--- Week 3 ---
Pregnancy Weight Lost To Date: 25 pounds
Goal Weight: 12 more pounds to go
Diet: Really good, by my standards. Pre-pregnancy, I lived on cereal, chips and Diet Coke and I realize I can't eat this way after baby either. I know I need to keep eating well to supplement my milk supply. But eating is hard to do (or should I say, hard to make time for) these days! I'm trying to make a conscious effort to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and make good choices at each meal period. One of the best gifts I've received from family / friends is the offer to make a meal for us. It's easy to eat then! Meals are a little more difficult to make a priority when it's just me at home. I usually find myself eating yogurt, granola bars or stuffing a PB and J into my mouth in a rare moment I have to myself. While I'm focusing on eating well at meal times, I haven't been limiting myself to snacks or desserts either. I haven't gone overboard, but I do indulge in the occasional cookie, piece of chocolate, etc. Until I hit a weight loss plateau, I don't feel like restricting myself.
Exercise: A few walks around the neighborhood with Chloe and Tory, but not much else. It's far too chilly outside (geez Minnesota, I already had to turn out heat on!) so I can't really take the baby outside any longer. I don't feel motivated enough by lack of weight loss to break out an exercise video or join a gym. I suppose I could always bundle up the baby and walk the aisles of the grocery store if I get really desperate, but that just sounds like too much work.
Wardrobe: Still wearing maternity clothes, mostly, because they're loose on my belly area. While my body is basically back to normal (no more swelling), my stomach isn't as flat as it was before. And apparently I liked to wear tight clothes prior to pregnancy? I can fit into all of my pre-pregnancy shirts, but they aren't very flattering with my muffin-top waist and uni-boob nursing bra. I can fit into my old jeans already, but they're a little tight (did I mention my glamorous muffin-top waist)? Therefore, I've been wearing maternity leggings and maternity jeans - they're a little more forgiving!
How I am feeling: More like myself everyday. Two weeks ago, I was an emotional basket-case. Last week, I felt like I finally getting this mama thing under control. I made dinner for Andi and I TWICE last week! And I took a shower every day. Big milestones in my opinion. I'm starting to feel like myself more everyday and I know this week will flow even better, especially because Andi is home for two weeks to help. Life is finally starting to take on a new normal.
Goal for next week: Making healthy meals a priority!
Pregnancy Weight Lost To Date: 25 pounds
Goal Weight: 12 more pounds to go
Diet: Really good, by my standards. Pre-pregnancy, I lived on cereal, chips and Diet Coke and I realize I can't eat this way after baby either. I know I need to keep eating well to supplement my milk supply. But eating is hard to do (or should I say, hard to make time for) these days! I'm trying to make a conscious effort to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and make good choices at each meal period. One of the best gifts I've received from family / friends is the offer to make a meal for us. It's easy to eat then! Meals are a little more difficult to make a priority when it's just me at home. I usually find myself eating yogurt, granola bars or stuffing a PB and J into my mouth in a rare moment I have to myself. While I'm focusing on eating well at meal times, I haven't been limiting myself to snacks or desserts either. I haven't gone overboard, but I do indulge in the occasional cookie, piece of chocolate, etc. Until I hit a weight loss plateau, I don't feel like restricting myself.
Exercise: A few walks around the neighborhood with Chloe and Tory, but not much else. It's far too chilly outside (geez Minnesota, I already had to turn out heat on!) so I can't really take the baby outside any longer. I don't feel motivated enough by lack of weight loss to break out an exercise video or join a gym. I suppose I could always bundle up the baby and walk the aisles of the grocery store if I get really desperate, but that just sounds like too much work.
Wardrobe: Still wearing maternity clothes, mostly, because they're loose on my belly area. While my body is basically back to normal (no more swelling), my stomach isn't as flat as it was before. And apparently I liked to wear tight clothes prior to pregnancy? I can fit into all of my pre-pregnancy shirts, but they aren't very flattering with my muffin-top waist and uni-boob nursing bra. I can fit into my old jeans already, but they're a little tight (did I mention my glamorous muffin-top waist)? Therefore, I've been wearing maternity leggings and maternity jeans - they're a little more forgiving!
How I am feeling: More like myself everyday. Two weeks ago, I was an emotional basket-case. Last week, I felt like I finally getting this mama thing under control. I made dinner for Andi and I TWICE last week! And I took a shower every day. Big milestones in my opinion. I'm starting to feel like myself more everyday and I know this week will flow even better, especially because Andi is home for two weeks to help. Life is finally starting to take on a new normal.
Goal for next week: Making healthy meals a priority!
Oh yea, you'll lose the weight. 12lbs is a cinch when you breastfeed.
ReplyDeleteDEAR SISTER, YOU'RE GOING TO LOOK JUST LIKE YOU DID BEFORE IN NO TIME AT ALL...BUT YOU'LL NEVER FEEL LIKE YOUR OLD SELF AGAIN...THE NEW YOU WILL BE 10X'S BETTER! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are doing great!! Nursing does amazing things for the baby weight : )Can't wait to meet Tory soon!!
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