Most clients and people interested in weight loss / body
transformation gauge their progress solely by their weight on the
scales which in turn can cause people to finish their fitness journey early due to lack of results or perceived results, as the scales ISN'T usually the best indicator of
progress -- at least not at first. 

Below is terrible photo of me in the middle of a gruelling workout, the number on the scales hadn't changed much since returning to training after having Cian, but my strength, energy, moods, and motivation had improved and I was slowly getting my pre baby body back.  Their were times where I would hop on the scales and be disappointed that the screen didn't display any improvement or had gone up and a grey smotherining disappointment would develop clouding my motivation. 

So I totally get it...when you are making significant lifestyle changes, you want to see results from your efforts.But you need to realise that the scales isn't something you should turn to, to measure your results.
Think of why you started and how much you have achieved along the way so far- for example you can now run 1 km without dying, you are able to perform correctly a push up, pull up, squat, no matter what the exercise is or what it is you have mastered it and you struggled before. These are the things you should use to measure your progress not the number on the scales.  

Remember you have overcome obstacles, mastered new habits to become a healthier, fitter happier person -  keep going and the number will change but like so many including myself when it does change because you have stopped obsessing over it, it happens without you realising as you are still putting the hard yards in you did at the start. 

Dont obsess over the number - Want to transform - push your self, learn new habits, conqueur bad ones and stay motivated to reach those goals. If you feel you don't know what  to do to begin the journey id be happy to help just get in touch, we offer online, mobile, group training programs to suit all fitness levels and budgets. 

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​Being a personal trainer at the start I put a huge amount of pressure on myself to get my pre pregnancy shape back. I thought I could get it back faster than the average but turns out my body is just as slow as everyone else’s haha.
 
Some new mums are relaxed about their post birth body, seeing the changes as simply part of becoming a mum while others can find it more difficult.
 
I found it difficult at the start, I had to learn to work on patience, acceptance and to relax and enjoy my new body shape. Getting results after a baby is 100% attainable but we need to prepare ourselves that it may take a little longer than we expected but it will absolutely happen. I used to get angry about my pants not fitting but now I’m enjoying the journey of reclaiming my body both shape and strength. It’s the most satisfying feeling in the world next to watching my son grow and being a mum.
 
I have learnt that we place alot of pressure on ourselves as women to continually compare ourselves to other women. Generally the women we chose to compare ourselves to we always fall short. It’s hard to come to terms with it but each of us are built different, we need to have patience, balance and determination to succeed. We need to have realistic expectations of our bodies.
 
Don’t be alarmed by the way your tummy looks after birth. It was something no one advised me about and it was something I wasn’t prepared for. Even though your baby is out, you may still look six months pregnant with a round, squishy midsection.
 
Depending on the size of your baby you may have a dark line down your abdomen (called a linea nigra and a web of stretch marks, which are actually little scars caused by the extensive stretching of the skin. 
 
 It takes time for your body to recover from pregnancy, all the extra fat your put on to nourish the baby starts burning off especially if you are nursing and exercising. But it takes time to notice results.
 
It takes nine months to make a baby and generally as long to return to your pre pregnancy weight. Take your time and don’t feel pressured to look or feel a certain way too soon. Find an exercise routine you enjoy, stay focused and determined for you and your new family. Get out and  be active and the results will come. 

Left is August 2015 just over a month after Cian was born  
Second Photo is November 2015 4 months after birth  

On the left is February 2016 
Right side is March 2016