7 Tips That Are Helping Me Lose That Last 15 Pounds Of Baby Weight

Hey babes!

So everyone has heard of the “Freshman 15”, when a person gains a few extra pounds in their first year of college due to new stresses and a new environment. But have you heard of the “Postpartum 15”? No? Well that’s probably because I just made it up! After speaking with a ton of my mommy friends, I have found that many are on the verge of hitting their fitness goals but can’t seem to let go of that last 15 pounds. If you are one of these moms, know that you are not alone! I was in the same boat for the past two months…but I made some changes recently that have helped me see results again. Today I am sharing with you a few little steps that go a long way.

 

1. Drink Up.

I am a huge advocate for drinking as much water as you can. I carry a huge water bottle wherever I go. You will be so amazed by what drinking a gallon of water a day can do for you! Anytime I hit a weight loss plateau I start drinking more water and it helps so much. The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is drink a bottle of water to get my metabolism going. Drinking water helps you cleanse your body AND I’ve noticed that I eat less when I drink more.

*As a side note: If you are drinking any juices, cokes, lemonades, etc. it may be time to give those up for a bit. I have gotten my best results when I cut all of that out.

2. Do Something New.

I started changing up my workouts and that’s when I started losing inches off my waist. You might love to run everyday at the gym but it is always good to change up your workouts. Start throwing in some weight lifting sessions or yoga classes. I make sure to change my workouts as much as possible to shock my body and jumpstart my weight loss.

3. Add More.

When I first started working out postpartum, I was only exercising about three times a week. This was working great for me until I stopped getting results. Now I’m working out five times a week! Those stubborn pounds don’t stand a chance! Sometimes your body just needs to be challenged by doing more.

4. Stop Checking The Scale.

I have a really hard time not jumping on the scale every chance I get! But I feel like keeping crazy tabs on your weight will stress you out more than anything. Just relax. You look amazing!

5. Get More Sleep.

As a mom of two, I know how hard it is to get an adequate amount of sleep at night! But this is such a huge step to getting healthy. When I’ve hardly slept, I usually crave carbs and I’m too tired to feel motivated to workout. Pushing myself to get more sleep at night has helped me so much!

6. Clean Up Your Eating.

If you aren’t already on a meal plan, get on one! I have realized that I can be working out A TON and still make absolutely no progress if I’m not eating well. Start actively thinking about what you are putting into your body. You don’t need to make intricate gourmet health meals, you can keep it simple. I like to look on Pinterest to get easy meal ideas!

7. Don’t Give Up.

When you are working diligently at eating clean and working out it can be so discouraging to not see results…but don’t give up! Consistency is key. After both of my pregnancies I went through periods where I was working my butt off for weeks and still not seeing differences in my body and then BAM! out of nowhere I started fitting into my pre-pregnancy jeans.

Whatever stage you are at right now, whether your baby is three months old or three years old, it’s never too late to start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Love your body at every stage and remember that it isn’t just about looking good, it’s about feeling good too! Let me know what tips work for you!