When I was pregnant everyone kept telling me how I hadn't gained any weight, that I was all belly. I was feeling smug about it to be honest. Now that Lavender is two months old the scale tells me I'm 18lbs heavier than I was before the pregnancy. It turns out I had gained weight. No big deal, it's just a number. I'll turn the weight into muscle!
Last time I got really fit I used weight training for a minimalist fitness program. The trick is to only work out twice a week but lift enough weight that all of your muscles hurt for the next two days. The muscles grow as they repair themselves during the rest days. Once you have some muscle then your body burns more calories at rest, which helps to shed fat. Avoid time-wasting cardio, except for a quick warm up to prevent injury.
I killed it at the gym last night! I was the sweatiest person in the room. No one else's face was as red as mine. Soon I'll be able to do one pushup again. Now if I could just find an efficient way to look after my heart and lungs I'll be set.
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