I stayed pretty active after college by going on a walk several days a week (except of course in the winter when I usually gained a few pounds). My first pregnancy was a breeze- I didn’t gain very much weight and bounced back to my “normal” body pretty quick. My second pregnancy was very different. I gained much more weight and did NOT bounce back like I thought I should. Even after I felt like the weight was coming off, my entire body was flabby. My “normal” was gone. I went shopping for new summer clothes and decided I was NOT going to wear sleeveless shirts anymore. Could I get away with long sleeves all summer long?? I had NO muscle left! I started going to Stroller Strides in April and within 2 months I could see muscle tone in my arms, legs, and stomach! Besides, I was getting a pretty decent tan from being outside! What a boost in my self-esteem! And I DID wear sleeveless shirts that summer after all! On top of it all, I was making friends! I was happier, healthier and, ya know, that made me a better mom!
Now I want to hear your story! How have you made strides in fitness, motherhood, and life since your children were born?
TO ENTER: Comment on the blog or send me an email at [email protected] One lucky winner will receive THREE months of FREE Stroller Strides classes! That’s a winter of NOT gaining those extra pounds!
*New members only. Winner will be announced October 27.
My daughter is almost 11 months old and it’s taken me about that long to *almost* get back to my pre-pregnancy size. I’m still one size bigger, but I’m happy with that. I was probably too thin before. Anyway, I think I lost the weight by nursing, because I certainly didn’t exercise. I think I exercised for seriously, maybe 4 days, months ago. I’m just plain lazy when it comes to exercise. I would love to win the classes so I can tone up. I don’t want to be thin and flabby…I want to be thin and fabby! Ahahaha! So corny!
I joined the “chubby club” at work and in 8 weeks I lost almost 10 pounds. All I did was watch what I ate and ran a couple times a week. I don’t mind running outside-I hate running on a treadmill. My son is almost 5 months old and I’m a couple pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight.
I just started trying to get back into a workout routine. My daughter was born at the end of April and I’m not digging how my clothes fit. I find that exercising with others is the best fit for me. It helps boost my endorphins and gets us all out of the house. I have been looking forward to trying out Stroller Strides!
I’m not a new member so bummer that I can’t win, but I CAN happily put in a plug for Stroller Strides. I have fallen off the wagon a bit due to life’s craziness and illnesses and travel, etc, but when I was going regularly to Stroller Strides I very quickly noticed a difference in my muscle tone – it really didn’t take that long. And everyone is SO welcoming and nice, and in the same boat with little kids! With this second baby I notice the overall “flabbiness” and it’s no fun!!! Hoping to get back to Stroller Strides soon. I also go to a gym with a really fun playland (similar to a McDonald’s playland type-thing) and my almost 4 year old loves it there – a little break for me and we are both getting exercise.
Anne, what gym do you go to?
Ultimate Fitness in Bettendorf.
I would love to join stroller strides. I have some extra baby weight to lose from when I had my two kiddos. I would also love the time to meet new moms and have my kids meet new kids. So pick me
My daughter is 6 months old. My form of cardiovascular exercise is going up and down the stairs for diaper changes and to switch all the laundry. For resistance training I am constantly picking up a 15 pound baby who always seems to roll into weird spots. It would be nice to actually exercise with other new mons!
WOw this is awesome!!! I have never heard of this before … looking forward to see if I win. I have a now 3 yrs old and a my oldest just started K and now it is time to refoucus on ME. I need the workout and would love the try this out. When I had my daughter I got back to B4 baby weight pretty soon after BUT with baby #2 it has made a home the last 3 yrs. I would love to get toned, feel better and shred those extra pounds.
I would love 3 free months since I will have my first baby in March and will need to get back in shape!
I’ve heard great things about stroller strides! 3 kiddos later, I’m pretty much at my Pre-prego weight, but let’s just admit it ladies, things don’t go back the same way they were!!!!
Love to get jogging again. By the way, where do you go in the winter months???
Hi Emily! Stroller Strides meets at Beyond The Baseline (1540 W 12th Street, Davenport- the old Marycrest building) starting Nov 1. It’s a lot of fun for us and the kids!