Playing By My Own Rules

After my first son was born, I didn't work out for over six weeks.  But then, I didn't do much of anything but go to the hospital, doctor and therapist appointments, and try desperately to cope with the sudden shock of having a severely disabled child.

This time around, I remembered that people said you shouldn't exercise until after your six week check-up.  Yet in the hospital, a physiotherapist came around and gave me a sheet of recommended exercises (all Pilates-based).  That and the fact that I felt pretty good overall meant that I decided to workout my way.  So, in the ten days I've been home I've worked out at least a little on 8 days.  Mostly ballet, yoga and pilates, but I've done a few Firm workouts, too :)  

And I feel strong and good (other than a cough I picked up in hospital - typical!)  I did most of the Firm workouts with lighter weights than I would have while pregnant, though yesterday I did Rebekah Sturkie's Total Body Time Crunch with 4, 3 and 2k weights for heavy, light and medium.

Unfortunately, my eating hasn't been so great.  I feel like I shouldn't be eating sweets (well, I never think I should), because my son and I both had antibiotics, and there's a possibility he will get/has a yeast infection.  Adding more sugar to that isn't a good idea, but I just can't seem not to eat chocolate.  Partly it's probably for the energy, partly for the comfort as, though he's a lovely, calm child, it's still tiring and hard work.  Either way, I haven't even been tracking my consumption, just know that I've been having chocolate and biscuits every day, often after both lunch and dinner :(