By the end of my pregnancy with Gracie, I had gained almost 50 lbs. I was convinced it was because I had a huge monster baby inside me, and the rest was water weight. HA! I couldn't be more wrong. Baby G came out only weighing 6 lbs. When she was two weeks old, I had only lost about 16 lbs. of actual baby weight, and then I was stuck. I would get so mad when friends of mine, who had their babies, 1, 2 or 3 months after mine would announce, very shortly after the birth of their babes, that they were already back in their pre-pregnancy pants. yay for you guys. When Gracie turned 2 months old, I was still wearing my maternity pants because they were all that fit. How depressing!
Finally I had to accept the fact that I'm not like my skinny friends. Breastfeeding was not a weight loss key for me, and I had to start literally working my butt off if I ever wanted to take control of my body again.
So I stopped buying pre-made cookie dough, I learned how to bake my own whole grain bread, and I registered for a half marathon.
I can't count calories, it makes me crazy and if I'm thinking about food all day, then I just want it more.
I try to eat only whole, real foods. I avoid processed foods as much as I can. This has made me learn new recipe, as well as change my tastes. I keep around plenty of fruits and veggies and I drink a lot of water. I eat either a salad or a green smoothie for breakfast.
And finally, finally, my little girl is 7 months, and I am down 26 lbs, and 3 belt holes. And yes, I pulled out my jeans again!
Finally I had to accept the fact that I'm not like my skinny friends. Breastfeeding was not a weight loss key for me, and I had to start literally working my butt off if I ever wanted to take control of my body again.
So I stopped buying pre-made cookie dough, I learned how to bake my own whole grain bread, and I registered for a half marathon.
I can't count calories, it makes me crazy and if I'm thinking about food all day, then I just want it more.
I try to eat only whole, real foods. I avoid processed foods as much as I can. This has made me learn new recipe, as well as change my tastes. I keep around plenty of fruits and veggies and I drink a lot of water. I eat either a salad or a green smoothie for breakfast.
And finally, finally, my little girl is 7 months, and I am down 26 lbs, and 3 belt holes. And yes, I pulled out my jeans again!
2 comments:
Sabby, you are amazing! Im proud of you.
I love it. Just found your blog:) Your hard work is surely paying off, and I'm sure your insides (esp. your heart) really appreciate it too! I'm impressed you eat salads for breakfast!!!
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