Its that time that I begin to focus on getting back into shape. I was in no rush to jump right into dieting and exercise following Orla’s birth. Here I am a few days shy of 9 weeks postpartum and i’m feeling really good, both physically and mentally. Currently I weigh 129 pounds. I have no shame in the number I weigh, as I care more about inches and how I feel/look in my clothes. I will be 29 years old in April, I have no interest in being the 106 pounds and size 25 that I was at 24 years old. It just goes to show that as you get older and have kids your body changes, AND I MEAN CHANGES!!!!! When I post photos on Instagram you wouldn’t know I’m 5 foot 2 inches tall, and weigh 129 pounds. You wouldn’t know I have stretch marks all over my body, or that I have a baby pouch, and a face full of freckles! I’m posting this blog so people know I have flaws I’m not ashamed of, social media makes it hard sometimes even for me to feel good about our bodies. I find myself becoming the most insecure of my body after browsing through my social media outlets. Its inevitable I feel like for us women to at times obsess on our bodies and strive for some sort of “perfection” I know having gained 50lbs when I was pregnant with Pella, it takes discipline, dedication, motivation, and hard work to get back into shape, but its DOABLE! I gained 32lbs with Orla, and for not working out “yet” or making any changes to my diet, I am about 9 pounds shy of my pre-pregnancy weight. 9 lbs seems like a piece of cake, right? Like I said before its not the # in pounds, its the actual shape of size of my body that is going to be the challenge. My goal is to be pack in my size 26 jeans, NO muffin top by my 29th birthday!
So here I go, starting my 29th birthday body challenge. Weighing in at 129 pounds, wearing a size Medium, and size 28 jeans. I will try and update my blog with what I’m eating, cooking, and doing along the lines of this challenge im giving myself.
I’d love to hear from other women who are dedicating 2014 to getting in shape! Lets do this!!!
You seriously look beautiful! I just wrote a blog post earlier today about how I want to get back in shape. Except instead of 9 weeks post partum, I am 11 months! I’m not overweight, no. I just want to be slim and not have any muffin top or rolls. I’m definitely going to follow along on your blog! We can do this!
If I ever have a baby..currently 1 week over due w #2..I would love to share supoort for getting back at the “self” grind.. I plan to start in march.
Your gonna do great!
I’m ten months postpartum and while I’m about 15 pounds shy of my pre-pregnancy weight, I am so not focused on the number. You make an excellent point about how the shape of our bodies literally change — my ribcage is wider, as are my hips and I don’t think I’ll ever get my teeny waist back. I haven’t done much in the way of working out, but I make sure to walk as much as possible (I live in San Francisco, so walking everywhere is super easy). Structurally, I feel like I still need to put my parts back together and just focus on keeping good posture. I’m totes ready to get strong again and I really look forward to seeing your progress!
I weigh 129 pounds, I’m 5 ft 4in and I’ll be 29 in July (the similarities of our lives freak me out). I too feel really good in my own skin and am so proud of what my body has achieved. I want to get back into my size 26’s too and open up my clothing choices again. Ha. I’m with you lady. Let’s do this.
I have been reading your old blog and now your new and I have to say, you a truly an inspiration! Seriously, for how far you’ve came since when you were pregnant with Pella and all. To let all your hardships and resentment go and have a civil relationship with Pella’s dad. And honestly to have be civil enough with his girlfriend and their child. All I can see is, if I were in your position, I would be completely resentful of my BD. Especially if he didn’t by now apologize after having a SECOND child. Now he should know how difficult it is (especially having a newborn) and should at least feel bad that you had to experience that kind of hardship. And I hope his girlfriend is as nice as possible because she never had to deal with what you did, ever! Not fair. Let me tell you though, Nick on the other hand, I am SO overly excited for this new chapter in your life. This truly gives me hope that some day it will happen for me as well. Through all that BS, you still get your happily ever after. Things are looking up and it makes me so happy for you and your family!
I admire your bravery and honesty in showing your body after pregnancy. You look amazing, taking everything into consideration. Good for you for having that fighting spirit! I hope you’ve reached, or even surpassed, your goals this month. Stay beautiful, Marcella!
Alejandro Quiroz @ CosMed Clinic