Anyway, I am proud to say that I have reached pre-baby weight. The bad news is, I'm still not back in shape, so this must mean I've swapped some lean muscle mass for some baby flab, but I'll get that sorted out - sooner rather than later, I hope.
I've still got a few pounds to go even beyond "pre-baby" weight, but that's just so that I can feel better. It's never about the number with me (hence, not owning a scale) - it's about how I feel and how my clothes fit. Not surprisingly, these two things are directly related.
It was the first time I have been back in the pool since the baby was born. Did you know it's a lot easier to swim without a giant belly? Go figure. Plus, my arms are pretty strong from holding up my "solid" child so much, which also makes swimming easier, so all in all, it was a better experience that I had expected. I'm not quite as out of shape as I had thought.
I also got a pair of my old jeans on and zipped up/buttoned. I'm not going to lie - it was pretty dicey around the waist (can you say muffin top?), but it was a milestone nonetheless, and I'm going to count it. This is key, since I can't afford a new wardrobe, so I'd like to be back in my old one by the time winter gets here.
Wish me luck!
Wow! That is impressive. A little over 2 lbs per week. Good for you. That's a healthy way to lose. It is exciting when the wardrobe expands because you can fit into clothes that you haven't been able to wear in awhile. :) Mom
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