60 Day Slimdown!

You all know how I'm all about nutrition, exercise, and healthy living. Well, let's get real. I thought I'd post a part of my journey of getting my body back after pregnancy. I am determined to do it the healthy way. Many of you know I lost 90 pounds a few years back from a full on eating disorder. Now I want to prove to everyone out there that it can be done HEALTHILY. The RIGHT way.  Boy has it been a ride so far! I gained 56 pounds when I was pregnant (ok maybe more. After I hit 212 I decided not to weigh myself anymore). During my entire pregnancy I exercised with Lindsay Brinn's workouts which are specifically designed for prego's. She also has post natal workouts (which I am doing now).

Honestly, I have been quite discouraged because I thought I would get my body back sooner rather than later. I thought, "Oh I'm such a healthy eater and I exercise 45 minutes per day, etc. etc. etc.". NOPE! Hello reality! Nice to meet you. In case you didn't know already, pregnancy will do WHATEVER it decides to your body. Maybe you are lucky and only gained 10 pounds and looked back to your pre-prego self weeks after baby. (If so, count your blessings mama!)

Currently I am doing the 60 day slim-down workouts with Lindsay Brinn. I took my measurements at the beginning of the month and took pictures. Then I deleted them. (I had NO idea that I had that much back fat going on back there!) So here is a picture of me about a week before Micah was born. Looks like I have an alien in my belly! Nope...its precious baby Micah.

Here are my measurements for when I started the 60 day slim down (which was almost 4 months postpartum)

Arm: 13 in
Chest: 40 in
Waist: 34.5 in
1" below Belly button: 43
Hips: 45.5
Thigh: 27
Calf: 16
WEIGHT: 198.4

Now here are my measurements 3 weeks after the slim-down
Arm: 12.5 in
Chest: 39.5 in
Waist: 33.5 in
1" below belly button: 41.5
Hips: 44
Thigh: 26
Calf: 15
WEIGHT: 196.8

As you can see, I didn't even lose a full 2 pounds yet I lost 6 INCHES! That's progress. I don't look anywhere near where I'd like to but for not even 5 months postpartum I guess this will do. The Lord is humbling me in this process and I'm learning to give myself grace. Stay tuned for next month's results :)