Post Pregnancy Weight Loss Story From one Challenge to the next, Deirdre proves that Fit Moms can do anything – Even become a triathlon mom!
“A year ago, I was a size 12, pushing towards a 14.”
One of the greatest achievements in life is to tackle a goal so unknown, an experience so untouched but you move toward it anyway. And when you conquer it, you walk away truly empowered, confident and thankful for the experience.
“My first BIG achievement: I fit into a Size 8!”
“Just recently I did a little shopping.
Knowing a 10 fits, I grabbed the skirts I liked in 10′s. I went to try them on and I am so happy to say that there was a lot of room in it. So went back out and grabbed a few 8′s and THEY FIT!
After my post pregnancy weight loss I FIT INTO AN 8!!!
I want to sing from the roof top “I’m an 8! I’m an 8! I’m an 8!”
Thank you Holly, ClubFYM and The Fit Yummy Mummy Summer Transformation Challenge!!
My Summer Transformation Challenge Journey
This is my new bikini.
It is a LOT smaller than the bikini I wore in my before shots.
I had lots of “extras” around the bottoms when I started the Summer Transformation Challenge. Now, I am pleasantly surprised by my results – especially since my eating wasn’t perfect, I hadn’t expected any changes. The photos side by side made all the changes I had made a reality!
My 12 Week Challenge Results
Age 37
Height 5′ 5″
Weight – from 153# to 150#
Size from 10 to 8
Arm from 12 3/4″ to 12″
Chest from 37 1/2″ to 36″
Midriff from 32″ to 31 1/2″
Natural Waist from 32″ to 30 1/2″
Belly Button from 35″ to 33 1/2″
Hips from 41 1/2″ to 40 1/2″
Thigh from 23 1/2″ to 23″
Calf from 14″ to 14″
(Photos show Deirdre’s very 1st photos from January when she began Fit Yummy Mummy, along with her Summer Transformation Challenge Before’s and After’s)
My Triathlon Mom Experience
I finished my tri in a respectable 1:24:09.
My swim was by far the best portion of the race.
Unfortunately that is the shortest leg!
The bike went well.
I was not familiar with the run portion which was a little hard on me mentally. I wish I had pushed myself a little harder during the run.
I was very humbly 3rd of only 6 women in the 30-39 age group.
However, I ran 9 minute miles. I have never run 9 minute miles before. I certainly think this was due to the strength I have gained from Fit Yummy Mummy. I was not doing a lot of running, just once per week. During the race I thought I was running much slower than this.
Total inches lost 8 1/2!!!
Gained a bunch of confidence and a lot of knowledge!
Bonus to my Tri Experience:
Bonus outcome was that this was very exciting for my son Bryce, who is 8 years old. He is now very enthusiastic about triathlons and wants to try one next summer, after seeing me do it after my post pregnancy weight loss.
At the Tri, there was a man with his 3 sons. They all raced together. I thought that was awesome. Maybe one day my 3 sons will race with me….”
~ Deirdre, Age 37, Mom of Three, Proud member of ClubFYM.com
Are you ready to begin your post pregnancy weight loss and the most amazing journey of your life?
You deserve to achieve the types of results that make you stronger, resilient and more passionate.
Most importantly, you gain the experience and knowledge to pass on the tradition of true health and fitness to our children.
As Mother’s we have the power to shape the future of our children
through the examples we make of ourselves. It is my wish that each of
you lead our youth with health, vitality and confidence.
Your Friend and Coach,
Holly Rigsby
Author Fit Yummy Mummy
http://FitYummyMummy.com
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Great job! I really want to try a triathalon now. I am in the same boat edging up to a size 14 but I want to be an 8. Look out here I come. Thanks for the inspriation.
Hey, don’t you look great! congratulations on a great finish to the Challenge, and a great new start to the rest of your life! Doesn’t it feel good? Kinda surreal. It’s almost like, this was too easy, what’s wrong with this picture, but that hard work really does pay off – even with the cheat meals, etc. I cheated through my challenge too (my Birthday was right in the middle of the Challenge) and still had tremendous results. You proved to yourself, like I did, that it’s not how hard you push, etc., it’s the consistency and determination to just do something, consistently. Congratulations!