tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post583961120818555337..comments2024-03-11T21:01:33.204-07:00Comments on SewPetiteGal: Postpartum Fitness: Newbie RunningSewPetiteGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-22858455013172324482012-07-23T06:16:00.839-07:002012-07-23T06:16:00.839-07:00Thanks Lisa! I definitely agree about keeping at ...Thanks Lisa! I definitely agree about keeping at it. When I had to stop, I felt like I was getting weaker and weaker. I hated that my "break" was going to put me back at square 1 when I returned.SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-48260336118890491552012-07-23T06:14:44.952-07:002012-07-23T06:14:44.952-07:00Thanks Kimmie! I take such comfort in nursing / b...Thanks Kimmie! I take such comfort in nursing / burning calories this way. Maybe too much, because then I eat some unhealthy foods :P It took me 6 months after E was born before I felt like exercising - you still have time! Plus, you already look pre-baby to me :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-35664268329921108632012-07-23T06:12:18.425-07:002012-07-23T06:12:18.425-07:00Thanks Annie! I had no idea you did that every mo...Thanks Annie! I had no idea you did that every morning - such commitment!SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-13117196644335597962012-07-23T06:11:25.061-07:002012-07-23T06:11:25.061-07:00Thank you, dear friend :)Thank you, dear friend :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-36045951133082479922012-07-23T06:11:05.409-07:002012-07-23T06:11:05.409-07:00Thanks Nelah! I really need to incorporate some c...Thanks Nelah! I really need to incorporate some core exercises - I think that in addition to running would really whip my butt :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-72622786385899291502012-07-23T06:09:53.387-07:002012-07-23T06:09:53.387-07:00I used to love playing Wii! It's harder with ...I used to love playing Wii! It's harder with little ones underfoot though :D I hope you figure out a way to do your activities without pain - maybe try physical therapy?SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-12574788435095131642012-07-23T06:08:26.905-07:002012-07-23T06:08:26.905-07:00I was just like you! Before babies, I was Jean-si...I was just like you! Before babies, I was Jean-sized. I don't feel like I'm fat, per se. I would just like to return to "normal" if possible.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your husband's story with me - that is certainly inspirational!SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-42303792055016804332012-07-23T06:06:18.470-07:002012-07-23T06:06:18.470-07:00Thank you! The feeling afterwards (as long as it&...Thank you! The feeling afterwards (as long as it's not injury-related, haha) is fantastic and really keeps me going. I've never been the healthiest person so this change makes me feel good about myself :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-42475202380528829292012-07-23T06:05:03.955-07:002012-07-23T06:05:03.955-07:00Ooh, thanks Kathleen! I'll have to check on t...Ooh, thanks Kathleen! I'll have to check on that.SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-52572478114481241622012-07-23T06:04:40.372-07:002012-07-23T06:04:40.372-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to offer you...Thank you so much for taking the time to offer your personal experience and tips! Very helpful! I've been good about stretching, but I really need to incorporate a warm-up. I just get so excited and have so much energy, that I typically start out too quickly. I also just recently added some music to my run and the time goes by much more quickly :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-90467944293590787702012-07-23T06:02:05.774-07:002012-07-23T06:02:05.774-07:00Thanks Jenn! I run with my husband on the weekend...Thanks Jenn! I run with my husband on the weekends and it definitely helps! Seems to fly by much more quickly :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-29824937067996095072012-07-23T06:01:18.443-07:002012-07-23T06:01:18.443-07:00It gets better! I started increasing distance lit...It gets better! I started increasing distance little by little going very slowly (almost like a walking pace, but bouncing up and down). Eventually, you'll reach your distance goal and then can start working on speed - good luck!SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-48038844306462121462012-07-23T05:58:01.107-07:002012-07-23T05:58:01.107-07:00Thanks Katherine! It can be hard to keep motivate...Thanks Katherine! It can be hard to keep motivated, but I just keep thinking about how good I feel afterwards :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-67979213402791049322012-07-23T05:57:04.883-07:002012-07-23T05:57:04.883-07:00So inspiring to hear about you kept up with runnin...So inspiring to hear about you kept up with running! Sometimes I feel like throwing in the towel, but out of all the exercises I've done before, I feel like running makes the biggest difference. After going through 3 shoes, I ultimately went with Asics Gel Nimbus 14 in wide - very comfy, though I get a little soreness on the balls of my feet.SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-55566074687018167922012-07-23T05:54:35.353-07:002012-07-23T05:54:35.353-07:00Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! Congr...Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! Congratulations on your most recent family addition! <br /><br />I am definitely going to look up the belly fat tips from Dr. Oz - sounds intriguing! :)SewPetiteGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146296944137057378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-71504663015813249982012-07-21T03:38:25.685-07:002012-07-21T03:38:25.685-07:00I just linked to your site from Jean's and wan...I just linked to your site from Jean's and wanted to encourage you (I'm 32 and have 4 kids... 4th was born this April). 3 miles is quite the accomplishment! What determination you have! I am in the same boat, as far as running goes but I have been doing 2 minutes of walking and 2 minutes of running on a huge incline on my treadmill. In addition to excercise I'd check out Dr Oz's website and lookup "belly fat" and weight loss for some helpful tips (I just read some recently that were insightful). I also drink green smoothies in place of breakfast or lunch or I eat salad. Jillian Michael's book Master your Metabolism is also a helpful read. <br />I tell myself two things 1) Pain (not your hip pain but the pain of doing pushups and stomach crunches is weakness leaving the body). 2) Every little bit helps, something is better than just being sedentary 3) You just made a little human in your body, you are amazing already!!liqidimondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028214941678742379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-71064905609430930222012-07-14T11:03:04.207-07:002012-07-14T11:03:04.207-07:00I also hate running but have started to on the tre...I also hate running but have started to on the treadmill. The thing with running is that I have to keep it off otherwise it's hard to get back on track. Anyways, cool fanny pack! It's great to be carrying around your stuff. And great that you got some PT and advice on your running stride. Hope it helps! And good luck training for that 5K. It's great to have a goal! No advice for you since I'm a horrible runner ;).lisacnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404184287815243972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-77473490550822164092012-07-11T01:51:23.650-07:002012-07-11T01:51:23.650-07:00Isn't nursing wonderful? :) It took me a few m...Isn't nursing wonderful? :) It took me a few months to lose all my weight from my first kid, but after a year of nursing, I was 10 lbs lighter than my "normal" weight and I actually had boobs for once. After I stopped I went right back to where I was before.<br /><br />I really should start to run again, too. I am just so scared to start up because I'm going to be just like you, totally out of breath after a quarter mile! But I'm glad to hear that you were able to build up endurance, but sucks about getting hurt. Good luck with your goal!kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648379057856404736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-50711219465351483112012-07-10T11:29:18.899-07:002012-07-10T11:29:18.899-07:00Hats off to you! I can hardly get myself on the el...Hats off to you! I can hardly get myself on the elliptical each morning much less than run...LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583724259328887958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-23883080583688750842012-07-10T11:17:55.007-07:002012-07-10T11:17:55.007-07:00Inspiring! And looking forward to hearing more ab...Inspiring! And looking forward to hearing more about your progress with health and wellness!Madelinehttp://www.restaurantbaby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-3797488974329792672012-07-10T08:10:54.332-07:002012-07-10T08:10:54.332-07:00I hate all forms of exercise..let it be running, w...I hate all forms of exercise..let it be running, walking, aerobics. I hate them all but i know i have to do something i dislike for the sake of good health and toned/ firm abs. I am way overdue in getting rid of extra baby fat from 3 years ago after first pregnancy. I opt for an indoor workout routine that mainly targets core areas plus a bit of cadio because the heatwave where i live is intolerable, i would certainly pass out after 5 mins outside.<br /><br />Good luck with your goal.Nelahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035369532382303724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-72314051928450394482012-07-10T07:36:58.133-07:002012-07-10T07:36:58.133-07:00You are so great with your exercises. I tried to r...You are so great with your exercises. I tried to run so many times and am not running yet. I walk, and play wii fit. That's it. My walking distance is increasing little by little though. I've had my legs and ankles injured in my youth so probably need professional advice when I really wanna start running. (I cannot bike more than 15 min!)SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786193017601164171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-74177235683508500362012-07-09T18:03:15.657-07:002012-07-09T18:03:15.657-07:00Kudos for keeping up with your exercises even with...Kudos for keeping up with your exercises even with your injuries. I enjoyed this post very much. I have always taken it for granted that I could eat whatever I want and not gain a pound. However all that changed when I turn thirty. Running is not easy thing for me. I can’t run a block without huffing, puffing and gasp- y for breath. Kinda of sad huh. I really need to build up my stamina. <br />A few years ago my husband decided that it was time for him to lose weight. He research and found that the best way for him to lose the weight and slim down was to excise and keep track of his calories. He had an app on his Iphone which he recorded everything. He records all the foods he ate along with the calories per food, the types of exercises and how long he did for the day. My husband exercise routine was walked for 15 mins in the morning, run for 30mins in the noon, walked for 15 mins in the afternoon and if he had time. He will run or walk for 30 in the evening. The weight loss was slow but he was able to lose a pound per week. Because my husband was losing the weight slowly I didn’t notice the difference until one day my husband decided to wear one of his old short and asked me if the short looked ok with a belt on. The short was so huge on him. Picture a five year boy who decided to wear his daddy short. That pretty much what it look like. LOL. If you like I can mail the picture before and after.<br />Good luck, keep up the good work and don’t give up.With Each Passing Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696979604331946715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-54056248372391936782012-07-09T11:46:44.430-07:002012-07-09T11:46:44.430-07:00You're talking to someone who detests running ...You're talking to someone who detests running as much as you do. I used to compete in tracks and martial arts so my training consisted of - you guessed it, running. HATED every minute of it. I've taken to walking but I have terrible self discipline!! I'm beyond impressed at how long you stuck at it despite not liking it. I probably wouldn't have last 5 minutes!Chocolate Cookies & Candieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552211805778583838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818227597672589935.post-35197132819192579052012-07-09T08:56:39.738-07:002012-07-09T08:56:39.738-07:00Good luck on the running. I run with specially con...Good luck on the running. I run with specially constructed ortho inserts I got with my health insurance. It may be worth a call to your health insurer to see if you can get covered under your plan.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078901495017414649noreply@blogger.com