I look good!

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Today for the 1st time in a very long time I woke up looked in the mirror and thought I look good.  I’m comfortable and happy with how my body looks and feels.  That doesn’t mean I don’t want to lose a few more pounds or “tighten up” my stomach, but I stood there looking in the full length mirror and stood a little taller and thought I’m proud of myself.

My body has given birth to 2 kids and I’m (with the help and encouragement of Mike) doing something that makes me feel happy.  Since January I take ballet class once a week and it’s not only something that brings me joy it’s also making me feel good about myself.  It’s not a chore it’s enjoyment.  We put so much pressure on ourselves to lose the weight and tone up after having a baby.  We need to remind ourselves that it takes 9 months for our body to grow and change and that it may take longer then 9 months to feel like yourself again.  I nursed both kids for year and didn’t feel like I had my body back till 13 months, and now 17 months after giving birth I’m finally comfortable with my body again.

I’ve decided to make the most of life and while I try to eat healthy I also want to indulge in some Vanilla cupcake goldfish and not feel like I’m pressured to work out constantly.  The most important thing is for you to feel good about how you look.  I don’t care that I’ll probably never be a size 4 again; I’ve realized that no one sees what size your pants, dress or shirt are.  It’s more about what looks and feels right.  I fit into things from size XS to XL, and all that matters is how I feel in it, and if you don’t feel good, confident and comfortable then put it away or don’t buy it.

My kids will see my personality though and in my clothes and I want them to know that I’m comfortable and confident with how I look and feel.  There’s nothing better then putting on a dress you love how you look in and feeling like you can do anything.  So to those moms who just gave birth your body does change in ways you never thought, and it may take a while to get back into your old jeans, but don’t fear you will get your body back.  For me with 2 kids 23 months apart it took 4 years 1 week and 3 days to feel right about my body again, and I’m moving forward standing a little taller with a large smile on my face because I look good!

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