Going to be brave and post my progress pics for motivation

[sonti]

This is VERY hard for me to do, as most of you know, I only had a baby 11 weeks ago. But I've been working very hard, training since 3 weeks after (because I enjoy training, not out of desperation!) and on a calorie deficit from 8 weeks after (I had to make sure my milk was established).

So, here is 5 weeks progress for me. I hope to post lean mean pictures by 6 months!

2012-12-07 the before and 2013-01-18 the after (duh, but just clarifying). 5lb scale change (145-140 and going steady at 1lb a week)

[megdaig]

Your waist is already coming in. Keep it up!

[sonti]

Thanks meg I appreciate it Your journal is very inspirational to me btw, I just don't get much free time to keep up with journals these days, not even my own, LOL

Would Max-OT/a similar split be foolish at this stage? I'm fairly strong underneath all the baby fluff and I've always wanted to try it... but I'm not sure it would be optimal. I'm doing full body right now.

[megdaig]

I think you've been lifting consistently long enough, couldn't hurt. I haven't read through Max-OT in many years but I suppose I've considered it for myself at some point since I found the program documentation on an old external hard drive...

[discdoggie]

Good changes in just 2'weeks!



Congrats on the newest family member.

[sonti]

Thanks discdoggie You are another inspiration for me! I am finding it much easier to stay on plan with this baby, thank goodness that I have been blessed with one that doesn't have colic. He actually sits in his carseat in my home gym and just watches!!! It's amazing.

[redcaesar]

Good work Sonti!

[oregonchick76]

You are not so far off from where you want to be, and you have all the knowledge to get there! By spring you'll be rockin'!

[thepowerwithin]

Congrats on the new addition to your family.

I think you look great. At 11 weeks post delivery with my 3, I still had people asking me when I was due, and all 3 times it took me over a year, which is when I weaned, to get my ass back in the gym. Gotta hand it to you! I am looking forward to following your progress.

[MuscleMom]

Congrats on the new addition!!!
You have made great progress already! Keep up the hard work!

[Zinx]

well done! its so good to see someone with such dedication like yourself! keep it up! and great progress!

[thehobbes]

Nice job Sonti, keep it going slow and steady! Grats on the lil jamhander.

[stephanielynn76]

Congrats on your new little one! You've got great progress already... that's awesome! It took me at least 9 months to "get my body back" after each kid. I think you're much more ahead of the game than I was...

[kimm4]

Why so hard darlin, you look great for just having a baby! Max-OT would be perfect for you at this point. It's one of my favorite programs. No doubt, you'll easily rock it!

[ktb007]

8 weeks and already a noticeable difference that's amazing!! Keep it up!

[sonti]

Thanks girls, you've made my day I would really love to give Max-OT a go, thanks Kim I will take your advice!

I remember with my 1st it also took a year to get back to where I was. I never understood those who snapped back in a few weeks lol! I wish! But at least I can feel proud that I had to earn it back

[wakechica]

Props to you Sonti. There is progress showing. Looking forward to seeing more pics in a few weeks

[Botika]

There is definitely progress there Sonti!! You are amazing for doing this while your bubba is so young.... Keep it up!

[Lioness27]

Congratulations on the new addition and I think it is awesome for him to be watching you while you are working out. You look great for just having a baby, and the fact that you have the energy to do it. Great work and keep it up; you will meet your goals in no time

[toodlepip]

I wish I had looked as good as you at 11 weeks pp! Best of luck to you - I have no doubt you'll do great and reach your goals. From your posts it's clear you have the knowledge, patience and drive. Max-OT is fun - hope you enjoy it!

[sonti]

Thanks everyone I really appreciate it, tried to rep all but I've given out too much/spread/blah blah.

I managed to put on some maternity jeans that fit a bit looser now so that made me smile In due time it will come, I am reasonable with a 6 month-1 year time frame of course.

[Onaraider]

That's really great but may I know your program

[sonti]

My training is very inconsistent b/c of the new baby but I do workout 1-2x a day, always some form of weights (45 minutes or 15 minutes kettlebells if fussy) and then either cardio or power yoga or stretching (1x week). I can't stick to a proper program right now until his napping sorts out but I do work out very hard each day It's sticking to my meal plan 100% that is really ramping up my results though, the exercise is just a bonus stress release for me!

[Diddlypops]

Congrats on the new addition to your family.

I think you look great. At 11 weeks post delivery with my 3, I still had people asking me when I was due, and all 3 times it took me over a year, which is when I weaned, to get my ass back in the gym. Gotta hand it to you! I am looking forward to following your progress.

I couldn't lose weight until I weaned either - no magical breast feeding weightloss for me! Then a surprise pregnancy as soon as I did wean made it feel like one giant 3 year pregnancy. I think you look fantastic! Awesome that your baby lets you work out too :-)

[gobbles23]

Awesome job Sonti!

[RRV2]

Awesome job! I look nowhere that great and my "baby" is 25 month old

[sonti]

8 weeks ago (147lbs)
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2 days ago (136lbs)

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[toodlepip]

Very visible differences - you're doing a great job. That's a really nice steady rate of loss too. Well done!

[lynore]

Sonti, you have made great progress. Congratulations on the little one.

[redcaesar]

Great work Sonti! Congrats on progress so far!