Here we are at the 2 month mark and I have to say, things are getting better. By better, I mean I am getting used to this whole motherhood thing. Ha. Baby Isabella is a whopping 9lb 9oz now which is still a little small but since she was premature, she is doing great. She had to get 4 shots the other day and it was the HARDEST thing to watch. I'm pretty sure I cried more than she did. Ugh.
I decided to start hitting the nutrition a little harder because I was sick of not seeing the scale move. I knew it was just a matter of switching up my nutrition a bit. It has been working. I started last Monday and I'm down about 3lb. My body takes a whillllle to drop weight so I'm OK with only a few lbs and I'm well aware that it will take a while. It's the beginning of September and I have a goal to get to my pre-pregnancy weight by December and a few more lbs if I can. I'm about 5-6lb away from my pre pregnancy weight but I wouldn't mind loosing 10 lb. So what have I been doing? Gym time hasn't been as easy as it used to be. I have to stay on top of pumping and make sure I get to all my appointments on time and so on. I try to carve out an hour every day but sometimes I only get to the gym 4x a week. I usually don't miss more than 1 day, but to me, that's enough to miss. I don't like missing a workout because I honestly feel like crap. Working out gives me energy, strength, endorphin's and so on so it drives me bonkers when I can't stick to my routine. However, I completely understand I have a whole new routine that I'm adjusting to and I'm not killing myself over a day missed. Nutrition is what has been the biggest change. Those that have read up on my personal nutrition in the past know that I have a STUBBORN metabolism and I always have. For ME (read: not for everyone), fat cycling works best. Carbs hate me but protein and fat seem to work well with me and maintaining muscle, so that's what I'm doing. I am adding in a cheat meal once a week plus a glass of wine here and there just because I need it ha. I'll keep you posted on the progress. I've been asked a few times for a before and after picture (baby and now). I will post one soon. In good health, Cristina
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
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
October 2016
Categories |