38 years old, 9 weeks post partum and a pregnancy pooch…a fitness junkie’s journey!

So I am 9 weeks post partum with my 3^rd c-section.  I only gained 24 pounds during my pregnancy.  I am lucky.  I have not gained more than 28 pounds in my pregnancy’s each time.  I have lost all my baby weight with each angel we have brought into this world, taught classes until 36 weeks pregnant and as much as I complained, I had very limited complications.  I am lucky.   Maybe it’s genetics, lifestyle, and a little bit of luck?  Who knows…but what I do know is it’s hard to balance life 3 boys, a job, and REALLY wanting to lose my pregnancy pooch.  Sometimes I think I am superwomen.  I am not.  I am human.  My 3^rd child made me realize I can not do it all alone, it made me realize that help and support is ok.   I work with moms everyday helping them with their fitness goals.  What every mom needs to know is this…I UNDERSTAND where you are coming from.  Pregnancy is a KILLER on your body.  Weather you gained 24 pounds or 60 pounds.   You can have the best pregnancy ever, but if you are in tune with your body, you know that it messes with your hips, stretches your abs, and completely imbalances your hormones!

Guess what, I a having a hard time fitting my workouts in, working, pre planning my food, and spending time with my kids.  I AM HUMAN!!  We all are.  But as I sat down tonight, my pooch hanging over my pants, I decided I needed to stop moping around and playing the woo as me card.  I NEED TO FOLLOW MY OWN ADVICE!!!   Just because I work in the fitness industry doesn’t mean I have a fairy god mother that taps her wand on my head and I am skinny.   I know what works, I have done it 2 times before and have helped hundreds of women do the same.  Why am I having a hard time getting on the ball?  I realized tonight, I WANT IT NOW.  I was not ready prior.  I needed to chill, cuddle my little guy.  He is my last newborn; I want to savor every moment.  I wanted to eat ice cream without feeling guilty and have the glass of wine I have been craving.  I am ready now.  I don’t feel good; I am tired and feel weak.  Even though I worked out my whole pregnancy.   Remember Pregnancy is a KILLER on your body and your mind.  Enjoy it ladies…it’s the best feeling ever to hold that baby, I would never give it up for a workout.    But I am ready to get it back.  I know what you are saying…”oh poor you…you only gained 24 lbs.”.  It’s not about the amount of weight…. it’s about how you feel.  How your body feels.  We are all different.  I want to get back to the way I used to feel.  Maybe you want to get back to the way YOU want to feel.   We are all individuals. 

SO…how am I going to do this?  I am going to follow my OWN advice. 

1. SET A GOAL
   1. Guess what I did mammas!!  I registered for the ING Miami Half Marathon.  Yup…. I did it.  I am a fitness mom.  I love to workout.   However…I am not a HUGE fan of running LONG distance.  I have done 1 half marathon.   But I needed a goal…and a fun girls weekend.  SO here I go.17 weeks out…Im ready to go. 
2. PRE PLAN
   1. I went to the store today and bought everything I need to cleanse my body and get my energy back.  TONS of fruits and veggies and healthy grains.  I am going to grab and go food out of my fridge this week.  Lots of small meals though the day. 
3. GOT MYSELF A NEW WATER BOTTLE
   1. Simple, but fun.  I AM going to do what I tell all my clients to do, drink tons of water and have clear pee.
4. SET MY ALARM
   1. I am getting up tomorrow AM and getting my bootie on the treadmill.  YUP…I am.  Before the kids get up.  Don’t have a treadmill…no excuse…exercise TV on demand.  Yes ladies…there is NOW NO excuse for not working out.  I am also going to do a bunch of pushups lunges and squats.  No weights needed. 
5. YUMMY!
   1. I am going to make a new HEALTHY meal 2 times a week.  I have a basket on my counter with Clean Eating Magazine in it, along with a few healthy eating cookbooks.  SO EASY to just grab the book, and pick a great healthy snack or meal.  I am keeping everything in arms reach!
6. WRITE IT DOWN
   1. I have a new notebook that I am going to hold myself accountable for.  My foods, my workouts, you name it!!  I am writing everything down!
7. FRIENDS and FAMILY
   1. I am so luck y to have my friends.  They are so supportive and THEY make me what I am.  Get your friends and family on board.  Be honest and tell them your goals.  Let them help!

So follow me on my journey to lose my pooch!!  Jump in with me and lets do it together!!  IT’S A LOSE YOUR POOCH WINTER!!!  Lets do it!!

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