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This is what I have been eating recently each morning. The pomegranate juice is going to be cut out because it's too carb-y and today I am starting keto. I'd like to lose a lot of weight by my birthday. I have done keto many times before and it has always been successful. It's a great regimen to do after having a baby because if you are diligent about it, the weight will come off quickly.  

I'm still taking iron, though I am feeling worlds better. This last pregnancy really took it out of me and I don't know if it was my age or the amount of stress we were under, or maybe both. Having children really is no easy feat, any way you cut it, and I am very grateful my body was able to bring two beautiful new people into the world. But I am also happy to not be pregnant anymore and begin focusing on recovering. I'm also taking a multi that absolutely tears up my stomach, even with food, so I usually end up splitting it in half. The white pill is biotin, for my hair. I didn't even realize how bad it was until I saw a photo of me at Thanksgiving. Then I went to a salon and yep, major hair breakage. It's not falling out at the root but it definitely isn't what it used to be. Sigh. From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, your entire body will change after pregnancy. I don't know how much biotin supplements will help, but it won't hurt to try it out. More than likely, I just need a solid year to slowly put the pieces of myself back into place. 

I would love to get back into running. For Christmas I received a great new pair of Hokas! I ran my first half marathon in a pair of Hokas many moons ago. Currently I try to daily walks and jog small portions of them. I also lift weights/calisthenics for at least 30 mins a day. It's good to get my body moving. So, here we go again. I feel like I am starting all over again at the very bottom of a mountain during the early postpartum days. 

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