Since my last post about exercising, I've only been motivated to exercise for two weekends. Every weekend seems to be filled with activities or errands to do, or I'm just plain tired out by the time Saturday and Sunday rolls around.
Exercise Moment #1: I tried Pilates using the various books that I've accumulated. Hours later my hip ached like it never ached before. So that was the last time I've tried Pilates, 2 weeks ago.
Exercise Moment #2: A limited number of leg lifts and core exercises seem to be somewhat challenging, and as long as I do not push myself, my hip does not ache afterwards.
Toddler Moment #1: Last week Toddler B asked to exercise with me. I asked, "You want to exercise?" Toddler B replies "Yes. I want to do this" (and she waves her arms up and down). "And I want to do this" (and she takes a few steps forward and a few steps back). "And I want to jump too!" (And she jumps up and down). I started laughing out loud. The arm waving, walking up and down, and jumping are all part of my aerobics DVD! She just motivated me to exercise more, because who doesn't want to see a toddler trying to aerobicize! Cutest thing ever!
Toddler Moment #2: This morning, Toddler B asked to exercise again. I asked again, "You want to excercise?" Toddler B replies "Yes, I want to do this!" She lays down on the floor and starts doing leg lifts!!! I have no words except to say that she is Awesome. I am now naming her my Exercise Coach. I believe I will have to start my exercises this week again, just to watch Little B imitate the moves and actions.
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fitness. Show all posts
April 02, 2013
March 12, 2013
Post-Partum Fitness
Last weekend, I began my post-partum fitness routine. As much walking as I can muster when I am out and about, and my favourite aerobics DVD. Ideally, I should be doing Pilates, as it's the best form of exercise for my hip, and for the core, but I love this particular aerobics DVD. It has cardio and strength training, and the energy is high (with low-impact options) that make me feel the burn.
I began the workout on Friday, and curious Little B (who loves watching TV) came creeping down the stairs to see Mommy bouncing around and moving all about in the basement living room. At first, she decided to only watch. Then, she began to jump around too, although rather un-coordinated. She decided to lay down on my exercise mat while I made efforts to avoid stepping on her, and she even worked the weight training exercises by grabbing our TV remotes and using them as her own personal weights. I was so amused, I had to ask Daddy to take videos of her doing this. I only hope the videos turned out okay.
In any case, I am making more of a push to get fit and healthy again. In my head, I'd like to sign up for the Vancouver Sun Run again, like I did several years ago, but I doubt I will be able to do it this year. I also would like to slim down as much as possible in the next week or two, since my drivers license is expiring, and I would LOVE to report that I am at least five pounds lighter than I am now (which I am likely to do, whether I actually reach this goal or not). Mostly, I would like to slim down this post-partum pouchy-tummy that I've been carrying around since January 1. With my last pregnancy it took about 9 months to lose the pouch, and it will probably take another 9 months to lose it this time, too. It's just unfortunate that I need to renew my license so quickly after having my baby, since I know that my weight now, will be at least 5 to 10 pounds less in 6 to 9 months. Nobody likes to admit their weight gain, especially new moms, and I definitely do not want to admit it on my drivers license, which I'm likely to have for another 10 years or so.
I began the workout on Friday, and curious Little B (who loves watching TV) came creeping down the stairs to see Mommy bouncing around and moving all about in the basement living room. At first, she decided to only watch. Then, she began to jump around too, although rather un-coordinated. She decided to lay down on my exercise mat while I made efforts to avoid stepping on her, and she even worked the weight training exercises by grabbing our TV remotes and using them as her own personal weights. I was so amused, I had to ask Daddy to take videos of her doing this. I only hope the videos turned out okay.
In any case, I am making more of a push to get fit and healthy again. In my head, I'd like to sign up for the Vancouver Sun Run again, like I did several years ago, but I doubt I will be able to do it this year. I also would like to slim down as much as possible in the next week or two, since my drivers license is expiring, and I would LOVE to report that I am at least five pounds lighter than I am now (which I am likely to do, whether I actually reach this goal or not). Mostly, I would like to slim down this post-partum pouchy-tummy that I've been carrying around since January 1. With my last pregnancy it took about 9 months to lose the pouch, and it will probably take another 9 months to lose it this time, too. It's just unfortunate that I need to renew my license so quickly after having my baby, since I know that my weight now, will be at least 5 to 10 pounds less in 6 to 9 months. Nobody likes to admit their weight gain, especially new moms, and I definitely do not want to admit it on my drivers license, which I'm likely to have for another 10 years or so.
November 22, 2010
Tired
Need to catch up on some chores, and some sleep, with in-between baby-caring.
Also, I'd like to start taking care of myself again. I am still a good ways from being back to my pre-baby weight, and I need to start working out again, and eating properly. I haven't been doing any of my physio exercises for a while now, and my hip is starting to hurt again.
I was told that so long as I worked on my core muscles, my hip won't ache. Well... I guess achey hip = out of shape me.
Out of shape me, also means that I need to start giving in and buying "fatter" clothes. Admittedly, I've been wearing some of my maternity clothes to go out (jeans with elastics on them), instead of my regular jeans, because I can't seem to get them over my hips anymore. I'm finally admitting that I have to start taking care of myself, and giving into the idea that I won't have my pre-pregnancy shape any more. Sigh... The good thing about this, though, is that I have an excuse to buy more clothes! :)
Also, I'd like to start taking care of myself again. I am still a good ways from being back to my pre-baby weight, and I need to start working out again, and eating properly. I haven't been doing any of my physio exercises for a while now, and my hip is starting to hurt again.
I was told that so long as I worked on my core muscles, my hip won't ache. Well... I guess achey hip = out of shape me.
Out of shape me, also means that I need to start giving in and buying "fatter" clothes. Admittedly, I've been wearing some of my maternity clothes to go out (jeans with elastics on them), instead of my regular jeans, because I can't seem to get them over my hips anymore. I'm finally admitting that I have to start taking care of myself, and giving into the idea that I won't have my pre-pregnancy shape any more. Sigh... The good thing about this, though, is that I have an excuse to buy more clothes! :)
August 02, 2010
The Skinny on Pregnancy
There is no skinny... Even after you give birth there is no Skinny... only wider hips and bum!!
I'm still disappointed that I haven't shrunken back to my normal weight. In fact, I'm wearing stretchy pants, and my pregnancy pants to go out... STILL, and I'm 8 weeks post-partum. Granted... I haven't been exercising much, and I'm still eating a lot since I'm breastfeeding (and need those extra calories...)
Ah well... I suppose I'm not built to be a super-mom!
This little baby, though... is worth the gained weight and lack of sleep... (most of the time!) :P
I'm still disappointed that I haven't shrunken back to my normal weight. In fact, I'm wearing stretchy pants, and my pregnancy pants to go out... STILL, and I'm 8 weeks post-partum. Granted... I haven't been exercising much, and I'm still eating a lot since I'm breastfeeding (and need those extra calories...)
Ah well... I suppose I'm not built to be a super-mom!
This little baby, though... is worth the gained weight and lack of sleep... (most of the time!) :P
June 15, 2009
Nuttier than Thou!
Something has taken a hold of me on the weekend.... maybe it was the good weather... maybe it was the word "free"... maybe it's because my mid-section is growing horizontally due to a lack of excercise... but lo and behold, I actually went to a Pilates class!! As I said, it was free, and it was an introductory class. The class was all right except for the fact that I was way in the back of the room and couldn't quite see the instructor too well. Pilates, it seems to me, is all about breathing, and creating forms or poses with your body, similar to Yoga, but more difficult. I'm sure that if I could get the hang of it, I'd feel the burn, and I'd appreciate it more. I'm actually glad I was in the back, because I kinda sucked at it hehe.
Other weekend happenings included chopping off my hair so that it's now about chin-length, if not a touch shorter (Oh my!), and it's bleached to a brown colour. Had I known that the majority of the hair treatment would've been mostly bleach, I may have had second thoughts. As the hair-stylist was putting the bleach into my hair, my eyes began to sting because of the fumes emanating from my head. I'm sure the bleach was also killing some much needed brain-cells, too. Hmm... I hope nothing else, other than the walls, starts talking to me... The last thing I need is to have my morning cup of coffee squeal "don't drink me!"
Huh? what?? Great.. my smoothie just started to burp at me.
Other weekend happenings included chopping off my hair so that it's now about chin-length, if not a touch shorter (Oh my!), and it's bleached to a brown colour. Had I known that the majority of the hair treatment would've been mostly bleach, I may have had second thoughts. As the hair-stylist was putting the bleach into my hair, my eyes began to sting because of the fumes emanating from my head. I'm sure the bleach was also killing some much needed brain-cells, too. Hmm... I hope nothing else, other than the walls, starts talking to me... The last thing I need is to have my morning cup of coffee squeal "don't drink me!"
Huh? what?? Great.. my smoothie just started to burp at me.
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