Weight Loss Update: Not on Point

34 Weeks Postpartum:

26 Weeks Postpartum:

I'm definitely starting to lean out more and I fit into all of my clothes [ even my "skinny" pants ]. My 34 weeks picture happens to be after a week of eating really well but that has not been the case for the majority of the last two months. The month of February was so up and down food wise and to be blunt, it makes me feel like crap and puts me in a crappy mood. I did better in March but not by much, but I did put in more of an effort which is a start. 

My body has definitely changed postpartum though, even though I fit into all of my old clothes, I do not have my old body. My legs are much smaller than they have ever been, even when I was at my smallest for our wedding my legs weren't this small and I was easily 5lbs lighter. My waist was always small and I never gained size there but now it has been the hardest place for me to loose inches. My hips seem to be the only part of me thats back to "normal" and they were the only spot I was worried about postpartum since they were always my "problem" area pre-pregnancy. To be honest, lifting weights and mainly eating healthy has done wonders and have definitely toned my hips and obliques more than they were pre-Finn which is pretty freakin awesome! 

I'm not sure if it's because I've now seen my body at its largest, but I definitely feel more confident in my body [wrinkly belly and all]. I thought I would dread my body after having Finn - and I did the first few months - but now I can see what my body can do. I see that I can bounce back and I can be strong and I have to give most of the credit to lifting weights. 

Now that I've met a majority of my goals I need to come up with a few more. I'll write a separate post later this week with updated goals, but for now here is my journey so far....

41 weeks pregnant = 185

8/21 weight = 160
9/6 weight = 156.6
9/20 = 154.2
11/1 = 147
11/21 = 143.8
1/8 = 140.2

1/30 = 136.2

3/31 = 130.2

Weight Loss in eight weeks = 6lbs
Total Weight loss since 8/21 = 29.8lbs
Weight Loss to go = 0lbs

Goals:
9/30 = 155 MET
10/12 = 150 MET
11/21 = 145 MET
1/31 = 140 MET
3/31 = 135 MET

Goal Measurements by 4/24 = These are all my pre-pregnancy measurements except for my bust

Bust = 36in (still nursing)
Waist = 25in
Hips = 36in
Thighs = 21in

Starting measurements 9/22= 

Bust = 38in [2in to go]

Waist = 30in [5in to go]
Hips = 41in [5into go]
L Thigh = 23in [2in to go]
R Thigh = 23in [2in to go]

Measurements 11/23:

Bust = 36in GOAL MET

Waist = 28in [3in to go]
Hips = 38in [2into go]
L Thigh = 21.75in [.75in to go]
R Thigh = 21.75in [.75in to go]

Measurements 12/28:

Bust = 36in GOAL MET

Waist = 27in [2in to go]
Hips = 37 [1in to go]
L Thigh = 21in GOAL MET
R Thigh = 21in GOAL MET

Measurements 1/30:

Bust = 35in GOAL MET
Waist = 26.5in 1.52in to go]
Hips = 36.75 [.75in to go]
L Thigh = 20.75in GOAL MET
R Thigh = 20.75in GOAL MET

Measurements 1/30:

Bust = 35in GOAL MET
Waist = 25.5in [.5in to go]
Hips = 36 GOAL MET
L Thigh = 20in GOAL MET
R Thigh = 20in GOAL MET

Weight Loss Update: Reaching Goals and Setting New Ones

21 weeks postpartum (excuse my face haha)

19 weeks postpartum

16 weeks postpartum

 I never realized how much my body is actually changing until I look back at pictures. Although my "abs" were showing more at 19 weeks than 21 weeks (probably due to all the Christmas cookies!), my waist definitely shrunk. I kept the holiday weight off and even got down to 139 twice but I've been sitting at 140-141 for about two weeks which I am totally ok with since I expected to gain weight over the holiday.

I was a runner pre-pregnancy and through most of my pregnancy but now I've been leaning towards heavier weight lifting than ever before. It makes me feel strong and I've seen a quicker change in my body too. I've started following other moms on Instagram that are now weight lifters and their bodies are amazing. I definitely don't want to be a body builder or do bikini competitions but I would love to be leaner and have more definition. The one thing I don't want is bulky legs - as a dancer from 3-18years old I do love strong but lean legs.

One of my weight lifting mom inspirations! [source]

My new goal is to lift more but continue running and be in the best shape of my life. I want to document my transformation more and will probably do it on Instagram more than my blog so follow me there!

On another note, all of my pre-pregnancy jeans fit so I'm feeling way more normal again now that I'm back into my size 2's. Although I'm still 5-10lbs from my average pre-pregnancy weight I know my body has bounced back because my jeans fit and I don't look like a sausage in them haha

41 weeks pregnant = 185

8/21 weight = 160

9/6 weight = 156.6

9/20 = 154.2

11/1 = 147 

11/21 = 143.8

1/8 = 140.2

Weight Loss in seven weeks = 3.6lbs

Total Weight loss since 8/21 = 19.8lbs

Weight Loss to go = 5.2lbs

Goals:

9/30 = 155 MET

10/12 = 150 MET

11/21 = 145 MET

1/31 = 140

3/31 = 135

Goal Measurements by 4/24 = These are all my pre-pregnancy measurements except for my bust
Bust = 36in (still nursing)
Waist = 25in
Hips = 36in
Thighs = 21in

Starting measurements 9/22= Bust = 38in [2in to go]
Waist = 30in [5in to go]
Hips = 41in [5into go]
L Thigh = 23in [2in to go]
R Thigh = 23in [2in to go]

Measurements 11/23:
Bust = 36in GOAL MET
Waist = 28in [3in to go]
Hips = 38in [2into go]
L Thigh = 21.75in [.75in to go]
R Thigh = 21.75in [.75in to go]

Measurements 12/28:
Bust = 36in GOAL MET
Waist = 27in [2in to go]
Hips = 37 [1in to go]
L Thigh = 21in GOAL MET
R Thigh = 21in GOAL MET

Weight Loss Update and Progress Pictures

I finally started back at the gym two weeks ago and I'm loving it. I definitely should have gone back a little sooner, but Finn will grow fast and I can't get those moments back. I've even started to run/jog on the treadmill which I was scared to do at first knowing I hadn't run since 36 weeks pregnant. But it actually wasn't that bad and I ran about an 11min mile which is pretty decent since I ran it consecutively and didn't have to stop constantly. I will admit that my hips felt a little off, which the midwives told me they would and my recovery period is a little longer than it use to be haha. Before I could take a day off after a hard workout and I would be fine, but now I'm still pretty sore after skipping a day to recover. My goal is to work out 3 days a week which I have reached these last two weeks. This coming week I probably won't get to the gym at all since we are leaving at 5am Wednesday to go back home for Thanksgiving and won't be back home to Vermont until Sunday. This unfortunately leaves me little to no time to go to the gym since I work Monday and Tuesday 7-5 (deadline at the paper is killer) and Monday may even be longer than that. I may try to leave at 4 on Tuesday so I can get in at least 45mins at the gym, but we'll see how my deadlines are. Anyways, here are my updates!

16 Weeks Postpartum (oh and not stretch marks, they're scratch marks thanks to my sensitive skin!)

13 Weeks Postpartum

41 weeks pregnant = 185

8/21 weight = 160

9/6 weight = 156.6

9/20 = 154.2

11/1 = 147 

11/21 - 143.8

Weight Loss in three weeks = 3.2lbs

Total Weight loss since 8/21 = 16.2lbs

Weight Loss to go = 8.8lbs

Goals:

9/30 = 155 MET

10/12 = 150 MET

11/21 = 145 MET

1/31 = 140

3/31 = 135

Goal Measurements by 4/24 = These are all my pre-pregnancy measurements except for my bust
Bust = 36in (still nursing)
Waist = 25in
Hips = 36in
Thighs = 21in

Starting measurements 9/22=

Bust = 38in [2in to go]

Waist = 30in [5in to go]

Hips = 41in [5into go]

L Thigh = 23in [2in to go]

R Thigh = 23in [2in to go]

Measurements 10/30 =

Bust = 36in GOAL MET [although this measurement changes depending on the last time Finn nursed!]

Waist = 29in [4in to go]

Hips = 39 [3in to go]

L Thigh = 22in [1in to go]

R Thigh = 22in [1in to go]

Measurements 11/23:

Bust = 36in GOAL MET

Waist = 28in [3in to go]

Hips = 38 [2in to go]

L Thigh = 21.75in [.75in to go]

R Thigh = 21.75in [.75in to go]

Weight Loss Update

I know, I know it's been awhile! I went back to work on October 21st and I'm working 30 hour weeks so I have two days off with Finn - I work 7-5 on Monday, 7-4 on Tuesday, 9-1 on Thursday (Finn comes with me!) and 9-4 on Friday. I've been slacking on blogging but I keep up my instagram since it's much quicker so follow me there!

Next is my weight loss update and I am right on target which is pretty awesome! I have to admit that I haven't gone back to the gym yet since I can bare to be away from Finn especially with just going back to work. But I have decided that for my sanity I have to so I am starting back at the gym in a week. I'm only going to start out at three days a week but I think that's pretty good for a new mom.

I have to say that the transformation my body has gone through post pregnancy is really hard for me. I knew it would take some time for the weight to come off and that my body wouldn't look the same but it is much harder for me than I imagined. I have never been overweight and even when I thought I was "fat," I was never really that soft. The hardest part for me has been how saggy my stomach is now. Basically all of my weight gain with Finn was in my stomach so now the extra skin (although not a lot, just a lot for me) is there and my muscles are not so it's just weird to me to see it like that. I also made the mistake of trying on my old size 2 jeans and none of my jeans have any real stretch to them, they are very tailored so needless to say I was sorely disappointed when they didn't fit at all. I did go to Gap and bought two pairs of size 6 jeans which fit perfectly and are already a little loose (I even put them in the dryer the last time I washed them) since I know I have to at least loose all of the weight before I can try my size 2 on again.

I'm consistently loosing almost a pound a week still mostly because Finn eats a ton (every 1.5-2 hours) and I'm honestly not very hungry anymore. I thought I would be more hungry nursing than when I was pregnant but I'm less hungry than even pre-pregnancy and I have to force myself to eat during the day. For most women this wouldn't be a problem but with my past food issues I have to make sure I eat as I don't want to go back to restricting and having a bad relationship with food in general.

Ok, so enough talking - here are my newly updated pics and results, along with my measurement update!
(top: current 13 weeks postpartum; middle: 5 weeks postpartum; bottom: 3 weeks postpartum)

41 weeks pregnant = 185

8/21 weight = 160

9/6 weight = 156.6

9/20 = 154.2

11/1 = 147 

Weight Loss in six weeks = 7.2lbs

Total Weight loss = 13lbs

Weight Loss to go = 12lbs

Goals:

9/30 = 155 MET

10/12 = 150 MET

11/21 = 145

1/31 = 140

3/31 = 135

Goal Measurements by 4/24 = These are all my pre-pregnancy measurements except for my bust
Bust = 36in (still nursing)
Waist = 25in
Hips = 36in
Starting measurements 9/22=
Thighs = 21in
Bust = 38in [2in to go]
Waist = 30in [5in to go]
Hips = 41in [5into go]
L Thigh = 23in [2in to go]
R Thigh = 23in [2in to go]
Measurements 10/30 =
Bust = 36in GOAL MET [although this measurement changes depending on the last time Finn nursed!]
Waist = 29in [4in to go]
Hips = 39 [3in to go]
L Thigh = 22in [1in to go]
R Thigh = 22in [1in to go]

I hope that once I begin to workout these numbers will go down much quicker, but this isn't bad for purely weight loss inches lost.

Post Baby Weight Loss Week 2 Update!

It's been two weeks since I first posted on my post baby weight loss journey and not much has changed. I'm eating the same and walking at least 3-4 times a day and I'm really trying to use my abs when walking to stand up tall and walk faster. I can't wait to start running again even though I know it will be very hard at first but I honestly can't wait!!! I'm going to start the Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred on September 12 since we have a wedding on October 12 and I'd love to fit into some of my old dresses so I don't have to buy a new one, which would also be in a bigger size which would also be slightly depressing. 

8/21 weight = 160

9/6 weight = 156.6

Weight Loss in two weeks = 3.4lbs

Total Weight loss = 3.4lbs

Weight Loss to go = 21.6

The weight loss is still pretty steady which I wasn't totally expecting, but I'm happy it is. I'm really hoping that once I actually start to workout the weight will really begin to come off and I'll be more toned as well. Below are my goals and new updated pictures [ excuse my crazy hair and makeupless face! ] . I definitely feel like I'm starting to tone a bit more but it's definitely still hard to look at older pictures of myself with a flat stomach. And to think that back then I was so hard on my body when in fact I looked awesome! Anyways here is the progress so far...

Goals:

9/30 = 155

10/12 = 150

11/21 = 145

1/31 = 140

3/31 = 135

9/6

8/22

9/6

 

8/22

Post Pregnancy Weight Loss & Before Pictures

When Tom and I were married October 29, 2011 I was in the best shape of my life. I was running and lifting weights and was very lean and toned and loved it! After we got married I gained a few pounds which was fine since I had lost extra weight for the wedding so I was sitting at my average weight of about 128-130 afterwards. Not many people know, but in September 2012 I miscarried and gained about 5-7 pounds as a result of eating a little too much to cope. 

In November 2012 I found out I was pregnant with Finn and began the pregnancy at about 137lbs - a little bit more than I had wanted. I was one of the lucky ones who had no morning sickness and really no nausea either, but I was beyond exhausted and could barely make it to the gym once a week. I'm someone who gains weight easily if I don't work out and I gained about 15lbs in my first trimester which I was not happy about, but it is what it is. Anyways, fast forward and I gained about 45lbs total which is about 10lbs more than I wanted but I maintained my workouts throughout the rest of my pregnancy so I definitely didn't look like I gained that much. 

So now it's time to loose the baby weight! I already lost 20lbs in the first two weeks and at 3 weeks post partum today I'm down to 160lbs exactly. That leaves me with about 25lbs to loose to get down to 135lbs which is probably more reasonable than 130lbs for the moment. I plan to update my weight loss and workouts once a week. I feel like my goals are fairly reasonable but I also understand that I may need to push some of my goals back as the weight might not come off as easy as it once did and that the last 10-15lbs may be harder to loose than the first 10-15lbs. 

Here are my goals:

9/30 = 155

10/12 = 150

11/21 = 145

1/31 = 140

3/31 = 135

And here are my before pictures at about 162lbs and 2 weeks postpartum. It's very hard for me to post the pictures of my bare stomach since the heaviest I've ever been in my life is 145lbs and that was maybe for a month while injured in high school. I also had a bad relationship with weight and food while in college with calorie counting, restricting and starving. I've had a very healthy relationship with food for the past 3 years and I really hope to keep it that way through this weight loss no matter how hard it may get. 

Before: