Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Inspiration

Do you need some inspiration to get fit?

If yes, read this: 'Mom of 1 year old sextuplets runs marathon'.

OK, no more excuses, it is time to get that baby jogger for Holden and hit the trails as a family. Although, David will probably still be faster than me even while pushing the triplets.

I have only been going once a week to mommy and me yoga with Holden. Last week I took Lily. It has been a nice way to ease back into exercising but I'm ready to take it up a notch.

This week I finally had an appointment with an orthopedist for my hip pain. Have I mentioned that? Anyway, three months after Holden was born I started having the exact same deep hip pain that I had about three months after the trips were born. I also generally feel achy all over. I have assumed that it is just normal wear and tear from two back to back pregnancies and caring for four children.

Last time the doctor gave me a steroid pack and within the week 80% of the pain was gone! I'm hoping for similar success this time.

They also gave me a prescription for physical therapy. Last time it was limited to heat treatment, massage and some simple stretching. This time she prescribed a more robust therapy including strengthening and aerobic conditioning. I go for my evaluation next week. This may be a good jump start to getting my strength back.

I will also be visiting an arthritis specialist for the body aches just to rule out any other issues. But I have a feeling that exercise and more sleep will be exactly what I need to start feeling better.