Operation: Get my body back - 4 wks post-preg
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So it has been 4 weeks after I've had my son. I gained a total of about 35 lbs with this pregnancy and am down 25 lbs. There hasn't been much I've been doing exercise-wise except for walking, as I'm not suppose to start any "real" exercise until after my 6 week postpartum check-up. So after allowing myself about 2 weeks of recovery, what I've been doing these past weeks is walking for about 30 minutes about 4 times a week. I haven't really changed much as far as diet--but I am being just a bit more conscious. I'm getting back to eating more fish and seafood, which was restricted somewhat because of pregnancy, and have lessened the amount of sugary juices and drinks that I craved (and drank) through my whole pregnancy. I'm also about to jump on the "green smoothie" bandwagon and will start incorporating those into my diet, as well. Just recently, I stumbled upon a blog post talking about the benefits of taking 2-3 tablespoons of organic ACV daily, and how it helps prevent all kinds of ailments, gives energy, helps with digestion and also encourages weightloss. I haven't made it to Whole Foods yet, but will add this to my regimen as well. So without further ado, here are my 4 week pics. (please, pardon the crappy pics--I sold my "good" camera in preparation for an upgrade)
As you can see, I still have a bit of a gut, and yes, that damned dark line (also known as the "linea negra") is still there. With my last pregnancy, it took a full YEAR for it to fade completely and I'm expecting no difference this time around. I can get in most of my pre-preg clothes, but it's not comfortable and I feel like a stuffed sausage, so I've been kickin' it in my leggings and loose tops still.
After my 6 week check-up, I'll be able to hit the gym again and start some light weight lifting which works WONDERS. I'm also planning to give Bikram (hot) yoga a try--thanks to Groupon. Stay tuned for my next update in a couple of weeks! I plan to go into more detail regarding my workout regimen once I'm back into full workout mode again. :)
As you can see, I still have a bit of a gut, and yes, that damned dark line (also known as the "linea negra") is still there. With my last pregnancy, it took a full YEAR for it to fade completely and I'm expecting no difference this time around. I can get in most of my pre-preg clothes, but it's not comfortable and I feel like a stuffed sausage, so I've been kickin' it in my leggings and loose tops still.
After my 6 week check-up, I'll be able to hit the gym again and start some light weight lifting which works WONDERS. I'm also planning to give Bikram (hot) yoga a try--thanks to Groupon. Stay tuned for my next update in a couple of weeks! I plan to go into more detail regarding my workout regimen once I'm back into full workout mode again. :)
xoxo,
-Nik
