How can I fix it?

So two kids in under two years and my body is shot! Even though DS is now 17mths old, I still have a body like I gave birth 8weeks ago, lol! My muscles are really weak, my flexibility is no more, my fitness is gone, I'm at least 25kgs overweight. My posture is terrible. DH and I would like to ttc probably around middle of this year. But I need to lose weight and get back into shape after having my kids so close together and never getting back into shape. I don't think I would have a very good pg if I fell pg in this shape. I need to do something about this! I am over feeling so horrible.

So where do I start?? My core muscles and supportive muscles (pelvic/legs/butt) are really weak. I would need to work on them the most probably. But what should I do? I started to do the couch to 5km program at the end of last year, but my knees started hurting so I stopped. They are better now though, so I might start that again to help with the weightloss and fitness part. I can't afford any kind of personal training, physio or memberships, this will all have to be done on my own.

Any words of wisdom or suggestions?? Please help me!!

I'm just subscribing :D

DH said we can possibly go for #4 if I get myself in shape and get my core muscles really strong so I don't get SPD as bad and end up in a wheelchair.

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get my core muscles really strong so I don't get SPD as bad and end up in a wheelchair.

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Sounds like a good idea Mel! I had it mildly in my pg with Liam too, so I would suspect that I'd get it worse with another pg, especially being in the shape I'm in. And I seem to bake rather large babies (DD was 3.7kg @37.5wks, and DS was 4.2kg @ 41wks). Plus my back is wreaked as well, from years of being in childcare, and now from having my own kids too. I will need to ba able to chase after two young children, be pg and possibly still work too, so I will really have to be fit 'n' healthy to do this again.

Well I'm here to support you if you'll support me!!!! Although you want to get pregnant wayyyy before I do.. lol

I have just started (today) bootcamp to get myself fit and loose some weight (would like to loose at least 10kgs) before we start ttc - I have spoked to the PT and we are going to work on my core as its not flash after my c-sect, so I can pass on what ever info her gives me and you can try that at home??
Good luck ladies and we can do it!!

Kate

Mel, LOL, mid year is my goal, not DH's (his is more like the end of the year/ 2011! ;)) so I'm not setting it in stone, lol! Remember I'm trying for #3! LOL!! You guys still have a new bub to coo over for a while yet....my baby is getting waaayy too big!

I will be here for ya babe! We'll do it together :D

Kate, that would be great if you could share, thanks!

I suggest you lovely ladies join us in the 'exercise tips and chatter' sticky :D

I'm a certified PT and a Les Mills group fitness instructor and happy to help - see you all there :dance:

Kate - you rock :D Thanks chick.

Kel - shanks babe!

Leesa - umm I dunno... you might scare me and make me work too hard.. lol

To strengthen your core and supportive muscles, I'm a HUGE advocate of clinical pilates. I do this with a physio to help my back (I have slipped discs) and it has helped HUGELY. In addition to that, I do Personal Training 1:1 twice a week - our sessions compliment physio sessions and vice versa

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Leesa - umm I dunno... you might scare me and make me work too hard.. lol

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No....I promise I won't - but I can't speak for the others :lol:.

Come, come to the dark side :pray:.

Hi guys :)

Lilias, firstly I apologise for not replying to your PM. Things get on top of me sometimes, and I wanted to give it full attention.

Anyway, I couldn't go past this thread without replying!

Firstly in the interests of full disclosure, I'm involved with the advertising of this program (I don't work for the company and don't get any comissions or anything like that.... and sorry if this sounds evangelist) but I'm happy to give you the name of a "way of eating" that's healthy, and (I know for myself personally and my mum too) enables weight loss. It's not faddy (not like atkins etc) and there are no shakes or whatever involved but I'm sure I'd be breaking some forum rule if I posted the name so PM me if you want the details. It's based on fresh yummy food and also helps me with higher and more stabilised energy.

Secondly, there is lots and lots that you can do at home without fancy equipment. I do see a personal trainer once a week, but even there many of the exercises we do are just our bodies and the floor. Google burpees and you'll see what I mean ;)

I'd suggest starting out with a program that is easily achievable, rather than a high goal that you'll have trouble maintaining. Charts work well for me, I like ticks in boxes :) Also organise to do things with other people, it keeps me honest and it's harder to "sag out" LOL

Maybe you could work out activities that include your little ones, maybe you could say Mummy needs to do 5 (or 50! ;)) burpees can you count or something like that? Or running around and chasing games? As silly as it sounds I run from room to room during the day sometimes, as DS (14 mos) loves chasey and I know it gets me moving for a second or to as well!

I'm not a personal trainer, but I could certainly tell you some of the exercises my trainer had me doing during my PG and to shape up afterwards? My advice would be to undertake a healthy eating program, start out doing something that gets you a bit sweaty 2 times a week and then a strength session. Then be guided by your body?

That's a bit waffly, hope it makes sense!! :)

Tish
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just subscribing..
honestly atm im still a little lazy, i was (before pg) a bit of a gym junkie, and oh what i would give to be able to afford my PT and of course have the time to do it. ATm for me thats the main thing, i cant seem to find the time t work out.
We will br ttc at the end of next year (i realise that is a LONG time away) but i need to loose about 8-10kgs and get properly fit and healthy before i go having another baby.