Welcome the super mom-bod.
Whenever people ask me who the true personification of #MomGoals is, my answer has always been Jennifer Lopez, for obvious reasons, but also because she imbues women to lose the cape and love themselves as much as they love their children. Plus, her banging mom bod is coveted by mothers the world over. I am no exception.
I have been a mom for eighteen years to six children. To say that I’ve been busy is a sheer understatement. Between the demands of motherhood, a career and everything in-between, taking care of my well-being just wasn’t a priority. So, for my 40th birthday, I made a decision to focus on me and vowed to take care of myself mentally, emotionally and physically.
The physical part has been the most daunting challenge, and also the easiest to take for granted. “I have six kids and I don’t have time to work out,” was always my cop out. But If I’m being perfectly honest, turning 40 and being in the industry I’m in, my body issues and insecurities surfaced to the point where I could no longer ignore it.
Embarking on a lifestyle change meant addressing the need to lose weight, understanding my body, what diets and exercises will work for me long-term, without sacrificing my health. If I was going to do this right, it meant that diet and workout fads without consulting professionals were not an option. I saw several nutritionists, talked to a couple of fitness instructors, and did my own extensive research.
This story is from the August 2018 edition of MEGA.
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