Post Baby Diary // 8 Weeks On

2 months already....I cant believe it. This week was a great week. Trev, my husband has been off so I got to have my first gym session with my girlfriend Elzy. She pushed me hard, and it was amazing. I felt so much better for getting a workout in. We also got to have some family time. We went to the beach and I even put on a bikini (crazy I know). But it was so nice hang out as our little family of four.

8 Weeks On
Exercise: 2 walks and a gym session plus daily situps
Weight: still 5kg to loose.... now I have to start watching what Im eating.
Skinny Jean Test: They still feel the same...way too tight with a huge muffin top hanging over (but I know I'll be in them eventually).

Fashion
Ive been wearing this little black dress with tee's over the top to hide my little tummy. The fitted bottom shows my shape but the tee over the top hides my tummy. Perfect for this stage in my weight loss. This outfit is perfect for those with round (apple) body shape.

Hot Easy Hair // by Joey Maalouf

Hey Ladies I came across this video the other day. Hot, easy hair by Joey Maalouf (Rachael Zoes husband). This is for all you girls that are time poor but still like to look hot.
Enjoy oxo

Post Baby Diary // 7 Weeks On

Time is going so fast. Little Gracie Silver is already 7 weeks old and it feels like time is flying by. I'm really settling into life with two children.

This week I decided to do a complete wardrobe makeover. I have almost halved my wardrobe (so keep an eye out on my facebook for my clothing sale). I feel so much more organised and its been a cleansing experience (especially now that I can actually fit my clothes in my cupboards). I'm looking forward to going shopping for some new pieces and have decided that I'll do wardrobe clean outs and sales more often (so keep an eye out for upcoming sales also).

7 Weeks
Walks: 3 walks and sit ups daily
Weight: I didn't get the chance to weigh myself (so next week I'll check in again)Feeling: Getting the hang of this.
Skinny Jeans Test: I'm getting there.

Fashion
I have been styling afew women for their summer wardrobes. This is an outfit I wore on a shopping trip with my oldest client yet (64 years old...and never too old for a makeover..what an inspiration). This patterned satin dress was perfect for over an all black outfit, so comfy but also giving me the cover I'm needing for my little tum (if you like the dress I am selling it on my facebook). I also bought myself these ripped jeans the other week. They were only cheap which is perfect while I'm that size larger.

Post Baby Diary // 6 Weeks On

6 Weeks on and I'm finally getting used to having the two little ones. Learning to juggle two has been quite interesting. I've being using the help of the tv (for babysitting purposes, especially when I'm feeding) and a jar of lollies (very helpful when needing to bribe good behavior for visits to the doctors and shops) which has helped, especially in these early weeks when my energy levels haven't been as good as usual. I'm sure as the weeks go on, and as I feel more confident that the use of these will get less (well hopefully anyway).

6 Weeks On
Walks: 3 walks and sit ups daily
Weight: 5kg to loose
Feeling: Heaps better. Getting used to life with two kids.
Skinny Jeans Test: Still a way to go but I'm motivated to get there for summer. Still huge muffin top but button and zip can be done up.

Fashion
I've decided to steer clear of the shops for a little while until I tone up and get back to my normal size. However, I did do a little second hand shop this week and got two gorgeous pieces. The first item I got was a gorgeous $5 rabbits fur jacket which zips off into a vest. Only that morning I had been looking at one online that was $240 (and it was almost identical - see pic). So I scored big on that item. I also got this cute kimono for $5 which will be great for throwing over a little dress or adding colour to an all black outfit.

(online one)

Wardrobe Cleanout // Facebook Garage Sale

Havent had the chance to get my things together so I will be uploading the folder next week. Sorry ladies I decided to head away for afew days. oxo

Post Baby Diary // 5 Weeks On

5 weeks (sorry I didn't get the chance to do my 4 week check-in) on and we are settling in quite nicely. However, I'm in need of a little Ruthie time. I've had 5 weeks of getting very limited me time (which is to be expected), so I popped up to Miranda for a speed shop and abit of me time. It was so lovely. Plus I've made the effort to get out and do some walks... the fresh air and exercise has made a world of difference.

Making exercise a priority has been much harder than I thought. But that is my aim at the moment, getting out for some walks and also trying to get some training sessions in with Elzy (one of my supper fit girlfriends).

5 Weeks On
Feeling: Feeling good, especially after starting the exercise up.
Exercise: 3 walks
Weight: 5kg to loose
Skinny Jeans Test: Still got a lovely muffin top. Tried on a pair of skinny jeans today (DJ's mirrors are far from kind), this helped me come to the conclusion that I'm not ready to shop for clothes yet. Exercise first, shop later.

Fashion
So this is far from a fashion photo but I thought I would do the 'post baby walking outfit' update. This is me today with both kids in the pram, ready to go for a walk.