Molly turns six months old tomorrow which means I have posting weekly for just under five months. The before picture was taken on March 9th, the after picture was a few days ago. Honestly, I was not excited about taking selfies every week (which is why I stopped doing it every week). But until I compared them a few days ago, I had no idea that I looked that different!
Try not to notice the better lighting and the fact that I am smiling in the post pictures.
(Final Pregnancy weight: 194)
Pre Weight 5 weeks postpartum: 174 lbs.
Post Weight 6 months postpartum: 160 lbs.
This is still 10 pounds above my original goal, but had I known the hang up I would have with my knee, I would have expected a slower weight loss.
I am what you would call a pear. Well, I have a pear-shaped body. It's not a good or bad thing, it's just a body type that I was born with. If you notice that my fat loss has mostly been in my mid-section. Believe me, it's not because I did a million sit-ups, it's because my genetics tell my body where to add and take away the fat. The first place I gain weight is in my hips, so that's going to be the last place I lose it. As a personal trainer it was always frustrating to me when someone would ask how they lose fat in their stomach, or booty, or the back of their arms, etc. I would just tell them that they need to eat healthier and keep working out. If you really want to spot reduce like that, it's called lipo-suction. :)
This is the first week that I have been able to run a couple of times in about three or four months. It felt so good to get up at 5:50 am and run this morning. Ryan had to leave for an appointment so I had a time-limit and I pushed myself so crazy hard. I decided that I should set a time limit more often.
I still have a lot of goals that I want to work on. This week I had a few experiences where I was busy being homemaker and realized I needed to take a few minutes to be Momma. I played a game (Jenga) with Lucy and Liam. I read Liam and Molly a few books in the middle of the afternoon. (We always read, but usually at bedtime). It is good for me to stop and realize that I can take a few minutes to connect with my kids and everything will still get done.
I went to Costco today and loaded up on the produce. It's hard for me to eat as many fruits and veggies at the end of the week, I just need to plan better. I actually made a smoothie that I liked this week! It had blueberries (fresh and frozen), a banana, strawberries, a little bit of apple juice and a big spoonful of greek yogurt. I had it for lunch one day and I loved it. Someday I'll work in more veggies, but I'd rather just eat a big salad. Baby steps.
I will still post some updates as well as other training and healthy-living tips. Please message me or email me if you have questions about specific topics. I would love to post things that you are interested in.
Until next time! Thanks for the support in my Project Momma journey! This is just a pit-stop though. The journey to becoming a healthier and happier momma is never really done.
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