Body after Baby: Kelli and “The Babywearing Workout”

Please read the disclaimer at the bottom of this post!

Check out these other Body after Baby posts:

Before and After: Kelli at 6 weeks and then 11 months postpartum
Before and After: Kelli at 6 weeks and then 11 months postpartum

GUEST WRITER BIO: Kelli Stewart is the creator of The Babywearing Workout™ & a Juice Plus+ Independent Distributor. She is a first time mama living an attachment parent lifestyle and losing weight because of it! Before she got pregnant, she was overweight. Then she gained 50 lbs. during her pregnancy! Through The Babywearing Workout, Kelli shares how babywearing, breastfeeding, and taking Juice Plus+ was all she needed to lose the baby weight and now weigh less than she did before she became pregnant. Kelli is now living in Colorado with her husband and precious baby girl.

The holidays can be a very difficult time for many of us when it comes to keeping on track with our health and wellness goals. With all of the parties and family get togethers that are usually packed with all kinds of yummy food or treats that are nowhere close to what we know we should be eating….what our bodies really need: good whole food nutrition. And forget about exercise! We tend to enjoy just relaxing by the warmth of the fire or on the couch with a good book or movie.

But let me tell you…those fleeting moments of “comfort” food and lack of movement are not worth the havoc it will cause on our health in the long run. Now, I’m not saying lock yourself away and refrain from partaking in all of the holiday cheer…no no no….don’t do that. Just prepare yourself by doing things that will help keep you on track. I personally like to think of the holidays as just another day but I’m spending a little more time with my loved ones than I normally do.

That being said…it is exactly the reason I decided to host my next The Babywearing Workout Weight Loss Challenge during the holidays! In addition to our regular exercise Challenge that includes getting at least 30 mins of exercise 5 days a week, I’ve added in a second part that I’m calling the Nutritionally Fit Health Challenge. This will help you to really take a look at what you are fueling your body with every single day. Sometimes we just need a plan, an outline, and a good support system to make the changes we already know we need to make.

So when would NOW be a good time to take that first step toward better health?

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Join us:

TBWW’s Weight Loss & Nutritionally Fit Health Challenge!

 

Starting on October 28th, 2013
Join other new moms on a private Facebook Group.

Support and hold one another accountable.

Share tips and meal plans or recipes.

Win Great Prizes!

Everyone will be doing The Babywearing Workout™ at least 3 times a week for 8 Weeks. Each Friday you will check in with your weight loss for the previous week.

(If you don’t already have your copy get one today using our 15% Off Discount Code: WLC15OFF at checkout- good until 11/1)

Boba is our team sponsor.

They are giving away their Classic Collection Boba Wrap and 3G Carrier!

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On 12/20 the Challenge will end and a winner for the Grand Prize will be chosen.

Each week I will also be hosting a giveaway with prizes being offered from the below sponsors. Winners will be chosen every Saturday throughout the duration of the Challenge and picked using rafflecopter.com.

Nutritionally Fit Health Challenge

For those of you interested in taking this Challenge to another level by focusing on the fuel “food” you are putting in your body please contact me via email for more details and costs: kelli@thebabywearingworkout.com

Exercise is very very important but if you are not giving your body the nutrition it needs to work then you won’t have long term positive results. The world is full of pollution, toxins, stress and food that is devoid of nutrition. We expect so much from our amazing bodies but many times we don’t consume the fuel necessary for the body to do it’s job.

WARNING! If you accept this Nutritionally Fit Health Challenge it WILL lead to optimum health and will dramatically change your body on a CELLULAR LEVEL!

Some of the prizes include:

1 Classic Collection Boba Wrap – Retail Value $38*

1 Classic Collection Boba Carrier 3G – Retail Value $125*

2 Mother & Child Prints from artist Katie M. Berggren – Retail Value $19 each

Terra Naturali Baby Bum Bum Balm 2 1oz Tins- Retail Value $8.50 each

Cooking with Coconut Oil eBook from Hybrid Rasta Mama- Retail Value $19.95 *

Barlean’s Organic Coconut Oil 32oz Jar – Retail Value $28.95

Set of 16oz Glass Mugs with Tops/Steel Straws from EcoJarz – Retail Value $29.50

Greenwich Necklace and Stanton Bracelet set from Chewbeads – Retail Value $50.50

2 Custom Diaper Covers from Zookaboo.com – Retail Value $17/each

Green Toys Shape Sorter from GreenToys.com – Retail Value $19.99

Green Toys First Keys from GreenToys.com – Retail Value $7.99

Momma & Baby Natural Care Sample Pack from Purely Kendra Apothecary – Retail Value $25

Drool Pads + Matching Travel Wipes Case from Silver Birch Studio – Retail Value $25

$20 Gift Certificate from Avery Rayne Designs – Retail Value $20

More being added every day!!

*Please note some of the links for these sponsors may be affiliate links (marked with a *) in which Kelli would be compensated, if you were to purchase a product after clicking through these links. If you are uncomfortable with that, all of these companies can be found if you were to do a direct Google search for them.

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Disclaimer: All information presented during the Body after Baby event is purely personal opinion and shared for educational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise, weight-loss, or nutrition program. Please note, My Life: A Work in Progress does not necessarily endorse any opinions presented by guest writers during this event. Not all exercise or nutrition programs are suitable for everyone.
Note- My Life: A Work in Progress was not compensated for this post.
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Giveaway: Rockin’ Baby Hero Sling, Oct. 14-28

Do you babywear? Babywearing isn’t something we solely do. I often use a stroller, depending on the circumstances. For example, if I’m shopping, the basket under the stroller is really handy to hold those purchases. At Disney, the stroller was the best place for Baby J to nap during the long day. And of course, when I’m jogging I use a stroller. But babywearing is definitely a wonderful thing to do…why wouldn’t I want to snuggle my baby close? Baby J loves it too as well, whether it’s a structured carrier, a mei tai, or a sling. When we have another little one, I want to babywear more when he/she is a newborn. Slings like the Rockin’ Baby Hero Sling seem perfect for the job. Keep reading and enter to win your own: 
 
Welcome to the Rockin’ Baby Giveaway!
 One winner will receive an orange Hero Sling from Rockin’ Baby, an ARV of $69.99!
You can check out the review here: Mother to Mother: A Rockin’ Baby Review
Giveaway will run from October 14th until October 28th.
Open to US only
The only required entry is to leave a comment, all other entries are optional. The more entries you complete, the higher your chances of winning.
Good luck!


Note- My Life: A Work in Progress is not responsible for the awarding of the prize. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. If you have any questions about this giveaway, please email the host at CluelessMomma@gmail.com.

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Review: SUPPORi baby sling

SUPPORI LOGOI’m so excited about the product I’m reviewing today! I love my SUPPORi sling! 

The award-winning SUPPORi baby sling by the Lucky Company is one of the top-selling baby carriers in Japan.

Features of the SUPPORi sling:

  • Safety and security
  • Durability
  • Comfort
  • Ease of use
  • Lightweight
  • Cool
  • Trendy

The SUPPORi sling fits babies that can sit up on their own through toddlers at 28lbs. Made with triple-stitch technology, the SUPPORi molds around the baby’s shape. If you use as directed, the SUPPORi sling can be used over time with multiple children, making it a good investment for families.

It holds babies in a natural position against their parents, providing comfort and security. It’s also designed to alleviate pain and stiffness caused by babywearing. Most conventional baby carriers concentrate the baby’s weight on the trapezius and rhomboid muscles. The SUPPORi is designed for you to carry your baby’s weight on the deltoid- a stronger muscle than the trapezius and rhomboid.

The one piece SUPPORi sling is easy to put on and place your baby in.

How to use the SUPPORi

A medium-sized SUPPORi weighs less than 3 oz! It’s small enough to fold or roll up and place in your pocket. Made with extremely durable, triple-stitched, knitted yarn, the sling doesn’t retain heat.

You have plenty of choices when it comes to colors. It currently comes in 15 colors, and there’s even a patriotic special edition red, white, and blue SUPPORi!

USA special edition SUPPORi

Our Experiences:

When I measured myself, I was a little concerned about the sizing, since I fell in between two letters. I ended up going with the smaller sling, because I knew it was important for the sling to be tighter rather than looser, and it’ll stretch anyways. I shouldn’t have worried- it fits perfectly!

It takes less than a minute for me to put on my SUPPORi. It’s so simple to use.

I use my SUPPORi every single day, even in our home. It’s incredibly convenient to use when I need a little extra support to carry my son distances, or he’s being clingy and wants to be held. When we shop, he usually starts out in the shopping cart, but at some point, he’s tired of it. I whip the SUPPORi out of the diaper bag, pull it on, and we’re ready to go. I’ve used it for walks, at the mall, at church, restaurants, and all sorts of stores. Yesterday my son had a fever and did not want me to put him down. Well, our soft carrier was in my car in the complex parking lot, and it was just easier for me to grab our SUPPORi out of the diaper bag and use it nestle him close.

Baby J grins when I pull the SUPPORi out, because he knows it’s snuggle time!

Shopping at Target
Shopping at Target
Going for a walk outside
Going for a walk outside

It’s not hands-free, obviously, but Baby J is secure enough in it that I can take my hand off him for brief moments if needed. At home, I’ve done laundry and even a little cooking with him in it! The sling nestles Baby J in a very comforting position against my side and under my arm, and he loves it.

Also, it really is comfortable. After about an hour’s use, my shoulder starts to feel a little strained, but it’s not bad enough even then that I try to change it. Around two hours is when I usually switch it to the other side. With our expensive soft carrier (cost 3xs as much as the SUPPORi!), I start to feel a little strained after 20 minutes!

The only thing that I don’t like about it, is that it leaves red marks on Baby J’s thighs, if he’s only wearing a diaper. Note that I don’t know if the red marks actually hurt him. I mean, diapers leave red marks on his legs and waist, and my underwear leaves red marks on me, and I’m never in pain. But just in case, I only use the sling if he’s in shorts or pants. If it sounds like I’m trying to convince you to buy one- I am! I seriously LOVE mine! I feel really “cool” and “trendy” while wearing it too. The SUPPORi may not be perfect for every situation and everyone, sure, but I love mine. Have I mentioned that already? 😉 I only wish I’d known about this sling when Baby J was younger, so I could’ve started using it when he was sitting up.

To learn more about the SUPPORi and to buy your own, visit Lucky Baby World. The SUPPORi is also sold on other baby retail sites and prices vary.

Note: I received a complimentary SUPPORi baby sling from Lucky Baby World in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions reflected above are my own and may differ from yours.

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