So, time for a little honesty. I’ve been seriously struggling with my post-baby body. I guess I had these somewhat unrealistic assumptions about how quickly my body would bounce back – and the impact that hormones would play in all of it.
Little Miss Evie is 7 months old now and my weight hasn’t budged in 5 months. FIVE! I’m tracking macros, working out regularly, and the scale isn’t budging. For a girl who fought for years to reach her goal physique, accepting that I may be carrying a little more weight for a while and there’s nothing I can do about it has been hard.
It really hit me as we were prepping for our trip to Mexico a few weeks ago. None of the things I envisioned wearing on this trip fit. Swimsuits were too snug, shorts wouldn’t button, dresses were too tight.
Thank goodness for an amazing husband who continually tells me I look great and more importantly, reminded me that I’m doing everything I can to live a healthy life and the scale doesn’t always reflect your current state of health.
We went out and bought new shorts and hopped online to purchase new swimsuits that fit well and looked great (my favorite suit is linked up here). And at home, I pushed those “pre-baby” jeans to the back of my closet and pulled out some of my favorite pieces that made me feel good, and that were easy for chasing an energetic seven month old around.
I don’t know about you, but for me, feeling good is all about clothes that fit well and this time of year, are super soft and cozy. The prAna Cardiff fleece collection and my super stretchy Kara jeans have been on repeat for months. The rich jewel tones look amazing on everyone, the fabric is insanely soft (and odor-reducing) with plenty of stretch, and even the sweater has gorgeous stitch detailing that offer more shape than standard sweats. And even better, the collection is made of Hemp and recycled polyester and like all of prAna’s products, is sustainable.
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COZY UP T-SHIRT IN CARGO GREEN HEATHER // COZY UP SWEATSHIRT IN MULLED WINE HEATHER
So, am I done trying to lose the weight? No. I know eventually my hormones will regulate and my body will respond to the good habits I’m building now. But more importantly, I’ve committed myself to loving the shape I’m in now, even if it stays this way.
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The clothes featured in this post were gifted by prAna, however all opinions are my own.