So... Canadoca is now more than 10 weeks old, and officially weighs more pounds than I've lost since her birth. Although I realize that there is "no rush" and "it took 9 months to put on" and "it might take a year" and "breastfeeding makes you hang on to some fat" .......I'm just not a very patient girl.
So what's a new mom to do?
Well I walk a lot. Go to the gym occasionally, and Mr. DRL and I sort of swap off taking care of Canadoca. I haven't returned to my ashtanga practice yet as our schedule is just not regulated enough yet.
11 days ago I started the "30 Day Shred" - an intense workout video that takes just 30 minutes per day. A highschool friend recently had a baby and used it to get back in shape - she was back in her pre-pregnancy clothing within 14 days of starting the shred, and only did level 1 (there are 3 levels). I've managed to do it every day for 11 days and notice a huge difference in my endurance and how my clothes are fitting (I am fitting into my size 8 pants now. Which is great except that most of my stuff is more like size 6 but hey this is progress!!!)
The video is tough but as the trainer Jillian Michaels says, if you are only going to work out for 30 minutes, you have to make every minute count. I will do a weigh in/measurement update after day 15...
Im going to have to see if I can get my hands on this shred!! You are the third person (that I know of) that has really liked it and had good success with it! Keep up the good work! Im excited for your update!
Posted by: Stephanie | July 22, 2009 at 09:12 AM
It's good! Amazon now ships to Brazil so you can order it there (click on the link). I started level 2 on the weekend and it is going really well!
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | July 22, 2009 at 03:50 PM
I've been doing the Shred as well. It's been off and on because of vacations and such but it's making a difference, I think. It's definitely hard though!!
Posted by: Bethany | July 26, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Update coming soon I promise!
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | August 15, 2009 at 12:48 AM