Tinkerbell78’s BodyBlog

Right…

The good news is I am not in pain anymore … the bad news is I haven’t done any exercise (except little stretches ordered by my chiro) for 4 weeks!!

As written previously, week after my car acident I suddenly had this awful back pain that made me scream in pain. I couldn’t do anything, no laying on my tummy or back, could not bend backwards at all, and couldn’t lift my legs properly. etc.  So I went to see my GP who said my muscles were little tight but there was nothing to worry just take paracetamol and use heat, the whiplash had abviously affected my whole body. ERM yes I know my muscles are tight! I couldn’t take the pain any longer, even on strong painkiller I couln’t sleep or do basic things cuz of the pain. (and this isn’t good when you got two kids under 3) 

So I booked to see a chiropractisian at the spinal health clinic. Expensive but best decision ever! (thankfully insurance will cover this) They did xray’s and found out I had underlaying back condition ( lumbar scoliosis- curved spine) and because of the accident my already weak back had taken a quite beating. They also could see there was trapped nerve and all sorts without going too much into detail.

Treatment started right away as they could see how much in pain I was. I have been going there 3 times a week and now my sessions have been reduced to twice a week, as I am no longer in pain and things have started to loosen up and straighten. I have been given some exercise to build my back muscles whilst getting the treatment. Not much but I do feel it in my back big time. My chiro told me I should be back to lifting in months time if all goes good but I would really have to take it easy, especially now when I am starting to be pain free.

I am soo eager to get on with things…. I still have my targets for xmas, well only my body weight target now but never the less I am determed to get there  with my diet. So after my bday tomorrow, I am cutting out carbs and wine (bohooo) 4 couple of weeks to kick start the last months weight loss. I was also thinking of adding some gentle exercise (swimming, walking) but I might have to run that through with my chiro …just a little worried she will say NO. Surely little swimming wont do any harm???

I would also say to anyone who has suffered with back pain for whole their life… go and get it checked. I thought back pain was just part of my life and had sordow had got use to it. It is great to finally know proper reason for it, it is not because I just have weak back muscles or stomach.(like so many doctors and trainers have said) It is because I have curved spine that makes me compensate with my muscles all the time. Now that I know this, I will ensure I will do the right exercises to keep things inline. And will add in some yoga, which I thought might help with loosing up the muscles that are working hard to keep me "straight".

Feeling much happier now… just wish I could get back to proper action soon :)

Hope you all are doing good.. xxx

I havent really had a succesful two weeks. First I came down with awful tummy bug. Then some dopey cow drove into me when I was stationary in my car waiting someone to turn in front of me and as a result I had whiplash injury and smashed car.

And to top this off, since Saturday I’ve had this back pain that has gradually got worse. (Its been a week since my accident and just when I started feeling better with my upper body and neck this happens..) Last night I decided to do my sets but had to stop squatting as thought I was going fall over cuz of the pain. I still went through my exercises as determed to get some exercise in as had not done much the previous week cuz of the whiplash..

anyhow I woke up this morning in absolute agony with my lower back…..I even get pins and needles at my bum cheek when sitting down so I think it might be time to see a doctor and get referred for chiro… it feels like something needs to be clicked back to right place if you know what I mean.

I am just so fed up that just when I really get into my working out this kinda stuff happens… I am determed to loose  this baby weight and get my self back to shape but this just doesnt help me.. soooo bl…dy annoying. Plus I cant really rest as I’ve got two kids under three to look after which means a lot of lifting and carrying them about especially the younger one which obviously is not going to help with the back.

 Sorry about the rant… just need to off load big time… dear hubby doesnt quite understand my "obsession" about loosing this baby fat and thinks I am going to bounce back to my old self with time…. :) He thinks I should take it easy and start again when I am feeling back to normal but that aint going to help me get to my goal by Christmas Oh hum, moan moan moan … thanks for listening. Now off to take more painkillers and put a heatpad on my back.

ok… I have just downloaded my full body photos on the laptop… but I cant bare to download them here until I’ve got some progress to show… its just tooo depressing! never mind embarrasing.

Started my new workout regime on Monday. Supersets are great! I felt knackered after them which was great as I like to work hard. Yesterday I had day off, my body ached from the Monday’s sets so I guess it was needed. Today I went for a run… I felt totally rubbish, which is a bit weird as I only went for the short round.  Might be that this little sore throat that I am getting in the mornings is having a little affect.

anyhow…. I am now determed to work hard and get this body back into shape… two kids have taken their toll though, nothing is where it used to be  but I will get there …back to my previous figure and better.

right here I am ..and I think I have found a solution to suit my busy mummy schedule… supersets! And they are suppose to give quicker results (I believe everything I read ha ha)- perfect!

I like the idea of supersets… I have always hated waiting between sets and this seems to be the answer. Plus I found workout that I can do home. ( I will have to get ball or bench but that I can sort out tomorrow. )

So here it is… let me know what you guys think… any suggestions and alteration ideas are greatly appreciated. Doesn’t seem too bad to start with…(fullbody) although I do have couple other workouts (upper / lower split) printed incase this is walk in the park  

8-15 reps / 2-3 sets

1. dumbbell squat / one legged squat

2. deadlift / reverse lunge 

3. pushups / chest press

4. DB row / DB pullover

5. overhead press / lateral raise

6. bicep curls / kickbacks

back at home and trying to motivate my self back to my fitness routine…unfortunately I will have to do it without a help of a professional gym..which is not ideal…(I love gyms but I just cant afford it at the mo… and I know I can get results without spending huge amounts of money - right???!!!) Had a moment of maddness and was considering spending money on professional trainer but then thought I can do this on my own… if I put my mind to it.

Now I’ll have to find a good weight routine for home (I’ve got dumbells and bar - was also thinking of getting a foldable bench) and for my cardio I will continue running and was going to add some swimming for rainy days. My aim is to get to my pre pregnancy weight for Xmas. I wish there would be a quick fix… but there aint so I guess I better kick my self on the back side and get this bod back in shape. Should take my b4 and after picks… maybe I’ll be brave enough to do it tomorro ha ha

Right, off to look for a good structured workout…(that is short and to the point.) My prev workout (body for life) was good when using a proper gym but not great when working out at home… well I am sure I will find something new in BB.com if I look well enough…

arg… I should really join the scales anymous as I have a slight obsession with scales… and its NO GOOOD. Today I weighed my self again (yes I do it every morning - just in case!!!!) and I have actually put on rather than lost. Sooo annoying… so didnt get up in very good mood and vicorously looked for my tape measurer and finally found it… I have lost some inches since April so I  must be doing something right!!! 2 More weeks and off to home for a holiday… I think my training there will be more cardio orientated as havent got weights on hand  But I can still do squats, lunges, press ups, dips etc etc so I wont forget that side either just will have to improvise a little

Have a nice day all… must rush now…. to the pub play group… ( that is sooooo British

Ok I have so far had a great week….. been working hard everyday and pounds are coming off. (whoop whoop finally!) I am loving my bfl workout although I keep thinking maybe I should lift 4 times a week instead of three… but i dont want to drop any cardio either…. Maybe at weekend I should do morning cardio and head back to the gym in the afternoon to do lifting. (I doubt my hubby be happy about this as weekends are family days and we like to head out with the kids)

Perhaps I could add some cardio after lifting and drop one of the cardio days and add lifting. Say I would do mon/upper+cardio after, tue/cardio, wed/lower+cardio after, thu/cardio, fri/upper, sat/lower, sun/day off. How would that sound…..I just feel on 3 day week I might not gain as much results as with 4 day.. opinions would be greatly appreciated!

I am really into lifting at the mo….and after spending couple hours surfing and reading BB.com I am convinced I should lift lift lift… But I do realise I must not forget cardio nor diet. I suppose I should read more nutritional articles as I still dont weigh anything and questimate all I eat.. I do eat clean, I just dont dont weigh anything and if I do that how do I know how much calories I am getting. I do hate this doet side of things, its mind boggling….I dont even know how much calories I should eat everyday! I am sure there is a calculator somewhere in BB.

Anyhow….sat night… will watch some telly now for a bit and then bed as early start tomorrow at the gym. I love Sunday gym….its soooooo quiet!

Na night.

xxxx 

right I am back from the gym as it was closed because of flooding. We’ve had some rain today (torrential for last couple of hours) and I went to gym just to find it closed. So got back home… and got me dumbbells out  and with few adjustments got my upperbody workout done… was so tempted to sit down in a front of the telly but didnt so I deserve a pat on my back!

rest tomorrow.. which is nice.. now need a drink and a little surf around here.

I decided to start doing body for life program now that I have proper gym at my use. Someone recommended it to me here couple of years ago but I decided to plan my own program then. This time I thought I kneed something tried and tested, something simple that I can just go to the gym and get on with.

Has anyone else tried this program and if so what did you think of it???

I have now done it for a week now and after my lifting I do feel a tad sore so I guess its working. One little thing that annoys me is fiddling with the weights, as the reps go down and weights up. Can be a bit of a pain especially when the ladies dumbbells have been stacked as far away as possible from the bench and the rest!

Todays my upper body day, which will mean I will be shifting dumbbells accross the gym again..oh hum what fun… maybe time write a note to the suggestion box…

I have been going to my local gym for 5 days now and its been superb… just absolutely loved having all the weights and machines in my use…. yes, I am training in the free weights corner (only lady there) and getting some odd looks from big boys but I dont care as long as I get to workout in peace. (had my first, "you should do it this way as its better" the other day whilst doing hammer curls… erm yes sure but hammer curls are in my program so bugger off! )

Yesterday had a good leg day and my knees seem to have survived it…. legs and butt are soooo sore today …but no pain no gain right!

This morning had my HIIT cardio session which was good but when I was leaving the gym and downloading my data (these modern gyms with datakeys to store work outs) someone called stuart had send me a private message through the system saying "I love you! It really did wind me up …only been at the gym 5 days and got a bloody stalker…and how the hell did they know my name???? who needs that???? all I want is to go to the gym, train hard and go home to my dear hubby and kids… Was wondering whether to tell the staff but decided to leave it for now. What you think ??? How do you deal with stalkers… well I guess its a bit early to call him a stalker but who writes someone they’ve seen in the gym I love you?? Creepy!!!! ewwwwwwwwwwwww…. now its playing in my head I bet I’ll be looking over my shoulder tomorrow…to see if anyone is staring me… not nice..