Exercise after CS?
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Topic: Exercise after CS?
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Subject: Exercise after CS?
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 9:31am
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I was just wondering what you ladies were doing for exercise?
I put on 15kg AFTER I had Caitlin  (turns out Burger King isn't a food group after all  )
I've just gotten brave enough to actually do something about it without the fear that I might do myself an injury (crazy I know) This is what I'm doing at the moment Monday - Yoga for 90mins (relaxing style) Thursay - Belly Dancing for 1hr (dunno if it gets you skinny but my laughing muscles are getting a great workout!  )
Friday - Pushing a buggy up hills for 90min I tried my Pilates dvd on Saturday, just to see if I could do it... NO is the short answer due to my back still being stuffed! 
I "might" try that Turbo Jam they keep going on about on the TV, I figure if it doesn't work then I can always sell it on TM and I wont have lost too much $$$ ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 10:06am
i never had a CS but aquarobics might be good - i have been doing that and you know how big i am and i have found it good - the scales say i've put on weight but my clothes say something different, esp my jeans. 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 11:35am
They say muscle weighs more than fat.... what does Cheesecake weigh more than  (personal joke, sorry ladies)------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 1:11pm
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I think walking is your best option. I did weight watchers for a while before Xmas and lost 10kgs, but I stil have 10 to go and have no self control and self motivation. Did you watch last Monday on 1 the trial detox v's balanced diet. They had 10 women 5 of which did the detox and 5 did the balanced diet. |
Posted By: tashzmum
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 1:37pm
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belly dancing sounds like fun..
i used to do the carmen electra strip to fit dvds but i lost motivation after awhile.. but they were great while i kept up with it. but i agree walking is great. where we are now i can do a loop around the races on the farm and there are heap of hill and i get a great work out pushing the buggy. if tash isnt here i jog round the farm.well half way6 round and then grab a ride back to the shed with someone on the bikes lol ------------- Natasha Jayde, 1-01-05(7lb3oz) Caroline Elisabeth, 9-04-08 (4lb15oz) Izabella Kate, 9-04-08(6lb7oz) Lexi Brenna, 23-01--2011(6lb6oz) |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 10:33pm
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exercise - whats that???
yeah belly dancing does sound fun - anyone out east auckland wanna do it???? I know Tae bo dvds worked for me a while back as did the classes....but not sure im up to them yet! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 21 May 2007 at 10:47pm
i always wanted to do belly dancing...dont know how attractive a belly after 2 kids at my age would look tho..!! 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 7:00am
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Oh can I come to your place for Turbo Jam?? I so want to try that one!!!
I mainly (when I can move my butt) just do walking, cycling and I have a swissball workout video I do as well. I'd love to get a set of free weights also but that's on my wish list currently. Acutally I wonder if TM has Turbo Jam..... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 8:29am
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I'm right back into the gym! I go on my nights off from work so maybe 3 nights a week. I only do cardio stuff on those nights, then Saturday morning I go and do a Body Pump class (the one with the barbell) and they claim that's like doing 3 weight sessions in one! It's seriously great (and hard and your thighs are trembling the whole way through but then again so are the instructors so it makes you feel a bit better hehe!), and I can see a difference in my tummy already.
I try to get out walking but I'm a bit slack in that regard. I would so love to try that belly dancing, but I'm a bit of a chicken! |
Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 8:51am
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I do lots of walking and have just started using my backpack and take Ollie for walks with that - great for the thighs and especially when walking up stairs! ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 9:12am
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Gen, I already looked on TM and the Turbo Jam set is selling for the same price as brand new
We might have to arrange an exercise session on my day off LOL A side note on the belly dancing thing, this will be our 3rd week and we're yet to get our bellies out (perhaps the tutor is too scared?  ) It's all about wiggling your hips and stuff and the belly just jiggles because of that (well mine does LOL)------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 10:07am
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Yeah I had a quick look on TM then nearly died at the price....
Excersise session would be fun though!! I'm pretty sure if I did belly dancing everything would keep on wobbling for me too! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 10:54am
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I dont know how you girls fit all that exercise into your day ... I suppose I really should pull finger and just make time .... like ... I could be doing some now instead of trolling Ohbaby lol
Question: are there any specific exercises that will get rid of this lovely CS pouchy thing Ive got going on just above my scar?
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 1:11pm
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Apparently this Turbo Jam does!
The lady on the infomercial said (yeh, I know!) she had had 2 CSs and this has helped get rid of the pouch and is good for her weak lower back as it's like doing crunches whilst standing up I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and pay the $120 *EEK* and give it a month or so and if I'm not a size 8 by then I'll flick it off on TM
I fit my exercises in because I go to my classes after DH gets home from work so no need to worry about Baby, I walk on Friday mornings after Caitlin has her breakfast, she sleeps on the way home, then I leave her in her push chair whilst I go have a shower etc Not sure when I'll fit in the Turbo Jam though
I'm selling off my Windsor Pilates tapes (yes, another infomercial purchase LOL). I tried it and I thought my tummy was gonna open up It was fantastic Pre-CS though and it really does re-shape your body  (in a good way, not like "post baby jelly belly" LMAO)------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 22 May 2007 at 9:05pm
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Haven't been around here much lately .. but Toni good for you girl!
I am walking most days - even went out in the rain yesterday and then discovered upon my return that my shoes are stuffed .. wet sox galore! Really need to do something about those tummy muscles (or lack of) though ... my pouch is kinda hanging around my middle (not attractive) even though I am 6kg LESS than when I got pregnant! ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 26 May 2007 at 9:21pm
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Has anyone tried vibration training (vibra train)?
I thought I might try it out again in conjunction with walking and cycling ... the thing I like about it is that it only takes 15 minutes ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 27 May 2007 at 6:54am
| I bought a DVD off trademe. called Aussie Fit - Getting started. thats quite good for getting back into the routine. i'm do cardio/strength training for 30-45 min every second night and that seems to work well so far. am also trying to do something with the whole family every sunday - last week we went on a bush walk. I've nver had a cs though so not sure how good those options would be for those who have, |