Take it easy on yourself. You’ve just been through a physically rough time, and though your body may no longer be housing your baby, it’s still got a lot going on. It has just taken on its biggest challenge ever – producing, sustaining, and expelling a new life – so give it some credit. Even if you feel fine, your body is recuperating, and that takes time. Hormones will continue to surge through your system for quite a while. You may still be retaining fluid. Your skin has stretch marks and very little elasticity. It’s okay! You’re supposed to look like that! As difficult as it is, be patient with your body. Considering what it’s been through, it does recover at a remarkably fast rate, especially if you’re breastfeeding. (If you breastfeed your baby, you can burn an extra 200-500 calories per day, which definitely gives your weight loss a little boost!)
If at all possible, put your normal domestic chores on hold for a while, at least the first couple of weeks postpartum. You need a lot of rest in order to heal. Elevate your feet whenever possible and drink lots of water; this will help to dispel any remaining fluid weight (which can look really nice on a scale).