If you know me, you know that I am incredibly impatient and like to immediately jump into things. So the fact that I haven't been able to exercise the way I want to is killing me. I had these grand ideas of how I was going to jump right back into my fitness routine like so many others, but having a c-section makes that a little harder. Right now, I am walking as much as Dylan allows, she doesn't like the stroller and prefers to be carried...which is hot, sweaty and sticky, because we live in Florida. Again, because I am insane, walking isn't cutting it...and I am itching to get back into an exercise routine that helps me feel more like myself. This isn't about losing the weight so much as being more "Laney-like." Though my current lack of muscle tone is scary.
The game plan as I have currently devised is the following:
Week 4: Begin integrating low impact such as barre DVDs and upper and lower body weight training where appropriate in addition to my walking
Week 5: test the waters with a light jog, continue with barre DVDs/upper/lower body weight training
Week 6: begin modified 21-day fix to help me build my strength back up (likely skipping the abs portions) I have my doctor's appointment this week and will pray for full clearance and a better idea of what my ab situation is
Week 7/8: continue with modified 21-day fix with a return to pilates
Then pending how I am feeling I am looking to pick up either T25 or start from the beginning with Kayla Itsines' program. Either one gives me the opportunity to do a quick workout while she is sleeping and at least for the beginning, the Kayla program I can do at home or at our community gym.
I'd also like to eventually go back to spin class and reintegrate yoga (maybe even the ultimate yogi) but I have to be realistic about time. Maybe on the weekends when Josh is home I can do one or two hour workouts, but right now we are focused on building back the habit.
It's going to be a long road back but for me it is more about getting back into the routine of working out and being strong for her.