My body, anyway. Today marks 7 months postpartum and I am 1 pound away from my goal weight. I'm sure it will come off sometime in the next few weeks while running like a crazy.
There are a few things that are different after going through a 46 pound weight gain during my first pregnancy.
- My back seems to be holding onto fat more than it used to(bra fat and love handles)
- My tummy isn't totally completely flat like it used to be, but it's close. The muscles are - I just have a small tire going around my middle.
- The arm acne. Never had it before, but it popped up while pregnant and has not gone away and has gotten worse and worse. It really really bothers me. I don't know why it's there and why it wont go away!
- My breasts are different because of breastfeeding and will never be the same. Kind of bummed.
- I'm a bit weaker. Can't do as many push ups like I used to.
- My thighs are a little more shapely.
- A few fading stretch marks on my outer thighs (never got any on my tummy!)
But these things really aren't bad. The only noticeable thing I think is the layer of fat around my middle. And it's not much, just a little. Maybe others may not notice it much.
I haven't posted a recent body picture, but I had Jaren take these 2 weeks ago.
Except this one. This is me a year ago 6 weeks preg.
6 1/2 Months Postpartum
Overall I'm very happy with how I've bounced back. I am not exactly as thin as I was before, but I feel like if I keep exercising hard I can be with time. If not, that's ok. At least that's the mood I'm in now. Tomorrow I may feel differently.
7 comments:
You're so pretty! I love the picture with you and Naomi. Congratulations on your awesome progress!
You look great! What an achievement to be proud of!
Now go eat a bowl of brownie batter to celebrate lol.
You look so beautiful and baby is very cute=)Lovely blog♥
Way to go! You look fantastic!
Pretty much hate you. JK. It's just because you look so GOOD. :)
Try Eucerin Intense Body Cream (something close to that) on your arms. It's in the tub, not tube or bottle. It's at Walmart for $5-ish. Put it on after exfoliating in the shower, and the arm acne will go away. Not that I would know what arm acne is or anything..... :)
Okay now it's my turn :) I really want to get back to my high school weight... That means I need to lose about 20 pounds. Wish me luck!
Okay I followed you here from That Wife - - and I have to say thanks back for your kind statement! So many people dissect every little thing you say there, even when you think you are being so non-judgemental...but I digress.
But you have to stop talking about how close you are to your goal weight and posting awesome after-baby pictures. It's making me extremely depressed as I enter the 11th month after baby #2 and I'm as fat as ever. 'Kay? ;)
But seriously, your blog and little family are stinkin' adorable. I hope this is not my last time venturing over to your neck of the woods!
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