Monday, August 30, 2010

Holding Pattern

Since I am in a holding pattern for the next three months I figured getting in shape for IVF #2 is a good idea. The extra 5lbs from being IF really started to get to me. I know it’s not a lot of extra weight but it makes me very unhappy. My workout routine usually consists of a class at the gym twice a week. It’s fine to keep me active (and social) but not enough to actually get in shape or lose any weight. I took the big leap and started P90X last Monday with my hubby. We are a week in to the program and let me tell you these videos are no joke. We are going to stick to the workout plan as close as possible and I am really hoping for some results.

During this holding pattern I also decided to Zap the IF off my face. If you recall I posted here about Melasma. I have it pretty bad on my forehead and nose. I found a dermatologist that will treat this area for $100 a session (I will probably need 4 sessions). This is a great deal for the laser procedure. The only down fall is it only works in about 50% of the cases. I am hoping I fall in that category. I am sick of the spots on my face and the extra weight. I really need to start feeling pretty again soon. The past four years have not done much to help my self esteem. It’s time to fight back with lasers and P90X!

We had a wonderful weekend! Got to see some old friends on Friday night. We ended up staying out a little too late and thank goodness for cabs! I am really looking forward to the long Holiday weekend. I have Friday off so it will be extra long for me! Hmm – what to do? I guess I should start planning now!

8 comments:

  1. That's great that you are getting healthier before the next IVF. I hope the treatments with the dermatologist goes well! You will be glowing at the start of your next cycle!

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  2. Part of me wants to try P90x but part of me doesn't! lol

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  3. I have heard that workout is really hard...but the girl I know who stuck it out was in amazing shape just after 2 months...complete transformation....If I did that video I probably wouldnt even be able to move the next day:)

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  4. I think it's a great idea to start working out again. Anything that you can do to get your body in a healthy state before IVF is never a bad thing. Hell, I need to start running again. Just doing some kind of physical activity like that makes me feel so much happier!

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  5. Thanks for your kind words on my blog. I really appreciate the support. Fingers are crossed!!!

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  6. P90 x rocks. It really worked for my husband (who was already in good shape, now he looks so ripped I don't want him jogging around the block or else some chicks might pick him up!) So yeah for you. I thought the workouts were really good too, although I am too lazy to be consistent with them.

    Also I had malasma, Triluma cream (rx) worked well.

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  7. Good for you. I have been saying that I need to go back on WW to lose a few more pounds before our EAFET and that I need to get my ass back to the gym, but it just hasn't happened yet.

    My goal is next week. And feel free to remind me of that if I don't blog about it soon. Perhaps that will make me stick to it.

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  8. Dang it, you are fast! I just posted this comment and you already posted on my blog that you are holding me to it.

    I think I secretly hoped you would forget. Crap. Guess I better dig out those gym clothes.

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