First, let me start by saying that I am in no way ashamed of my post baby body. My extra 20 lbs, stretch marks, and weird spots are all a beautiful reminder of my two wonderful children.
That said, I am unhappy. I've always struggled with my weight. I can look at a cheeseburger and gain 5 lbs, but it'll take 6 weeks of damn near starving myself and exercising to the point of exhaustion each day to lose 2 lbs. I am most comfortable between 150 and 155. I'm 5'7" and have a heavier build than most women. I've been holding steady at about 173 since I had my son in June and I'm really just starting to feel miserable. My pants are too tight and shirts don't fit the way they should. I don't feel good in my own skin and it's got to change.
Last Feb/March, I did a program called 21 Day Fix and had AMAZING results with it. I really want to do this program again, but I'm so worried that with the calorie restrictions my breast milk supply will drop. My son is a little chunker and is taking 20-25 oz a day by bottle, with at least 5 additional feedings at the breast. I struggled breastfeeding my daughter and ultimately ended up supplementing with formula starting at 4 months. I am determined to make it at least 6 months with my son...hopefully longer.
So how do you balance the two? Both are important...one for my baby's health and the other for mine. I think I may start the 21 Day Fix and just take it one day at a time. There has to be a balance and way to take in enough healthy calories, but still lose weight. At the very least, convert fat to muscle and lose inches.
If anyone reads this and has experience or advice, I'm all ears (eyes)!
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