This is 30 Days of Blogging: Day 20
Today I spent some time researching and planning some practical postpartum fitness goals and how I’m going to get there. I definitely have some work to do. I have about 20 lbs to lose, need to regain my strength, and definitely need some toning. I would like to be in better shape than I was before I got pregnant, but we’ll start with the basics.
Postpartum Health Goals:
1. Lose 20 lbs by end of year (6 months)
2. 80% whole foods (not sure how this is calculated yet)
3. Strong core & toned tummy
There are a ton of other things I could (and would like to) add, but I know I need to keep it simple or none of it will happen.
When I started medication for depression my body changed quite a bit. I went from not being able to gain weight no matter what I tried to quickly putting on weight and not being able to get it off. And I never really did figure out what I needed to do since then.
So this is pretty daunting and I have to idea how my body will respond. But I’m also pretty motivated. I think the hardest part, at least right now, will be finding time in between taking care of baby E.
What I need to do to make it possible?
Plan and prepare ahead
Including meal planning and prep (weekly) and figuring out when I’m going to exercise (daily)
Keep it simple
Right now I’ll use more prepared foods (like salad mixes and pre-formed burger patties) and will keep meals really simple. Even if they’re not as delicious as I want them to be.
Exercising will include walks and short YouTube videos at home.
Be consistent but not too strict
Both strictness and leniency can be pitfalls. I know I’ll need to be as consistent as I can, but I’ll also need to let myself skip or fail sometimes.
Today I meal planned and got a grocery order together. I will need to do some meal prep tomorrow and think about when I might get in my exercise this week. And that’s it for now.
I’m absolutely one to over think things and get stuck in the planning phase. I can’t afford that now, so I’m going to leave it at a few simple baby steps for now.
A few things I will try and report back on later:
A 30 day postpartum workout plan my older sis told me about
Milk Dust protein powder – this is a big splurge for me but if it helps it’s going to be worth it
Swimming– I’ve been thinking about this for a while now and I just need to do it!
That’s it for now, baby E needs me.
