One year Anniversay Recap

It's officially been one year since I started this blog.  Looking back at what I've accomplished, I have to be honest that I am a bit disappointed that I seem to be in the exact same place I was when I started.

But to be fair, I will recap what I have accomplished this past year.

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred
Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30
Butt Bible
Zumba Fitness For Wii
Beach Body Bootcamp
Wii Active More Workouts

It's not a terribly small list, but it could be better.

Reflecting on the past year, I was feeling down for not getting back into shape after having my son.  I was on a good run of being more fit when I was following the 30 day shred, Ripped and 30, and the Butt Bible.  My husband could tell the difference in my body and posture after the Butt Bible after 2 weeks.  I was really pleased with the results.  I noticed that although I was back to my original weight, my stomach was decidedly not back to normal.  I read some articles online and watched a YouTube video about self diagnosing Diastasis Recti.  I did in fact have the condition.  Apparently, 80% of all pregnant women develop this and your OB should be checking during your pregnancy, which mine did not at the time.  I suspect that because I had a large hematoma in my recti sheath that my abdominals were not able to heal together.  When I figured out about my Diastasis Recti, I felt really let down and it kind of blew the steam out of me for my fitness.  My physical therapist recommended that I stop my weight training and just focus on the exercises that would help to strengthen my abdominals.  After a while though, I was feeling a bit weak and lethargic.  So, I had to start again.

The coming year will be challenging and I hope to be more consistent in my exercising.  Again, more resolutions.  I do hope I can stick to it this time.  Here's hoping!