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zomg, last night I worked out for the first time since...oh high school, probably (6 years or so), and it totally kicked my butt!!

I did the Power 90 workout with my husband (who was really just there for emotional support, since he's already fit and buff being in the Army). I was only able to do about 80% of the workout, and did some exercises while sitting in a chair, and others I just laughed at while drinking Water because there was no way I'd be able to do them (like the reverse push-up thing that I was suppose to do supporting myself on a chair, with my arms behind my back). I think I did 8 of the most pathetic looking push-ups in the world, and I realized that I'm in desperate need of a yoga mat because of how hard my floor is. I was constantly snapping at "Tony" (the guy in the workout DVD), who I felt was way too happy to be exercising.

BUT despite all the whining, I DID finish. And I do plan on doing it again tonight (well, doing Cardio tonight, I did "Sculpt" last night). Even though my arms and legs feel like Jello, I'm proud of myself for finishing. I hope that by doing this work out up until my surgery date (which has yet to be decided) that I'll have an easier time when I pick up my exercise again post-op. At least, that's the plan. :)

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Good for you!! It is totally going to help you be more prepared for surgery and after. Keep going even when it gets tough and you will see results too. If you haven't taken a before picture you should. You'll be surprised how much your body will change.

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Bravo to you! I I did Power 90 a year an a half ago and it's intense! I lost 25lbs my first month and toned up big time!! It was just a lot for me after a while and I got injured and went back to old habits. Keep up the good work! Between that and the band, you're golden!

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I did my cardio and ad ripper disk last night - and man am I SORE! I didn't have trouble keeping up - I breathing was fine, and my heart didn't race any more than normal - but my thighs and butt are so sore! I also think I over did it the first day with my workout (I tried really hard to move slowly and not over do things, but it seems like pretty much any exercise after not exercising for so long counts as "over doing" it...), so my range of motion was some what limited on day two. I was not able to do "Power Yoga" at all during the warm up phase. I tried, but by the time I got on the floor it was time to stand up again! The hardest part for me was coordinating some of the workouts (like when I had to move my legs and my hands at the same time lol), but I'm sure I'll get better at that with time!

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