Post Pregnancy Weight Loss And A Brand New Body

I am revisiting a quote I shared in a newsletter that was taken right from a post pregnancy weight loss site:

“New moms need to remember that it took nine months to gain the weight – at least that much time needs to be allotted for the way back.”

The cycling of such misinformation about Post Pregnancy Weight Loss is preventing so many new and seasoned moms alike -from reaching sure and steady post baby weight loss.

Trust me I know! I too believed this. After Tyler was born, I was told I will lose excess weight over time – being fed the same line, 9 months on, 9 months off. Even worse…. it was also made clear that my body wold never be the same. I even remember packing up all my “skinny” jeans!

How discouraging is that!

Since then I found a solution and my passion as I have been helping moms to not only see that they could lose the baby fat, but achieve a brand new body in the process.

Many of the moms I work with are astounded by the fact that they are in better shape NOW – After having children.

Mandy’s Post Pregnancy Weight Loss is an outstanding example of how a new mom can not only quickly get back down to her pre-pregnancy weight – which she achieved just 18 weeks after the birth of her son – after 9 months of sticking to the fat loss system that helped her achieve these immediate results, Mandy is now looking at a Brand New Post Baby body – 20 pounds lighter than her pre-pregnancy weight!

“I am so thankful to be completing another Fit Yummy Mummy challenge and still seeing amazing results.

The holidays are a particularly challenging time – busy with get-together’s with friends and family, and full of temptations with wonderful holiday goodies at every turn.

This year was different – I HAVE willpower!!

I walk by the goodie table numerous times – occasionally picking up a box and looking at the nutritional information to remind myself that it’s just not worth it’. I allowed myself to indulge on Fridays without guilt.

Over the holiday challenge I lost another 6.6lbs, and another inch from my waist!

My resolution at New Years 2008 was to be back at my pre-pregnancy weight – I never dreamed I would be 20lbs lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight, with a far more fit body than I had even in high school, of course, the most surprising thing is I did this, and I have an 8 month old son.

I have been at least a size 10 all of my adult life – I can’t remember a time when I looked in the mirror and really liked what I saw. I have always had a jelly belly, clothes have never fit right, and I have been yo-yoing for years always putting on a little more than I lost. I found out I was pregnant in August of 2007 – which coincided with my heaviest point ever. I gained 33lbs with my pregnancy.
The first 20lbs came off within days of delivery, the rest seemed to cling a little longer…

I bought the Fit Yummy Mummy e-book shortly after I brought my brand new baby boy home from the hospital in April.

Thank you Marloes for introducing me to the Post Pregnancy Weight Loss program!

I read the e-book within the first 2 days, and tried a few of the workouts for brand new moms, but didn’t really get into the program until June. I don’t know what made it click in June, but the timing was right for me, and I started my Fit Yummy Mummy journey in earnest June 13, 2008. I made the workouts a priority, and my supportive nutrition was pretty easy given that my baby was nursing like clockwork every 3 hours.

I have lost 28lbs to date and am 20lbs lighter than I was prior to finding out I was pregnant. I look in the mirror every morning and smile at myself – I love how my body is changing every day and I love how I feel energized. This body is a work in progress, and I am so excited to see what the future holds for me – I am currently wearing a size 8, and I know that I can do better!

For those of you just getting started – Holly has put together a program that really works – you’ll read all kinds of testimonials here – just know that they are coming from real women – like me. For those of you who have been here all along, you continue to be an inspiration to me, and although I don’t always comment – I’m cheering you on from the sidelines.

Now for the pictures – I took my pictures prior to starting the summer challenge July 4th, and put them side by side with my post-holiday challenge pictures December 20th – I can’t even believe the changes that I see.

For those of you scared to take the before pictures – it is so fun to watch your body change in photos – I got a little depressed after I took my before pictures – but I’m so glad I took them – you need bad before pictures to show off next to your hot new bod!

My 9 month Post Pregnancy Weight Loss baby resolution for 2009 will be to find out what this body is capable of – to find its true potential – and perhaps be blessed with another little one in the process.”

Mandy ~ Age 29, Mom to 9 month old son.

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