Babies, bread, and my postpartum body

Welcoming Henry and Adjusting to Parenting

This last year has been a wild ride. Not only did Covid-19 continue to rear its head, but my husband and I welcomed Henry, our little boy, into the world.

Being a parent has been the most rewarding and challenging thing I have ever done. Running on little to no sleep, the constant worrying (or Googling in my case), and the relentlessness of being a new mum was a hard adjustment.

Finding Our Routine

As the newborn days passed into the infant months, we started to find our feet and develop our own routines. Thirteen months on, our little man is now running full tilt, climbing on everything and making us smile non-stop.

Rediscovering Fitness and Healthy Eating

One year on, what bothered me was that I was feeling very unfit and, in turn, a bit slower, more tired, and achier than I did before I had Henry. I knew what the issue was: I was living off a diet of bread, Henry's leftovers and snacks, and I was doing no exercise (apart from running after him).

I wanted to get my fitness levels back and down to my personal, comfortable weight.

How Calocurb Supported Me

I used to take Calocurb before getting pregnant. I took it whenever I felt like I was binging a bit too hard and too often on sweets and bread—my kryptonite. It was a precursor to my willpower kicking in.

I decided to use it again to get in a good headspace for getting fit. Using Calocurb has helped me stop snacking on Henry's leftovers. If I do start picking, I quickly stop because I don't feel the need or the want to. I don't feel as ravenous come lunch and dinner, which means I can make slower, more considered choices at mealtimes.

In the last year, my automatic go-to was a sandwich or toppings on toast because it was quick and filling. For my body type, I know that eating lots of bread makes me put on weight, so overcoming that habit was key. But when you have a baby, you naturally take a back seat to their needs.

Moving Forward: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Now that I feel more comfortable in my role as a mum, it's time to start doing things for me again. Exercising and eating healthily feels overwhelming, but Calocurb has given me the kick-start I needed. I feel more in control of choosing foods that fuel my body.

I aim to find the happy medium between my pre-pregnancy comfort level and how I feel now. As much as I’d love to click my fingers and return to my peak fitness at 23, that's understandably not possible! So I remind myself this is a marathon, not a sprint. My plan includes stroller walks, yoga while Henry climbs on my back, and beach walks with him in his backpack. I'm giving myself time; I don't expect to "bounce back," but I do want to get healthier so I can keep up with him in the backyard.

Phew, I'm exhausted just thinking about it—someone get me another bottle of Calocurb and maybe also a gin! We've still got to have some indulgences, right?

Until next time,
Laura