Post Preggo Health

Wow- two posts in one day! I'm on a roll (or baby Colin is extra sleepy). Now that we are almost five weeks post partum, I am thinking a lot about my personal health. It's time to get this body back on track and get these last ten pregnancy pounds off so that I can be the best me, wife and mommy possible. I am the best me possible when I feel good about myself and take some time out for me every day.

 I made a challenge with my Mom- we have to work out at least three days per week and lose ten pounds by our beach vacation (the last full week in August). I think we can do it!

Below are the health goals I set for myself for the next few months:

-Use My Fitness Pal daily to track caloric intake. I looked up my calorie needs while breastfeeding (which are more than they would be if I wasn't) and I'm going to stick to that amount in an effort to safely lose 1-2 pounds per week without jeopardizing my milk supply.

-Run 2-3 days per week. Colin loves the stroller! On nice days when it's not too hot- we will hit the pavement!

- Lift or do Tracy Anderson post pregnancy DVD 1-2 days per week (good to do while Colin is napping!)

- Complete the 30 day squat challenge starting today! My booty definitely took a beating during the pregnancy- not as perky as before- this should get it back to hot mama status!

- Drink 8 full glasses of water daily (if not more). I was so good about water while preggo. For some reason I have been having to remind myself to drink up now- probably because my hands are preoccupied with captain cutie all day! Proper hydration is always important, but even more so when you are establishing and maintaining a milk supply.

- Take a prenatal vitamin, pro-biotic and calcium supplement daily. Prenatal vitamins are recommended while breast feeding, a probiotic is good for digestion and I am not eating dairy so I need the calcium supplement to ensure I am getting enough.

Here's to a happy healthy Mommy in no time! :)

To hold myself accountable, I am going to post updates including pictures over the next two months. Below is a  picture of me at two and a half weeks postpartum. My belly has gone down a lot and I no longer look pregnant but I weigh the same. 

Below is where I stand today, ten pounds above my pre-pregnancy weight. I still want to lose an additional 15 pounds on top of the 10 I need to lose to get back to what I was 11 months ago.

Looking forward to a healthier version of me!