Newbie looking for advice!!!!! Please!

I’m 23 single mom and gained a lot of weight with them, now 2,3 yrs old. I lost almost all babyweight now even a little more ( baby daddy left me bacuse of the way I looked after the kids) Iv always been chubby and now I guess would be considered closer to skinny fat..? Most of my weight hangs on my gut (double c section belly) and lost most muscle and any substance to my legs and butt. Very new to working out **sticking to a workout** and weight lifting seemed taboo, but I’m 7 weeks into consistently weight training legs and butt with high protein diet, but trying to shy away from a big surplus to stay within maintenance calories and hopefully achieve a body recomp instead of a full blown bulk. I am starting to see a little difference in legs and butt, but don’t know if I should be seeing more by now.. I really don’t want to lose my motivation, I’ve never been happy with my body and I just want to feel good about myself and have some self worth, I know nothing comes easy or instantly. I can’t afford a gym or trainer so only workout at home with barbell. I’d like to lose my belly and gain on legs, butt, back and arms.. idk if anyone has any tips or inspiration to pass on I’d really love that! Don’t have much support from people around me so any community that can give good vibes and help me out is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks 💋💕

by mommamanda via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding