I've been doing the 30 Day Shred at least 3 times a week (but usually more) since week 6. I still haven't moved up to Level 2, but I think that I'll be able to soon. It feels good to get the body moving. And I notice that when I'm exercising, I tend to eat healthier as well, so it's a good and rewarding cycle.
On the other hand of postpartum issues, despite the fact that I'm exclusively breastfeeding (and inexplicably dealing with a seriously bruised nipple right now), my period made a most unwelcome arrival this past week. This is not supposed to happen. But apparently it does for a small percentage of women, which I am apparently (and not surprisingly) a part of. This, friends, is precisely why breastfeeding cannot be relied upon for birth control. I am really not very happy about this situation right now. I know that breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for little babies, but I can't help but be a little frustrated that I seem to have missed out on the two major perks {heh!} of breastfeeding--weight loss, and the lack of Aunt Flo. Because let me tell ya--I don't find breastfeeding fun in any way, and I don't particularly enjoy it. One or both of those benefits certainly would have made it an easier pill to swallow.
In terms of other postpartum issues, I'm finding that I have to pay WAY more attention to both water intake and fiber intake than I ever had to prior to pregnancy. If either one falls below par, it seriously messes up my body, and takes quite awhile to recover.
Also, burping and farting. Maybe I'm alone in this, 'cause I haven't read about it in any pregnancy books anywhere, but I both burp and fart far more now than I did pre-pregnancy. And it's really pretty uncontrollable. And pretty disgusting. I mean, Justin is a freaking plumber, and he gets grossed out. Just thought that I'd throw that out there, lol!
How's that for your bi-monthly dose of postpartum overshare?
You look great! There's a definite difference around your mid-section. Good work!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for a) your period and b) the gas/farting...that sucks!
But honestly, I'm not surprised about the latter! I have that same problem - always - around my period. (Sorry! TMI!) I think it's helped along by the uterine contractions in that area. Those are still happening for you, even 8 weeks postpartum, I believe.
You look great, girl!
ReplyDeleteDang girl!! That is a huge difference on just two short weeks!! You look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI don't enjoy breastfeeding either and plan on talking about that in my 6 week pp post tomorrow. The nipple sensitivity, the leaking, the annoying nursing bras - it sucks. And I'm sorry to hear about the period - I'm worried I'll have the same experience!
Also, I can totally relate to the farting. Highly annoying and disgusting. I've found that I don't even have the ability to hold them in like I did pre-pregnancy. Weird.
Dude.. I can't believe there is that much difference in just a couple of weeks- you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am LOLing at the farting!
you're looking good girl, keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the burping/farting. I usually have more gas around my period, and take Rolaids chews gas relief. it helps a tremendous amount!
That is a major difference in just two week!
ReplyDeleteSo far, I'm not enjoying the BFing so much either.
Looking great!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference two weeks makes!
ReplyDeleteAnd in regards to your period -- soo not fun. I actually didn't realize that breastfeeding would stop you from getting your period until a few weeks ago, and now I'm really hoping I can a.) breastfeed and b.) not be like Michelle Duggar.
Looking good! Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteI'm terrified of the postpartum farting!! Pregnancy farting has made me feel 100 times less lady like! Yikes! I guess our bodies just go through some crazy changes when we bring a little one into the world.
Wow, you are looking great! I can definitely see a difference! Way to go! :-) Sorry for the return of Aunt Flo and the other stuff that has come along for the ride, that is not fun!
ReplyDeleteThat sucks about AF. Mine didn't show up until about 8 months pp- but I would have gladly traded AF for all the hair loss I had, hands down! Have you lost any hair?
ReplyDeleteBFing is HARD work- you should be proud that you have made it as far as you have!
You look great, BTW! I've only been doing the 30 DS 3 times a week too- but I really feel like I'm doing something good for myself in those 3 days. Keep it up!
You look great!
ReplyDeleteI have not lost much weight from week one to now - which is week 6.
I have realized that the weight loss is not going to come from breast feeding alone for me - I need to do more. Now I just need to find the time.
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear about AF. Bleh. That sucks Mer.
ReplyDeleteWhat doesn't suck, your efforts are totally paying off! You look amazing!
I was one of the lucky ones that started my period RIGHT afterwards. I thought I was hemoraging and the dr. told me to go to the ER. How embarassing when the male nurse came in to gruffly tell me I had started my period.
ReplyDeleteyou look great! sorry you are having to deal with un-fun issues!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous friend! :) Sucky about AF though! :(
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your honesty and you look great!!!
ReplyDeleteOh i can def. tell a difference in the 2 weeks. Looks good! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
Xoxo.
You look great! What a difference!
ReplyDeleteI love that you're so willing to share your post-pregnancy "things" with us! You look great and there is a noticable difference between weeks 6 and 8! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou look GREAT!! I've been considering buying 30 day shred, I think you just sold me! I agree with you on the cycle thing. If I don't work out, even for just a few days I slip right back into unhealthy habits.
ReplyDeleteHello! I stumbled onto your blog today! Very cute! You look great by the way! Congrats on your new baby! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the Shred!!! I think that's hilarious about burping and farting. Sorry you aren't getting the perks of breastfeeding!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I seriously need people like you to make sure when I have kids, I won't be alone if I go through stuff like this. =) Hoping things are well with you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference. You look great Mer!
ReplyDeleteI love the 30 day shred, it works! You look great by the way!
ReplyDeleteSorry about Aunt Flo...
ReplyDeleteOn a related note, I had a really hard time breastfeeding too and I did not enjoy it. I have three children and breastfed them all. Mt first one did not take a bottle and I nursed exclusively for 14 months- and I wasn't happy about it and it was really hard on me actually. But, the good news I wanted to tell you is that I didn't start loosing weight from the breastfeeding until my baby was about 3-4 months old. Then all of the sudden, I noticed my clothes getting loose. Hang in there, it does get better with time and your nipples will start feeling better too :)