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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well, personally, I was skinnier after having my kids - nursing got me to the skinniest I have ever been (probably too skinny.) I only gained 15-20 pounds with each pregnancy (I had three kids). But maybe most importantly was that my workouts got shorter - but way better - when I had kids. Pre-kids, I would lollygag around the gym, maybe do a class or elliptical? But post-kids, when I had 30 minutes max, I started leaning into weights and HIIT, and definitely can see results.
I'm 43, much fitter than I was in my 20s.
Really flat boobs though! :)[/quote]

Also much fitter after kids. Really relished that workout time when my kids were little, and when you suddenly have almost zero downtime, you learn to make efficient use of it. [/quote]

Another +1. Pre-kids, I could barely get to the gym two times per week. If I’m honest with myself, that’s because I really didn’t prioritize it. Two kids later? I go to the gym three times per week at 5:30a (weights and cardio) and look better than I did pre kids. I didn’t know my butt could be this perky! I don’t have the breasts I had before I had kids, but that’s obviously something that can be fixed only with surgery.

I think the key is (1) accepting that some changes will happen (breasts, tummy, larger rib cage), (2) being committed to being your best for the things that you can control (eg, how toned your arms are, getting your hair colored), and (3) making sure those darn kids are STTN by 4-6m so you have a decent shot a fitting in personal things like exercise.[/quote]

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