I’ve learned a lot over the past 6 months.
I’ve learned that despite my previous beliefs, I can, in fact, wake up every single day (weekends included) at 6:30am and live.
I’ve learned that nipple pain, infant poop and sex drive are perfectly acceptable topics of conversation among friends.
I’ve learned that raising Hailey will undoubtedly be one of the greatest joys of my life.
And I’ve learned that it is possible to feel good in your body again after having a baby.
And that’s where I am today. I feel good in my body. I don’t feel ready to walk to Victoria’s Secret runway, but let’s be honest, I didn’t feel up for that before kids either.
What I do feel is proud. Proud of the work I’ve done to get to where I am. Proud of the long wogs I accomplished after having to mentally kick myself in the butt. I’m proud of buying vegetables and grains so I had no choice but to make us something healthy for dinner, since it’s all that was in the fridge. Proud, in awe, and humbled by the fact that my body was able to grow and birth my beautiful baby girl and become stronger after this experience than I was before.
You’ve pretty much seen everything I’ve been eating. Healthy, absolutely, but it has also included french fries, beer, hot wings (before I was a pescatarian for Lent, of course), ice cream and pizza. It’s the 90/10 I strive for.
My workouts have overall been consistent with some days off when I’ve been under the weather (what the heck does under the weather even mean?) I’ve kept up wogs, even after quitting Couch to 10k and I have Tina to thank for placing strength training back on top of my priority list. It really does make such a big difference.
Perhaps most importantly I’m feeling great mentally, too. Between old friends, new friends and family, I feel connected, supported and loved. You can’t underestimate how important those are to health, too.
But now to the numbers…
| 5 months postpartum | 6 months postpartum | Difference | Difference from right before delivery | |
| r arm | 10” | 10” | 0 | -.75” |
| waist | 27.5” | 27.5” | 0 | -6” |
| around belly | 31” | 30.5” | -.5” | -12” |
| hips | 36.5” | 36.5” | 0 | -4.5” |
| r thigh | 21.25” | 21” | -.25” | -2.5” |
| r calf | 13” | 12.75” | -.25” | -1” |
| weight | 114 lbs | 113 lbs | -1 lb | -30.5 lbs |
When I first got pregnant I weighed between 113-113.5 and now, 6 months later, the scale bounces between 112.5-113. I’m under pre-pregnancy weight. I never though I’d see that at 6 months! But this says it better.
Am I at the end of my journey? Nope. I’m still wanting to tone up, wog longer and be stronger, but I’m pretty pleased with where I am now, too.
So you tell me, should I continue with monthly updates through a year postpartum or not?
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
you go girl! AMAZING results from all your hard work. so proud of you!! and happy to hear you’re happy 🙂 xoxo
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
First of all congrats b/c you look great and it sounds like you feel great too! The numbers thing is up to you but it might be interesting to see if any of it continues to change with Tina’s bootcamp. Of course you could track it and not necessarily have to post it, but that’s your decision 🙂
Kelly says
You Go Girl! Yes, PLEASE post updates, it gives me hope for when I have a baby! You look amazing!!
Adria says
CONGRATULATIONS!! You are my source of inspiration! You are such a hard worker. My daughter is 8 years old and I am 15lbs heavier than before my pregnancy. I have started wogging (I actually adopted your saying. I love it!). I just need to stay focused. Thank you for your daily posts!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
You are one hot momma!! Congratulations! I hope to have the same success after I have a baby! You really look amazing, and I bet you feel amazing, too! 🙂
Parita @ myinnershakti says
YOU GO GIRL!!! I would love to see regular updates. It’s so motivating to read about, even for those of us who didn’t just have a baby. 🙂
Whitney says
You look amazing!! I’d love it if you continue your postpartum updates! This sounds so vein but my biggest fear about pregnancy is not having the work ethic to lose the weight afterwards. Seeing that it is possible is a good thing! 🙂
Katie @ cooklaughmove says
You look great!!
Jen says
You look AMAZING!! I hope I look that good in 2 mos! I’m at my pre-pregnancy weight but my tummy doesn’t want to go anywhere. Hoping bootcamp takes care of that though 🙂
Carly says
Way to go Brittany! You are such an inspiration, and such a great example of a healthy mom. Hailey is a lucky girl 🙂
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
You look amazing! This goes to show that you can get your body back after having a baby. I haven’t even thought about having kids yet, and people have told me that I’ll never get to enjoy “this” body again after I have kids…my mom already told me that it’s not true, but this gives me more hope :)!
heather says
Hot momma! 😉
Katie P. says
You look great! You give me hope that I’ll get my body back after my baby comes in a few months. I would love to continue to see updates for a year.
Sejal M says
Awesome! Baby #2 is 5 months old today and I still have a long way to go but I think it’s harder for me after this one :/
You look amazing and you really have a great outlook. I enjoy reading your blog most because its realistic, and because you seem to be such a positive person!
I would love the updates to continue.
With baby #1 I think it was at 8 months pp that I was back, and also under my pre preggo weight.
nicole @ making good choices says
you look awesome! I’d love to keep seeing the updates!
Nik says
I absolutely think you should keep updating us! You look amazing! Flat abs and all!!!! Seriously you look fantastic! Love your blog!
Amanda @ Sistas of Strength says
You’re looking so great…and you should be PROUD. 🙂 It’s amazing what our bodies are capable of, isn’t it? 🙂
Stefanie says
You look AMAZING!!! And you’ve been a huge inspirationto me to get my butt moving and push myself harder in every workout. Thanks for being so fearless and honest with your blogs!
Christina says
You look fantastic!! I hope you continue the post-partum updates because – as a new mom to an eight week old little girl – you are very inspiring. Especially because when I look in the mirror, all I tend to focus on are the stretch marks around my belly button and the extra pooch that was never there before….but your blog reminds me that I can bounce back in time and look better than ever! And regardless, I have the most beautiful baby in the world that makes up for every single stretch mark 🙂
Lauren W says
Way to go!! You are such an inspiration to me! I am worried about gaining all my weight back when we start trying for baby #2 but i know i have to stay focused on healthy goals and i will be fine!! Such motivation for me!!!
Melody says
You look great! You should be proud! My youngest is 7yrs and I feel like I fiiinally got rid of the baby weight..lol. I just took my measurements yesterday and we are literally exactly the same, give or take a half inch here or there. But I’m wondering how tall you are because I’m 5’6 and I weight 20lbs more! Trying to lose about 7-8lbs more and it’s been challenging for sure but slowly I’m seeing results!
Brittany says
I’m a shorty- 5’1″ (on a good day ;)) Sounds like you’re looking pretty fab yourself- congrats! 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Awesome, Brittany! You look great!!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
You look incredible!!! I am so impressed. All of your hard work has clearly paid off. 🙂
katie@newmamamac says
you look amazing!!!! keep up the hard work!
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
Brittany, you look AMAZING! I’m so impressed! You’ve totally stuck with it (and balanced it, I love the 90/10 principle) And the results are TOTALLY showing! You look great!
Runmarun says
Wow, way to go! You look wonderful and you are definitely an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your success story.
Maria says
So inspiring! Congrats to you for making health a priority when you had every excuse in the world (hello, midnight feedings) not to. So not only do you look great physically, I can tell that you are glowing inside too. It shows!
I love the monthly updates because they are motivating, but you look great – so I would understand if you stopped.
Lisa says
You look amazing! Great job and congrats on the success you’ve had so far!
Jeri says
You look incredible! I am currently in recovery for an eating disorder and it is so inspiring to hear how proud you are of your body and food choices! The balance in your life is something that I strive for 🙂
Jenny says
Nice work Momma!!! You look amazing and sounds like you feel great!
Muna says
You looks absolutely amazing! I found your blog a few months back. I have a 4 month old baby girl and I love reading about hailey and your healthy outlook on life. You give me hope that I can get back to my pre-pregnancy weight soon if I stay focused 🙂 Would please give us a details about your workout schedule. I know you ‘wog’ and do tina’s boot camp. But how many days a week do you do? I think I also read about pilates, hot yoga and Jillian michaels 30 day shred. I just wonder how do you manage to do so much?! I still have a longgggg way to go to get back in shape so I would appreciate if you would let me know 🙂
Once again good job momma! You are truly an inspiration to all us new moms 🙂
Brittany says
Hi! haha, yes I love yoga, have done pilates and the 30 days shred, but not all at once. I tend to get bored with strength so I need to switch things up or I’m hopeless. I try to workout 5 days a week, but sometimes it ends up being 4. I’ll write a post on more details of what I do next week!
Thanks so much for the kind words 🙂
John J. Stathas says
Brittany I am incredibly proud of you for your continual dedication to being the best you can be – in all areas of your life. You are awesome and inspirational to all who know you, personally and through your wonderful blog. Yes, please give us your updates, both to continue to motivate us, your readers, as well as to keep you accountable!!
Ashlee says
You look amazing!! I love that you have the mentality of living healthy but enjoying life with some splurges! Keep up the hard work!
Christie says
Congrats Momma- you look great! Proud of you and excited for you too.
Sherry says
You are a beautiful young woman inside and out– wonderful inspiration to so many of us. But most important, you are a great wife for David and the most perfect mother for Hailey! And the best daughter a mama could ask for!
Jessica says
What a tremendous accomplishment in such a short time! You give others (especially those of us without children) inspiration! 🙂
Aunt Lynn says
You have six pack abs!
Emily McIntyre says
Well, that was enjoyable to read! At almost two months postpartum I’m finally feeling well enough to exercise again and was despairing of regaining my pre-pregnancy figure. Your post was encouraging.
Jamie @ FoodinRealLife says
You look amazing. You are such an inspiration!
Bethany @ Forever After Blog says
Yes, please keep up your postpartum body posts! It’s inspiring to see a woman be real about how much dedication goes into the process. 🙂 And congratulations for putting in so much work and looking so good!
Lee says
You look great. And I know you call yourself a wogger because you don’t think you’re a runner, but you are! Don’t sell yourself short on that!
Amy@ahealthyandhappyheart says
YOU LOOK AMAZING! Please keep updating! You are motivating me to get back into shape and I haven’t even had my baby yet!
Jenn says
You look amazing and I love your attitude towards everything! Keep up the hard work and clean eats 🙂
Lauren says
You look incredible but the best part is you feel great too! Hailey is one lucky little girl. I think it would be great to keep up with updates! No need for specific measurements if it’s too much work but maybe some summaries of your workouts…I think it will continue to motivate all of your readers. I hope to be as successful as you when I have a baby 🙂
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
You look fantastic!! And love being a part of your journey – as a friend AND a trainer. 🙂
Ashley M. [at] (never home)maker says
You look fantastic. Please continue your updates. Inspiring for me! And btw — I am FINALLY losing weight!
Katie@Pop Culture Cuisine says
Lookin so great mamma, so proud of your hard work. I’m feeling pretty good about mine too, still funny to be below preggo weight, but seeing how things have shifted. I wouldn’t take it back though because it means I have my precious girl!!
Jules says
You look AMAZING!! 🙂
Sarah says
I love to see your pride in your healthy body. You look FABULOUS. I certainly wouldn’t mind reading more body after baby updates:-).
blackhuff says
Yes, keep up with the monthly stats.
Jen says
you look amazing brittany. all of your work has certainly paid off and you’ve been such a great example of how a healthy balance really works without extremes!