Thoughts post-baby..
“After having my baby I’m going to workout”
“I’m ordering some flat tummy tea soon as I drop this baby”
“My body will never be the same after having this baby”
These are some of the thoughts we as women think about before and after having a baby. These thoughts can have an negative affect on the way you view yourself. Sometimes being hard on yourself can put a dampen on your mood and attitude which can lead to stress or even postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is something that is out of one’s control because sometimes feelings takeover the body, but if one is never feeling like themselves they should seek help.
With today’s society, women are too caught up in trying to look like the next woman they see on social media, when in deed, they should work on a routine to create a new habit. Everything on social media is not always true nor always real. For example, if you want a new car you should work hard to get that new car whether you are financing it or paying in cash. The same goes for wanting your body to look better. You should always try to create a routine or habit that will enable you to change things around to better your life. It’s about taking charge of the things you want. So if you want to change your outer appearance than take the necessary steps to make it possible.
As women and mother’s we can get busy but don’t let that dictate a change that you feel is necessary in your life. The same way you plan out your monthly budget you should do the same when it comes to your health. If you need daily motivation make sticky notes visible in places that you frequent around the house to use as a reminder daily. Baby steps could be a start to a life change but only if you think of it as a change for the better.
After having my third child just about two months ago, I remember packing to leave the hospital and while in the mirror I snapped a quick picture of myself. My initial thought of snapping the picture was to see how big my stomach was after having my baby. I don’t feed into the hype about snapping right back after having a baby but more so about having my own wants and wishes about my body. Yes, I do want my flat tummy back but on my terms. I don’t follow trends I stay in my own lane. I’ve learned since having my third child that I must learn to take time for myself more than usual. I made a vow to start taking it slow but to add fitness into my daily routine.
Below are six habits that I have implemented into my daily routine. I’m sharing them because if you find yourself wanting to get back to yourself after having a baby these small habits can help build that fire back up.
Six Habits:
- Walk for about 15-20 minutes daily
- Do 25-50 jumping jacks daily
- Be sure to drink 8 glasses of water daily
- Be sure to eat 3 meals a day (make sure portions of food are not too big to avoid over eating)
- 15 minutes of cardio
- Take multivitamins
These habits are not in a particular order so do them as you please.
Moms comment below if you find these habits helpful. I am not an expert but I am recommending some habits to try out daily based on personal experience.
