The before shots - hopefully!

Trent told me today that as I am writing a blog about getting back into shape post baby, I needed to put some photos on my blog. Whilst I wasn't too keen on the idea initially, I think it will be good to have some photos to reflect on in the future. I have managed to gather a few photos. I'm not really a fan of the 'selfie' so I've had to make do with photos I happened to have.

Whilst it's not the best quality photo, this is me running the Canberra marathon in April 2012 (6 weeks before getting pregnant). This is the body I'm hoping to get back! Slim all over and some great muscle definition in my legs.

This is me on my due date (17 February 2013). Matilda was born 1 week later.  I managed to run until I was about 26 weeks pregnant. Then I continued going to the gym most days but cut back to walking. My pace gradually slowed until I was walking 8.5km/hr for 30 minutes each day.  While my weight gain during pregnancy was the same for both pregnancies (about 16kg), I believe that by staying active throughout my pregnancy, my fluid retention was reduced (I had significantly more fluid retention in my first pregnancy) and my weight loss after birth has been much quicker.  

One week after birth. Massive mummy boobs! And my 2 beautiful daughters!

Four weeks after birth. Still can't see past the mummy boobs. Arms aren't looking so great. What a great looking family!

Eight weeks after birth. Been back at the gym for 1 week. Not willing to show my legs in public yet! Arms still have absolutely no tone. Been working on them in the gym. Looks like I'll need to keep at it!