Being a mommy vs. fitness

When I was pregnant everything I saw was either pregnancy related, pregnant women or babies…. EVERYWHERE! Or maybe I just started noticing those things more since I was soon going to enter the world of motherhood. One of the most motivating things I saw often would be mothers with their child in a stroller out for a walk and I wanted to do the same one day. I was pregnant during the summertime and to those mommies who have been there know what great joy that is…. not really.

Dylan was born in September – Crisp, cool air. I figured it’d be perfect before winter made an appearance. I really wanted to get back into shape and eat healthier, etc. That’s when reality hit me. I was a new mom, breastfeeding, lack of sleep and was only able to take two months off from work. I became a working mom in November and life got busier with work, Dylan and Jake, trying to maintain a social life, but who am I kidding!? It may sound like I’m making up excuses to not work out and to be honest, sometimes I did/do use them as an excuse. All I want most days is to sleep, clean, eat or a nice, hot shower.

I still haven’t got into a routine that includes working out, but I really want to figure it out. I have lost 28 pounds so far which I’m happy about. Friends and family tell me not to be so hard on myself about losing weight, but I just want to get back to how I used to be. I’ve been a tad bit impatient about it and I believe that’s my problem.  However, I’m trying to stay positive and take it one step at a time 🙂 Also, today I took Dylan out for a walk in his stroller for the first time since the temperature was up a little. It was nice and having him with me and it made the experience all that more motivating although we had to make it a quick walk since it started to get windy. That’s New England for ya!

Shout out to all the moms who make it work. It’s not easy, but that’s what makes us a Superwoman, right? We provide our family with love and comfort while working and taking care of ourselves at the same time. I believe that I can get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and that right there is more than enough. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can.

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Love

Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. It’s been a long time since I’ve actually just sat here and wrote anything.

A lot has happened.

The most wonderful thing that has happened – I have become a mom to the most amazing little baby boy and today he is 4 months old! I can’t picture life without him… I can’t even remember what life was like without him. His name is Dylan. Dylan Alexander. He’s my little miracle, he gives life so much more of a meaning. It was love at first sight- I never thought I could feel this amount of love towards someone. Once I saw him, life changed instantly and for the better. He brings so much happiness to me.

Happiness is also what Jake makes me feel. He has been the best father that Dylan could ever have. I love watching them play together, or when Jake feeds him or watching him put Dylan to sleep – it really makes me feel so happy and warm inside- I can’t explain it. I’m the luckiest woman in the world. I feel like I won the lottery with Jake and Dylan. They are the true definition of what love is to me. I believe love is powerful and makes people do crazy things and feel a certain way that can’t be put into words.  Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. Embrace the small things and treasure them because when you look around, life is pretty amazing. Becoming a mother has made me view life in such a different way. I love my son and Jake through the ups and downs and to the moon and back. My little familia❤️

 

May the way I look at you, the way I speak with you, and the way I treat you, reflect the truth that I have loved you since forever.  -Dr. Steve Maraboli