.5 stone to shift but I'm trying to keep positive and enjoy my little girl and my hilarious 3 year old boy and just enjoy myself and keep things in moderation. You can't be a mum of two without a little bit of gin in the evening, eh? Great video as always :) x
You look lovely Charlotte. You deserve to get some of your sparkle back ✨
How are u getting on with the silver cross travel system? Maybe you could do a review on it and some of your other baby essentials that both you and Daisy love.
Be good to get some opinions. New mom to be in November 😊 xx
I literally feel as if I am listening to myself speak listening to this video. Name is Charlotte too so when you were talking to yourself it just sounded exactly like what I have been saying to myself for days 😂
love your realness! I'm a week away from my due date (first baby) and I feel so down about my body. I'm proud of it- but I don't feel like me anymore. I hope I do someday! you're so right tho- even if I'm dressed like I'm homeless If I slap on a bit of face and do my hair I feel a bit more alive again. thank you for being honest! I'm a bit sick of people telling me to be proud of stretchmarks etc etc- I think I should be allowed to feel a bit shit about them!!! thanks for sharing your journey girl xx
Laughed out loud at this! Lovely video though and so true. I found with breastfeeding the same dropped weight fast and then not again as such until I stopped completely. I hope focus sing on you helps, it's a good decision worthy making for you, and therefore for the children too X
I don't like my belly either I've been trying to get back into shape and let myself go. My son is almost 2 so I'm pushing myself to be healthier for him xx
Such a beautiful video gorgeous lady... And so bloody honest!!!!!!! x x x
Great video, I actually can't believe how much my tummy has gone down! Don't get me wrong it's really wiggly and covered in stretch marks but I'm almost at my pre pregnancy size. I actually feel at peace with my body which I haven't done in a long time, it's just given me such an amazing thing so I'm not going to be too hard on myself if my tummy isn't as toned or my arse is bigger than it was.
This video is as gorgeous as you Charlotte. It sounds like your brain is in the right place, and I'm pretty sure your body will follow right along. And yes to the breastfeeding weight loss, with both the other two I lost quickly initially but seemed to hold onto a bit of the blubber until I stopped feeding entirely; and with my peer supporter head on I now know that that is the case, your body holds onto a certain amount of fat store to be able to keep making milk.
Watching this has actually really made me think about making time for me a bit more. I agree that while it's good to be mama and proud and say "sod it I grew humans", I will always be the kind of person who does their hair and make up for the school run, because it makes ME feel good about me. But I also think that lately, with a husband who's work has ramped up, a baby who is awake more in the day, and two older children who always need something, that I've been bottom of the pile a bit lately. I need to fight for me more!
you and your family are beautiful! ❤
Love that lipstick colour!! Which is it? x
Thank you ❤
Hello. I'm 3 weeks pp with baby #2 and I'm definitely not in love with my body. Will you make a video about how you lost all the weight before getting pregnant with daisy?
haha its ok just putting it out there.... but granny gets hers out for Po. 😂😂😂😂. Great video! xxx
Hahahahahaha! Love this!!! Well done Granny, and lucky Po. 😂😂😂 xx
hahaha!! Brilliant!! xx
I lost loads of my weight when I first had my daughter then it just stopped dropping off my daughter 14 months now still breastfeeding her and feel like I have gained weight xx
i honestly am in the same situation, i had my daughter 7 months ago and i have so many stretch marks and a saggy tummy which is making me feel horrible, but i have to remember why i have them
lovely video :)
Oh well done charlotte, you seem so much happier since stopping expressing, so pleased for you. Always love your videos, you're one of my favourite youtubers to watch!!