8 Months Postpartum PICS [MOMS LETS TRADE TIPS!]

mariamore

Hello Everyone!

I've posted my before and afters here before (some last August). Since then I've managed to tighten up my mid section a little more. At this point, I've surpassed my goal and am working on toning and continuing the "lifestyle" that I've adapted.

BEFORE JUNE 2011 | AFTER JANUARY 2012



FRONT VIEW OF ABS



Pic from a professional shoot I did in February



A few things I'd like to point out in terms of my success:

1) FOCUS ON THE FINISH LINE: After having a baby, you may feel ugly, sloppy and just outright "unattractive." Know that each day you commit to your long term goal, you are getting closer. If you slip off, don't stay down, refocus and KEEP PUSHING!

2) WHEN YOU'VE HIT A PLATEAU: Try a "yo-yo calorie" diet to re-boost your metabolism. Once you start getting active and eating a certain way, your body may "stall." I know this sounds scary, but you may need to eat MORE to recharge your metabolism. When I say eat more, I don't mean junk food (LOL). Simply fluctuate your caloric intake each day. For example, one day each 1500 calories, the next day 1800, the next day 1200. Also switch up your fitness routine.

I was STUCK at 128 pounds for 3 weeks, I got so frustrated, but when I broke down and ate more, along with diversifying my diet, the weight started coming off again. (I weigh 118 pounds now)

3) DRINK WATER...LOTS OF IT! This is probably a given but water is magic! It keeps you hydrated on the inside out, it helps flush toxins out of your body and drinking water may even help curb your appetite (making you feel full and avoid snacking on those extra calories)

whippetmama

Wow awesome! Hoping in 6 months I can come close to my goals. Well done, you are smokin!

AlexzKT

YOUR BODY IS BANGING WOMAN! Flaunt the hell out of that thing! You look fabulous!!!!

paisley2288

Wow!! You look amazing and you are so pretty! I want your butt! lol

harleygirl6363

Im not a mom but you look amazing and I soon hope to have some very successful pictures to post

bigjeffyc105_deleted

WOW, You look great !!!! Awesome job !!!!

Kymmu

Holy Mumma!! wow you look great!
Did you breast feed too to help with weight loss?

Abbey70

Way to go! You look great and thanks for the advice.

imperfectbird

Hello Everyone!

I've posted my before and afters here before (some last August). Since then I've managed to tighten up my mid section a little more. At this point, I've surpassed my goal and am working on toning and continuing the "lifestyle" that I've adapted.

BEFORE JUNE 2011 | AFTER JANUARY 2012



FRONT VIEW OF ABS



Pic from a professional shoot I did in February



A few things I'd like to point out in terms of my success:

1) FOCUS ON THE FINISH LINE: After having a baby, you may feel ugly, sloppy and just outright "unattractive." Know that each day you commit to your long term goal, you are getting closer. If you slip off, don't stay down, refocus and KEEP PUSHING!

2) WHEN YOU'VE HIT A PLATEAU: Try a "yo-yo calorie" diet to re-boost your metabolism. Once you start getting active and eating a certain way, your body may "stall." I know this sounds scary, but you may need to eat MORE to recharge your metabolism. When I say eat more, I don't mean junk food (LOL). Simply fluctuate your caloric intake each day. For example, one day each 1500 calories, the next day 1800, the next day 1200. Also switch up your fitness routine.

I was STUCK at 128 pounds for 3 weeks, I got so frustrated, but when I broke down and ate more, along with diversifying my diet, the weight started coming off again. (I weigh 118 pounds now)

3) DRINK WATER...LOTS OF IT! This is probably a given but water is magic! It keeps you hydrated on the inside out, it helps flush toxins out of your body and drinking water may even help curb your appetite (making you feel full and avoid snacking on those extra calories)

This is SO inspiring! I have two kids and my youngest is almost 2 yrs old. STILL working on the "baby weight", plus I'm working against split ab muscles :-( But I LOVE seeing pictures like this because at least I see a light at the end of the tunnel! I am working my hardest now. Thanks for sharing and I love the tips!

kiwi_dee

Well done, you've done so well!

mariamore

Wow!! You look amazing and you are so pretty! I want your butt! lol

LOL! that's funny you say that, my husband calls me "pancake" booty now! It use to be much bigger, I kinda liked it, but sometimes you can't tell your body "where" to lose the fat! ha!

Thanks so much for the kind words everyone!

mariamore

Holy Mumma!! wow you look great!
Did you breast feed too to help with weight loss?

Yes, but mostly for "bonding." She doesn't get enough from me to "fill her up." I recommend EVERY new mom to breastfeed if she can! :-)

BarbWhite09

WOAH!

388gigi

You look AMAZING!!!!

Kenzietea2

Your abs are amazing! What is your workout routine like?

mariamore

Your abs are amazing! What is your workout routine like?

I admit, I was a MANIAC, LOL! When I was about 4 weeks postpartum, I just took mile long walks everyday. I drank water exclusively for 6 weeks and healthy meals. I was in the gym EVERYDAY. I didn't have a trainer at first, I just did group fitness classes. I focused on the cardio classes then moved up to toning and conditioning. I also taught Zumba several times per week.

Honestly, working out is important but what you eat is REALLY the key in losing the weight, trust me!

Dexy_

HOLY HELL! I will never get that into shape no matter how much time passes! Well done lady!

LovingCruz

LOve it, you look so amazing!!!

morningbell

you look amazing! way to go... thanks for the inspiration.

reneepugh

You look gorgeous! I wish my stomach looked like that postpartum! Great job!

fatnomo100

WOWZA!! Amazing!! Good for you!

bigpoppapumpny

What an inspiration.

Crys1209

Wow you look awesome! Congrats!!!

kunibob

As someone who is planning to start trying soon and is freaked out about "losing" her body, I thank you for posting this from the bottom of my heart!!! You look fantastic, and you give me hope that pregnancy isn't the "end" of fitness for me!

cthoma70

AWESOME grats

newme201213

awesome!!!

getfitdiva

Thanks for the tips. Wow! I'm loving your results, abs and dedication!

AnarchoGen

Thank you for posting this, going to do the zig, zagging calorie thing. This is the 3rd time I've read that zig zagging will help. I really appreciate this. I'm not post partum, but I weighed 120 at 8 month post partum and I wasn't watching my cals, just eating healthy. Now that I'm older, I guess I have to?? LOL

Heather2784

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

moyafigura

Wow!!! You look amazing!! Hoping to get back in shape after my baby is born. Wishing for your abs :blushing:

mariamore

Thank you for posting this, going to do the zig, zagging calorie thing. This is the 3rd time I've read that zig zagging will help. I really appreciate this. I'm not post partum, but I weighed 120 at 8 month post partum and I wasn't watching my cals, just eating healthy. Now that I'm older, I guess I have to?? LOL

yeah, it works, I was so afraid to do it because I didn't want to gain weight. I'm glad I did though, the yo yo diet really works to re-start your metabolism and lose weight again!