I had another physical therapy appointment today. It was very interesting. Apparently I have scar tissue that is inhibiting movement in my abdomen and so I am working on loosening the area so that I can heal.
I find it upsetting that I had to self diagnose myself two times since my labor and my Obgyn did not figure out any of it or even try to really do an in depth postnatal followup after my c-section. I think I even saw her 3 times after the birth and she found nothing. Oh well. Note to self, question the care that you receive because after all, you are the customer right?
Also, I spoke with my physical therapist about strength training which I stopped doing a few months ago now, and she thought that I needed to develop more core strength before resuming.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
August 20th: Diastasis Recti Update
So, I did go see a PT on Friday and she pretty much confirmed my self diagnosis of diastasis recti and recommended 5 weeks of PT. She gave me some exercises to start with and also recommended a back class.
I really hope this all helps. I have been doing the exercise whenever I think of it. standing, sitting, lying down. It's an transverse abdominal hold with a pelvic floor hold. I'll see her in a week.
I really hope this all helps. I have been doing the exercise whenever I think of it. standing, sitting, lying down. It's an transverse abdominal hold with a pelvic floor hold. I'll see her in a week.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
August 14th: Diastasis Recti Update
I finished off the last challenge and decided to wait until my physical therapist appointment which is Friday before starting a new challenge. I'll be continuing my Zumba until then.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Day 30: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 12th
"Doing nothing is very hard to do... you never know when you're finished." - Leslie Nielsen
Today's Update:
I am trying finish strong and do a final workout!
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #2
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #2.
Yes! I made it through another 30 day challenge. What next?
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
I am trying finish strong and do a final workout!
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #2
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #2.
Yes! I made it through another 30 day challenge. What next?
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/finished.html
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Day 29: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 11th
"If you truly want to change your life, you must first change your mind. "
Today's Update:
I was able to squeeze in a workout while the rest of the family was out.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #3
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #3. I like this workout the best out of the 3 Expert workouts.
Zumba Workouts this week: 1
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
I was able to squeeze in a workout while the rest of the family was out.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #3
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #3. I like this workout the best out of the 3 Expert workouts.
Zumba Workouts this week: 1
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/07/27/60-empowering-quotes/
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Day 28: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 10th
"Just because your struggling does NOT mean you are failing. Every great success requires some kind of struggle to get there."
Today's Update:
Thankfully I did all my workouts at the beginning of the week. Just a workout today and my weekly quota is done.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #1
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #1. It was nice to finally get a workout done.
Zumba Workouts this week: 4
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
Thankfully I did all my workouts at the beginning of the week. Just a workout today and my weekly quota is done.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #1
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #1. It was nice to finally get a workout done.
Zumba Workouts this week: 4
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/07/27/60-empowering-quotes/
Friday, August 9, 2013
Day 27: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 9th
"I don't generally feel anything until noon, then it's time for my nap." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
Today's Update:
A busy day and too exciting for my LO.. No nap for my LO.:(
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #3
I started the 20 minute Expert workout #3, but was not able to finish.
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
A busy day and too exciting for my LO.. No nap for my LO.:(
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #3
I started the 20 minute Expert workout #3, but was not able to finish.
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/nap.html
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Day 26: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 8th
"Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off our troubles." - Allen Klein
Today's Update:
I had every intention of making my 4 workout this week quota, but alas it was not to be. My LO (little one) did not take a nap and my workout just did not happen.
Today's task: No rest
Tomorrow is a new day right? I am going to do my 4th workout this week tomorrow!
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
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Today's Update:
I had every intention of making my 4 workout this week quota, but alas it was not to be. My LO (little one) did not take a nap and my workout just did not happen.
Today's task: No rest
Tomorrow is a new day right? I am going to do my 4th workout this week tomorrow!
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/planned_2.html
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Day 25: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 7th
"It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret." - Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Today's Update:
I feel I deserve a rest day. So that is what I am going to do. :)
Today's task: Rest
I am thinking about my workouts in a whole different light. Every week I have a new challenge of making my 4 workouts a week. It does not matter what I did last week. It just matters what happens this week.
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
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Today's Update:
I feel I deserve a rest day. So that is what I am going to do. :)
Today's task: Rest
I am thinking about my workouts in a whole different light. Every week I have a new challenge of making my 4 workouts a week. It does not matter what I did last week. It just matters what happens this week.
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/ahead_5.html
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Day 24: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 6th
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain
Today's Update:
I am trying to get ahead on my workouts this week. Yes.. The third workout this week already.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #3
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #3. I found this challenging and fun. I enjoyed it.
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
I am trying to get ahead on my workouts this week. Yes.. The third workout this week already.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #3
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #3. I found this challenging and fun. I enjoyed it.
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/ahead.html
Monday, August 5, 2013
Day 23: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 5th
"I just believe that the feeling of wonder is amazing. I am pushing myself as far as I can humanly push myself... I can only hope for the best and expect the worse." - David Blaine
Today's Update:
I am pushing myself at the beginning of the week so I don't get behind on my goal. On to my second workout of the week.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #2
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #2. This workout has Beto as the instructor and has the same background as the last expert workout. I enjoyed this workout as well.
Zumba Workouts this week: 2
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
I am pushing myself at the beginning of the week so I don't get behind on my goal. On to my second workout of the week.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #2
I did the 20 minute Expert workout #2. This workout has Beto as the instructor and has the same background as the last expert workout. I enjoyed this workout as well.
Zumba Workouts this week: 2
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/pushing_2.html
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Day 22: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 4th
"When you don't have people in your life pushing you, can you push yourself?" - Tori Amos
Today's Update:
Ok. I am working out again. Let's take this to another level.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #1
Yay! A new workout for today. I did the 20 minute Expert workout #1.
This expert level has a whole new background, warm up and cool down as well as a new instructor. I think it is supposed to be Beto the creator of Zumba. I found this workout challenging and I really enjoyed it.
Zumba Workouts this week: 1
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
Ok. I am working out again. Let's take this to another level.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Expert Workout #1
Yay! A new workout for today. I did the 20 minute Expert workout #1.
This expert level has a whole new background, warm up and cool down as well as a new instructor. I think it is supposed to be Beto the creator of Zumba. I found this workout challenging and I really enjoyed it.
Zumba Workouts this week: 1
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/pushing.html
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Day 21: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 3rd
"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow." - Mark Twain
Today's Update:
I am going to make sure to keep up with my 4 workouts per week goal. I will do my workout today.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Intermediate Workout #3
I did the 20 minute Intermediate workout #3. It took me a few tries to get it done. There were some interruptions, but I made it happen.
Zumba Workouts this week: 4
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
I am going to make sure to keep up with my 4 workouts per week goal. I will do my workout today.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Intermediate Workout #3
I did the 20 minute Intermediate workout #3. It took me a few tries to get it done. There were some interruptions, but I made it happen.
Zumba Workouts this week: 4
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/tomorrow.html
Friday, August 2, 2013
Day 20: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 2nd
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." - Abraham Lincoln
Today's Update:
Back to it. Workout here I come!
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Intermediate Workout #2
I did the 20 minute Intermediate workout #2. I like this workout. Getting back into the groove again. I feel like I say this every other week. Ahh...
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
Back to it. Workout here I come!
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Intermediate Workout #2
I did the 20 minute Intermediate workout #2. I like this workout. Getting back into the groove again. I feel like I say this every other week. Ahh...
Zumba Workouts this week: 3
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/tomorrow.html
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Day 19: Zumba Fitness for Wii August 1st
"It's good to always do some sort of exercise." - Ashley Scott
Today's Update:
I did not workout for the last few days. :( I must do my workout today. It's imperative for my sanity.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Intermediate Workout #1
I did the 20 minute Intermediate workout #1. It felt good and I was glad to workout again.
Zumba Workouts this week: 2
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
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Today's Update:
I did not workout for the last few days. :( I must do my workout today. It's imperative for my sanity.
Today's task: A Workout
Zumba Fitness for Wii: 20 min. Intermediate Workout #1
I did the 20 minute Intermediate workout #1. It felt good and I was glad to workout again.
Zumba Workouts this week: 2
Link to workout DVD from:
http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003OQ4B1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373950419&sr=8-1&keywords=zumba+wii
Quote from:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/exercise_12.html
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