reclaiming me

Welcome to Tight Club. I’ll have a few more days before I get my customized workout plan for April from Kirsten (since I did only do the questionnaire late last week), but until then, I’m starting out with Instructional 1. The idea is to do the whole thing, but you know, however far I get (without falling over — or heck, maybe when I just get fatigued from picking myself back up again) will be fine.

I took new measurements today, and from a few rounds of PBS, a bit of OIP/HF, and a long walk? My lower thighs are 3/4″ and 1″ smaller. My waist? Down 1-1/2″. Calves? 1/2″ smaller apiece. It’s safe to say that my body is starting to respond at an amazing rate — 7″ dropped since last Wednesday, with barely any work. I can’t wait to see what happens once I start actually working hard!

Photos are coming soon — I did *force* myself to buy something for pictures during an outing down to Santa Fe and Target yesterday. Wow…I forgot how challenging managing a dressing room plus a baby can be! Gavin was asleep on my chest, so I laid him on top of the Beco while I tried on my first (and, as it worked out, only) round of clothing. All was well until he woke up; then he was quite upset at not being held! Anyway, as it worked out, once I tried on workout shorts and a jog bra, I realized that the second round of prospects to try on (bikinis) was NOT going to be anywhere near my body. Let’s just say that shorts and a jog bra show quite enough, thankyouverymuch.

Perhaps I’ll be willing to switch to a bikini for the size 12/14 and down phase of this baby weight drop! Right now, not so much. I’m just glad that the tape measure gave me a good push of encouragement this morning; I needed it.

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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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First goals for nutrition/food:

1. Drink at least 90 ounces of water per day, goal of a gallon (128oz).
2. Remove sugary foods from my diet, starting April 1.
3. Continue to eat on a “Naturally Thin” basis — real food, when hungry.

First goal for workout:

• April 1-10: Instructionals 1 and 2, EOD until I’ve done each 2-3x.
• PBS/OIP/HF on off days.

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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!

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