I knew having a baby meant putting on some extra pounds that would take some time to shed. I mean, I didn’t gain 50 pounds overnight right? In fact, If I recall correctly, I think it took about 9 months! So now that it’s been about 2 months since I’ve given birth and have the official “ok” to work out again, I thought it perfect to put together a somewhat-organized plan for tracking my weight loss.
To give some quick background, pre-pregnancy I was about 125 when I was actually going to the gym and feeling fit. At the very beginning of my prenatal check-ups I was about 130-133, so I’ll use that as a benchmark. Flash forward to the very end of my pregnancy, my max weight was about 183 lbs — a number which I was a bit terrified to see, since it meant I had gained about 50 lbs!!
Luckily at about 10 days postpartum, I was weighing in at 158 — which meant I had lost 25 lbs just from giving birth and breastfeeding!! I was overjoyed to know that the weight seemed to be coming off so easily, but then was also perplexed when the number on the scale didn’t move down much more a couple months later. That’s when I decided I really did need a workout plan in order to get back into my pre-pregnancy shape! This is where my “Fitness Friday” updates come in!
Current Weight: 157 lbs
Achievements/Struggles: I am struggling to find the time to do any type of workout. Baby is feeding every 1/2 hr to an hour during the day…which is a bit insane! He is a fussy mess, but as his sleep routine improves I will look for creative ways to work out, even it’s for 10-20 minutes at a time.
Workouts: Nothing much yet…although I’m starting to stretch a bit more.
I’ll be back next Friday with a 2 week update…fingers crossed!!
Ana, a mom to three rambunctious little boys, has supported hundreds of thousands of women throughout their pregnancy and motherhood journey since 2012 as a blogger and maternal health advocate at MommysBundle.com.
I enjoyed your website. The blue with touches of pink fit your Mommyhood with a little boy. Your blog was short, succinct and honest. Just visiting from Sharefest. As a grandma watching my daughter regain her shape, with what you are doing, it will come. Best Wishes.
When your baby and others to follow are older, Saturday and Sunday morning I find are wonderful for getting things done. Teenagers sleep in and usually husbands do, too. Here’s a link to a post.
http://www.eaglesclawsanctuary.com/2012/07/15/10-reasons-write-sunday/
Appreciate the comment! I hope I can get back to my pre-pregnancy figure — I don’t care too much about the actual number on the scale, just as long as I look good 🙂
I love this!! I’ll definitely be checking in next week!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hello Thank You for stopping by the at <a Motivated Mommy of Two I love your Fitness Friday and your motivation. As you know I also write about my fitness on Friday’s. Being a mommy of two kids 2 and 4 and trying to regain my body and reaching my goal weight I know how hard it can be. I gained a little over 30lbs with each pregnancy but since I was already a little overweight when I became pregnant that did not help. Good luck on your journey and cannot wait to stop by next Friday and check out your post.
Hello Shirley! Thanks for visiting! I’m sure it’s tougher to lose the weight with two kids — I’m still on number 1! I hope these Fitness Fridays will keep us motivated. 🙂
I’m working on getting my pre-baby body back also. It is truly a struggle, but I’m trying to be patient.
It is indeed a challenge – but just have to be persistent. good luck Alex!