I was still wearing maternity jeans in these pictures and at the time that didn't even bother me. I still had "just had a baby" brain and thought that was acceptable for a 3 month post-partum woman. It wasn't until March 2011 that "it" finally hit me and I decided to do something about it. Seven months post-partum before I finally took action to get myself back to a healthy place.
Now, I am 3 months post-partum with James {their birthdays are just two days apart} and I am happy to report that I am way more motivated than I was three years ago. I started getting healthy almost immediately after his birth and I'm so happy I made that decision early on this time. I'm already 10lbs lighter than I was when I started using MFP seven months after Kendall was born. So that, in itself, makes me happy. This is me 3 months after James was born, November 2013.
I've definitely got a long way to go but holy cow what a difference. I mean sure I'm still bootylicious and no matter what I'm not one of those girls who loses weight in her boobs first, I wish. I'd say there's a good 15-20 lb difference between these two sets of pictures and at least one pant size {maybe two, I can't remember because I was still wearing maternity jeans at this point with Kendall}.
I know when I feel discouraged it helps to look at these pictures and the progress I've made since the day James was born. I wish I were one of those girls who fit into her pre-pregnancy jeans just weeks after having a baby but I'm not and that's OK. My body has done a miraculous thing {twice} and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I will work hard and I will reach my goal again. I will show my children what hard work and dedication and choosing a healthy lifestyle will get you. I will set the example.
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