Backstory: Not only did I have emergency csection with number two but I also had internal repair work done as well plus where this pregnancy was more difficult I was a lot less active causing me to start off with fifteen pounds to get back to pre-pregnancy weight and thirty-five pounds to get to pre-fertility struggle weight. It will be hard because I am a firm believer that the only way to lose real weight is to work extremely hard meaning I do not buy into the quick fix programs! Since I am and hopefully will be for at least 23 more months nursing diet and exercise also must be geared toward maintaing that as well. I do have one excellent motivating person in my life - my 3 year old boy keeps me on my toes so that will help add "fun" workouts in!
Here are some of the things I have already started to do:
1. I drink (or try very hard) a lot of water everyday and really this I always have done so just trying to get more in is what I'm really doing new
2. Use fit throwing as a great leg/butt workout. During the times in the day the baby or my three year old has serious meltdowns I obviously check to see what might be going on and take care if the issue first but if no real issue is present normally my babies just need a nap so ensues the flight to the sleep. I start off by picking up the baby and on my tiptoes bounce, then when that gets boring I switch legs and step side to side, after that I do some butt crunches by tightening up my tush muscles, and I just keep rotating between those till the baby is asleep. It sounds nuts but it really is a good workout!
3. Eat as much real food as possible. Who eats fake food right?!?! Honestly I do not remember who wrote the article but I read somewhere "if it comes from a plant eat it but if a plant made it leave it alone" and I love that slogan. Granted I do have freezer foods and we are not perfect with this especially since my husband hasn't gained an oz since high school but I do make an effort.
4. I just started logging my weight, measurements, and food again into a health journal app called MyFitnessPal. It is a great tool to keep me motivate and if I remember correctly it was either free when I got it years ago or cost VERY little
Next step I'm going to get cleared by the doctor and hope to start doing some exercise routine that I am currently researching that would be best for my body type. When the baby gets a little older and can go longer without nursing or if she actually will even take a bottle I might go back to a gym personal trainer again so I have extra professional support. My thought is investing in health and well being is the best investment you can make especially when you have children. Also to make it super clear a number on the scale doesn't mean anything it is only one piece of data that helps get to a healthy point.
Please post any comments of motivation or suggestions on what has worked for you!
