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Tips for being happy with your postpartum body.

Some of you may remember from “ Am I Stuck With This Body” that I was not please with my postpartum body. Prior to pregnancy I didn’t have the best shape in the world, but I did learn to like it and accept it. I was able to wear what I want and look good, life in my closet was great. While I was pregnant, I made a point not to look horrible. I wanted to stay in shape and look great and I was able to accomplish that with the purchase of a few items… Continue

The other day, I was reflecting on my week (as I usually do) and I got a little nervous. I asked my husband am I becoming boring? Confused with my question and concerned where this is leading he asked, “Huh”? I repeated the question. I told him I was concerned that I am no longer the fun and spontaneous women anymore and that is a problem for me. He reassured me that I wasn’t boring, but I’m not has crazy and spontaneous as I used to be. Now I’m really concerned.

I remember prior to being engag… Continue

In college, I was very pleased with my body. I weighed about 120 lbs but looked like 100 lbs. As the exercising decreased I gained weight. By the time my college days were over I was 135 lbs, not bad at all. I was actually very pleased with that weight. The stress of working, being a lone, constant travel, happiness, marriage and kids had pushed me to a weight of 190 lbs. That was because I was pregnant, but still, we don’t want to gain weight when we are pregnant. We want a perfectly healthy ba… Continue

I wake up at the crack of dawn to get myself ready. I nurse the baby prior to getting dressed and I make a quick breakfast (yes, not fully dressed). After getting dressed and laying the baby back down, I’m off to work for about 8 hours. When I get in the house I immediately wash my hands because the baby will be thrown on me so hubby can go to work. I cook, nurse the baby, check to make sure big brother has done his homework and had a good day at school. I kiss the hubby goodbye and then get the… Continue

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