This week, I am getting back into balanced eating in an effort to start gradually losing the baby weight. I’m not setting an unrealistic goal or rushing the process since I am breastfeeding and need to be careful to maintain my milk supply. And as the saying goes, “It took 9 months to gain the weight. It will take 9 months to take it off.” While every body is different and it can take more or less time than that, I’m keeping the saying in mind.
Mostly my focus is going to be on resuming healthy eating. Like many moms I know, the postpartum period can be a survival phase. I tend not to prioritize the weekly meal prep that has encouraged balanced eating habits in the past. Plus, for me, breastfeeding makes me peckish and I crave simple carbs and sugar. Given my specific circumstances, I can quickly find myself eating beyond satiety, overdoing sweets and desserts, and gaining more weight.
I have about 15 pounds to lose to return to my pre-baby weight and 30ish to lose to get to my “goal weight” (whatever that means – weight is such an arbitrary measure).
I have resumed walking, yoga, and light strength training already, but I’m not relying on exercise to shed the pounds. Physical activity has never been the solution for me in the past.
Join me as I strive to share everything I eat each day. Because what has worked for me before? Accountability!