Alli Bird Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 Hello y'all. I'm a 42 yrs old high school math teacher. I have 1 son who just turned 8. I have never lost the pregnancy weight and have actually gained more. I weigh 240 lbs and still look 9 months pregnant. My legs haven't gained weight....but my face, neck, arms, and definitely my stomach has gotten disgusting to me. I'm worried about starting the c25k program and having my stomach bounce so hard it ends up hurting, not to mention the weight on my knees. Any pointers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstoli2 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Hi Alli, Compression garments work wonders. I have one that is similar to a bathing suit that I wear under my clothes. They are generally used for surgical recovery (c section, tummy tuck) so if you search for that you should find some on Amazon. Nice thing is you can still wear clothing over top and no one knows you have it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennie Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Cstoli2 is absolutely right. I have a handful of compression undershirts and theyre amazing! blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseGale Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 Concern about the pressure on your joints is valid. There is no shame in walking as opposed to running. Listen to your body, test your limits, but don't shame yourself for getting tired! Recovery is just as important, IF NOT MORE important, than the exercise. You can't continue each day if you get injured, so go easy on yourself. Push later, but only because you feel empowered to do so - avoid doing it out of guilt, jealousy, or spite. Your body is your greatest asset, take care of it and it will take care of you. No need to "punish" it every day. Long term results will come from feeling good about what you are doing, so please try to find additional motivation outside of the disgust you've begun to feel. This will prove to be a much stronger push for you on days when you don't feel like going. Also, walking with the kiddos and family can prove to be a great way to add more exercise each day without the added strain on your body and schedule. Amy1492 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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