Mom Bod

It’s been 14 weeks since I had my second child and I’m just starting to embrace my new mom bod. With no really no exercise and poor eating habits, this second pregnancy did my body dirty. I’ve learned the hard way that my body is starting to act it’s age and doesn’t bounce back as easily either.

For me, I think the key is just getting going. It helps to have friends (or maybe a significant other or co-worker) that can help hold me accountable and make me feel guiltier on those lazy days.

Sometimes my body really bothers me. The way it looks is not flattering. There are rolls, wrinkles and skin where I don’t need it anymore; it’s really not cute. As a result, I’ve really been trying to work out on my treadmill and bought some new clothes that better fit ME and this mom bod, and that’s they key. I shouldn’t be ashamed of my body, I should be proud. I carried and grew two beautiful, healthy babies and it’s the greatest thing to have happened.

I do really wish my body comes back to a degree. I took advantage, as the first time around my body was almost back to normal when I got pregnant again. I expected the same but that definitely is not what I got and I should’ve been smarter. It’s up to me to make my weight loss goals happen, so I’ll try to keep you posted. I haven’t quite committed to fully dieting yet (oops), but I’ve made some changes and have cut back. Being back at work has been a big enough adjustment, so I’m proud of the baby steps.

Any other postpartum moms have motivational weight loss stories they can share with me?!