{"id":8600,"date":"2011-12-20T07:30:51","date_gmt":"2011-12-20T12:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/2011\/12\/20\/post-baby-body-3-months-postpartum\/"},"modified":"2021-02-13T08:09:23","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T13:09:23","slug":"post-baby-body-3-months-postpartum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/post-baby-body-3-months-postpartum\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Baby Body: 3 Months Postpartum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another month has flown by. I think that\u2019s just how life is going to go from now on. I\u2019m OK with it. I\u2019ve actually been doing a pretty good job of living in the moment and not let myself get caught up in trying to be perfect. And when you aren\u2019t trying to be perfect, life is a lot of fun \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Speaking of not being perfect\u2026<\/p>\n

Exercise <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve actually been doing great at sticking with my wogging. I\u2019m now on week 7 of Couch to 10k, which has me running for 4 minutes and walking for 2 minutes. It\u2019s too much running to do with the stroller now, so I\u2019ve been saving those for days when Hubbs can watch Hailey. However, on busy weeks, I still wog with Hailey, I just repeat a day from week 2 or 3, which has less running and more walking. It\u2019s not perfect, but I\u2019m proud of myself for sticking with it when I can\u2019t follow the plan exactly (something I sometimes struggle with).<\/p>\n

However, my strength training with the 30 day shred has fallen off completely. I blame the busy holiday season. I don\u2019t know when I\u2019ll hang out with Jillian again, but I could easily add some push ups, planks and other strength moves into my day. Note to self- do this.<\/p>\n

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I think my consistency and quality of exercise will improve when I am ready to bring Hailey to the gym with me, but I\u2019m not sure when I\u2019ll be ready for that. That\u2019s a discussion for another post though.<\/p>\n

Eating<\/strong> <\/em><\/h2>\n

has been a bit all over the place, too. I\u2019ve been eating healthy foods about 70% of the time, and the other 30% has been filled with Christmas cookies and wine<\/a>, pizza<\/a> or Mexican. Typically I strive for more of a 85\/15 balance. However, I don\u2019t see this changing until after Christmas. I\u2019m not writing off healthy food completely until next week, but I have a feeling there will be a bit more wine and snacks than usual this coming weekend.<\/p>\n

Does eating carrots negate calories from Grandma Betty\u2019s famous cream cheese dip??<\/p>\n

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Mentally <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

and emotionally, I\u2019m doing great. After my meltdown<\/span> reevaluation<\/a>, I\u2019ve really focused on setting more reasonable and attainable goals for each day. I love being a mom and I\u2019m learning everyday how to juggle everything that needs to get done more efficiently.<\/p>\n

Now to the stats\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 <\/td>\n2 Months Postpartum<\/td>\n3 Months Postpartum<\/td>\nDifference<\/td>\nDifference from Right Before Delivery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Right Arm<\/td>\n10\u201d<\/td>\n10\u201d<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n-.75\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High Waist<\/td>\n28.5\u201d<\/td>\n28\u201d<\/td>\n-.5\u201d<\/td>\n5.5\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Around Belly Button<\/td>\n34.5\u201d<\/td>\n32\u201d<\/td>\n2.5\u201d<\/td>\n10.5\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hips<\/td>\n38\u201d<\/td>\n37.5\u201d<\/td>\n.5\u201d<\/td>\n-3.5\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Right Thigh<\/td>\n21.5\u201d<\/td>\n21.5\u201d<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n-2\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Right Calf<\/td>\n13\u201d<\/td>\n12.5\u201d<\/td>\n-.5\u201d<\/td>\n-.75\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n119.5 lbs<\/td>\n116 lbs<\/td>\n-3.5 lbs<\/td>\n-27.5 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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I was shocked when I saw the pounds finally start to drop. I can\u2019t believe I\u2019m only 3 pounds away from my pre pregnancy weight! I am excited about that, but more excited about getting back to feeling more firm. My abs could use some serious toning up!<\/p>\n

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I fit into most of my pre-pregnancy clothes. A few pairs of jeans and a few shirts are still too small, and I think I\u2019m just going to donate them. I actually don\u2019t think some of the jeans fit me before I was pregnant, so why keep them around as a reminder that I\u2019m no longer 16?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m pleased with my progress and have clear views of what I want to focus on the next month\u2026<\/p>\n