This is one strong mama <3 Her story below, told better than I could ever paraphrase, and answering some very important questions I know a lot of moms are asking:
“I get a lot of questions from women about doing high intensity exercise and maintaining a supply. Most women (specifically) seem to believe that you cannot be too active while nursing because it will significantly reduce their supply — and I can be a walking testament to that NOT being true. I started back doing lower-intensity CrossFit workouts about 3 weeks postpartum (my doctor told me I could at a “walking style” pace). And I was back to doing almost everything that I was doing while pregnant and prior to pregnancy at 6 weeks. Weights were lower (naturally because of pregnancy, effect of the birth and lack of sleep) and my cardiovascular endurance was less — but I worked to the point of exhaustion five/six days per week every week since. I’ve never had an issue with supply. I’m not saying that women do not have supply issues, but I am saying that I hope to be an example to women that you CAN be extremely physically active and maintain a strong supply/breastfeeding relationship. 19+ months and still going strong!”
Just as an aside, for anyone wondering what CrossFit Loudoun is like. I had the pleasure of meeting this mom and one of the owners when I went – and let me tell you, these are some of the most supportive women I’ve ever met. I cracked a joke that I was super proud I got to 5lb weights at spin class and instead of laughing with me, they were genuinely proud of my accomplishment. Nothing is more motivating than real encouragement. If you’ve been wondering about CrossFit, I highly recommend you check them out. I am devoted to Hammer & Chisel for the month of May, but I will absolutely be seeing them this summer! I’m gonna throw that tire 😉
Priscilla Aguilari love this, so inspiring! <3