Ahhhh......the blog you have ALLLLL been waiting for.....
Okay, so a lot of mom's and moms-to-be have discussed working out and getting back into shape after a baby with me. Some moms don't care so much about fitness and some are OBSESSED with it (just like me). If you aren't obsessed about it, then you can just skip this blog. If you are interested in getting back in shape after a baby or losing the baby weight, then you can continue! LOL
If you followed my Baby Herington blog, you ALREADY KNOW that being fit and thin is an obsession of mine. Don't judge me...kthanks! I told everyone I'd comment on losing the whole baby weight thing...along with how much weight I gained and such. SO....drum roll... here it is.
After I had the baby, one of my first priorities was getting back into shape. Everyone advises to wait 6 weeks until really hitting the gym hard. I waited 4 weeks until I hit the treadmill walking, and I waited 6 weeks until I really started an everyday work out with diet. I gained a total of (drum roll).....40lbs with my pregnancy! LOL...I was actually really proud of that. They say to only gain 25-35lbs, but I was so F'n small before that I just KNEW that wasn't going to happen. AND since my child was only 5lbs, 10ounces, it was probably good I gained more! The bad part.... most of that weight was MINE!! Chunk balls.....UNITE!
Anywho... so most ladies lose a lot of weight breastfeeding. I tried that for 3 weeks, and I actually held weight. For all of you ladies that lose weight breastfeeding, you can go kiss my right toe! I mean I actually think I gained a pound or two breastfeeding. PLUS, I wasn't even producing enough for lil Stanley cakes. I won't get into how many issues I had with BF, so I will just say...I ended that. It was a rough decision, but I had to make it. Ok...back to the issue.
I started a low calorie diet (fairly low)... and started working out 1-2hours a day. I wasn't dropping very fast (like I used to prior to pregnancy), so I asked my OB what the deal was?? He put me on a seriously strict diet (and if anyone wants to know exactly what I ate or how many calories - hit me up on FB....I've already shared with some people....but I have too many people lurking on here and such. I will absolutely share with anyone who is serious about weight loss). Then, I make time to work out every single day. I started losing weight pretty quickly! Score!!
So...breastfeeding was totally bogus for me. AND...like I said in my baby blog...I was going to lose the weight no matter what!! And...I must say (with just a couple of pounds to go)..I did it the old fashioned way...BLOOD, SWEAT, and TEARS! Ok...no blood...but plenty of the other two! I'm ridiculously disciplined. I still don't look perfect...but hell...I just had a baby 14 weeks ago...and I just started a serious diet/work out regimen 8 weeks ago. So....I'm happy with where I'm at. I am going on a vacation in a week, and I will be in a bikini. It won't all be perfect, but I don't care. Ya see, even after you lose the weight, it isn't as tight and firm as it was before. Maybe it is for some people....but my ass was pretty damn firm! ;) I will resume my diet/working out when I get back. Hopefully, by July, everything is back in place and solid as a rock.
For those moms who want to lose the baby weight, let me just say....YOU CAN DO IT!!! I know weight issues are so tough to talk about sometimes. I have girlfriends that I vent to about weight issues all the time....and they totally get it. I've even had girls randomly sent me messages on facebook...just because they needed someone to talk to. PLEASE don't feel like you are alone if you are trying to lose baby weight. YOU CAN DO IT!! It isn't easy. If you are having trouble finding work outs to do with a baby/kids, then ask me! Let's think of fun ways to add the kids to the work out! If you don't have any energy, then let's try to put some pep in your step! Everyone deserves to look their best and feel great! You don't need to hire a trainer....you need to find the trainer in yourself. Be the person you want to be. Everyone can have the body they want. Just believe you can do it! AND have a good support system! I will absolutely be your support system! I don't care if we've had one conversation and you consider us just facebook friends... I WILL BE YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM!! So... to anyone reading this who needs any advice on losing baby weight, please just facebook me and ask!!! :)
And for the record.....losing baby weight sucks. I did always say I would do lipo if I really REALLY needed to, but I don't think that will be necessary. LOL :) Thankfully. AND...for those ladies who don't have children yet...DO NOT let this blog scare you. I know soooo many ladies that breastfed and had their weight just FALL off. So, don't let that freak you out. I just had to jump through starvation hoops to lose weight....that's all! ;) But....I want like 15 more kids...so it's all worth it.
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