joeyjo
Mum to 2boys, growing #3
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So I'm not overweight but I am heavier & flabbier than I'd like...
I'm not quite back to pre-pregnancy weight & although most clothes fit some are significantly less flattering than they were.
I have my brother's wedding in 1 month exactly, all the extended family will be there and the last time I saw them was at my wedding when I was obviously looking my absolute best. What's more is that I'm expected to wear a saree & my midriff will be on display, what more could I ask for as an incentive.
I know what needs to be done, I just have to do it!
Current weight 9st 5lb
Target weight 8st 12lb
Plan: no restrictions on what I eat but the following rules must be adhered to...
1.) Minimum of 5 portions of fruit/veg must be eaten before any "naughty treats" ideally 3 will be veg but at least 2. Fruit juice doesn't count.
2.) 2litres of water per day
3.) Maximum of 1 can diet coke a day & 1 coffee
4.) Alcohol only 2 nights a week
5.) Aim for 1500-1700 cal per day (breastfeeding) 5 days a week, 2000 twice a week
6.) Minimum 45min walk 5 days a week.
7.) Gym twice a week.
8.) At home strength training (sit ups, hand weights, etc etc) 20min 5 days a week.
I managed this routine with a slightly lower calorie bracket for over 18months prepregnancy & I was in the best shape of my life, I stopped counting calories and had just adjusted to a much healthier lifestyle & I NEED to get back there as it felt soooo good & I had so much more confidence & energy.
So I'm off to bed now and tomorrow is day 1 in this kick start month but also day 1 of the rest of my life, I'm hoping keeping a record here will help keep me motivated
I'm not quite back to pre-pregnancy weight & although most clothes fit some are significantly less flattering than they were.
I have my brother's wedding in 1 month exactly, all the extended family will be there and the last time I saw them was at my wedding when I was obviously looking my absolute best. What's more is that I'm expected to wear a saree & my midriff will be on display, what more could I ask for as an incentive.
I know what needs to be done, I just have to do it!
Current weight 9st 5lb
Target weight 8st 12lb
Plan: no restrictions on what I eat but the following rules must be adhered to...
1.) Minimum of 5 portions of fruit/veg must be eaten before any "naughty treats" ideally 3 will be veg but at least 2. Fruit juice doesn't count.
2.) 2litres of water per day
3.) Maximum of 1 can diet coke a day & 1 coffee
4.) Alcohol only 2 nights a week
5.) Aim for 1500-1700 cal per day (breastfeeding) 5 days a week, 2000 twice a week
6.) Minimum 45min walk 5 days a week.
7.) Gym twice a week.
8.) At home strength training (sit ups, hand weights, etc etc) 20min 5 days a week.
I managed this routine with a slightly lower calorie bracket for over 18months prepregnancy & I was in the best shape of my life, I stopped counting calories and had just adjusted to a much healthier lifestyle & I NEED to get back there as it felt soooo good & I had so much more confidence & energy.
So I'm off to bed now and tomorrow is day 1 in this kick start month but also day 1 of the rest of my life, I'm hoping keeping a record here will help keep me motivated
