Exercise For Mommy

After having my little girl, I went back down to my previous weight with no problem. I was lucky because it came off pretty fast, but I still had to workout to not be jiggly and fit in my 'before pregnant jeans'. I have to admit, I was a little bit worry, how if my jeans go up one size or even two sizes. I ate alot during breasfeeding period, I nursed Grace, my sweetie pie for 16 months, but Grace is a 'strong little girl' for one session of breastfeeding, she did it for at least 45 minutes, leaving me hungry again right away.

I've been thin my whole life, actually I was happy when I was pregnant with Grace, I looked fantastic, I gained about 26 pounds (12 kgs) and that's normal as total gain weight recommended for a woman of average weight is between 24 to 35 pounds, I might gain until 34 pounds if Grace was born full term.
I'm not a mommywood (celebrity moms from Hollywood) who must have flat tummy during red-carpet time, (helooo..! those lucky ladies have personal trainer..!) but I think it's important to look good for yourself, for your self-confindence and more important for your healthiness.

And eventhough my whole family was naturally thin (well, my late mom was getting chubbier as she's getting older) I still have to work hard to keep everything firm, I think doing a strict workout routine is good, and I eat pretty healthy as it is (everything in moderation). I love the feeling after a good workout, I feel awesome - a great way to start my day. I don't think taking a gym classes or Pilates classes is necessary for me now. My daughter is not in formal preschool yet, my days are basically accompany her playing, doing household chores, walking our tot outside if the weather permit. With all those things I do, I have to 'make time' for my actual 'workout' , it's easy to have 'excuse' - 'I don't have time'..!.

Sometimes I do my workout infront of tivi while my daughter watching 'Sesama Street', sometimes I do that early in the morning when she's still sleeping. The 'key' is consistent...(believe me I tried hard ..:) ). If I haven't workout in a while I started to notice a difference (not a good one) in my body by not being consistent, those jeans and pants ain't fitting, baby..!
My hubby and I have an agreement, we eat healthy everyday, drink plenty of water and juice...and tea as (obvious) antioxidant drink, so when we go to a family party (especially during this holiday season) we'll free to eat anything without feeling guilty.
Someday when I can have real conversation with my daughter, I will tell her that exercising is not necessary to keep the weight down but it making us strong and healthy. Having a good routine workout is great for both phisically and mentally.

..my little bit Indonesian comments:
..pernah males exercise..?...jangan ditanya, meskipun aku 'berkoar koar' soal konsistensi, tapi kalo penyakit malas lagi datang, ampuuuun..!, no creativity seharian..please dech!