tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063944513328742634.post8004128954802308607..comments2012-10-28T10:04:25.985-07:00Comments on Redefining Motherhood: Back to "Normal"Keelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07333264510680861097noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063944513328742634.post-61794776998759226182010-07-14T18:53:10.232-07:002010-07-14T18:53:10.232-07:00Hello!! Wow, we really do have similar stories.Got...Hello!! Wow, we really do have similar stories.Gotta love the internet where we can find people just like us even miles away! <br /><br />I like the way you summed up my approach, that is exactly what it is. And I hope it comes across as "no pressure to lose weight, but you'll feel better if you take some time for yourself". That is the ultimate message. 95% of the time that means I only get 20 minutes per day to myself or I work out with the kids, and usually no shower until hours later right before bed. If you do something everyday, you will meet your weight loss goal without realizing it. And if you are working, I know that the time spent with your kids is special, when I take the kids for a run, we stop in the middle, throw rocks in a creek, and I let my son run with me and play in the dirt. I think that's a good compromise. 20 mins/day. Even with work there should be 20 mins you can give yourself a day. <br /><br />As far as breastfeeding, that is tough. What I did in the beginning was just eat smaller amounts of the fatty, high calorie foods I ate during pregnancy and work out only 20 mins/day. That really shouldn't have an effect but I am a big believer in you pay attention to your body and do what it needs to provide for your child. You can extreme diet and exercise later (although you shouldn't really need to be extreme at all). <br /><br />I stopped breastfeeding at 7 weeks this time (4 months with my first son). With this being my second child, I found it extremely difficult for me to spend time with my first child (I had already missed so much by being so lazy during my pregnancy), pump and feed. I made what some would call a selfish decision, but I stopped because I was making myself crazy, missing meals and losing my patience with the one more task at hand. But...I am still eating plenty of calories to support breastfeeding if I were still doing it. I am not to that stage yet....! <br /><br />Welcome, I hope I answered your questions, please let me know if I didn't and I hope to continue showing moms that it can be done, without stress and deprivation and guilt!Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333264510680861097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063944513328742634.post-32730344138775086462010-07-14T18:06:10.009-07:002010-07-14T18:06:10.009-07:00hi keely - i had a baby almost 4 months ago, am al...hi keely - i had a baby almost 4 months ago, am also 5'2, 118 is my goal weight post-baby, and i live Charleston but grew up in GA. So, i follow your blog because we have a lot of things in common. i'm also following it because i'm having a VERY hard time working out consistently since i had my son, and especially since i started back to work. i appreciate your "one step at a time, slow and steady, something is better than nothing approach", and i'm hoping i'll be motivated if i keep reading. question for you - are you breastfeeding exclusively? i am, and i'm worried about my supply diminishing...i would appreciate any advice!Victoria | the Maypophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186339697495457506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063944513328742634.post-8213768553058985402010-07-12T11:00:07.115-07:002010-07-12T11:00:07.115-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333264510680861097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063944513328742634.post-443190648433001562010-07-12T10:59:46.011-07:002010-07-12T10:59:46.011-07:00Hello Elana! Thanks! No training schedule- I start...Hello Elana! Thanks! No training schedule- I started running way sooner with this pregnancy than the last (last time I couldn't walk for 8 weeks). This time I had been running 20 mins on the treadmill since week 3 or 4. Then I would push the double jog stroller on a very hilly 2.5 mile run or walk most afternoons. I only ran 5 miles once the week before the race but running with the jogger is great preparation. <br /><br />I was able to run the entire distance without walking but it was a struggle. I ran a 1/2 marathon when my first child was 4 months old. My thoughts on these races is "just run at least 3 steps, then you can walk the rest of the way if you need, just getting out here is worth it". <br /><br />And thanks for the inspiration comment. The fact that I got out there after 2 hours of sleep was simple- if I waited for the perfect amount of sleep, food, training, both kids to sleep all night, and a hassle-free day, I would never ever workout. Because those days are far and few between. So I must show that these things are possible even with all we do as parents-we don't have to win the race but it's worth it to get out there!Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07333264510680861097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063944513328742634.post-29535958709634289922010-07-12T09:39:50.531-07:002010-07-12T09:39:50.531-07:00Wow, just wow is all I can say. Awsome job on doin...Wow, just wow is all I can say. Awsome job on doing the race especially on a 2 hour sleep!!! HOw long did you train for for it? Did you run the entire time or you walked as well? You are such an inspiration!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892341335154643078noreply@blogger.com