Getting fit with FITMOM: Pre & Post Natal Fitness Programs

I have been getting my butt handed to me by Andrea Page the fabulous FITMOM behind this company getting moms healthy during and after pregnancy.

Where I am at and feeling:

This blogging series on my experience with FITMOM is going to get serious. Measurements and photo's will be shared and I cannot make any excuses for any lack of progress as we track my weight loss.  I want results and I want to share them with you.
I am nervous to share my photo's and measurements because mainly:

A) I come from a very critical family
B) I am posting myself right out there while I feel and look my worst(in my opinion. My husband loves me in any shape or form)
C) I am scared

I have always been thin, I was taking ballet classes at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet from the time I was a preschooler up to just starting my teens and then I got into Ukrainian dancing. 
I moved to Toronto when was 18 and felt this sense of freedom.  I ate what I wanted and never thought I'd have to worry.  I was about a size 8 and now 34 and  I am a size 16.  I don't want to get any bigger because it's not comfortable for me.  I don't think my body type is meant to be cared for this way and to carry the extra baggage. I am tired of hiding and just want to look good.  I am not doing to please anyone but myself.

Before I had my son I was a 14. Granted I had a child but after birth I was a size 12 because I ate better, I walked to work and well...I didn't drink anymore.  I lost weight while pregnant because I was healthier and made better decisions.  We were always out and about, my husband is in the hospitality industry and dinner and drinks is what we did.

So here I am,  3 years post partum and feeling like a whale. I want to get fit and healthy so we can plan baby #2.  And when I see a picture of myself. Photo's from the bust up please :)

So what has my first couple of weeks with FitMom have been about?

Well I never knew about ab separation also known as Diastasis Recti.  In pregnant women, increased tension on the abdominal wall may lead to diastasis recti. Multiple births or repeated pregnancies increase the risk.  Great!  So I want to repair the damage before baby #2 comes along.

At FitMom you get checked for that and do exercises accordingly.  The work outs are tailored to repair and prevent issues that can arise from postpartum.

 I LOVE IT!

Don't get me wrong it is hard fat burning work outs and I feel like a Seal flapping around and losing my balance in some of the positions but I am working out hard twice a week in class and once a week doing the FIT MOM DVD.  Today I did half an hour on the elliptical and I end Friday with the DVD.

The Classes:

The moms in the classes are wonderful, non judgmental and it's great to be able to bring your kids to class.
You can even baby wear as you exercise and it is encouraged.  Don't worry about over heating, just take baby off and baby will be in their own designated area where we all can see still the child and coo as we sweat up a storm.

Andrea is fabulous with the kids as and we finish each class with a baby song or I should say Circle Time.

Getting the energy to run and be active is such a great feeling and I do encourage you to visit her site and find an instructor near you.
It's good to get the Chi flowing.  It's good for your health and if you are planning on having more babies learn more here about getting your body ready for it!

 So here are my measurements for Feb.23, 2012:
Height: 5'9 1/2"
Bust:46  Waist:43.5 (I still remember when it was 28!)  Hips: 51.2  Thighs(R/L): 29.5/29 Arms(R/L) 14.5/14
Weight: No way am I ready to share that, LOL! But I will be honest in the pounds shed

What I look like now. This pic was taken after class so I am nice and sweaty for you.
Photo's are taken by Trina Turl Photography and Trina will be taking pics during my progress!

And yes you are getting a side shot of me because I am shy and not comfortable will full exposure.
I'm sorry I can't help it!  It is very hard for me to post this picture. AHHHHHH!!!

So here I am. I hope you'll come along with me and enjoy my posts on FitMom, share with me your insecurities or your successes as I am with you and I hope you'll all give me words of encouragement because I need it!

Thank you for taking the time to read this and so it begins!