Post-Baby Fitness / Diet Plans
After a year of trying to get pregnant, nine months of pregnancy and almost five weeks of recovery, I am feeling the itch to get back on the fitness and clean eating wagon. I was never perfect when it came to diet but I was pretty good and on the fitness front, I’ve never had trouble pushing myself but over the past couple of years, I haven’t been able to go as hard or as long as I used to. Baby Henry is worth every single ounce of cellulite and extra pounds but I am keen to get back to where I was or at the very least, a new normal where I feel confident in my skin. I’m not delusional enough to think I’ll ever go back to my early 20-something abs but I am hoping to find a balance.
Sadly, there aren’t any quick fixes so I’ll be getting my pre-baby body back the old fashioned way through, healthy eating, tons of water and balanced exercise. My body is still recovering from childbirth and I’m still pumping so I need to be careful on the exercise front as too much, too soon can cause serious damage. Right now my routine includes long stroller walks and some stretching. I hope to slowly add in some running, spinning and weights once I get the go ahead from the OB at my six week appointment. I miss endorphin pumping workouts!
To help get my butt in gear on the diet front, I’m trying to prep dinner during Henry’s nap time (when I can), staying away from processed carbs and eating as many vegetables as I can. The first few weeks of motherhood were all about survival and I ate enough pizza / pasta to last me a year, I am so ready to welcome big salads and smoothies back into my life.
I’ll be sure to share my journey with you all, if I get really brave I might post some before photos / stats but I’m not sure that I’m ready to share THAT much detail with the whole internet!