I can’t do it anymore

I hear you!! I used to be extremely fit before pregnancy, and loved working out. Now, I workout every now and then, but when I get a break I just want to rest or be with my husband and son in a more enjoyable, relaxed, way. I get it. I’ve come to terms with it. This is where I’m at right now. It won’t be like this forever, but for now I am going to embrace my mom-bod and enjoy time with my husband and baby. We will get back in shape! It will take time but we will get there. For now, we are doing what we can and trying our best. It’s good to push yourself, but it’s also okay to give yourself a break. Idk how many months post you are, but that’s my mindset 4 months PP.

Whenever I get into a fitness/eating “rut”, I think about how much better I feel when I’m consistent!! Try to remember those feelings you had when you felt your best. At least that’s what helps me. Good luck! ❤️

I’m going to brutally honest… This is 100 percent your problem. Your husband is trying to support and tell you to go to the gym. Sitting on an app will not help you. You have to help yourself. You don’t need to be at the gym for 2/3 hours. A good hour work out is better than nothing! I worked out 5x a week for two hours! I look at it for time for myself because I am with my son 24/7. I also want to be in my best shape, physically and mentally. Going to the gym helps me get that alone time along with keeping me sane! Remember house chores can also be done later if you are not feeling like you are not spending quality time with your baby! With breast feeding and working out, you will just need to uptake your calorie intake but it is possible to do both! Also a cup of coffee before the gym will work and it’s way better than pre work out any ways!

I’m the same. I either workout in the morning or it doesn’t happen. I’m too tired by the afternoons. Plus, it raises cortisol which means it’s harder for me to relax and get to sleep! Perhaps go in the morning a few times and once in the arvo. Even if you do a gentle workout, like a power walk or something. Gets you out of the house etc.

Muscle memory is a real thing. As much as you were going prior to pregnancy your body will remember and get back to it. Even if it’s starting with one day a week, just be consistent for yourself and get plenty of rest before hand. Good luck. Don’t be hard on yourself. You will get back to it. Maybe talk to your husband and let him know your frustration and how him asking you makes you feel. Then let him know what your plan is. Maybe make a goal for yourself when you want to actually start once a week or something. In the meantime just go for 30 min walks with your baby a few times a week. Good luck!

could you just embrace this season and workout with your little one at home? baby #3 over here and although i miss group classes and going to the gym, it’s just not my season right now and make sure to get it done at the house with the kids if they are awake or i wake up before them and do it from home! i have an accountability group launching today if you’re feeling like you need to lean into someone and have someone checking in with you!!

@Trinity i will shit myself if I drink coffee I’m going to find an alternative and try morning workouts

@Ellen yea. I used to do morning bc of that reason. I think I’m going to try to stay consistent

i do drink preworkout when pumping but just choosey on which ones

I celebrate you @Kayla , you are doing what most people won’t do. Being a mum isn’t easy but look at you go. 14 months and still breastfeeding, that’s a huge! commitment 👏🏽👏🏽

I weaned at 16 months and don’t have energy 😣🤷🏼‍♀️😢 I wish I had the chance to go to the gym. I’ve been working on my food intake since I can’t get a gym

Your postpartum is looking a lot better than some people’s pre-pregnancy. Don’t get discouraged continue working out and celebrate your gains.

I believe we all have days that we just don’t feel up to going to the gym, or guilty because it feels like you’re taking time away from your family, or that you’re being selfish because you can do so many things at the house but I read somewhere…or seen on a post that in the days you don’t feel like going just go for 10-15 mins and if after that you still don’t feel like being there then go home. Most of the time when I do this I complete my workout and then there are days I do the 10-15 mins then go home. You also have to do what you feel is best for yourself because if you’re not at your best how can you be the best you for your family? I hope this helps

You should get a yoga mat, some light dumbbells, and do some workout videos at home. It's what I did whenever I realized that going to the gym was taking up too much time and money. Being fit and working towards your goals doesn't mean going to the gym for to five times a week, you can still make progress in your own time, Even if you're doing the minimum you're still doing more than you were and you'll feel good about it. Some videos on YouTube are only 15 to 20 minutes long, I suggest setting a time of day that works for you and trying to do it at the same time everyday. It's hard with a baby, I get it, and you know what if you have to take a break now that's fine, maybe you can ease into working out at a later time when it's working out for you.

I plan on continuing home workouts after baby, possibly using him during. I’ve seen some moms involved their baby in their workouts to make it fun and engaging. I will also be going to the gym again. If your body feels good, your mind will feel better. The hardest step is the first one.

Just wanted to say your body is beautiful both pictures 💕and perhaps stronger in new ways unseen now (mental/emotional regulation ext). If you have space &funding for some small equipment pieces (bands weights or even a fold up treadmill as a splurge) at home I have found myself much 700% more likely to work out (aka guarenteed to do a bit everyday!!) when I don’t need to leave the house to do it!

@Candace this is really useful advice I’m really going to try that.. bc it’s exactly what I think abt