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Body After Baby: 6 Months

March 31, 2015 | Advocare, baby, fitness, health, pregnancy

If you will remember in my 4 month update, I said I was skipping the 5 month update and would re-visit this at 6 months. Well, time sure is flying, I realized this weekend I was a week late with my post! So, here is what has been going on with me since I last checked in. (Side note, I know these types of posts are not loved by everyone and can be a trigger for some, so feel free to come back tomorrow if this isn’t your thing.).

When I found out I would be running the ASICS LA marathon, I was super excited about the opportunity, but also a little worried because I always gain 3-4 pounds when I train for a full marathon. One reason is because I spend all my time running and don’t cross train or lift weights because I have NO TIME (especially this go around with the baby!) and the other reason is because I admittedly eat all the things when I am training for a full. I expected this though, so it didn’t shock me when the scale went up instead of down. However, I am happy to report that two weeks post marathon,I have already lost 3 of the 4 pounds I gained while training for said race. So I am a pound or so away from the lowest I have been since the baby, and about 6-7 pounds from my pre pregnancy weight.

Honestly, all I have done differently is stop eating as much junk food. I have been drinking a lot of smoothies and have reigned in the night time snacking.

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The main difference I can still tell is in my stomach. I haven’t really been doing ab work so I’m not sure why this surprises me, but I still have this bulge that seems to be the last thing to go away. It seems most of the other spots have shrunk down except this one.

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Another big thing I have noticed is that my hair has FINALLY stopped coming out in huge clumps. This has a down side though…it has started to grow again and now all around my forehead I have these short little “sprouts” of hair coming up that are driving me insane. Mamas, please tell me I’m not the only one and that you know exactly what I am talking about!

I am still drinking Advocare Spark, and taking Fibo-trim before most dinners and Catalyst before I workout for extra endurance. FullSizeRender (16)

Since I ran the marathon, I have only run three times. I have a 10k this weekend and have just been trying to let me body recover from such a hot and difficult race, and I’m not concerning myself with my time at the 10k and am just going to have fun.

I have however started cross training again and weight lifting! I lifted twice last week, and hope to lift twice again this week. I am going super slow and taking it easy because I don’t want to be so sore all of the time that I don’t want to do it anymore. Easing back in has been good for me so far.

I am also still doing my PT exercises and stretches. Admittedly I am not doing them daily, but 3-4 times a week would be a safe bet. Knock on wood no knee or hip pain yet, and hopefully the addition of more lifting will further remedy the problem. That’s pretty much it, nothing too exciting I know, but hopefully I will have more good news in 2 month at my 8 month update!

QOTD: If you are a runner, are you diligent about cross training and strength training?

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  1. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    March 31, 2015 at 6:02 am

    I am still in shock you ran a full marathon less than 6 months after having a baby – wonder woman!

  2. ErIn J says

    March 31, 2015 at 6:16 am

    You look great! I use a tiny bit of hair gel for my sprouts… I put a teeny tiny amount in thee Palm of my hand and mix with a tin bit of water then smooth over my head – it seems to hold down the sprouts without making my hair hard or look gelled.

  3. Krysten says

    March 31, 2015 at 6:39 am

    a full marathon 6 months after baby is pretty kick ass my dear!!! You are a rockstar! And that body is strong!

  4. Lesley says

    March 31, 2015 at 7:44 am

    I run only twice a week because I know my body appreciates the weight lifting and cross training. I’ve tried the whole running 3 times a week thing and I just run out of time to do everything else.

  5. Madeline @ FoodFitandFam says

    March 31, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Looking good mama! You’re doing awesome – and I am in awe of your marathon!

  6. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    March 31, 2015 at 8:06 am

    You look great Heather! The one thing I noticed after being pregnant is that things don’t go back to the same places they were before lol! I still have that little tummy pooch…hate it! And the new hair thing…YES! I so remember that! My hair has never been the same since having babies. Anyway I know you will lose those last few pounds soon! If you want some extra motivation, I’m starting a new DietBet on April 13th! http://www.dietbetter.com/roadrunnergirl

  7. Jen says

    March 31, 2015 at 9:07 am

    You look great! I still have the belly, and I’m not sure it ever goes away. Then again, I’d rather eat dessert than have a flat stomach so… 😉

  8. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    March 31, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Girl you look good!

  9. Amanda says

    March 31, 2015 at 11:53 am

    You’re doing awesome! We all get those little hairs for a year or two after baby. I would spray some hairspray on a toothbrush and run it over them to keep them in check :). The tummy will be hard to get rid of, I stretched out my skin so mine is permanent unless I go for surgery :(. The side abdominal exercises seem to work best for the mommy pooch fat though :). You’ll get there soon!

  10. crystal says

    March 31, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    You looked fabulous at LA, btw. I’ve decided I need to dump 10 lbs, so I’m going to have to cut back the junk, too, and start strength training. Fun stuff.

  11. Juliana @ 4 Well Rules says

    March 31, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    it is so hard to keep up strength training while training for a full marathon especially because I always worry about being sore. I am also turning my focus to strength training, particularly core work

  12. Haley @ Running with Diapers says

    March 31, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    My hair is still falling out. I’m really overdue for a hair cut so I keep telling myself that’s why, but I might be kidding myself.
    I hate to tell you, but the belly bulge can take a while. I didn’t loose mine from the first pregnancy until about a year PP. But on the brighter side, you look great and should be thrilled!

  13. Ash Diamond says

    March 31, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Great job! You look strong which is SO important!

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