Pounds Shmounds

Ok, technically I gained 45 lbs during pregnancy, but I'm not counting 10 of those lbs. I lost 10 lbs a month prior to getting pregnant due to a summer vacation trip that required I live in a bathing suit for 7 days. I slaved hard to lose those 10 lbs and could in no way sustain the workouts or limited caloric intake long-term and remain a happy person in order to keep those lbs off...so...they don't count. :)

I weighed 184 the day before I gave birth. A week after birth, I lost 15 lbs and another 5 lbs by two weeks most likely due to shedding of water weight and decreased appetite and calorie intake. I’m sure breastfeeding also played a part in the weight loss. I haven’t done much to get back into shape yet. The nurse did suggest I begin to do small crunches soon after birth...so I took the opportunity and did plank and ab exercises starting a week postpartum.

It’s been three weeks postpartum today and I’m down to 162. It’s been nice to have the scale decrease on a daily basis, but the cheese on my butt is making me want to kick it in high gear…pronto!