Finally. I know I've been promising a post on losing baby weight for the longest time, but I kept struggling to write about it for some reason. Maybe because I am not a fitness/health guru, I wasn't sure that I would really have anything worthwhile to share. But at the end of the day, I can at least share my story & my experiences. I am like most, I hate working out & only do it so I can combat my Frito/Chipotle/cupcake obsession.
While I was pregnant, I jogged & did some small circuits of pushups, lunges, etc. to try to stay in shape. Eating spoonfuls of jelly on the reg definitely didn't help my cause, but overall I gained about 26-27 lbs. Towards the end of my pregnancy, I just tried my best to get out & walk every day. My doctor told me that with all the extra poundage being carried around, you burn so many more calories, so I made sure to walk at least 30 minutes per day. Even if it was just around the mall. :)
Skirt, Grey Tank, Jean Jacket
I lost all of the weight in the first three weeks, which I think can be much attributed to breastfeeding. On the topic of breastfeeding, I know that after I had Harper the last thing I wanted to do was shovel in food after I looked like a bloated, pillow-esque-slob-kabob BUT you need those calories in order to produce milk. I spoke with so many lactation consultants & breastfeeding expert friends who had to tell me this over & over again. Good, healthy fats like eggs, avocado & peanut butter can make a world of difference in your ability to produce milk, which essentially burns those calories right off in return.
Once I was cleared to start working out again at my 5 week postpartum appointment, I started to ease back into running & jumped back into my favorite workout DVD, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
. I love this workout because there are three levels, so it is perfect for a beginner & leaves room to become more advanced. With this DVD, I use Three & Five Pound Dumbbells
& a Yoga Mat
. For a more ab focused workout, I love Six Week Six-Pack
. These workouts are SO short, you can actually watch the clock during them & always be assured that there are only a few minutes left.
Crossfit workouts are also an amazing way to get in shape & stay toned! My husband is an avid Crossfitter (is that a word?) so he makes me shortened/girl version workouts that I can do at home using just my 5 lb Kettlebell
or dumbbells. If you are interested, I'd be happy to share some of the workouts on the blog.
I try to do a workout video or Crossfit routine 3-4 days per week, all at home. It isn't realistic for me to even attempt doing it daily, so I don't stress over it. And if I can't fit these in, a run or long walk with Harper in the stroller is always a good workout!
I don't have a recent pic, but this is the best I can do for before & after. The left is right around when I found out that I was pregnant, June 2011 & the right is exactly one year later in June 2012. I am posting this picture to show you that having a baby (and having a c-section) doesn't mean you can never have your old stomach (sorta) back. Update: For anyone who has asked, I used Mustela Double Action Cream
to prevent stretch marks... it worked like a charm! :)
This was also obviously just my first pregnancy (I hear it gets harder the second time around).
I don't have the magic remedy for losing baby weight or staying in shape. As most of you know I drink beer, have a Frito addiction & honestly, sort of despise working out. Here are the realistic tips/rules that I can give on this topic:
1. Absolutely no soda & no fast food. I substitute ALL sugary drinks with sparkling water. Straight up carbonated water with no sugar, no sodium & no calories (also a perfect alcohol substitute when pregnant).
2. Real cardio is a must. I used to go to the gym and fuck around on the lowest speed elliptical setting & do some pathetic sit ups while trying to watch Ellen. None of this will give you the same results as running. Go outside, find the steepest hill & haul ass to the top of it.
3. Find healthy snacks that you like. I know it seems like all healthy food sucks, BUT keep trying new things & find those one or two healthy snacks that you can tolerate. I randomly discovered whole fruit bars when I was pregnant & couldn't stop eating them! Also, strawberries, a banana & a splash of skim milk with ice in the blender is an amazing low-cal smoothie that will cure a sweet tooth in a hot second. Other favorites are peeled grapes & wheat thins, apple slices & peanut butter or tuna on cucumber slices.
4. Chug that water. Funny how this always makes the list when it comes to losing weight, but I swear that it works. Before I had Harper, I got a water tumbler that I loved & could not stop filling up. I noticed a difference in days in both my skin & my body. Go out of your way to find a water bottle that you LOVE & it will instantly be easier for you to guzzle that H2O. Camelbak Bottles
are my favorite!
5. Remove all possible things that will cause you to make excuses. I literally used to skip workouts because I had to change the TV from the cable box to the DVD player. One button on the remote would stop me from completing my workout. Now, I have a dedicated TV , with my weights under the dresser & I will SLEEP in my workout clothes so that I cannot make a single excuse in the morning to not workout.
Well ladies, there you have it! :) I hope this is helpful. If nothing else, inspiring or reassuring to those first time moms that are pregnant now & worried that the baby weight will never go away. It is a daunting task & different for every person, but just takes a little time to find out what will work best for you.
As my husband always says, "How do you eat an elephant?"
"One bite at a time!"
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While I was pregnant, I jogged & did some small circuits of pushups, lunges, etc. to try to stay in shape. Eating spoonfuls of jelly on the reg definitely didn't help my cause, but overall I gained about 26-27 lbs. Towards the end of my pregnancy, I just tried my best to get out & walk every day. My doctor told me that with all the extra poundage being carried around, you burn so many more calories, so I made sure to walk at least 30 minutes per day. Even if it was just around the mall. :)
Skirt, Grey Tank, Jean Jacket
I lost all of the weight in the first three weeks, which I think can be much attributed to breastfeeding. On the topic of breastfeeding, I know that after I had Harper the last thing I wanted to do was shovel in food after I looked like a bloated, pillow-esque-slob-kabob BUT you need those calories in order to produce milk. I spoke with so many lactation consultants & breastfeeding expert friends who had to tell me this over & over again. Good, healthy fats like eggs, avocado & peanut butter can make a world of difference in your ability to produce milk, which essentially burns those calories right off in return.
Once I was cleared to start working out again at my 5 week postpartum appointment, I started to ease back into running & jumped back into my favorite workout DVD, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
. I love this workout because there are three levels, so it is perfect for a beginner & leaves room to become more advanced. With this DVD, I use Three & Five Pound Dumbbells & a Yoga Mat. For a more ab focused workout, I love Six Week Six-Pack. These workouts are SO short, you can actually watch the clock during them & always be assured that there are only a few minutes left. Crossfit workouts are also an amazing way to get in shape & stay toned! My husband is an avid Crossfitter (is that a word?) so he makes me shortened/girl version workouts that I can do at home using just my 5 lb Kettlebell
or dumbbells. If you are interested, I'd be happy to share some of the workouts on the blog.I try to do a workout video or Crossfit routine 3-4 days per week, all at home. It isn't realistic for me to even attempt doing it daily, so I don't stress over it. And if I can't fit these in, a run or long walk with Harper in the stroller is always a good workout!
I don't have a recent pic, but this is the best I can do for before & after. The left is right around when I found out that I was pregnant, June 2011 & the right is exactly one year later in June 2012. I am posting this picture to show you that having a baby (and having a c-section) doesn't mean you can never have your old stomach (sorta) back. Update: For anyone who has asked, I used Mustela Double Action Cream
to prevent stretch marks... it worked like a charm! :)
This was also obviously just my first pregnancy (I hear it gets harder the second time around).
I don't have the magic remedy for losing baby weight or staying in shape. As most of you know I drink beer, have a Frito addiction & honestly, sort of despise working out. Here are the realistic tips/rules that I can give on this topic:
1. Absolutely no soda & no fast food. I substitute ALL sugary drinks with sparkling water. Straight up carbonated water with no sugar, no sodium & no calories (also a perfect alcohol substitute when pregnant).
2. Real cardio is a must. I used to go to the gym and fuck around on the lowest speed elliptical setting & do some pathetic sit ups while trying to watch Ellen. None of this will give you the same results as running. Go outside, find the steepest hill & haul ass to the top of it.
3. Find healthy snacks that you like. I know it seems like all healthy food sucks, BUT keep trying new things & find those one or two healthy snacks that you can tolerate. I randomly discovered whole fruit bars when I was pregnant & couldn't stop eating them! Also, strawberries, a banana & a splash of skim milk with ice in the blender is an amazing low-cal smoothie that will cure a sweet tooth in a hot second. Other favorites are peeled grapes & wheat thins, apple slices & peanut butter or tuna on cucumber slices.
4. Chug that water. Funny how this always makes the list when it comes to losing weight, but I swear that it works. Before I had Harper, I got a water tumbler that I loved & could not stop filling up. I noticed a difference in days in both my skin & my body. Go out of your way to find a water bottle that you LOVE & it will instantly be easier for you to guzzle that H2O. Camelbak Bottles
are my favorite!5. Remove all possible things that will cause you to make excuses. I literally used to skip workouts because I had to change the TV from the cable box to the DVD player. One button on the remote would stop me from completing my workout. Now, I have a dedicated TV , with my weights under the dresser & I will SLEEP in my workout clothes so that I cannot make a single excuse in the morning to not workout.
Well ladies, there you have it! :) I hope this is helpful. If nothing else, inspiring or reassuring to those first time moms that are pregnant now & worried that the baby weight will never go away. It is a daunting task & different for every person, but just takes a little time to find out what will work best for you.
As my husband always says, "How do you eat an elephant?"
"One bite at a time!"
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Ahhh, that wonderful first pregnancy in your early 20's. Unfortunately it gets harder the 2nd and 3rd time ;) You look fab!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have baby weight to lose but I'd love to see some of the Crossfit workouts!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Jessica! I just had my first baby 7 months ago and tracked my entire pregnancy and post baby body with all the workouts that I did. I teach yoga and personal train and have a few workouts on my blog and youtube channel. You look awesome!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Tamara
www.theworkoutmama.com
Thanks for the link to your blog, it's so helpful for you to list what you're doing as a workout each day of the week. I've found that keeping track of everything I do has made it a lot easier to keep going.
DeleteGreat post! I lost all my baby weight the first few weeks after giving birth. But this has inspired me to excersice and eat healthy as i can never be bothered!
ReplyDeleteKerry
how many calories do you normally eat every day??
ReplyDeleteSuch an inspiring post! I have a 4.5 month old and went from running 70-90 miles a week pre-partum to FLAB....I still haven't been able to work out. Love the blog so much!
ReplyDeleteinspiring! you look great! My daugter is six weeks old today and I gained 70 lbs with her! I was always fit and fairly thin but blew up with pregnancy.. Down 32 lbs and dropping. Thanks for t hethinspiration!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see some of the crossfit workouts. You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see your crossfit workouts as well! Not sure if you actually go to a cross fit gym or do your own thing at home? There are a few cross fit gyms around where I live, but they are several hundred dollars/month, so I would love to hear about your cross fit work outs if they happen at home :) Two more months until baby boy is out, then it's time to de-dough myself.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! I'm currently 9+ months pregnant and I'm terrified that I won't lose this baby weight. Reading this made me feel so much better! You look amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
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Please post your workouts! I gained 50 with my son (he's 3 months old) and lost 25 the first 5 days, but now I'm slowly creeping back up again (thanks to all the christmas cookies)!
ReplyDeleteI'm having my baby next week and am SO ready to get back in shape! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this! Being 6.5 months pregnant this post is very helpful and reassuring that it's possible for me to wear my 'cute' clothes again. Your hard work has def paid off so congrats! I would love to see the crossfit girly workouts you mentioned!
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I would love to see some of your at home Cross Fit workouts! Love reading your blog. I've been addicted since you we're week 24 preggo.
ReplyDeleteHot mama! You look great!!
ReplyDeleteAny suggestions on a good water tumbler? I need something easy to put in my book bag for class!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is the same age as Harper and I still have yet to shed the last 10 lbs. I bought the shred video pre-pregnancy and your blog has now inspired me to get off my ass and get to it- NO EXCUSES!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic, and I am so very jealous of your tonetummy!
So funny, as I just fucked around on the elliptical while watching Ellen Friday! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I'm not pregnant but I've just started day 1 of 30 day shred. It's kicking my ass but I can't wait for tomorrow!
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Love these tips. My mom is a personal trainer & always tells me the same things. I've been doing workout videos since Waverly was born! You look great!
ReplyDeleteyes yes yes, to the crossfit videos! i have two more months left in my second pregnancy and hopefully it wont take 2 years to lose the baby weight this time. :)thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThough I have no interest in working out at the moment (awful, I know, but I'm being honest :)) parts of this cracked me up. Oh and I'm jealous of your still perfect belly button. Mine popped and is completely weird looking now, despite the fact that I've lost all of my baby weight...one piece bathing suits 4L.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing girl, even better before pregnancy. :) I'd love to see some at home Crossfit workouts. I'm currently doing Tabata workouts at home & love how quick & effective they are. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! Thanks for posting this. I needed some motivation to continue to workout my last 10 weeks of pregnancy. :) I'd love to know what sort of meals you like to eat for lunch and dinner since you don't eat out that much. (My husband is the king of eating out!) Also, would love to know what crossfit exercises you do. I've heard so much about that!
ReplyDeleteWow! I hope I look that good after having my son this coming May! I went to a Crossfit workout with my husband and dad before I got pregnant and felt amazing afterwards, doing them at home would be a dream :) Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteMaybe its just me, but I honestly think its easier to stay fit during pregnancy and lose baby weight the second time around cause you have babe #1 to run around with :)You look great mama!
ReplyDeleteI too love the 20 minute JM videos because that's usually all I can get in with my 3 month old! I have 10 more pesky pounds to lose and they have been a bitch, plus a TON of toning! I know you've briefly touched on pumping exclusively but would love to hear your experience since I'm having to do the same thing. A crossfit blog would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe second time is definetely harder especially if you have another c-section like I did. I am definetely going to check out that video you recommended. As for the breastfeeding, how long did you breast feed for/pump?
ReplyDeleteWell, I love that you did this post. I think it's important to hear from people who aren't fitness and health gurus. You look amazing. Great job, lady.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read about crossfit routines! I did Jillian Michaels video in September and dropped several pounds. I am planning on doing the video again, but once it is over I need a different workout. I would love if you posted workouts semi-regularly! Love the blog!
ReplyDeletei just love reading your blog! i just had a baby boy 3 months ago and it's just so refreshing to read a blog where the mom isn't completely kooky and still is light hearted about the whole experience! a real person who loves to drink beer on occasion and throw around a curse word here and there! Believe me, there are just so many other blogs out there that are totally not the real deal. you are a breath of fresh air!! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to know of some the work outs your hubby has you doing. I was an active crossfitter until recently. I just found out I am pregnant and have not made it back to the gym. I can not wait til I feel better so I can at least get back and do something. I would love to know which ones you started out doing once you were given the ok to work out again.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing! I don't have baby weight to lose, but I have been wanting to get back into working out and this is just the motivation I need :) You look great btw!
ReplyDeleteJessica, I would love for you to share more on your workouts! I love following your blog and reading and watching Miss Harper grow. She is SO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your comment about cardio. I'm a runner and lost all my baby weight (plus some) in 6 weeks. Running really is the answer, plus it's a great stress release!
ReplyDeleteLove your comment about cardio. I'm a runner and lost all my baby weight (plus some) in 6 weeks. Running really is the answer, plus it's a great stress release!
ReplyDeleteI've gained way more than 27 lbs this pregnancy (my first) and am starting to completely freak out about losing weight... :( For some reason I became a juice addict throughout my pregnancy and since I've stopped drinking juice and replaced it with water, I can already tell a big difference. It's so important and yet so easy to overlook. My stomach looked a lot like yours pre-baby so I'm thrilled to see that someone else has managed to get back to their pre-baby self! Great work!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood post! I've got a blog (though not nearly as many followers as you!) and have been asked multiple times to share how I lost the baby weight. I did Jillian Michaels videos religiously while I was preggo and the weather was nice for most of my pregnancy, so I also walked an hour 3-4 days a week. I was actually in the best shape of my life, go figure! I only gained like 16 pounds my entire pregnancy (don't hate!), no matter what I ate...but I had a healthy 7 pound baby girl! All my weight was gone within a week or so BUT having a baby makes it so much harder to work out!!!! Now that she's 7 months old, I haven't gotten into a good routine and I've lost all my tone...boo! I need to get my booty back in shape. I too thought I didn't have any earth shattering info to share with others on this topic, but sharing my story might help motivate me to get my ass back on the wagon and get those killer arms and legs I had when I was preggo! Thanks for sharing yours! P.S. I would totally be interested in crossfit routines. I do all my workouts at home and would love some moves to supplement my Jillian dvd collection!
ReplyDeleteOooh, thank you for this share! I wondered how you got back in to shape so quickly.
ReplyDeleteI had my baby boy 12 weeks ago and breastfed him for a month. Luckily the weight I did gain came off in those first 4 weeks, but being a c-section Mama too I am a little nervous about exercising even though I have been given the ok by the Dr.
I guess it's time to blow the dust off of my 30 day shred DVD now too.... :sob:! ;)
I'd love to hear your workouts!
ReplyDeleteLove my Camelbak!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! I too would love to hear about your modified Crossfit workouts. Quite frankly, Crossfit scares me. I know a lot of people who do it and they are always talking about how they threw up afterward and a puke bucket nearby is essential. Um, sign me up? (NOT). You make excellent and common sense points. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd add protein!! Believe it or not, that was what helped to shed a lot of baby weight (nuts, meat, and greek yogurt--that type of stuff). :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see some of those crossfit workouts!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the water bottles, the day I got a camelbak I started refilling it about 5 times a day and haven't stopped. Have you tried any "detox" water recipes?
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ReplyDeleteThank you for posting about losing the baby weight. I had our first little munchkin 6wks ago and finally gotten the ok from the doc to begin working out again. I am scared I will not get my pre-baby body back but your post gives me some encouragement. Thank you
ReplyDeleteDid you do anything to prevent stretch marks? It looks like you didn't get any!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! I love your blog and would love to know what types of foods you eat on a semi-regular basis? I have an 8 month old, work full time, and pretty much have no time for cooking but any ideas would be appreciated!
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! Total inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am not pregnant nor trying anytime soon but this post is extremely inspirational!! I would love to hear about the crossfit workouts you do! I am trying to get better at going to the gym and getting in better shape! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I had my little guy 14 weeks ago and walked out of the hospital with 5lbs to go. I worked out my entire pregnancy. I teach a class called The Bar Method in Southern California. I'm convinced that how you work out before and during your pregnancy makes all the difference. I gained 30lbs and postpartum exclusively pumped due to latching problems. Bio Oil worked wonders and I didn't get stretch marks either. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you posted about how you lost the baby weight!! You look great! I gained about twice as much as recommended in my pregnancy. My son is now 6 months old and I still have 13 pounds to lose ): Thanks for sharing what you did to lose the weight and tone up. I'll definitely try some of your suggestions!!
ReplyDeleteWOW your tummy looks AMAZING! Good for you for working so hard at staying fit. Thanks for the tips! I may be using these in the future! ;)
ReplyDeletethese are great tips -- thanks for sharing you're secrets! xo
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you look amazing! congrats on your hard work! and thank you so much for sharing. it is nice to see a "normal" person (non fitness guru) story to losing the baby weight. very inspiring. would love to see your other workouts too!
ReplyDeleteI love this post! You look great :) I am nearly 20 weeks along with my first and this is wonderful inspiration :)
ReplyDeletePS- I would also love if you posted your CF based workouts
ReplyDeleteYou look amaze! Hopefully you'll post your workouts as well! :)
ReplyDeleteYou rock!!
ReplyDeleteI'm 36 (almost 37 wks) and I cant wait to get this little bit of weight off! I'd love to see some of the crossfit stuff...my boyfriend likes that too so maybe I could do some stuff with him.
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya. I hate working out and love fritos. I got the 30 day shred for christmas. Thanks for inspiring me to pop it in the DVD player!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and have foundhings so useful throughout my pregnancy. I am due this Friday with a little girl, Sophie. I was curious how your breast feeding went. What schedule did you do, when did you pump etc. :)
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW i'm so impressed! Good for you =) you look amazzzzzzing
ReplyDeleteyes PLEASE post at home crossfit workouts!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! Question for you... did you have trouble keeping your milk supply up when dropping the weight? Again, congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I wish I had your stomach and I have no babies!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog the other day and love it! I had my daughter 18 months ago and lost all the weight quickly as well. When people ask me how I did it, yes I run and do insanity videos and watch what I eat but I believe the biggest thing was working out while prego. I ran up until the day before my c section. I wish I could let all prego woman know how important it is to exercise!!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is so so cute and I enjoy watching her progress :)
HOW IN THE NAME OF SAM HELL DOES YOUR BELLY LOOK LIKE THAT?! i mean....i know you work out but wow. WOW. mine looks like a sad, deflated beach ball.
ReplyDeleteInspiring. I would love to hear some of your crossfit routines. I had a baby three months ago and lost all of my weight within the first few weeks, but it's so hard to find time to workout and get toned.
ReplyDelete3 weeks?! That's incredible. I'm 11 weeks postpartum
ReplyDeleteand still have 9 lbs to go but my stomach isn't anything close to being back to normal. Please post your crossfit routine. :)
You look amazing!!! I'm on baby #4 and it was harder after the second but not as hard as everyone made it out to be. Me and him just had a lot of problems surrounding his 'grand' entrance (he was born in the car on the way to the hospital) but after it started coming off with him it fell off. It even fell off great after my daughter and then BAM here comes #4, an even bigger surprise than baby #3. So I'm looking forward to returning to normal and not spending my entire 30s pregnant like i have my 20s haha.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post! My son was born shortly after Harper (Feb 21) and I'm due with #2 in April. I didn't manage to lose all of baby #1's weight (had 9lbs to go, but I wasn't trying either) so I'm getting myself mentally geared to lose all of the baby weight after baby #2 makes her debut in the spring. I've already put the two dvd's, weights and yoga mat on a my Amazon wishlist to buy closer to the time. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIdk how I missed this post, but I'm so glad I read it! I am going to have to try some of those workout videos you suggested. Leaving to go to the gym is just not realistic for me and I live in Minnesota so no outside! After I had my son in July the weight just fell off the first week... But then I realized that prepregnancy weight is NOT the same thing as prepregnancy body! All is much softer and not in the right spots!! Hopefully I can get my tummy and love handles toned!! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteUgh posts like this make me want to jump out a window. I lost my baby weight and then some, I'm 5'10" and in a size 4 but I got left with a LOT of loose skin around my stomach. It must be nice to bounce back from a pregnancy like you did, your stomach looks amazing. That's how my stomach looked before pregnancy but now it looks like it belongs to a 90 year old and I'm not even 30. My skin is so wrinkled and gross it's actually incredibly depressing for me. And it's a kick financially because my old tops/ bathing suits/ dresses were for showing off my tummy and now I have to hide it. That's what I get for carrying my big son straight out in front.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but saying that this or that cream prevented stretch marks isn't true- you're incredibly lucky is all honey, I used those creams and I worked out too and my stomach is horrifying. You look really great though- I'm so jealous! :(
I hear ya, girl. I was extremely fit before pregnancy, and had all intentions of keeping active during pregnancy, but had terrible problems with weak ligaments, which you can't do anything about, and had excruciating hip pain constantly. I didn't get any stretch marks, and I didn't use a single stretch mark cream. Not even lotion. So that was just luck. I have been breastfeeding since day one, and still have 6 pounds to lose (my son is 7 months old). I tried working out as soon as I was cleared, but my pelvis and hips physically could not handle the stress of 30 Day Shred, which is what I'd been doing before. It is only now that my pelvis has healed that I can begin doing high impact work outs.
DeleteSo props to this gal for getting the jackpot of the gene pool. And also, a C-section keeps your hips from having to spread the crazy inches it takes to push a giant baby head out.
I'm not sure how I missed this post, considering I am absolutely in love with your blog & ms. harper! Thank you for posting this, I can't believe how great you look post-baby, that definitely gave me the motivation to just keep at it. I've been doing the Couch 2 5K program in preps for the Color Run this year (& many others I hope to run in!) & it's kicking my butt. I use to think I was just too out of shape to get back in shape (one of those excuses) but after doing a few days I know I can keep going!
ReplyDeleteHere's the Crossfit I'm doing WHILE PREGNANT to hope the baby weight comes off quick too!! I'm 7 months pregnant, 29 weeks, and still feeling GREAT!! You look amazing, congrats to you and the happy family!
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