An Australian mother has showcased how she transformed her postpartum body using an eight week challenge after gaining more than half her body weight across three pregnancies.
Hannah Polites, 31, who lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, spoke about signing up to FitAzFk and putting herself first after years of breastfeeding and making poor health decisions for the sake of her children.
On July 17 Hannah wrapped up the challenge with a total weight loss of seven kilos and 26cm off her waist and hips.
‘Remember that girl on the left? Eleven months postpartum, completely exhausted, living off toddler crusts, with motivation for anything other than parenting shattered, suffering from an identity crisis and always putting herself last?’ She wrote, showing a before and after picture of her body.
On July 17 Hannah wrapped up the challenge with a total weight loss of seven kilos and 26cm off her waist and hips
‘Remember that girl on the left? Eleven months postpartum, completely exhausted, living off toddler crusts, with motivation for anything other than parenting shattered, suffering from an identity crisis and always putting herself last?’ She wrote, showing a before and after picture of her body
‘For the past eight weeks (give or take a few breaks for illness) I have nourished my body with wholefoods, sacrificed my sugar hit and allocated just 28 minutes to myself everyday to move and transform.
‘I’ve rediscovered my energy and the woman I am behind the mother, I’ve found me again! And she is confident, passionate, motivated, fierce and only just getting started in this new journey.’
At the four-week mark of the challenge Hannah, who had lost four kilos by this point, spoke to how she was feeling before she was approached by the team to give their training method a try.
At the four-week mark of the challenge Hannah, who had lost four kilos by this point, spoke to how she was feeling before she was approached by the team to give their training method a try
‘My greatest accomplishment in life is being a mother, I truly know it’s exactly where I want to be, where I’m meant to be. But although this is my favourite role and I love them beyond imagination, I need to love and care myself too in order to be the best mother I can be,’ she said at the time.
‘I try not to let how I look dictate how I feel, but failing to care for myself has affected my energy, my motivation and my identity. My love for fitness was a huge part of who I was before I had babies and I just know that I’m ready to rediscover that passion again, ready for change.’
The FitAzFk method involves completing 28 minute sessions and following a diet plan that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles.
Hannah posted this photo at 40 weeks pregnant with her third child
The FitAzFk method involves completing 28 minute sessions and following a diet plan that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles
‘I began this journey because after my third baby I’d completely lost my identify, I was always exhausted, I had put on more than half my body weight (over 24kg) and barely recognised myself inside and out,’ she said.
‘I’m fitting old clothes I never thought I would and I feel stronger, fitter, faster and more powerful,’ she said.
‘The physical changes are a great reward but are really just icing on the cake. What you can’t see in these videos is the incredible improvement in my mental health and overall happiness… I’ve found myself again.
‘I’m fitting old clothes I never thought I would and I feel stronger, fitter, faster and more powerful,’ she said
‘I’m feeling positive everyday, I’ve got so much energy, I’m getting organised and inspired and I’m motivated to become the best version of ME.’
‘Good on you!! I’m so inspired. I need to do something like this,’ a fellow Aussie mum wrote to Hannah.
‘This is so inspiring – I am pregnant with my first right now and we just moved to a new city so I feel like I’ve lost my body and my identity. When I woke up and saw your post I felt like it was a sign so I signed up for this program this morning,’ said another.
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