...To get back into shape! I knew this day was coming, and to be honest it's probably been looming for awhile, but I can't put it off any longer. I need to be healthier and get back into shape finally. And not just pre-baby shape. Better. Let's crunch some brutally honest numbers and see what we're working with, shall we?
Total weight gain from pregnancy: 40 pounds
10 days postpartum: Down 20 pounds
3 weeks postpartum: Down 30 pounds
Today? I'm still hanging around at that 'down 30' mark. Meaning I've got 10 pounds to lose to be back where I was before T was born. However, I was a good 15-20 pounds overweight when I got pregnant. Womp, womp womp. There's no more time to sulk about this weight gain and the work I've got to do though... now is the time to actually get up and DO something about it.
My incision is still healing, goodness that's a slow process so I'll be gradually getting back into the swing of things. I'm definitely able to do brisk walks and some light weights at this point, but anything involving a lot of jumping or quick moves (Zumba, plyometrics, etc) will still be out for awhile longer. Those are the only things that cause me some pain around my incision, but every day that gets a little bit easier
I'm also hoping to clean up our eating as well. The first crazy couple of months with T were too easy to just grab fast food, accept unhealthy (but delicious!) meals from friends and family or just not even make time to eat enough throughout the day (guilty!) because we were so occupied with our new baby. Jared and I are determined to make our meal plans and stick with them going forward.
Looking back at the ups and downs of my fitness levels has motivated me to really step it up and stick with it. I was looking back at all the various photos of fitness achievements I've done over the years and I want to get back to those feelings. It's been a long time since I got in some good, sweaty workouts and I'm more than ready. I'm a little bit scared of how difficult I know this will all be. Hello, I had a baby and haven't truly exercised in months, yikes!
I think I'm going to start the Couch to 5K program, because sure I've ran a couple half-marathons but I truly feel like I'm starting from scratch now. I figured that program would be an easy way to get back into things and I can still add in other works outs when I can.
Anyone else starting a training plan or have any new fitness goals they're working on? I'd love some motivation :)
Total weight gain from pregnancy: 40 pounds
10 days postpartum: Down 20 pounds
3 weeks postpartum: Down 30 pounds
Today? I'm still hanging around at that 'down 30' mark. Meaning I've got 10 pounds to lose to be back where I was before T was born. However, I was a good 15-20 pounds overweight when I got pregnant. Womp, womp womp. There's no more time to sulk about this weight gain and the work I've got to do though... now is the time to actually get up and DO something about it.
My incision is still healing, goodness that's a slow process so I'll be gradually getting back into the swing of things. I'm definitely able to do brisk walks and some light weights at this point, but anything involving a lot of jumping or quick moves (Zumba, plyometrics, etc) will still be out for awhile longer. Those are the only things that cause me some pain around my incision, but every day that gets a little bit easier
I'm also hoping to clean up our eating as well. The first crazy couple of months with T were too easy to just grab fast food, accept unhealthy (but delicious!) meals from friends and family or just not even make time to eat enough throughout the day (guilty!) because we were so occupied with our new baby. Jared and I are determined to make our meal plans and stick with them going forward.
I think I'm going to start the Couch to 5K program, because sure I've ran a couple half-marathons but I truly feel like I'm starting from scratch now. I figured that program would be an easy way to get back into things and I can still add in other works outs when I can.
Anyone else starting a training plan or have any new fitness goals they're working on? I'd love some motivation :)
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