I was told by the physio not to do sit ups because it can increase the seperation. I have been wondering how long this applies for. (my bub is 6 months old). Have you seen a physio and been cleared to do sit-ups again?
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I was told by the physio not to do sit ups because it can increase the seperation. I have been wondering how long this applies for. (my bub is 6 months old). Have you seen a physio and been cleared to do sit-ups again?
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I'm in. Starting weight 81.5kg. Current weight 72.5kg. Goal weight 65kg.
I am losing it by the old fashioned slog of lower calories and more exercise, currently on 1200 calories per day. I have recently switched to lower carbs too to try and help me get off my current plateau.
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I'm in tooI am going to be shy and not list my starting weight, just aiming for 5kg loss if thats ok.
Have joined the gym, been going 3 days, then 4 days, next week is 5 days. Now i need to conquer food as i know i can do the exercise!
Gym routine this week is:
Monday- 3k run, 12k bike + 5x weights (4x15 reps of each)
Tuesday- Zumba class
Wednesday- 3k run, 12k bike, 1k row + 5x weights
Thursday- pilates class + zumba class
Friday- 5x weights + step class (or 3k run, 5k bike, 3k row)
What is everyone eating this week?
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Really? hmm..might have to google what i could do to help then. Can't really afford to see a physio right now unfortunatly.
Appletree, that's a good looking gym routine. Well done!
In regards to eating, i am going to follow the healing foods pyramid. It emphasizes foods known to have healing benefits, plant-based choices, variety and balance, support of a healthful environment, and mindful eating.
It's raining today so i can't go for a walk sadly. Any suggestions on what i could do instead?
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OK. I am in. Just joined the local gym. In all honesty, I am not doing this for weight loss I only have to loose about 3kgs, (which I have been trying to get rid of for years) I am a pretty healthy BMI, but I am doing it for heart health and for the toning. But I would love to be part of this group for motivation. Which is something I lack.
ZF, can you add me to the FB group? We are friends...
I am off to the gym for a pilates class in an hour. Better get myself organised.
Anthea - can you put on some music and dance around with the kids, and get your heart rate up that way? You can do things like squats and lunges too...
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More than happy for anyone to PM me (or add me on FB) to help guide / motivate you on your journey
Great initiative ZF!!
xoxoxox
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Wow Leesa! Love your FB page! How can i join without any friends and family seeing? You look gorgeous
Antheia, before i joined the gym on rainy days i would do an inside run. I downloaded Nicole Blum's Couch to 5k podcast (interval training to music) and did running on the spot. The first week from memory is a 5 minute walk then 60 second runs followed by 90 secs of walking and is pretty easy. Her music is pop and lots of fun for the kids too, you could all do it together and it would wear them out. For the 60 sec runs, you could get them to do running on the spot, star jumps, hopping, anything you could think of!
I got into trouble for doing sit-ups too early too, apparently they make the separation worse. You can check and see how your separation is going, lie down and do a crunch and see how many fingers you can get in the gap down the middle, once they are back together you can start.
I need more specific help with food, i can't just follow the pyramid as i want to just pick some food up and eat it without thinking. My gym gives you 6-weekly sessions with a nutritionist but i have really struggled to stick to it, even though i picked the foods. Maybe tomorrow my challenge will be to stick to it and not having any extra's?
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I find exercise is my weakness. Food is easy. I don't eat much, I know about portion control and I don't snack throughout the day. I just have to write down what foods to buy at shopping and make a meal plan each week so im not worrying about what to have for each meal when its time to make it.
But finding the motivation to exercise is hard, especially now. It took me a while to recover from the birth due to low iron and then i got really sick with bronchitis and sinus infections which im still not 100% over and it's been 4 weeks. I'm tired and just have no energy. I know starting exercise will increase my energy but it's just starting that's the problem. I have taken the first step and written down a weekly exercise routine. Hopefully i will stick to it. I'll be starting it tomorrow. *fingers crossed*
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Oops, did I hear sit ups? Nooooooo!! The best way to flatten your stomach (other than cardio & weight loss) is to do the 'plank'. Lay belly down, put your forearms on the ground and either use knees or toes (toes more advanced) squeeze your tummy muscles like there is no tomorrow
Appletree - aww, thanks hun, heaps of BB girls are there too. You can always join, then go to your profile and delete where it says 'XXXXX just joined Fat Chic Slim' (and you should still remain attached to us - I think?).
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If you google "diastasis rectus abdominis exercises" there are a few links with exercises to help. You want to strengthen the core muscles, the ones below the outside tummy muscles. When laying down, you kinda squeeze and almost push your back down. Not sure if that is a good explanation, maybe google instead. The exercises are quite subtle but can be quite effective.
I was able to see a physio through the hospital i gave birth in. They can assist in the 3 months post birth. I see you had a home birth (that will be me next time!) If you had any care through a public hospital, you may be able to access a women's physio through there.
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So good to see a few people in here and i have changed the first post to mention this does NOT have to be weight based, you can set a fitness goal ... ie. want to run a marathon etc.
I will update the PARTICIPANTS LIST with the details and goals i have so far.
Kate07 - if we have some nice weather this week did you want to organise a walk, i have MG Tues and the girls MCHN on Thurs but am free any other day.
Leesa - thanks hun... i am sick of starting off well and then loosing the plot and i want to do this so why nto make myself accountable and get some help along the way.. have joined your FB page... great work!
Last edited by ~ Zarava Flutterby ~; October 24th, 2010 at 08:30 PM.
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SOunds good. I'm pretty free all week. Haven't checked the weather forecasts yet.
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Awesome hun... will check out the weather forecast tomorrow and see what suits for us both.
OK everyone the PARTICIPANTS list has been updated, can you please check and make sure i have all the details correct, i also accidentally deleted my Inbox stuff (was full) so if i have missed anything please feel free to PM it to me again.
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I'm in!
I was a 54kg size 6 when I fell pregnant, went up to 94kgs on the day I gave birth! Now at 69.3kgs and wanting to get back down to at least 58kgs. Preferably before January
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