Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Wearing the weight loss cap again!

It's time to wear the weight loss cap again, I guess.

Quick updates:

The baby is doing a lot better now. Looks like a new born at least! Whew the first few weeks were tough!

I am not making enough milk for the baby and so am supplementing with formula. I am feeling terribly low. Have tried every home remedy in the book. But nothing has helped so far :(

Because of the low lactation, am being told to eat more carbohydrate and I may be venturing into the 90s if this goes unchecked.

So I have made a simple commitment - to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. It will mostly be home exercises since I will not be allowed to venture out!

Yesterday was some strength training exercises I felt comfortable doing and today was 2 miles with Leslie Sansone. The idea is to keep a healthy life style. I am not looking at drastic weight loss right now, but to get into a more conscious eating routine and add a little activity for exercise.

Will update regularly. Meanwhile any suggestions on c-sec friendly exercise videos?

8 comments:

  1. Good to see u back :) I need some inspiration

    Take care and don't worry much. Do as much that you can do :)

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  2. Hi Sugar, I can understand your situation as my second one was so week for the first 2 months and underwent your same state. My doc said 8 weeks of complete rest and then advised me for next 4-6 months only walking and conscious eating. Since my first son's school was 1 Km away, I purposefully started walking to his school and then total cut down on sugar, processed foods and all junk/outside food. My oil intake inclusive of my hubby n kid was 1 litre/month. I hope you will also find the track once you are into it. Hope your gals is doing better! what have you named her?

    Love, Sugs!

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    1. Great tips thank you! You are rocking btw!

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  3. Did you try "shatavari kalp"? Supposed to help a lot with lactation.

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  4. Sugar, this worked for me, but I did it after 6 months of C-section. From fitness blender - low cardio impact. I lost 5 kilos, and gained amazing flexibility.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSZj19AUU5I .Check this out, but I am not sure whether it is recommended or suitable just after C-section. I still do this whenever I start working out after a gap.

    I am glad you and the baby are doing good. Take care. Pass my love to Rudran.

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    1. Thanks Gowri! I tried the workout. Still found some moves difficult like the walk out planks. Liked the workout though! Thanks much.

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  5. So happy to know that your little princess is doing good. I missed you badly on the blog world, your posts were very inspiring to say the least. Don't get stressed, focus on your baby and 30 minutes a day of exercise sounds awesome. I am sure you will keep at it and do it with elan. Good luck girl!

    Deepa

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