Who knew my slight illness would turn into weeks of coughing (still have a few fits every now and then), fevers, and all around soreness? My goodness. I am so thankful to finally feel better and have the energy to start this again.
(Well, I am still nursing and chasing my three children around-energy is not quite the word I should use. Perhaps the phrase "motivation to button my normal pants" is the more accurate reason.)
Since I had such a long break, I decided to start with the same disc to keep on schedule. Having some idea of what to expect helped a bit. I was not as awkward with some of the laughable positions I found myself in. For those of you who have done this work-out, the shouts of "Banana! Superman!" should ring a bell.
I must say, sweating it out a bit and losing my breath does not bother me-it actually feels great to know I am burning some calories. What is frustrating are two things-my back and my chest.
I injured my back years ago (something to do with falling off a cliff while sledding with youth group kids and then being carried out on a makeshift stretcher-I was such a cool youth leader) so some of these moves are not the most comfortable. I know I need to be careful so as not to make it worse.
As for my chest-thanks to just being pregnant and currently nursing, they are really in my way. I am used to years of being on the smaller side and being at ease with exercise. This current size is really quite annoying. I have no idea how women who are normally this size can ever go for a run without holding on for dear life!
So, here we go again. I am looking forward to making it to a real Day 2 this time.
good for you. i admire your motivation. P90X was hard enough when I wasn't nursing! I am anxious to get back into shape and working out, so I'll have to live vicariously through you until then!
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I actually wore two bras today and it helped. Oh, the things we moms do :)
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