Stupid clothes rant

abchrist1 · March 2016

Spent the weekend getting Easter outfits for everyone. Dh,dd1 and lo are going to look so good. Then there's me, all flabby with clothes that don't fit right. I look ridiculous. Plus size is too big, regular sizes too small. And my already big feet grew, so I'm having trouble finding good shoes in my new size.

I'd like to start a trend, yoga pants can now be considered dressy and I'm going to suggest to target, because they're so wonderful and I'm sure they'll understand, that they create a post maternity clothing line.

vibarra27 · March 2016

awh! don't get discouraged! i swear with time your body will go back(yes you'll still have the stretch marks) but you'll get back to it. it took me a year with DD to get back to my size. And then with the twins were born all i was able to wear were sweats and leggings with t-shirts. and to this day some of my shoes fit me tight because my feet got huge! slowly but surely I'm getting there and you will too. in the mean time rock them yoga pants.

mrsmctaggart6 · March 2016

I'm totally rocking yoga pants all the time, for dressy empire waists are my friend, I just wear dresses that I can get away with black tights or leggings...

LaurenNewph · March 2016

Have you tried target's plus size? The Ava + Viv brand has size "x" I find it very helpful... Though I still feel gross and flabby

chelseajeanene · March 2016

Id be lying if I said I haven't worn yoga pants all a nicer top to an event you're supposed to get dress up at. Aka my bridal shower lol. Have you tried a flowy maxi dress?

tlc11934 · March 2016

I feel your pain. Years ago I wanted to invent a line of clothing called transition wear - affordable and cute clothes for new moms with stretchy bands, pants with stretch, etc. If I only had a spare minute and money to start up this idea!

Im in the process of downsizing my closet. What size do you need? I could take some pics of items I'm ready to part with.

ItsmeR30 · March 2016

So I got these leggings from Amazon about 3weeks pp because they were offering them for free and I thought why not! Then I got sick and ended up having my gallbladder removed and I still couldn't wear them because of my incisions. Then when I finally wore them- oh my goodness. Best pants EVER. They are very flattering and hold everything in place! I'm actually ordering two more (they're $20each) and they're worth it! I've worn them numerous time with a dressy top. If I wore pants to church, I'd wear these too lol.

90 Degree by Reflex Power Flex Yoga Pants - Black - Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDHFZHA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_Ntu8wbEFFXXT4

abchrist1 · March 2016

Yes, ava at target, bought some jeans, they were good in the dressing room, hopefully they keep their shape. Higher waist without the mom jean look, so my butt still looked good.

I'm all about starting a clothing line for this transition! That and for baby boys. Again, target, I'm tired of going there and having 3 overflowing racks of girls clearance, great for my 2 year old, then seeing one rack for boys, barely filled and still has some girl stuff. The selection for boys is crap. Zulily has cute boy stuff but I can't wait 3 months for clothes only to find out it doesn't fit and I can't return it.

I'm going on Amazon today and ordering some, thanks!

abchrist1 · March 2016

And any exercise tips are welcome! I think (fingers crossed) lo is sleeping til a somewhat normal hour now, as opposed to waking up at 4 am. Now that I'm getting more sleep I have the energy to work out in the morning. I've tried the afternoon, but dd1 freaks out if I exercise, she wants me to hold her because she thinks I'm dancing without her.
Still not warm enough here to go on walks with them. And our house is small, no space for big equipment. Anyone try the maxiclimber?

And I know gym daycares were discussed already, still going back and forth about joining the Y.

jennsuzanne87 · March 2016

abchrist1 said:

And any exercise tips are welcome! I think (fingers crossed) lo is sleeping til a somewhat normal hour now, as opposed to waking up at 4 am. Now that I'm getting more sleep I have the energy to work out in the morning. I've tried the afternoon, but dd1 freaks out if I exercise, she wants me to hold her because she thinks I'm dancing without her.
Still not warm enough here to go on walks with them. And our house is small, no space for big equipment. Anyone try the maxiclimber?

And I know gym daycares were discussed already, still going back and forth about joining the Y.

I so feel you. The weight didn't come off naturally, in fact- I was gaining weight PP. What I found that worked for me is:

I workout at home and eat healthy, it has taken until now- but I am down to my pre pregnancy size. I began working out- lifting weights and some HIIT 5-6x a week beginning in November. I focus on one muscle group a day typically, and I found a little instagram community for moms trying to get fit. I also began trying to have healthy fats, complex carbs, leafy greens and protein in each meal. My fav go to breakfast is a slice of whole grain toast with avocado, and a fried egg with sauteed spinach on it. I can't have any dairy per my son's dairy protein intolerance so that eliminates almost all un healthy food- so I have no choice but to eat clean, and have found that helped me more than anything. I didn't have a huge amount to lose- about 20-25 lbs but it wasn't easy. I try to workout before DS wakes up, or during his first nap because he also wants me to hold him. I follow a blogger named Lauren Gleisberg who has really effective workouts under 35 minutes. Also, get a fitness blender account. It's free and you can search for workouts based off of your time, equipment etc.

Good luck lady, you got this! Again, avoiding bad food (which I have to, it's not just willpower) is the single most effective thing, but once you begin to see results it becomes easier to maintain. Don't count calories or go crazy! And look at the workouts as "you" time and find some thing you enjoy! I hate cardio, but I love weights- so I stick to weights. Women's bodies are incredible- we are sustaining humans so go easy on yourself!

abchrist1 · March 2016

Thanks! I do try to eat healthy, I think my problem is consistent eating, have to not skip meals. I'm about 5 pounds away from pre pregnancy weight, not that it's a great number, my bigger problem is a lit of flabbiness and I swear I'm shaped differently now.

Thanks for the tips!

jennsuzanne87 · March 2016

Yeah I too am shaped differently and have extra skin! I always joke now I have a star shaped belly button.

newATthiz · March 2016

@abchrist1 Completely agree! Especially with the poor selection for boys at Target! I thought it was just me that was seeing things that way! Lol good to hear I'm not alone!

newATthiz · March 2016

@jennsuzanne87 Thanks for the tips! Any suggestions regarding where to find good weight workouts that one can follow?

jennsuzanne87 · March 2016

@newATthiz try fitness blender or Lauren gleisberg!

LoveLee85 · March 2016

I highly suggest a five or ten pound weight! You will burn more calories and drop the pounds quicker with weights instead of cardio. Don't worry about 'bulking up' either. It's HARD to get big from lifting weights. You have to eat thousands of calories a day, supplements, and lift so heavy day in and day out. Go on Pintrest to look up moves you can do at home. No gym necessary!

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