i felt like that for a while, felt that as you say i had tried everything and it wasnt working. When it came down to it, it was the same old scenario - eating too much and not moving enough. I am sorry but I am talking from experience, I believed I was doing everything right but on closer inspection i just needed to try harder. I am now slimmer than I ever was - very comfortable in a size 10. There is no medical reason that just because you had a baby you should keep weight on - no reason why it should not be shifted. How long is it since you had your child?