Post Baby Body Update: Month 4
| February 7, 2012 | Posted by Madeline @ Food, Fitness, and Family under 4-6 Months, CrossFit, Post Baby Body, Postpartum |
You can months 1, 2, and 3 here, here, and here.
Quick glance back ….
Two Months Post-Partum
And here I am today …
Stats…
This by far has been my biggest month of change since posting my 1-week post baby body update. It feels SO GOOD to see progress. :) I also was able to zip my pre-pregnancy jeans comfortably which is an AMAZING feeling!
Eating
I am no longer counting calories. After doing so for 2 months I feel like I have a really good grasp of what 2300 calories is. I truly attribute my current success to counting calories. Not eating enough is no joke. You need to determine your own caloric needs into order to fuel your body appropriately. Once I started fueling properly the weight started to come off. I also drink 104oz of water a day. Maintaining proper hydration is not only essential for weight loss and general well-being, it is also super important for breastfeeding (which I am still doing). I am also doing my “plank a day” and I am already starting to notice a difference in my core!
Working Out
I started my 1/2 marathon training last week so I am running 4-5 days per week. I am still weight-training 3-4 times a week as well. I try to mix up traditional weight training with CrossFit as well. The one thing I am sorely lacking is more yoga, which is something I plan on working on this month. Some days I also have to get creative and do circuits in my garage if Emmie is having a rough day 
This is the CrossFit workout I did on Monday …
Goals
I recently posted about how I learned to love my mom body. My goal right now is to continue to be positive 
I am seeing changes which motivates me to work hard. I am comfortable the way I am so everything from here on out is the cherry on top of a pretty awesome sundae
Go Madeline! I still love your "how to love my mom body" post. You are doing so well! That workout looks kick-butt.
you look great, GL on half training!
Sure sounds like you're right where you need to be!! Very inspiring, fellow mama!
What a cool workout – love it (pinned it too). And you look fab by the way!
You look great mama!
Keep up the great work!
Beautiful as ever
I hope you're doing WIAW tomorrow! I'm curious to see where you get most of your calories and in which meals
You look amazing!! I will have to try that cross-fit workout. It looks great
Awesome! Congrats… I hope I look that good ..that quickly after I have kids. Keep up the good work
I plan on doing a WIAW BUT all my snacks rarely make it into photos … I'd be happy to email you though!
Thank you!
You should! My shoulders and chest are definitely feeling all the push-ups!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the workout
you are amazing. so proud of you! and LOVE that workout. pinned
Looking great lady….you will be my inspiration soon.
You look awesome, girl!!
You are doing such a great job! I could def tell from your pictures that you had a good month before checking out your stats below! Lookin' good.
WOW! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!!
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