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BOOKS I LOVE.

Have I always loved reading? NOPE .  It really wasn’t until 2017 that I got really into reading.  Mostly love a good self help book and parenting books.  These books I read in 2017 were kinda life changing to be honest.   I was at a point in my life where I needed to keep learning in order to keep thriving.  I never thought I would love to sit down with a good cup of tea and read in my little nook with pillows and blankets.  I guess that means I’m getting older, right? haha.   

It’s not like I read a ton of books, but I read a good amount for just starting my read-a-thon year.  So here we go.  I’m just going to start with the first book I picked up in 2017, because they’re all pretty much equally good in their own way.  

  1. THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A FU*K.  If you haven’t picked this book up, you need to run and rush that into prime shipping mode on Amazon asap.  It doesn’t really sound how it is.  It made me realize what to prioritize and helped me focus on those things more.  While not putting my energy into things that really don’t matter.  Basically taught me how to focus on the good and not give a crap about what anyone thinks of you.
  2. POSITIVE PARENTING.  OMG this book really helped me to not freak over little things and look at the big picture.  These days are fleeting and passing by so quickly, so it teaches you how to not sweat the small stuff and really enjoy these precious days.  As well as being a positive parent and raising them in a positive environment, rather than raising them in a negative home. To try and not  always punishing for the bad and never rewarding and praising for the good.  Anyways, if you guys need more patience with your kids, READ IT.  It’s extremely helpful.
  3. CAPTURE YOUR STYLE.  Is for someone wanting to really give their IG feeds a meaning and theme.  Really helps you brand your IG and make it pretty and cohesive.  Know where to place things and post them.  
  4. HOW TO MURDER YOUR LIFE.  This book is about Cat Marnells CRAZY life.  She was a magazine beauty editor at Nylon (omg I think-one of those cool magazines) Magazine.  I finished reading a few months ago so It’s hard to remember exactly where she worked.   Its a memoir of her whole life.  It’s intense and really fun to read!  
  5. YOU ARE A BADASS. Wow, this book really has some good quotes and an extremely amazing pick me up.  It really helps you stop putting up with your bull shit and live your best life that WE ALL DESERVE TO LIVE.  I feel like whenever I’m reading a book like this, I really apply it and stop making excuses for myself.  I then come to realize how great life is and how I can create the life I want if I really put in the work and stay positive.  Its a book that you can keep re-reading over and over.  Very good!  Highly recommend.
  6. DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM. (not pictured)  This is a field Manual, meaning you can read just one page at a time.  Every page is different with a different topic.  HOLY SHIT. IF you really want to stop putting up with your BS you feed yourself, then I 100% think you should get this one.  This book really made me get my ass out of bed at 6am everyday and get after it.  He’s an X Chief Navy Seal, so he’s AWESOME and intense.  In fact, I need to go pick it up again.  Whenever I’m feeling unmotivated then I pick this book up.

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I know you guys have tried my night tea recipe, but if you haven’t, try it asap!  Will knock you RIGHT OUT. MY NIGHT TEA

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Have you read any of these books?  What do you think of them? Share your favorites!

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WHERE TO START AFTER HAVING A BABY

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DING DING, YOUR 6 WEEKS ARE UP & YOU GOT THE GREEN  LIGHT FROM YOUR DOCTOR!  BUT…..WHERE DO I EVEN START?

The feeling you get right after your doctor gives you the go after 6 weeks.   I know what you’re thinking, “how am I going to find the time?  I’m so tired, I have a new baby to take care of..” I totally get it because I was there too.   I’ve been into fitness well before I had Oaks, but I still felt like this after I had him.  I can only imagine how those feel who I haven’t really worked out, but want to now that they want to lose their baby weight.  I got into this today a little over on my IG page @lovebylynnfitness, but it inspired me to write a whole post on it and go into more detail.  Here are a few things to help motivate you to get started. I’ll break it down one by one and hopefully you can walk away feeling like you can do it!

  1. WRITE DOWN BIGGER GOALS.  Example, 1. want more energy, 2. want to lose 20lbs, 3. want to tone up.  These are common goals we all have after giving birth and those 6 weeks are up.   We want to shed those lbs fast, but we feel overwhelmed and feel like this is such a long road ahead, that we start to OVERTHINK.  Do me a favor,  don’t over think. 
  2. WRITE DOWN SMALLER GOALS.  write down goals on how you’re going to get to your bigger goals.  For example… 1. find a 30-1 hr out of my day to work out.  2. write down what muscle groups I’m going to focus on each day. 3. Make sure I fit in me time, so that I can be the best mom I can be.    When you break down your goals into doing it day by day, that will lead you towards the bigger end goal.  Chipping away piece by piece and being consistent ends up with a huge reward.
  3. DON’T OVERTHINK.  Now that you’ve written down your goals.  Focus on them.  Where focus goes, energy flows.  Don’t overthink it.  What do I mean by that?  Don’t sit and think about exercising all the time or thinking “oh, I don’t know where to even start so I’m just not going to do it.”  Once you start moving, you just keep going and it’ll give you that momentum.
  4. JUST MOVE.  My lovely mommas, don’t overcomplicate it.  You don’t need to do anything fancy.   What matters is that you’re moving everyday.  Even if that means moving for 10 minutes a day, it’s something!   Go for a walk with your little one, do 50 squats in your living room.   The most important thing is that you’re moving and working towards your bigger goal!   Getting the momentum going everyday, will build up overtime.  I promise you.  You don’t need to join a crossfit gym to see your goals.   Take it slow and really listen to your body. 
  5. DON’T COMPARE.  Oh my goodness this one is so important you guys.  Please don’t don’t do this.  Everyone is on their own path and their own journey.  No one is perfect, and if you think that please don’t.   So what if Sally lost all her baby weight in one month.  Maybe she’s got good genetics in the skinny department.  Just think, “good for her”.   Be happy for them and enjoy your journey.  We’re all unique in our own way and have our own struggles we deal with.  We all bloom in our own way.  We’re all beautiful in our own way. 
  6. TAKE YOUR FREAKING TIME.  I say this because for some reason I felt I had to lose my weight in one month, I thought I had it in the damn bag.  ME BEFORE BIRTH: “oh I’ll lose it in one month”.  Also ME AFTER 1 MONTH IN: “shit, I’ve got a long way to go, and this is harder than I thought”.  Don’t worry about the weight!!  I’m screaming this to myself actually.  The next time around I’ll be more loving and patient with myself.   BUT PLEASE.  Be patient with yourself and love yourself in all stages.  You just pushed out a giant baby out of a tiny hole.   Your body is going through so much right now.  There is no rush.  It took me 1 full year to get back and feel myself again.  Next time around, I’m going to be more patient.  It’s not a race.  Be kind to yourself!
  7. ENJOY YOUR BABY.  Enjoy that fresh newborn.  It passes so quickly.  As hard as it is to not want to hurry to the gym every day, just know that the newborn phase will be gone so fast, and losing weight and getting your body back will always be there.  It’s always available to you.   You can’t take those moments back with your new baby, but you can wait and be patient when it comes to getting yourself back.  I’m not saying don’t take care of yourself, please oh please take care of yourself.  I’m just saying that don’t feel rushed and don’t worry about it so much.  That worry and stress will take away those moments with your new one.  

BE PATIENT AND LOVE YOURSELF IN ALL STAGES.  

This is why I created my program LOVE HIIT BODY GUIDE.  For those wanting to get back into shape, but don’t have access to a gym.  Read about it HERE, and download it HERE.   It’s on sale for $25 right now!  

BTW:  with all of this said I wanted to point out something.   PPD is real.  It’s hard going through all of those times, but boy are they worth every moment.  If you ever feel like you need someone to talk to about those hard times after giving birth, I’m always here!  please open up to your close family and friends if you’re feeling depressed, alone or anxious.  You’re not alone, 80% of women have ppd.  So please talk, it helps!

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xoxo,
SARA LYNN

 

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