Mommy Monday: Getting my Prebaby Body Back Week 3

As many new mom's know weeks fly by! It was already the weekend before I even could catch a breath and post so I figured it would just make more sense to wait until today to write the 2 week update.

The quest to getting my prebaby body back is so much harder than I realized and has the potential to be extremely disappointing if my I allowed myself to focus on unrealistic expectations. After realizing that I have hit my weight loss "wall" I had to really think about what my intentions were. I had to ask myself why was I trying to lose weight right now? Obviously, I want to feel good about myself, I wanted to look good for my husband and wear all of my prebaby clothes with ease but besides that I really couldn't think of much else.

I have done everything in my power not to allow myself to obsess over my weight like I have in the past. I know if I do this I won't eat healthy and that will lead to a loss of milk production. It's such a strange place to be in as someone who has struggled with their weight. Before I had Jack I was just thinking about myself. If I wanted to try intense diets and work out regimens I could! But now, if I limit my diet too much my milk is nonexistent. I also have been reminded of my recent surgery when I have tried to push myself working out. For example, I didn't feel like my DVD was a hard enough work out and so I decided to run before I did the DVD and now where my incision was hurts SO bad! I know now why the girl on the DVD always says to watch the beginner if you just had a baby ;)

As far as specifics go in the past 2 weeks I have lost a little over 2 pounds. I am 11 pounds away from my prebaby weight but by the way my clothes are fitting I feel like I am about 50lbs away. People weren't kidding when they say your body will never be the same!!! I am doing my best to eat healthy and I am still doing my 12 week workout DVD Lindsey Brin's Postnatal Boot Camp.

This weight loss journey is just that, a journey. As difficult as it is accept, I didn't put on this baby weight on in 3 months so I can't expect it to be gone that quick. I also have to tell myself daily that my number ONE priority is Jack and making sure that my decisions regarding my diet are good for him. If that means I won't lose my last few pounds until after I am done breastfeeding then so be it. All I can do is try my best!!

Wish me luck!