M/25/5’11” [230lbs > 157lbs = 73lbs] | 18 months
![M/25/5'11" [230lbs > 157lbs = 73lbs] | 18 months](https://preview.redd.it/mq0umhmzkxgd1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=5767a1e3cfa044f18a5ed39f9b97f69864a5ba49 "M/25/5'11\" [230lbs > 157lbs = 73lbs] | 18 months 1")
Decided to lose weight after finally realizing how unhappy I was with myself. I also wanted my son to grow up and see me healthy. It’s time to put on weight again, but I’m terrified of gaining weight. I’d like to minimize fat gain, and try to put on more lean mass. Any tips?
![F/29/5’6” [200lbs > 145lbs = 55lbs] 6 years ago vs. Today at 8 months postpartum](https://preview.redd.it/m827tqn9jp8c1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=61b7d2968937a82421b9d18f8d5f80d26df110d7 "F/29/5’6” [200lbs > 145lbs = 55lbs] 6 years ago vs. Today at 8 months postpartum")
![F/31/5’2” [245lbs>215lbs=30lbs] 6 months — finally seeing some progress in my apron belly](https://preview.redd.it/dj9bfofjh9tb1.jpg?auto=webp&s=d1ba95ded8f1b87520d6a99777184804471fe9da "F/31/5’2” [245lbs>215lbs=30lbs] 6 months — finally seeing some progress in my apron belly")
 What do you estimate my body fat at?](https://preview.redd.it/syj6kgtk6k3d1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=01b822d2f236ecfd6eff8c8f1f2a8be7390dfe1c "M/27/6’3 [230>216=14](4 months) What do you estimate my body fat at?")