So Jillian kicked my butt, or should I say my abs, quite literally last Friday. My mom and I did her No More Trouble Zones DVD, which I have done plenty of times. Except that about 3 hours later I was incredibly uncomfortable. At first I thought I was having gas pains or something, but I soon realized that I pulled some muscles. Big time. I hardly went anywhere on Saturday. I had slept terribly because I was so uncomfortable. Advil and heat did nothing to help. So I've been keeping a low profile while my upper ab muscles heal. I'm feeling a ton better today, but I did see the doctor to make sure it wasn't anything more serious (pretty sure it's not, but I'm still waiting for results from my tests).
I'm thinking this whole situation as an indicator that I'm out of shape. I have work to do! This has also shown me how important it is for me to get the weight off and get back to being fit. I think I've ignored my midsection and lower back for long enough. I need to figure out some good exercises for those area. Any suggestions?
What bummed me out most is that it was 50* here in NH this weekend. I was totally pumped to go running. That did not happen. I feel like I missed out on the nice weather. There's more coming, right? I've also been nervous because I have a really hard time losing weight without exercising, but luckily this situation left me feel icky and I didn't want to eat. I may have peaked at the scale this morning and I liked what I saw.
What's everyone else been up to? Is it warming up where you are?
Sorry about the pulled abs! It's miserable and cold and rainy here today, supposed to turn to snow tonight. Blech.
ReplyDeleteOh man- Jillian is intense especially if you've been ignoring those muscles a bit! I hope you feel better a soon AND don't worry- tons of great weather to come (I decided!)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I rarely do all of Jillian's NMTZ. I usually pick a bunch of circuits and just do those instead of the entire thing. It's rough!
ReplyDeleteplanks kill me, but they work. It is still COLD and SNOWY here!!!! ugh. But on the bright side, I've gotten several compliments on my hat : )
ReplyDeleteI love Jillian too! Sorry bout the pulled muscle. Found your blog and LOVE it...newest follower here!
ReplyDeleteOk, so tell me about these TRI's...I am interested in doing one April 30th, but its a beginner, called a freshman TRI, 200m swim, 10m bike and 2 mile run....hmmmm?? Any suggestions?!
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Hope you are feeling better!! It still stinkin cold here in Wisconsin, but 40s and 50s are on the way next week!! :) (gosh I hope they come and the weatherman isn't wrong, like about the snow... :)
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