Healthy Mama's check in week of 7/13

esampson1983

I hope your week is off to a good start! Hopefully you are all accomplishing your health related goals and your bodies are recovering.

1. How many weeks PP?
2 . What fitness activities have you been doing?
3. Accomplishments/ challenges?
4. GTKY: What is your go-to, healthy, easy-prep dinner?

esampson1983

1. 7 weeks PP
2. Yoga and walking
3. My body is slowly getting back in the yoga groove. I have found that using blocks and taking it slow are key, especially for smooth transitions between asanas. I also have to modify some of the asanas because they irritate the incision site from my c/s, for instance I take savasana on my side rather than on my back.
4. Grilled salmon and asparagus- squeeze juice from 1/4 of a lemon over each piece of salmon and sprinkle on some sea salt. Put fresh asparagus in a foil with a little butter, fresh garlic, and the juice from half a lemon. Grill for 15-20 minutes.

Kelamz

1. How many weeks PP? 5.5, c-section
2 . What fitness activities have you been doing? Walking and elliptical
3. Accomplishments/ challenges? I did 45 minutes on the ellipical! Challenges are finding time
4. GTKY: What is your go-to, healthy, easy-prep dinner?

Grilled chicken salad!

janat1717

7 weeks pp

Yoga and walking while carrying LO who just keeps getting bigger I also am trying to throw some squats in here and there to help the pelvic floor

Time still, trying to convince DH to move rower into bedroom. He says it will be too crowded. I say who cares?? More likely to jump on for a couple of minutes then

Hmmm, DH makes all the meals but current fav that is quick for him is instapot rice, frozen spinach, Grassfed beef, and some canned chickpeas all thrown together.

mindaa

Yay, I'm six weeks! On one hand i'm so excited that i'm worried about moving too fast, but don't think that will be an issue since its hard to really find the time for an intense workout. I can only get about 10-15 minutes through a video, so I'll do squats, crunches, planks and pushups and stuff throughout the day, and started adding a 1/2 mile slow jog to my daily walk. Can't wait to run!!

Gtky: some type of pasta, or veggie burgers made with either black beans or tofu.

addingon

1. 5 weeks PP today.
2. I've been walking lots and starting to ease into some Tone It Up online videos. These are free online if anyone is looking for good toning routines!
3. Accomplishment: I feel like I'm getting better at squeezing in workouts when I can around LO's naps/feedings.
Challenge: I tried to jog one day. Wow. There is still too much relaxin hormone in my joints for that. I thought my legs were going to break off.
4. One of my favorite go-to easy, healthy meals is some basic stir fry veggies (broccoli, carrots, green pepper, onion) and Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice.

hbornzin

I am 4 weeks pp csection and can't wait to actually work out! Right now walking and breastfeeding are the only way I am burning calories!

I want to get back into working out once I hit 6 weeks and I was wondering how many of you c section mamas were able to lift small weights, use the machines, treadmill and/or elliptical or if it's still going to be too early for it?!

HMack4742

I am 3 weeks post partum.
I made a deal with myself that I wouldn't be jumping into any crazy physical activity until at least 6 weeks. I had a super easy pregnancy and delivery but I want to be healed since I know from previous experience that even though I feel great, my body took a beating. So, I've been walking a lot while wearing my over 10 pound chunker.
I gained about 50 pounds while pregnant and have lost all but 15 so far. Another accomplishment? I actually got some house cleaning done today which isn't always easy with three kids. Challenges? Three kids. Need I say more? Finding a new routine has been tricky and just getting anywhere on time in general.
My husband works nights and my oldest was at sleep away camp for a week, so I have been making easy meals. Shepherd's pie, lasagna, spaghetti. I don't really have one particular meal that is my go to. It's also been really hot so anything that won't heat up the house is good.

slr1229

1. 2 weeks, 4 days
2. Walking at least once a day since we're still fairly early. I can't wait to get some light jogging in after 6 week apt and I will begin to do light curls in a couple days.
3. I had a great pregnancy and delivery- already 2-3 lbs shy of getting back to original weight. Having a three story home helps in that regard.
4. I like baking chicken Parmesan with spinach salad with almonds and cut up strawberries thrown in. Easy and fast

aj1327

1) 5 weeks 1 day
2) just walking...can't wait until next week so I can jog a bit. Also planning on doing some yoga. The first 15 lbs fell off but these last 10 are hanging on for dear life it seems.
3) my daily lunch of a salad with carrots, cucumber, banana peppers, and chickpeas. I'm also loving yogurt with homemade granola for breakfast.

47923ang

I was walking 1 hour-1 hr 15 per day all last week. Felt great! (6 weeks post c section on Thursday). Last weekend, though, I spiked a small fever (99.5-100) and started bleeding bright red again. Don't know if I overdid it?

I called the doc, and they said to just come in at my scheduled appt on Friday. So I'm laying off the walking for a few days at least.

I'm looking forward to getting some jogging started, but I want to make sure I'm healed first. I've had a very easy recovery to this point.

esampson1983

hbornzin said:

I am 4 weeks pp csection and can't wait to actually work out! Right now walking and breastfeeding are the only way I am burning calories!

I want to get back into working out once I hit 6 weeks and I was wondering how many of you c section mamas were able to lift small weights, use the machines, treadmill and/or elliptical or if it's still going to be too early for it?!

I had a c/s. I think with every mama it's different in terms of what we can do. For me the biggest thing is that my incision site is still tender even at almost 8 weeks pp so I am careful with the core work. My best advice is to start slow and listen to your body once you are cleared for exercise.

heidiiwa

1. 3 weeks PP

2 . What fitness activities have you been doing?

I'm still in a wheelchair and instructed not to walk so...walking is out. I can move my legs though and I want to get them in shape so that I will be able to support my weight for walking when I'm cleared to do so (hopefully at my orthopedic appointment Aug. 3). So lately I've started thinking of exercises I can do and should be doing:

- Stretching - I have been getting so stiff! I stretched a lot and did yoga throughout my pregnancy, so it is completely out of character for me to let myself get so stiff these past 3 weeks! Chalk it up to stress and fatigue, but it's time to leave that behind me! I'll experiment with different stretches I can do without getting down on the ground or doing anything that would be bad for my pelvic alignment. I thought of a modification of down dog I can do leaning over the bed instead of going down all the way to the floor. My back is so stiff too. I need to turn from side to side more.

- Heel pumps- the PT I saw in the hospital recommended these, so I do them when I think of it. Also rotating my feet.

- Leg raises - extending my leg from the knee while sitting in my wc.

- Pretend walking while sitting in my wheelchair - this is my new favorite! It is very tiring for my since I haven't had to lift my big huge thighs very much these past 3 weeks! But I did 100 "steps" today and that felt like a good amount. Basically I raise and lower my thighs from a sitting position as if I'm taking steps.

I could do any kind of arm exercises I want, but I'm not that motivated. I can lift my baby and that's enough arm exercise for me! Actually my baby and a full gallon of milk feel heavier than they should which probably means my arms are getting weaker...hmm I should think of something. My arms get a workout propelling my wheelchair through a store when we go shopping, but I've been trying not to go out much lately because it is so stressful when LO wakes up & cries. So useful and motivating arm exercises are probably needed...any suggestions?

3. Accomplishments/ challenges?

I gained about 55 lbs during pregnancy and have lost 25 so far. Just 30 pounds to go! I am breastfeeding so theoretically that should help. I'm not eating a lot of junk food either. Compared to when I was pregnant my appetite has gone way down:) It is of course a challenge losing the weight when I can't be as active as usual, but I'm hoping I'll be cleared to walk in early August and can start resuming normal activities.

4. GTKY: What is your go-to, healthy, easy-prep dinner?

Really not doing a lot of cooking lately. Baby carrots hit the spot for a healthy snack. DH has been getting lots of organic fruit lately which is so yummy:)

janat1717

Rower is officially upstairs in the bedroom! Only used it once this week but that is one time more than if it was down in the basement

foxa319

6 weeks pp tomorrow! I got cleared earlier this week at my appt. I've been walking the baby and dogs every night with hubs for several weeks now and went to Zumba twice this week! Zumba was fun and an easy way back into working out- my thighs are killing today from yesterday!

I also had to wear 2 sports bras to class yesterday, my boobies are bigger and bouncier now! I can see why all my friends with kids complain about their boobs after children!

foxa319

Oh and my fave healthy meal lately is any meat on the grill with fresh corn on the cob and sliced tomatoes! And I've been obsessed with watermelon and almonds for snacks!

bwow615

4.5 weeks pp. Starting to feel like I am able to get active again. This morning LO and I went on a nice 30 min walk. I am going to try to make that a daily routine. I would also like to start getting in an evening walk as well. Baby steps! Before I became pregnant I was running and biking 5+ days a week. I am looking forward to getting back into a healthy groove.

slr1229

I hadn't even thought about the boobs when getting to run again. Dear God help us all!