Happy Tuesday RAWRs! Tomorrow marks my ONE YEAR Postpartum Workout Update! Woowhoo! But, since I have a special post dedicated for my little one tomorrow, I am posting my Operation Get Fit update today. Guys, I can’t believe it’s been 10 weeks already! Remember my DAY ONE post when it all started? Wow. It has definitely been a wonderful journey – one with many successes achieved, lessons learned, and new insight on life.
On more than one occasion, I am sure I said I wanted to go back to my “pre-baby body” hoping my body would return to how it was before I had a baby. But during this journey, I have come to realize something – that it’s OK if I never get there! I mean, if it does, then HOORAY! But, I am completely ok if it doesn’t. Pushing out a baby takes a toll on a woman so my body is definitely different now, but I have come to love it all – flaws and all (and I have them just like any regular everyday woman). My ultimate goal during this challenge was re-commit myself to gaining a healthier, stronger, and toner body.
I started at 137lbs with 24% body fat on Day 1. Currently, I am 135lbs (which is 5 lbs heavier than my pre-baby weight) and I love it. I am not as lean as I was before, but I am definitely toning up. I haven’t measured my body fat as of yet, but I’m not concerned about it since I have seen muscle definition peaking through which is a sign of progress and great results. I am continuing to work my legs CONSTANTLY since this is where stubborn fat likes to hibernate…and of course EATING CLEAN IS KEY! Remember the 80/20 rule and other nutrition tips you can find HERE.
I have every intention of continuing my workouts and will most definitely post them as I find new and fun ways to burn those calories. After these 10 weeks, I can honestly say I feel amazing! I have more energy, more endurance, more strength, and more power. 🙂 Thanks for all the kind words, motivation to keep on keeping on, and encouragement throughout this whole process! I hope I was able to provide some helpful information, tips, and inspiration from my own personal experience during this journey. There were definitely struggles and slip ups, but remember that EVERY DAY is an opportunity for a new start. And NEVER. GIVE. UP.
So, who’s down to sign up for another race/competition with me???
whooo girl!! congrats on your amazing progress – this gives us some serious motivation! Well done on all of your hard work XO
Thanks ladies!
WOW girl. Seriously you look great — good for you!! I have been trying to get back on the wagon with working out daily and trying to eat better – it can be hard with the little one! I will have to check out your nutrition tips! 🙂
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I totally hear you. Some days are such a struggle just to find the energy…but really, the clean eating helps a ton.
WOW! That is hard work!
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wow, you look amazing! What an accomplishment, great job. I am wanting to start the whole30 cleanse and you are definitely a great motivator!
Thanks girl! Let me know about that cleanse.
You look amazing girl!!!!! Way to get it!!
You look great!