29Mar08
Today’s work:
- Organs-in-Place/Half Frogs - twice
- Primary Back Stretch - slowly, at instructional 1 speed
It’s not much, but it’s a start. A start is good.
Today’s work:
It’s not much, but it’s a start. A start is good.
First goals for nutrition/food:
First goal for workout:
In order for me to prepare your personalized monthly workout schedules, please answer the following questions not later than Sunday, 3/23/2008:
March 23? Oops. Of course, I didn’t join until the 24th, but still, it’s sad that I’m only now, five days later, answering this silly thing. Here goes nothing!
1. What workouts do you do, T-Tapp and others? What kind of a workout schedule do you currently keep (frequency, duration, etc.)?
I have a 3-1/2 weeks old newborn (March 5), and I’m only just starting to work out again at all. During this pregnancy (unlike my first, with my daughter), I became more and more inactive — at least in terms of formal workouts. We moved during my last month, and painted much of the interior of our new house, so that’s got to qualify for something! Just the same, I gained more than 50 pounds, and was horrendously bloated by the end. When it’s hard to even walk, it’s tough to exercise!
Anyway, I’ve only just started slowly working movement back into my routine, starting so far with Primary Back Stretch and OIP/HF.
2. When did you complete your most recent T-Tapp bootcamp? How many days was it, and what workout(s) did you use?
April 8-16, nine days, mostly TWO with Tempo Torso once, BWO+/SATI once, Inst 1/2 once, and one clinic. In other words, it’s been long enough that I’m overdue!
3. Do you have any health challenges that I should be aware of (e.g. joints, back, illness, surgeries)? Are you under the care of a physician? If so, for what?
Postpartum recovery — but that all seems straightforward so far. Other health issues: history of depression/anxiety (no longer under any treatment at all, though), major heartburn/reflux due to hiatal hernia.
4. Tell me what you feel are the three (only three!) primary problem areas on your body?
Mummy tummy (though this is where I usually don’t carry weight)
Butt
Thighs
5. Do you own a pair of cross-trainer type athletic shoes? If not, you’ll need a pair!
Have some 2250 Skechers, but I’d like to find another pair of shoes — not sure if I’ll simply get the same or shop for something new. I’d love to have something a little better looking (shrug).
6. Please list the T-Tapp workouts/DVDs that you own.
Instructional 1
Instructional 2
BWO+
TWO
SATI
SITTM
Tempo Torso
Tempo Arms
Ladybug
Ladybug POP
Tempo Lower Body
Hit the Floor
7. What is your body type in T-Tapp terms (ST, LT, or combo)?
If you are unsure, see pages 61-70 of the T-Tapp book or visit http://www.geocities.com/dyfalck/tips1.html#bodytype
Combo, bordering on short torso (in terms of inches, at least) — but I gain like a true honest-to-goodness combo.
8. Tell me anything else you’d like to add.
I’m looking forward to having my tuckus kicked on a regular basis. With my first child, I hit the gym hard and often, taking advantage of their childcare, as soon as she was old enough. Now, I live in a town where childcare at fitness centers is fairly well unavailable — so I’m going to have to squeeze in T-Tapp (yes, double meaning intended) wherever I can!
Measurements are posted. Should I be encouraged or shocked that my total inch count is about the same as it was at 26 weeks?
Today, I did Organs in Place. I sort-of-kind-of-not-quite did Half Frogs; guess I need to look that one up, because it’s been SO long, I don’t exactly remember the flow. I followed these with Primary Back Stretch, though I half-assed the arm pumps because my arms just don’t REACH. The upper arm and bra band pudge is in the way.
For photos, I’ll start with a fresh batch of pictures on April 1st, to coincide with the launch of Tight Club.
Next up (speaking of TC), answers to Kirsten’s questionnaire.
On March 5th, at a final weight topping out around 205 pounds, I gave birth to a lovely baby boy, Gavin Leopold. And no, I don’t have belly pictures, at least not past about the halfway point.
Pregnancy sucked. I was exhausted. I gained a ridiculous amount of water weight (evidenced by the fact that now, at 3 weeks postpartum, I’m 25ish pounds lighter). I swelled, ached, and could barely walk toward the end. He’s totally worth it. Now, for the collateral damage: I’m still nearly 30 pounds heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight. Yes, as of yesterday (I forgot to weigh today for my start point), I’m sitting at 180. I’m 5′3″. Figure it out. I’m still rather round. A new weight/measurements chart will shortly join the links to the right (like the new digs?), and photos will follow early next week.
I’ve joined Kirsten’s Tight Club, because while last time around I had tons of self-motivation, this time I’m having to press myself to do anything. Two kids? Yeah, that’s a little more difficult than one. Fortunately for my tuckus, Maya goes to playschool three days per week, so those are days I can more likely slip in longer workouts. I’m still hoping to hike here and there, but since Gavin seems to overheat in any baby carrier at all, that’s still up in the air.
Tight Club begins April 1, and runs for 12 weeks.
The 60-Day Challenge starts April 11, and runs through June 11.
Now is the time to get serious about reclaiming my body.