reclaiming me

You know, if posting photos was humiliating, my first run through Instructional #2 was even worse. So, if that’s true, why am I smiling? And feeling SO GOOD?

Yesterday was an unplanned “off” day — Gavin (4 weeks, 1 day) decided it was time for cluster feeding, so I spent pretty much all day with a baby attached to my chest. D’oh. On the bright side, I think I quite literally drank a full gallon of water…I needed it!

Anyhoo, first run at Instructional 2 is done. I actually did it all, with the exception of the second set of Hoe Downs. OMG, I forgot how much I’d begun to despise those by last Fall! It was quite a shocker to realize how out of shape and weak I am now (did I really used to breeze through TWO?), but I can also tell just from how I feel that this stuff WORKS.

I’m now dripping with sweat, and of course, Gavin is waking up. So much for taking a shower, huh?

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I did Instructional #1 yesterday, and I woke up SORE this morning. Guess that means I did something right, so I did it AGAIN today. Yay, me.

I neglected to mention yesterday, but the photos ARE up finally. They’re scary, but they’re up. To make things better (or worse?) I’m considering finding myself a bikini before the 11th; as humiliating as current bikini photos would feel, they REALLY would show changes even better than workout clothing will.

When I bought the workout shorts/jog bra, I also picked up a full-length mirror. It’s the first time I’ve had regular access to one since moving away from Santa Fe in early February (read: pre-baby). Yesterday, I found it to be a scary thing (ie, yikes, I can see my WHOLE body). Today, it dawned on me that I can also use it to check my form — the bathroom where it hangs has plenty of space for some basic T-Tapp moves. Hooray!

Tight Club assignment for April 1

Write your five reasons for joining Tight Club:

1. Post-baby, my body feels ANYTHING but hot. I’m supposed to be hot.
2. I’ve had some challenge with getting myself off the sofa and active, already — TC gives me the kick in the ass to just press play.
3. Two kids. One me. NEED MORE ENERGY.
4. I am convinced of the importance of setting a good example for my daughter of a healthy attitude toward fitness. When I work out regularly, the rest of my fitness focus tends to fall into place.
5. Natural antidepressant = endorphins.

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Whoops…forgot to include this: Organs-in-Place only, 1-hour walk (slow pace, baby in Beco carrier)

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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.

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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.

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