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Barbeque S	Usually, people EXERCISE to burn fat. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

UBTrip'n	look girl...you need to start from the inside and not worry about the outside because if you don't then it will all be in vain. take a walk around the block a few times or look at lifetime in the am and workout with denise austin. don't worry about the spa...go get yourself manicure or pedicure, a haircut (i am sure they have beauty schools in your area where the services will be free or very very cheap-ask for the best student though!) go to the mall and get a free makeover at the MAC counter. just some ideas... but most importantly LOVE YOURSELF. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lgrsmith	pretty comes from inside. i had ppd with my youngest and i went thru the same thing. if you dont have the money to go to the spa, do it at home. take a bubble bath, put on lotion, fix your hair, paint your toe nails, put on makeup. trust me, it will get better. dont think of yourself as fat or ugly. you did all this for your sweet little baby. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Home Is Where The Heart Is	Get A few friends together and have A girls Day , Take A nice Bath with Candles and shave , and do the bath soaps , all the nice things , then do your hair , and nail's and makeup , and get dressed really nice and go out with your friend's I hope this helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

special_K	The key to feeling pretty is knowing deep down that you ARE pretty. Try different makeups to see what you like and maybe cut your hair, get highlights put in, or something along those lines. This will give you a self esteem boost. Men really do notice the inner Beauty of a woman too. It's all about how you act on the outside and feel inside. Depression isn't helpping the problem. You need to do something for yourself that makes you truely happy. It doesnt matter how much weight you've gained because you are still the same person/friend that you were before. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jamie from Huntington Beach	Start by setting small goals and sticking with them. For example, you should decide that you will go for a walk outside every day for the next few days, only if it is just around the block. The more you get out, the better you will feel and then you will also begin to feel better about how you look. You need to get out every day--you will slowly get back to your pre-baby shape. It is important to know that this is temporary --don't hang out in the blues. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

.:zora:.	take bubble baths, watch movies, just treat yourself and relax! If people treat you by how you look they aren't worth talking to. Don't look at all the negative points about yourself! everyone has negative points! Look on the POSITIVE side. ;] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ninebadthings	Attitude is everything. If you are not in the mood to think of yourself as pretty it doesn't matter if you are in actuality the most beautiful girl in the world. If you have this attitude that you are hot, you feel hot even if you are gross. We see it every day and it seems to me that those with a slightly inflated self image are better off than those who are feeling less than they are or even those who are realistic. Don't ask how to adjust an attitude. But I do know that to change your attitude is to change your world. Life is alot of times a series of self fulfilling prophecies. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tina	First you need to treat yourself to day of relaxing and beauty. As a new mother, I realize this might be hard to get done, because you are probably really busy. BUT if you can find the time, you should treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, facial, a new haircut, maybe even new haircolor! You don't need to go out and spend tons of money either. The mani/pedi/facial/hair color you can do yourself at home for cheap! When my sister gained weight after her pregnancy she mostly felt fat because none of her clothes fit her. Her clothes from prepreggers were too small, and her maternity clothes were too big. If this is your case, you should try and get a new pair of jeans and some tops that fit you nicely. No one feels skinny in clothes that are too small, even if they are 100 pounds! Whenever I am feeling fat and ugly, I get a tan. Tanning beds are so extremely relaxing, the UV rays release endorphins, and the tan looks awesome. I know, I know, it's not good for your skin. But there's nothing wrong with doing it in moderation. I hope you feel better, sweetie. I have known many women who feel this way after having a baby. Just remember that things will get better, and remember that YOU are your worst critiq. No one else is thinking bad things about you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Raven	Listen to "meow's" advice!! shes got the "BEST ANSWER" 4th answer from the top. keep smiling and being good to others! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

vanessa T	Try excercising, you will have more energy and excercising will release endorphins and make you feel better. Also you will begin losing weight and you will look better. Try playing with your hair at home and styling it differently. (when you have the time sense you ahve a baby and all.) I hope this helps. And listen, you are beautiful, you just brought life into this world, in that act you created magic and a miricle. You should be proud. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Natasha	I feel the same way about myself at times. Within the last year I've gained a ton of weight just due to stress. And I hate going out in pubic. I usually try to avoid places I know my friends will be at. So I know the feeling. It helps me to dress in something comfortable, whether it be sweat pants or baggy jeans and a hoodie, and just go out and take a walk with a friend. Don't worry about what people think for that moment, just let go and enjoy yourself. It helps. And a little makeup goes a long way for anyone I like to do a "homemade spa" when I can't afford anything. You can buy facial masks for $1.00 and some change, stay home and pamper yourself. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

winter8778	If you have no money for a spa, bring the spa to yourself. Kick the family out of the house for a day and begin by exercising--a lot. Work out all your frustrations and your anger and fears--all those negative thoughts, pretend they're being sweated out of you. Once you feel exhausted enough, take a relaxing shower or bath. Use the nicest soaps and oils you have and take as much time as you need. As a new mother, you totally deserve that time alone. Take the time to fix yourself some tiny meals on nice plates, or order in the nicest food you can. Lounge around doing whatever you please. After your one spa day, remember that you can do little things for yourself everyday to make yourself feel good. Exercise every day, and eat food that fuels you. Give yourself a pedicure once a week. Spritz on your favorite perfume. A little bit can really go a long way. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jessica B	uhhmmm Try diffren hairstyles wear makeup like Goldz an d dilverz browns and Sparklez try going on a fruit and veggie diet tell yurself yurr pretty everyday! make better friends wear brighter clothes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bubblesofun69	I am also dealing with postpartum depression, and I also feel totally gross and fat!, however I am not on meds. My suggestion would be to just forget about what other people think (trust me it is hard)... just pretend that they arent there. I usually focus on a good feature about myself and emphasize that. I've also done a lot of at home spa things like home manicures and pedis those sort of things...I still haven't figured out how to get rid of the fat feeling.. But if you feel good about lets say your face then just invision yourself a smaller size, maybe work out in the comfort of your own home. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pauline R	Are you the one in the picture... to tell you the truth, you're pretty. The only way to feel pretty is to think pretty and be sociable. Make new friends... be yourself and stop thinking you're fat... think you're sexy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

treeternal	The brain works amazingly as you can actually shape yourself to what you want to be! Basically I'll give you an example. If you don't want to be sad, all you have to do is when you have a sad thought, consciously tell yourself to not think it, and think a positive thought. (basically, if you're sad, try not to be sad, and it'll work) it sounds stupid, but it really works. if you make small changes, it will slowly turn habitual. (it worked for me, so trust me it works.) Regarding your looks, I don't think you're really ugly, I don't mean really by not very, but really as in, in reality, you're not ugly. You just think you look monstrous. If you just try to not think you look bad, one step at a time, you'd slowly realize, that looks aren't really whats important, and that there is some one perfect for everyone out there. Just tackle your depression one thought at a time, and soon you'll find yourself in a happier place. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

v_browne@sbcglobal.net	I don't know if you work take time off for awhile if work is getting you down.See a doctor to see if something is wrong. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

K. Lee	So sorry for what you are going through. That is very difficult dealing with PPD. Please know that it is temporary and you will feel better within the year. At any rate, try to get some exercise. Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel much better. Besides that, after you wake up in the morning, get dressed and get ready for the day. An uninterrupted, unrushed shower can feel like spa! It is easy to stay in sweats all day after having a baby -after all you're exhausted. Know that you are not alone in this. You just gave birth to life's sweetest miracle! Don't be so hard on yourself. Also remember that the way you feel does not always represent reality. It is just a feeling. Try thinking positively and remember that it is your hormones making you feel bad. Congrats on the baby. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Possum	Treat yourself to some little, inexpensive things, a new hair clip, a new lipstick etc... You don't need to change your looks, just how you are feeling. Maybe tie your hair back and wear a brave daring colour you have never worn before and then sit at a mall and notice all the people that go by that look way worse than you do but are still happy. If your pic is what is showing than you are very attractive. A few extra kilos won't take your lovely looks away. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Slim	If you smoke dont do it. Smoke makes chicks look ugly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

unknown1022	Start by exercising and dieting. Set a goal to lose an easy 10 pounds and then keep going from there. Also look up online for make over ideas. Find out tips to apply make up and hair style ideas. Then go out to wal*mart and buy some inexpensive make up like "wet'n wild" brand. They have make up as low as $0.99 Also buy some hair clips. This will be easy. Just put your mind to it. The reason why you are feeling so bad about yourself is because of what you make of it. You can do better than what you described. Its not that hard. If you really want this then go for it and put effort to it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John S	Well I always think the best part of any woman is her brain. That only gets better with time. Don't worry about your body now just get better. I've taken meds for depression and they work ok. But for now just look around the internet for work out things you can do at home. Here are a few I found--- http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/ppd/general/871.html http://www.freetrainers.com/ And look in your local library for some videos you can checkout for free like these--- http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=postpartum%20exercise&tag=helpingwomenc-20&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 You'll be back in shape soon, hang in there kid! Your pretty! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

coldchunil	Pretty One, Belive one thing. It is not the outer that is being regularized as PRETTY / BEAUTY. ITS the inner urge that will make you pretty. Its all the DEEDS that will make you pretty. So be cheerful on the inside, which will eventually reflect yourself, PRETTY (to others) on the outside. TRY IT. IT really works. Cheer UP dear. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Laurena	you know somethin you should go out to the hair salon and get a new cut that will make you feel like a new woman then get your nails done you can also go on youtube and they have makeup videos on how to do it .... its really cool i just know you will feel pretty after this and just excersise and drink water because that helps the weightloss a lot GOODLUCK TO YOU and hopefully you can feel like a BEAUTIFUL SWAN if thats you in the pic i think you look pretty hot for a mom i dont know what your complainin about Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

random	wear make-up do something new with your hair compliment guys( they like that they just don't say it) and just be yourself i guess lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

charc72042's.a.good.cooker	Well if your avatar is truly you, then I'd feel lucky if I looked like you! Getting a new outfit and a new hair cut always lifts a girls spirits! Once your spirits are lifted you will feel like going out, and walking or to the mall. I don't see a thing wrong with your looks! And you are not repulsive! Lots of people have gained weight, the holidays were just here! Your's is baby fat and won't be as hard to shed either.... Get yourself one of those foot massages, if your lucky a spa massage, that'll make you feel like a new woman! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

punkagent96	Your not fat. Your pretty. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

santa.claws07	know that you are pretty----I think you are, so have a nice day Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Drew the Spartan	In all seriousness... exercise. Not only do you tone up but you get a natural high from the endorphins Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

↓ ஐ♥мǝØω♥εϊз™ ↑	◄First find beauty in you. Without beauty inside the outer beauty will be nothing. ► Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No