Yippeee!! I am on Day 10 and in to the double digits. Today is Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper X.
I didn't sleep well at all last night. I tried taking Melatonin before I went to be, yet still was awake at 3 and didn't get back to sleep til 5:30, then up at 7. My body still hurts, though butt and legs are better, it seems to be mostly my neck, shoulders, back and abs.
I pull out the 8 pound weights because last time I did all the exercises with 5 pounders, and found I was not struggling with the last three reps on most, as Tony recommends. However, last time, I did not hurt as much as this time. So I get started, a lot of the exercises (especially bicep stuff) I use 8. Some however, I have to stick with 5. You are supposed to do 8-10 reps for size, 10-12 reps for toning and weight loss, I do 15 reps of everything.
The only one I cannot do is the very last bonus exercise, tricep side raises. Hopefully in time.
I move on to Ab Ripper X. I thought my Abs were feeling better. 4 minutes in I realize that whatever has been going on with my lower ab muscles is not better. I can't think of how to explain it other than that certain exercises, like crunchy frog and scissors, make it feel like something is going to tear. Its not a burn or a feeling of the muscle is working hard, its more of an injury type feeling, and I DON'T want to injure it more. I'm still wondering if this could have something to do with my C-section. Any input?? So I do modified things making sure it doesn't hurt. Maybe Friday I will be able to do more....
Day 10....CHECK!
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Ok, I'm caught up on reading here, and your comments in this entry about your abs reminds me of how mine felt when I was doing a bunch of Jillian Michaels stuff earlier this summer. Every time I did ab work (especially scissor stuff/lower ab work), I felt like my guts were going to explode. I think it's just weak muscles. I'll be honest - I do neglect my abs because it's so uncomfortable. And of course, they aren't going to get better if I don't work them. Blah! Maybe just keep modifying until you feel stronger. Listen to your body - if you feel like it's going to cause damage, back off. You're doing the right thing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the insight!! I have been so worried that I injured or tore something, good to hear its probably just weakness (well, not really "good" to hear, you know what I mean)
ReplyDeleteUntil they feel stronger, I will continue to modify!
I would consider going and having your DR check the area just incase, and let you know if you tore anything.
ReplyDeleteI am SO proud of you girl!!!!!