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7 weeks
Well, nothing really new to report. I'm running most days, playing tennis on the weekends, and did some strength when it rained the other day. It was a Jillian Michaels video, and it kicked my butt! I steered clear of the crunches. I tried a few push ups, but it didn't feel right. I ran 3 miles yesterday. My lower tummy has been tender and puffy since, so I'm not exercising today. I'm watching calories to try to get rid of the excess fat I have hanging around the lower tummy and back. I think I'm slimming down, though I still feel swollen most days. I try to wear silicone sheets all the time, except when I'm working out or showering. Overall, things are good!
Products I'm Using 6 Weeks Post
Okay, so here's what I'm using at this point. I take one turmeric and bromelain capsule when I wake up and before bed. It really seems to be helping with the swelling. I attached a pic. I got this bottle with 90 capsules at Whole Foods for $18. I honestly didn't want to spend money on it and wasn't sure it would make much difference, but mamaoffour said she could tell the difference when she didn't take hers, so I decided to give it a shot. It's possible that just starting back up running helped me slim down some, but it was so rapid that I have to believe the supplements are making a good difference. I also started up Scar Away silicone sheets that I got on Amazon. They're making a crazy difference already! I attached a pic of these also.
Officially 6 weeks and things are looking up
Today is officially 6 weeks, and I feel great! I've started running again. I started with a half mile jog to test the waters. I took a couple days off to make sure I was okay. Then I did a mile and a half and played tennis. The next day I did 2 miles and tennis again. The next day I ran 2 miles again. It all felt good. I'm definitely not in the shape I was but am moving the right direction! I started the turmeric and bromelain also, and between that and resuming exercise, I am seeing good changes. I also see some good progress on my scar now that I've started using silicone sheets. I still swell, I'm careful lifting my kids, and my abs are often tender and sore, but overall things are really good!
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