I have been obsessing the past couple months with getting in shape in time for the holidays. I mean, if other moms can be in shape within a few months of having their babies, why can't I? So I've been trying different apps (My Fitness Pal), joined a gym, considered "eating clean" for a week, and before I was pregnant I had experimented with all kinds of fad diets and cleanses. And I think I've finally figured out what works for me.
It's a little something I like to call "Trying my best."
It's not a fad diet or an amazing app or a strict calorie-counting regime, but it works for me.
I exercise now, every day that I can. I joined a gym that is right around the corner, so when I get even just 30 mins free, I can pop over there and be back to feed my baby. And no, I'm not that girl running on the treadmill with sweat dripping all over the place, but I exercise.
I eat healthy, 90% of the time. My diet consists mostly of homemade hummus, raw veggies, raw fruits, healthy black bean "brownies," protein shakes, and yes, sometimes a frozen pizza gets thrown into the mix. I'm not perfect, but I eat healthy. I'm not vegan or paleo or clean or organic, but I eat healthy. I've also been making an effort to eat more often, in smaller portions, which helps keep my energy up.
Sometimes I use Smart Balance, and sometimes I use butter.
Sometimes I use Agave, sometimes Splenda (gasp), and sometimes, only sometimes, good ole' white, processed sugar (double gasp).
Sometimes I give in and eat way too much way too late at night.
But I'm trying my best.
I've realized that it's more important to work on overall health and lifestyle than it is to reach a certain weight goal by a certain time. I want to be in shape and attractive, but I also want to enjoy my life, and heck, even enjoy food.
So here's to trying my best!
Oh, and my baby is perfect.
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