Training Plan: 8 weeks post-baby

before FOCUS T25

Today I did my very first full length workout since little Boone was born (thanks to my hubby).  I am so out of shape - or maybe FOCUS T25 is just really, really intense.  Either way, I had to take some time outs and modify during the Cardio workout today.  FOCUS T25 has been really hyped up in infomercials lately, and before Boonie came along, I was thinking about quick workouts that I could do at home.  I even contemplated getting a treadmill because I love running intervals but that idea was quickly dismissed as we live in a very modest (i.e. tiny) one bedroom apartment which has filled up with baby stuff.  My "get my body back" plan consists of committing to the T25 program as it is laid out in the workout calendar that comes with the system, in addition to eating clean.  I'm going to go full out here, so I had Adam take these "before" photos, complete with the pasty white skin, messy hair, and no makeup, as seen in all those before photos in good infomercials.  My "after" photos will probably have me nicely tanned, fully made up, and looking oh so happy!

sideview (notice post-baby pooch)

the Squeem link / belly binder

The biggest change that I noticed in my post-baby body was the looseness of my belly.  Before baby, I purchased the Squeem corset from Amazon on the advice of another mommy who had good results with it.  I also bought this belly binder from a local baby store and I used it for about 1 week postpartum.  The belly binder was comfortable, provided a little support, and made my tummy look pretty flat underneath my clothing.  Within a week, my belly had shrunk enough so that the belly binder really didn't do anything anymore - yay!  So I switched to the Squeem - so tight!  I have been wearing this on and off but I find that it makes me really hot and sweaty, especially in our tiny, non-airconditioned apartment where I am constantly breastfeeding a very warm little baby.  The Squeem does give me a really nice shape so I think I'll continue to wear it under close fitting dresses and outfits in which I want to look tight, toned, and tiny!

FOCUS T25 system

 I am really hoping that this loose skin on my belly will shrink away.  Plus, I want to generally tone up and improving the roundness of my booty wouldn't hurt either...let's see if T25 lives up to it's infomercial hype!  My T25 challenge will begin tomorrow!  I will post weekly progress pics.  I am so excited!