Lately I feel more like the
Pillsbury Dough Boy than the trophy wife who stays at home, runs the house, and
pops out babies. I’ve always imagined that perfectly toned body that comes with
having extra time for the gym. Only now in the midst of laundry, dishes, and
cloth diapers do I realize I have no time. The “to-do” list is really just an
excuse. I’ve gone to the gym a few times post-birthing. I was ready for it to
be hard. But I went all fancy and have a trainer who is pushing me to exercise
even harder. It’s so easy to get out of shape and downright depressing to
realize I can’t manage one full push-up. Now I reminisce of the days that I was
a machine. Remember those times? Right before you get married and way before
you have a baby. Remember when you could do 80 pushups in a minute and run
half-marathons for fun.
I’m ready to shed this baby
weight. Why is it the last 10lbs are the hardest? Here I am making the
commitment to exercise harder and eat less crap food. Guarantee there will be
some crying involved when the hubby eats whatever he wants and I get a carrot
stick with hummus.
Are you still nursing Grady? It's very common for your body to hold on to the last 10 pounds until you've weaned your baby. It's in case you don't have food for yourself, your body can still make milk for your baby! Hang in there! You're a great mom! Don't be so hard on yourself!
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