Now that I've been officially cleared to walk - yes, I know it's not exercise but at least I can move! - I am starting my physical transformation that will hopefully end in a body that was better than the one I had before I got pregnant! Yes, I have big goals - and I'm excited to get started! I gained 44 pounds while pregnant... my goal was 35 so I'm not too upset about 44. I realized towards the end that there wasn't much I could do about it, especially due to the crazy swelling. So far I've lost 26 pounds (it's been 16 days today) so I feel like that's a good start! And I've done nothing but sit and breast feed. I'm hoping that the number doesn't stall there but if it does I'm still happy with the first 26 coming off so quickly. My goal is to of course get back to my pre-pregnancy weight which would be losing another 18 pounds... but my ultimate goal is to lose an additional 17 pounds which is a total of 35 more pounds... we'll see! I'll keep you updated.
My other goal is to get my skin back to normal. Some of the side effects of this pregnancy included pregnancy mask, stretch marks, and now my oh-so-wonderful Pupps rash. I've started (what I'm calling) my 30 day Mederma challenge for my stretch marks - their product promises a big reduction on stretch marks or your money back so I'm taking that challenge! I've also started to apply some cream to my face and am keeping the Neosporin on all of the scabs I have from scratching my Pupps rash. :/ I look like a little kid that went camping without any bug spray!
I'll be sure to keep you updated with my results!
I haven't been on in awhile...so I was catching up...I have done all of the following: Laughed, smiled at the computer like an idiot, cried, cringed, gasped, and did the "Scary Movie" mask face (hematoma story). I loved every bit of it...you're story is a great one and you definitely know how to share it. Have you always been this good of a writer??
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for my shout out! ;)