Love the journey

 

Confession. I've not been a happy camper. I've been so focused on getting back to how I was, I've been forgetting to just love how I am. 

Before I got pregnant, I felt in really great shape. I was proud of myself for looking good after baby #1, it took a lot of hard work! And I wasn't just thin, I had some muscle, some stamina in my workouts, and I was healthy on the inside. Fast forward to plus 50 pounds from a difficult pregnancy, and now, 3 months post partum via c-section. 

My post pregnancy journey has been a slow one, as it should be!! I had a c section and I'm nursing so I need to be careful with losing weight. And, confession, I just feel huge. I can't get over the fact that I'm buying medium and large clothing. I don't want to shop for myself, I'm convinced I won't be at this point for long, so why buy clothes? I'll tell you why, because I have to have something to wear in the meantime! But everytime I buy a large piece of clothing, I'm mad. My husband told his friend last week "my wife doesn't even look like she had a baby." And I'm too consumed with how awful I feel, I can't even accept that amazing compliment from my guy! 

I've also been avoiding photos! Yesterday, I took a photo with my niece on her 1st birthday, cause I couldn't NOT have a photo with my babygirl! And much to my surprise, I don't look so bad! Sweet friends of mine are even giving me compliments, which this mama needed. 

So I'm here to tell you that I completely failed at loving myself. Completely failed at giving myself time. Completely failed at respecting the complete shit storm that my body has gone through (excuse the language, there's no other way to put it). I've been so focused on getting back to picture number 1, the destination, that I'm forgetting that this is a journey. A fun one at that- with dedication, accomplishment, struggle, and reward. With encouragement from friends, with love from family, and with a learning experience for me! So I'm just gonna stop. I'm just gonna love where I'm at, cause I'm doing well! And I look just fine!! It's about the journey!! 

GET MOMMY FIT

It's time! GET MOMMY FIT is ready for you to join!

I have no time!

 

Are you trapped in the constant battle between wanting to get into or stay in better shape and not having enough time to do it? I'm a firm believer in making small adjustments to see big changes! For example, meal planning and prepping saves me a huge chunk of time! The time you save by focusing on nutrition strategies can be better spent elsewhere! I’ve put together a list of 5-minute workouts that you can use to start your day right. No matter how busy you are, there’s always enough time to spend 5 minutes focusing on yourself. No one else can make time for yourself but you. So start now and make it a priority! 

5-Minute Plank Workout:

Full body intense timesaving workout. 

Moves:

1 minute full plank

30 seconds elbow plank

10-12 plank up plank up downs 

10-12 reps spider plank right side

10-12 reps spider plank left side 

20 second elbow plank

5-Minute Yoga:

Relax and stretch with this short and effective 5-minute yoga session.

Moves:

1 minute child pose

1 minute downward facing dog

Take that into a chatturanga and then continuously into upward dog for 30 seconds 

10-12 reps of cat/cow posture

1 minute chair position 

5-Minute Arm Workout:

Define your arms for your tank tops this summer with this 5-minute arm workout. 

Moves:

1 minute tricep kickback with Dumbbells

1 minute tricep dips

1 minute shoulder press with Dumbbells 

1 minute push ups

30 second elbow plank

30 second tricep push ups 

5-Minute Booty Workout

This workout will work the booty in just 5 minutes. 

Moves:

30 seconds traditional squat 

30 seconds side lunges alternating legs

30 sumo squat 

1 minute scissor kicks

1 minute bridges 

30 seconds squat with a kick back

30 seconds donkey kicks

30 seconds Bulgarian split squats 

5-Minute Cardio

Energize the day ahead with this high intensity cardio jam. 

Moves:

1 minute jumping jacks

1 minute jog in place 

30 second push ups

1 minute jump squats 

30 second push ups 

1 minute jumping jacks