Finding My Flow
In a world full of "snap back" post-pregnancy pictures, I'm just trying to get healthy AND eat brownies (and cake) once (or twice) a week!
It's been 10 months since my little bundle of cuteness arrived and I'm just starting to feel like a normal person again. Though pregnancy was good to me, I only gained about 30lbs, this idea of losing the pregnancy weight is daunting. I've struggled with loosing weight in the past, so shedding 30lbs of baby weight plus the 20lbs I needed to lose pre-pregnancy...let's just say it's quite the undertaking!
Hard work required, but not an impossible task! I 'm learning how to be kinder and more patient with myself. Having a baby is no easy task and I'm not 21 anymore! Grace and patience are a must. Some days I'm crazy motivated, other days I'm tired and don't get off my couch. I'm learning to be ok with that for now, and take it slow! For now it's baby steps. I've lost a little over half of "baby weight" I gained, and I'm working on eating better and getting active on a consistent basis! It's only getting hotter for summer, so I'll be working on some creative ways of increasing activity, but not melting in this heat!
What's nice about living in Kuwait is that I'm not visually bombarded with the unrealistic expectations set forth in commercials, magazines, and other media daily. Yeah I see some of it on social media, but there's a simple solution for that when it becomes to much - LOGOUT! On the flip side, food is LIFE out here. In a place where it's hot most of the year, gyms are crazy expensive, and all the food and services you could want come straight to your door - getting active is one of the hardest things to do!
In the meantime, I'm learning to appreciate my body for all of its accomplishments. I was once told that it takes the same amount of time to put on ugly clothes as it does to put on cute ones. When you look good, you feel good! Feeling good is a great motivator for doing better. So I'm working on dressing cute, feeling flawless, and stay encouraged!