Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to get the weekend started, especially since my husband and I (and Mirella) are going to the coast for a couple of nights to celebrate our anniversary! I can’t believe it will be 9 years already…crazy how fast the time has gone!
Anyhow, it’s been awhile since I posted an update on getting back into my pre-pregnancy shape, so I thought it was time for another one. It has been almost 4 months since I gave birth to Mirella, and I’m slowly, but surely getting back to where I was before I got pregnant. I’m seeing more changes in my body, fitting into my clothes better and continuing to feel stronger everyday. The latter is the most important to me, so I’m glad to see faster improvements in that area!
So, here are my stats (and some pictures, even though I’m not one for taking pictures of myself ):
Current weight: 128
10 Weeks Postpartum: 134
Pre-pregnancy: 118
Final pregnancy weight: 156
Even though I’m trying not to dwell on the scale and focus more on how my clothes fit, it is nice to see the number on the scale drop. I’ve lost 6 pounds since my last update, so only a little bit more to go!
I’m doing CrossFit out of our home gym 5 days a week, and with my husband’s new work schedule, I’ve been getting up with him at 5:30 a.m. every morning to get my workout done before the kids wake up. I love starting my day with a good workout and I feel more energized because of it! Aside from CrossFit, I’ve been making a point to take our BOB stroller and walk or jog to do errands around town, i.e. post office, library, pharmacy, etc, to get in some additional exercise. I love being active and any way I can fit in a little exercise, the better!
For my workouts, my strength is definitely improving. I’m able to do about 5 consecutive handstand push ups again, I can deadlift 175 and clean 115 pounds. I still need to work on my endurance, especially to improve my Fran time! I still have a ways to go to get my fitness level where it was prior to getting pregnant, but it feels good to be making progress.
Exercise is only part of the equation. As you saw from my most recent What I Ate Wednesday post, I aim to eat whole foods, fresh produce, healthy fats, lots of protein and a moderate amount of whole grains. I’m not counting calories, but I’m eating how I usually eat. My husband and I eat healthy 90-95% of the time, with the occasional splurge the rest of the time (tots!). I still drink a hoppy beer or glass of wine (or two) at night as my daily nightcap. It’s not a diet; it’s a way of life that works for us and I plan to stick with it.
So, there you have it. I’m excited to keep on trekking and post more updates as I get back into my pre-pregnancy shape!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Questions:
What is your favorite time to workout?
How do you stay fit?
Do you follow the scale or how your clothes fit as a way to measure your progress towards getting in shape?
Hey! Long time no talk…congrats on getting stronger and getting back into shape! I was gonna call you today but saw you are leaving so let’s talk soon and make plans to get together. Happy anniversary and hope you have a fun weekend away!!!
Mornings are my favorite time to work out and lately I’ve been doing mostly water aerobics since I’m teaching that now 🙂
Tell Drew I said hello and let’s talk soon!
Thanks, Jen! That’s awesome you are teaching water aerobics! Yes, let’s get together soon!
Mama, you are doing so well! Take a moment to realise just how well you’re doing – not only are you caring for your little ones, you’re taking care if yourself so that you can care for your family better! That’s an incredible thing!!
Thanks, Kristy! You are so sweet!
You look so fantastic, mama!! Glad to hear you had a good weekend away, too. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you!