Post baby stomach

Working out may feel like the last think you want to do after a sleepless night, a grumpy baby and a day full of cleaning poo.

I started working out 2 days per week, after Harrison was 3 months old, for an hour at a time.

I found a gym with a crèche and it was the best thing I did for myself.

Getting a break for an hour really helps with postpregnancy stress and also regaining confidence, as well as fitting into a wardrobe full of pre-pregnancy clothes.

I do not believe in gentle exercise and think it is a waste of time.

Here is a 40 minute workout which has helped get back into shape.

10 minutes on treadmill- 9.5km per hour
10 running steps on a step followed by 10 burpees.
10 running a steps followed by 8 burpees and so on until 2 burpees
3 sets of 12 with dumbbells from shoulder to extended straight arms.
3 sets of 12 squats with Olympic bar with spider crawl in between
50 x2 sitting on floor with medicine ball, feet raised putting ball side to side.
3x 12 seated rows with cables.
Remaining time of exercise bike.

Once you get into a routine and start seeing changes to your body will be enough motivation....

More exercises to follow

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Bald after Baby!!!

Finally, Harrison is growing a bit of hair at the grand age of 4 months. I was worrying that I would be able to paint his head and dress him up like an Easter egg come April. To the contrary, I am going completely bald. Literally all of my hair is falling out... Hourly. 30 precious strands at a time.

Apparently, it is something to do with hormones leaving your body after you give birth. That's excellent that the hormones are leaving, leaving you in a semi-normal none mood swinging state,however there is no need to take away your lushious locks of hair. Possibly the only thing which improved in appearance whilst you turn into a whale.

My mummy friends ASSURE me that it is a minor glitch and it will grow back and return to its once fabulous state.

I am currently sleeping in 100% pure Argan Oil, washing it out with Macadamia Nut shampoo and deep conditioning treatment to try and stop myself looking like I am wearing a constant swimming cap.

Looking Fabulous

Imagining yourself as a style icon, pushing your stroller, wearing your Pigalle 120s, blow dried hair and freshly manicured nails couldn't be further from reality.

When time is of the essence, and your rushing to the only doctors appointment available for the day which is 20 minutes after your baby woke you up out of bed for the 5th and final time. Style is the last thing on your mind. It's more a case of, I need to feed the baby, get him ready and get there immediately!

I looked down at my outfit, completely horrified at the fact I was wearing an inside out pj top, a back to front baggy jumpers, with the usual leggings and boots.
It is mere rarity that I even wear underwear, but in this flustered moment, it is basically the last thing you think of.

As for make up, a "fresh faced" look is always the look of choice. This is also known as.... No time for even moisturiser, never mind a full face of perfected contouring, blending and perfectly applied lashes.

It is at this moment, when you are rushing down the street, looking like you have been dragged under 7 buses- that you bump into every single person you know.


Photo is this mornings 8am breakfast run