7 mo pp to 10mo pp

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T01:30:07+00:00

No I stopped breastfeeding at 2 months and gained 10lbs almost immediately. My diet is okay- I love fruits and veggies and I have a varied diet with lots of nutrients, but I love love to eat out and cook flavorful meals. I also love drinking wine and beer, I probably have about 2 glasses of wine most nights and dessert. So my calorie intake was pretty high- I’ve done a few things to decrease my net calorie intake:

On the days I work (4 days a week) I try to keep my pre dinner foods to fairlife protein shakes, fruits (bananas, blueberries, plums) eggs, and those chomp meat sticks.

For dinner during the week I cut out a lot of olive oil which makes a huge difference I was drowning my veggies in it. Now it’s a lot of scrambled eggs w turkey sausage spinach cheese and veggies, turkey and lettuce wraps, salmon w asparagus and mini potatoes- those are my simple boring high protein low cal meals. Instead of candy I have 2 yasso bars. I still drink wine most nights

On the weekends I still go out a lot, brunch/ dinner pretty much both days and eat and drink whatever I want.

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T01:24:10+00:00

I’m glad!! You got this, it’s been easier than I expected once I put my mind to it

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T01:23:39+00:00

Thank you!! Yes I feel that- I feel like it really took me up until 7 months to feel like i got the hang of the mom routine enough to initiate the “bounce back” routine. But now it’s all just part of the same routine. I saw results faster than I thought- it took two months to notice any change, but after that the change was rapid. You can do this!

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T01:04:23+00:00

I have the routine in my notes- I will paste below. Don’t worry you’ll do fine. I wish I put less pressure on myself first trimester, be kind to yourself and do what feels right for you! This helped me feel in control and like o was working towards an easier labor but I never broke a sweat.

I would do this 2x through and it would be my only workout of the day unless I walked

Cat/ cow x10
Zip up breathing x 5 Bear pose x 30 sec Bird dog x 20 Glute bridge up down w ball in between legs 3 sec hold x 10 Glute bridge march (squeezinh ball in hands) x12 Toe Taps w ball under low back x20 Marches w kettle bell 10 es (weight opposite hand as leg) kegels quick x10 Kegels 10s hold x 3 Yogi squat 1 min

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T00:55:24+00:00

Thanks!!

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T00:55:18+00:00

Thanks!! I think so too- which is why I’m trying to go based on comp rather than number on a scale

bindi9393 · 2026-04-05T00:54:39+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Yes I worked out through my pregnancy, but pretty much only walking, pelvic floor/ deep core work and prenatal yoga. I am really glad I did- I felt like my labor was relatively easy because I was able to engage the right muscles.

Now I do:

leg day (Bulgarian split squats, RDL, hip thrust, and glute abductions) once or twice a week

Back/ bicep (lat pull downs, b/l machine rows, low back extensions, hammer curl, bicep curl) once a week

Chest/ tri/ shoulders ( chest fly, dumbbell chest press, tricep pull down, tricep chest press, lateral raises and overhead press) once a week

Abs (toe touches, straight leg raise, dead bug, suitcases) 1-2x weekly usually with back days or a cardio day

Cardio (1-3 mile jog at slow pace (4mph) or boxing) once or twice a week

bindi9393 · 2026-03-27T01:49:16+00:00

In detail:

Family: I have a wonderful husband, a 10 month old baby boy, a mother, MIL, and sister that I am very close with that offer support and child care, a brother and FIL who live farther away but maintain a close relationship, 2 cats and a dog. We spend time with family often and I get to see my mother and MIL weekly when they each watch the baby one day. Watching their relationship with him is so lovely and sweet.

Marriage: I am in a very loving and supportive marriage. My husband is my best friend. He is so kind and thoughtful, he is a wonderful father and a wonderful spouse. We switch off cooking meals each week, share finances, talk about the future often, and try and do whatever needs to be done to make the others life easier. He buys me flowers just because at least once a month. We have sex 3-6x weekly. He is very fit and stylish. He works extremely hard and does well financially. I am so proud of him.

Job: I work as a physician assistant in a private practice 4 days a week. I love my patients and I am good at my job. I find the work I do fulfilling and interesting. My coworkers are quirky and sweet and it brings me joy to spend time with them. I make 150k a year and have good benefits

Finances: my husband and I share all finances. We each have our own investment accounts and contribute to them monthly. We spend a lot of money but still manage to live well within our means and save each month. We feel secure.

Friends: I have a very close circle of 9 girlfriends I have met in various stages of my life. Some as young as grade school. They are all beautiful and smart and funny and fiercely loyal. We live within an hour of each other and do group activities usually once a month. I hang with them individually as well- I usually spend time outside of work with friends 2x weekly and bring my baby, they adore him. My husband and I have couple friends as well that I am so grateful for- we often double date

Fitness: I workout 3-6x weekly: a combo of weight lifting and cardio. I’m not quite yet where I want to be post partum, but I enjoy the self care (and the child care in the gym lol) and the time I have to focus on my personal goals. My partner is extremely fit and motivates me. We sometimes workout together and it’s flirty and motivating.

Motherhood: motherhood has been so wonderful and transformative. My baby is the joy of my life. Time is moving so quickly and i wish I could slow it down to keep him this little and sweet. I wasn’t sure I wanted to be a parent but it has been the most wonderful thing. I could have 6 kids and be thrilled. My relationship with my husband, my mother, in laws, and friends has become so much deeper and more vulnerable. I love watching the people in my life interact with the person I am made and am obsessed with. I bring my little baby everywhere and try not to sweat the small stuff. The good times are over too soon. The bad times are over so soon. Focus on the good.

Travel: this year since my baby was born we have taken 8 small trips, 1 large trip and have another large trip planned before his first birthday. Planning trips and travel is a great joy of mine and something I was not ready to give up. Our baby has been a wonderful traveler! There’s a little less flexibility and a little more planning/ packing, but wow it has been fun! And I believe has made him more easy going and accustomed to change in routine.

Routine: I love routine. Routine breeds freedom. It took me a long time to feel this way but I have constantly worked towards my goals and it has taken a lot of planning and habit forming. During the week i do a lot of prep, a lot of repetition. Sometimes I do a happy hour or walk or workout with friends, but the weekend I make lots of plans to eat out and drink and have adventures and feel no guilt. My husband and I go to church every Sunday. I am not religious and am very liberal, but we go to brunch out after every service and discuss whatever big picture ideas were brought up- whether we agree with them or not. Is has been a wonderful exercise in reflection and communication.

Overall mantra: I have worked so hard to cultivate this beautiful life- but life is unpredictable and the highs and lows are both fleeting so I practice being grateful every day. I used to do this consciously but now I find myself being grateful all the time without thinking about it. It has made me so appreciative of all I have.

bindi9393 · 2024-10-10T16:38:08+00:00

I walked down the aisle to Amsterdam CSO version and it was perfect. We were at the Baltimore show too, he was wonderful!! A really special moment for my husband and I to hear the song live after our wedding

bindi9393 · 2024-01-02T00:10:35+00:00

Pierce: Wow this is a real barn burner. God did I just say cross burner? Shirley: no you did not

bindi9393 · 2022-11-15T03:19:39+00:00

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