Hi Readers,
I realize that I've been talking about all the great things to do postpartum and haven't really talked about the ugly side. The side that no one really talks about. A lot of people kept saying to me, "oh, you'll bounce back in no time" etc, etc.. Just because I workout and eat healthy doesn't mean my body has superpowers. I mean, that'd be cool but let's be honest. I know there are some women out there who DO bounce back the day after birth, but that IS NOT me. The first 2 weeks postpartum, I lost 14lb and I thought to myself, oh this will be easy! Yah, well I haven't budged since! I still have about 8lb to loose. The number isn't whats getting to me so much but the changes my body have made might be. For example, I tried to do pull ups the other day and my diastasis recti has still not fully recovered. It's not everyday you can't do things because your abdominal wall is literally split in half. Talk about motivating. I also thought my stomach would deflate faster and that I'd have a tight core right away. Not true. I still have squish (even though I try and hide it) and I'm just learning to take it day by day. It's also frustrating that sitting straight up from a lying down position isn't easy anymore! I will say it's gotten better which means my abs are coming back together again... but still, not as fast as I'd hope. I have decided that my goal until I go back to work and have my 6 week check up, is to go to the gym 2-3x a week. This is very little for me, but it's something. I'll take it! My mom had to bring me back to reality and say, Cristina, you just had a baby 4 weeks ago. It takes 9 months to grow her (and growing a human is a huge and amazing thing in itself!!), so don't expect it to all go back in place over night. See, I already preach this but to live it is another thing. I guess we get impatient and want things faster than they can happen. Really what I need to do (and hopefully you get out of reading this) is take it day by day and have patience. The body really is amazing and I'm sure it will go back to how it was with persistence and patience. Can you relate? I'd love to hear your postpartum experience and what worked for you and your journey back to pre-pregnancy body. Email: [email protected] In good health, Cristina
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AuthorCristina Panagopoulos is the owner and founder of CW Physique, an in-home personal training and nutrition company. She has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and loves helping others transform their lives. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and metabolic coach along with American Fitness Professionals & Associates certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Over the years, Cristina gained specialty certifications through the American Council of Exercise for Orthopedic Exercise and Pre and Post Natal Exercising. Cristina started this blog as a casual and personal journey through her experiences of pregnancy and later on motherhood. She wants to educate females on proper fitness and nutrition who are going through pregnancy and motherhood. For more information, please email Cristina directly at [email protected] Archives
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