Linking to Work, Wife,Mom...Life! for Working Mommy Wednesday. For this week I'm creating my own prompt and it's all about how I fit exercise into my work schedule.
Today is September 1st and my first day of working out postpartum 5 weeks. I went to the doctor's yesterday and got my clearance papers to go back to a normal life. She advised that I take it easy at first but that's not really my style and don't even think about talking me out of this because I will just ignore you.
I have 7lbs to lose to regain my post baby figure and I'm planning to do a half hour of exercise Monday through Thursday; that's half of what I do normally and I'm doing half so I can continue breast feeding without any impact to milk production. If I do see an impact then I will scale back to a less aggressive form of exercise like yoga.
Exercise is an important part of my life for these reasons:
We live in a condo complex that surrounds a pond and it's 1/3 mile walking distance circumference. I started today walking one lap while lifting 2 five pound weights, 70 arm curl reps, 50 reps lifting the weights straight up post arm curl.
I then did two laps holding Sam in the Baby Bjorn carrier. He was awake and husband joined me for one lap with Charlotte so we made it a family walk.
So first day of working out = one mile with weights and 11 pound baby strapped to my chest. Not a very aggressive workout but it's a start!
Thanks to husband I had the following for breakfast (he totally rocks!!!)
I have 7lbs to lose to regain my post baby figure and I'm planning to do a half hour of exercise Monday through Thursday; that's half of what I do normally and I'm doing half so I can continue breast feeding without any impact to milk production. If I do see an impact then I will scale back to a less aggressive form of exercise like yoga.
Exercise is an important part of my life for these reasons:
- it gives me energy to get through a very hectic work and home schedule
- it makes me feel good about myself
- makes me strong enough to hold a 23lb daughter and 11lb boy (at the same time occasionally)
- I have trouble with circulation in my legs which causes pain and any form of leg exercise helps (walking, running, biking, aerobics)
We live in a condo complex that surrounds a pond and it's 1/3 mile walking distance circumference. I started today walking one lap while lifting 2 five pound weights, 70 arm curl reps, 50 reps lifting the weights straight up post arm curl.
I then did two laps holding Sam in the Baby Bjorn carrier. He was awake and husband joined me for one lap with Charlotte so we made it a family walk.
So first day of working out = one mile with weights and 11 pound baby strapped to my chest. Not a very aggressive workout but it's a start!
Thanks to husband I had the following for breakfast (he totally rocks!!!)
- 2 scrambled eggs with cheese and red pepper flakes
- 1 slice of wheat toast (partially shared with Charlotte)
- 8oz orange juice
- 8oz plain yogurt with splenda, cinnamon and handful of fresh raspberries (yum!)
- Cafe Du Monde coffee
12 comments:
Keep it up! You can do it. I admire your determination. And yeah to hubby for being a support.
BTW, just read your comment on D's post and I had a good chuckle. You're right -- it gets harder!
Sounds like you have it all thought out. Good plan! I should probably do something too. I haven't been able to get down to my pre-pregnant weight. I just don't know when to fit it in. Life with three keeps me at home a lot. :(
good for you!! i still haven't gotten back to you with some post partum exercises. i'll work on that!!
OK fine...you've inspired me. I will not do one more thing on this computer until I get my butt outside and walk. Bye for now.
Thanks for the push.
OK fine...you've inspired me. I will not do one more thing on this computer until I get my butt outside and walk. Bye for now.
Thanks for the push.
Aww, THANK YOU!!!! What a great post!!! Sounds like your husband is super supportive and you are super dedicated!!!
Very good idea for a post - and well done for getting back into it so soon.
I joined a gym about 6 weeks after giving birth to my daughter and did very well until about May when I sprained my ankle (I know, excuses, excuses), and then when I went back to work in July, things really got bad on the exercise front - thanks for the inspiration. I'll try to schedule it in!
Way to get back out there! One mile with your weights and your little guy strapped to you is a great start I think!! I'm participating in Project Skinny Me with Miss Candy...so I will be checking back in!
@ Susan - thanks and yes my husband is a great support!
@ CWB - I swear by Jillian Michael's Shread DVD that only takes 20 minutes per day to get through. If you can find 20 minutes per day I guarantee you will lose the weight!
@ Julia - thanks, looking forward to it!
@ Amy - hope you enjoyed your walk!
@ Miss Candy - yes I'm committed! Still enjoying your journey and looking forward to Monday's now!
@ Mommycrat - I do hate it when an injury takes us off of exercise! Hope you feel better soon.
@ Kerri - thanks for joining! I look forward to getting to know you.
Thanks for dropping by my blog. We're all in this together, and I envy that you live in Florida! I spent many years in Lakeland, and I sometimes miss it. Blessings to you as you go for it!!
@ Ruth - welcome! Lakeland is near Disney, I'm sure that was fun at times!
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