Having a baby has definitely had a huge impact on my life mentally, emotionally and physically. My body has changed in ways that I couldn't have imagined. I wont go into too much detail as you maybe eating or worse pregnant and a little nervous about the aftermath ;-)
I had Youngling a little over three years ago and I have yet to get back into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I have about a stone and a half (21lbs - 9.5 kg) to lose. It hasn't bothered me as much as I thought it would but with the summer holidays looming, and no chance of that second dream child any time soon, I have decided to get in shape. Well I want to look good for BritMums Live and in a wetsuit in Cornwall don't I!
Talking to some friends on Twitter I decided to get Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred so I can follow a structured programme at home when I don't have the time or money to go to any classes at a gym or leisure centre. I can also continue to make my muscles look lean and toned (after shredding the excess weight) by adding some Pilates exercises to the workouts. Being an ex dancer Pilates keeps me mentally and physically in shape and I find it quite relaxing as workouts go. The biggest changes I want to see are in my legs and waist. Ever since I can remember I have had concerns over the size and shape of my legs. I think my reoccurring knee problems haven't helped. I have also started to get a little anxious over my bingo-wings which appeared out of nowhere. That's motherhood for you.
So this is a snippet of the 30 Day Shred - which I will be starting tomorrow as I do not feel at all well today. Honestly, it's not an excuse I promise. I will also post before and after pictures ;-) maybe!
Enjoy:
What's the best home video workout you have ever done? How did you get back to (or better than) your pre-pregnancy weight?
Take care, wish me luck
Kate
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16 comments:
Aha! you have just motivated me. I started running a few weeks ago - I too have a stone and a half to lose (and 30 days until I go on holiday under the guise of a beach babe). How about we keep each other in check?? I've just eaten a full lunch, and still find myself raking through the coppers in my purse to get a vending machine fix next time I nip out of the office...
11 April 2012 12:34Good luck. Some people hate her (Jillian), some love her, I obviously love her. I also gained bingo wings with motherhood but they are much much less since I started this, I won't be to hot wearing sleeves all this summer like I was last summer. I am still shredding 5 nights a week. 30 mins a day I can just about fit in so it suits me ;-) Anyway best of luck with it all, though sure you won't need it xx
11 April 2012 12:37Excellent you guys, if we help and support each other along the way then we will be happy and toned and healthier bloggers by far :-) I really do wish I felt a little better today then I could get started. Instead I am having a look at meal plans and really sticking to a bedtime routine with youngling so I can exercise in the evenings too. Oh no just realised I am away this weekend :-o can walking count as exercise? and I will swim everyday too in my big red Special K costume :-) see we are already on track xx
11 April 2012 13:02Lmao at 'big red Special K costume' brilliant ! :-)
11 April 2012 14:23Hey iv been reading ur blog everyday of late and i like everythng gr8 post bdw.
12 April 2012 02:34Anyhu comethru my Fashion blog 2 xumtym and follow bk like you promised u will
Haha it seriously is a big huge red cossie just like the Special K. I will post pics ;-)
12 April 2012 17:03Hi Chulala Thanks for reading I would love for you to become a FOLLOWER of the blog too :-) I like your fashions and would be happy to review anything on my blog. Email me if you are interested and I'll send you my measurements xx
30 Day Shredding sounds like a master plan. I really need to do something about my stomach already! I'll be interested to see how it all goes, keep us updated :)
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Hi Bailey Ana, we acn totally get those beach bodies we deserve. My friend has bought me another new dvd too so may alternate that into programme. Will be starting on Tuesday as I am away this weekend and been ill past two days :-( Will get a before pic this weekend to post Tues :-) eek *nervous* xx
12 April 2012 22:46Ooh can I join in on the shredding/ toning/ being all sexy looking thing? I intend to start as soon as my copy arrives in the post and would love to have some fellow lovelies to compare notes and help motivate each other. I work so much better with other people! xx
14 April 2012 01:03I hired a personal trainer and lost 3.5 stone and I'm now fitter and slimmer than I was pre-babies. I was a size 16 after my second, but I'm now a trim size 10 (sometimes a size 8 depending on the style). I go to Pilates once a week and it's made a massive difference to my stomach. The only workout DVD my personal trainer recommends is Davina.
15 April 2012 17:27Has it arrived yet Natalie? I am still under the weather (even after my little holiday) so I haven't started yet :-/
18 April 2012 12:13Wow 3.5 stone loss is amazing. Was it expensive to hire a trainer? When I was pregnant I gained like 5 stone It wasnt pleasent afterwards thats for sure. Ooh I have the Davina DVD's too. Maybe I should to those after the 30 days and see the difference :-) xx
Jillian is great! I did 30 day shred last year and it worked wonders. I tried a tabata workout last week and it did NOT go well! I couldn't make it through the whole thing.
19 April 2012 14:14Kate - you've got a great figure.. Seriously some women would Killy look like you!!
20 April 2012 03:30Enjoy the workouts...! I'm intrigued to see this workout Ive heard lots about this woman.
Ooh Jennifer what's Tabata? Never heard of that before.
20 April 2012 11:39Ah bless you Sarah, I'm not saying I'm horrific looking I just don't feel as comfortable as I used to and I want to feel fit again. Must be the Dancer in me ;-)
When this sodding cold goes I will let you know how I get on (maybe even vlog me doing a workout hehehe) xx
I've started doing this too! Tough isn't it! Am on day 9 of level 1 and determined to do the whole thing. I'm not supposed to measure myself until day 10 but I had a sneaky peek and I've lost inches already :)
22 April 2012 16:37I haven't even had a chance to start it yet Cally :-( I cannot shift this cold/flu thingy and its driving me bonkers. I cant wait to get stuck in though I doubt I'd have the energy to complete day 1 at the moment let alone day 9. eek xx
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