DAY 1 | POSTPARTUM WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY 🤍

Today is officially Day 1.

Last week I had blood tests done because before focusing on weight loss, I wanted to make sure everything was okay health-wise and see if there was anything I needed to address first.

Turns out, my iron is extremely low. What I thought was just “newborn mum tired” was actually my body telling me something wasn’t right.

So today I’m getting an iron infusion. I’m having an infusion rather than taking iron tablets because I’m also dealing with a prolapse after giving birth, and iron tablets can make me constipated, which is something I really need to avoid. My iron was also low enough that an infusion was decided to be the best option for me.

So what does Day 1 look like?

Honestly, nothing crazy.

I’m focusing on eating better and cutting back on sugar because the amount of chocolate I’ve been eating lately is actually ridiculous 😂🍫 I’m getting my iron infusion today and I’d like to get a walk in, but I’m also being realistic.

My daughters currently have Influenza A, the whole house is rundown, and right now we’re basically just trying to survive as a family. 😅

And I think that’s an important part of this journey to be transparent about. Being a mum of three means there are going to be days when putting myself first just isn’t possible. When your kids are sick, there’s very little time or energy left to focus on yourself.

So for now, I’m focusing on what I can control, what I eat, looking after my health and making better choices. If I can get some activity in, that’s a bonus. If I can’t, I’m not going to beat myself up over it. I’m tired. I’m rundown. I’m only 11 weeks postpartum, and my body is still recovering from having a baby.

Before I worry about smashing workouts or losing weight as quickly as possible, I need to fill my own cup health-wise first.

It’s only Day 1. I’m giving myself some grace, taking it one day at a time and bringing you along for the real version of a postpartum weight loss journey, sick kids, exhaustion, chocolate cravings and all. 😂🤍

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