So I just got back to my pre-pregnancy weight a couple weeks ago {woo-hoo!} and baby girl just turned 6 months. I wanted to share what I’ve been doing and what’s been working for me. Before going through fertility treatments, I was put on metformin and lost 10 pounds. Many of those with PCOS {or diabetes for that matter} know that metformin can be a nasty drug that really messes with your stomach until you get used to it. This weight, and therefore the weight I am now, isn’t as far down as my goal, but it’s a start. I really wanted to have a baby, so I did the metformin in an effort to speed things up. I had been stuck at 10 lbs heavier than this for a year. PCOS is a jerk like that.
I was really careful throughout most of my pregnancy and worked out for the majority of it, except for some rough times in first trimester when I was nauseated and toward the end of the third trimester. I also didn’t let myself just eat whatever I wanted, even though that’s what a lot of people tell you to do! I wanted to change my diet, with PCOS in mind, before giving birth and then, in theory, have an easier time afterwards. It’s worked so far. I credit the combination of my diet, interval workouts and breastfeeding in my weight loss success.
My diet could still use some cleaning up. It’s a constant battle against sugar, caffeine and naughty food cravings, but I try to succumb to those as little as possible.. or at least keep it in check as best I can! Cheat day, and coffee, are things I should probably eliminate, but I think those keep me sane, honestly.
I just have to share this, because this is how coffee makes me feel sometimes.. old 90’s reference for the win, anyone?
*Disclaimer, I’m not advocating coffee for PCOS. Caffeine isn’t supposed to be good for you. This is one vice because of a baby who still wakes up every few hours at night.
I just love that so much. Wow.
Anyway, what has worked for me in the past was P90X, when I was able to keep up with the schedule and had the time to put into an hour long workout everyday. With a baby, that is no longer the case. I’m lucky if she gives me 30-45 minutes to workout and that is why I love Bikini Body Mommy. At most, with abs, you’re looking at about a 30 minute workout.
I’ve had many days where I don’t feel like working out and argue myself into it because it’s that short and it’s effective. The interval training is awesome and seems to work well for me. You don’t need to buy anything, although she does charge extra for meal plans and ab workouts. I do pay for the abs, but haven’t dived into the meal plans at all. As with anything, nutrition is important and working out alone won’t do it for you. If you find yourself at a loss for time, I highly recommend trying Bikini Body Mommy.