{"id":23569,"date":"2014-09-18T08:02:12","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T12:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=23569"},"modified":"2021-02-13T07:47:39","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T12:47:39","slug":"slow-progress-is-still-progress-4-months-postpartum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/slow-progress-is-still-progress-4-months-postpartum\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Progress is Still Progress: 4 Months Postpartum"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m 4 months into this mom of two stuff and I can honestly say it\u2019s busier than I imagined it to be. I knew having two kids would mean more of my time, and I eagerly signed up for it, but as a no-excuse-make-it-happen<\/em> kind of girl, it\u2019s a bit humbling.<\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t been to the gym in a couple of weeks. I throw Kaitlyn off her schedule so frequently that when she has the opportunity to get a nice nap in at home, I let her have it.<\/p>\n

Cooking meals this week has been tough. I knew it was going to be a busy week (I was even back in the WCCB studio yesterday- as was Kaitlyn- for some mommy review fun with Kristine<\/a>!), so I gave myself a break and didn\u2019t plan out must-make meals for each night.<\/p>\n

I realize that may sound like I\u2019ve given up, but I haven\u2019t. I\u2019ve adjusted my expectations. I\u2019ve accepted that I won\u2019t be running any fall races this year most likely or creating elaborate meals in the kitchen. However, that doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m throwing myhealth aside.<\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t made it to the gym, but I\u2019ve been doing workout videos a couple of times a week. It\u2019s not my favorite, but it gets me sweating and Hailey will even join in sometimes and it makes it a lot of fun! I\u2019ve been focused on staying active with afternoon walks with the girls and short runs when David is home and I have the opportunity.<\/p>\n

\"lululemon\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I also may or may not have prematurely spent some birthday money on some new workout gear.<\/em> SQUEE!<\/em><\/p>\n

This week I didn\u2019t really have a meal plan. However, instead of planned out meals, I grabbed some staples- chicken, steak and several veggies- and we\u2019ve been eating simple meals of grill-it-or-roast-it-all. The meals won\u2019t win any culinary awards, but they are quick and good for us.<\/p>\n

\"steak<\/a><\/p>\n

from instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

I guess at 4 months in I\u2019m at a place of doing what I can when I can. I don\u2019t want to create unrealistic expectations and set myself up for failure, so I\u2019m readjusting. I\u2019m striving for progress, whatever the speed.<\/p>\n

When I was a health coach I worked with many moms that had basically thrown in the towel. I remember encouraging them (how they must have loved that from a non-mom)<\/em> to take baby steps and acknowledge the small wins along the way. I found if you could get that positive energy building, the rest often fell into place. Don\u2019t you find that if you get in a workout that you want something a little healthier to eat? Or if you take your vitamins that you are more likely to drink an extra glass of water? I know I do and that\u2019s all I\u2019m shooting for right now.<\/p>\n

So with that being said\u2026<\/p>\n

\"post<\/a><\/p>\n

and<\/p>\n

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And the numbers\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 <\/td>\n3 Months Postpartum<\/td>\n4 Months Postpartum<\/td>\nDifference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Right Bicep<\/td>\n10.75\u201d<\/td>\n10.75\u201d<\/td>\n—<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High Waist<\/td>\n29\u201d<\/td>\n28.25\u201d<\/td>\n-0.75\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Around Belly Button<\/td>\n32.75\u201d<\/td>\n31.5\u201d<\/td>\n-1.25\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hips<\/td>\n38.75\u201d<\/td>\n38\u201d<\/td>\n-0.75\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Right Thigh<\/td>\n22\u201d<\/td>\n22\u201d<\/td>\n—<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n121<\/td>\n119<\/td>\n-2 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Progress \u2026even though the weight loss may be mostly a result of my haircut!<\/p>\n

I refuse to compare my results to when I was 4 months postpartum with Hailey<\/a>. I\u2019m in a different place now, I\u2019m juggling more and I\u2019m even a couple years older. So even though things may not be progressing as quickly, progress is still progress, no matter the speed.<\/p>\n

When is a time you\u2019ve had to readjust your expectations?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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