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[FabBakerGirlIsSURVIVED]

I just saw you recommending a Davina DVD on another thread but it was really long so thought I would start another.

In an ideal world I would like to lose 2 1/2 stone. My weight is left over from having my 4 year old.

I wouldn't say I was fit at all tbh and I have asthma so need to get better.

I have separated stomach muscles from having my 4 year old and a little nervous about making them worse.

Part of the problem is not eating a proper breakfast if at all.

I tried the girl from Steps DVD and managed it for a bit but real life got in the way and I wasn't getting anything done in the house by the time I had done the DVD and then showered and changed. I also had problem following which way to go. I think someone doing the exercises with their back to you would help.

Would you be so kind as to recommend something for me please.

TIA.

I think that breakfast eating might help. Go for some protein and carbs in the morning. I still have separated muscles after a few biggish babies. I tried Pilates once and it was agony. I am completely unable to do a situp, but I can do leg lifts (within reason). Tbh, walking helped a lot more than anything more strenuous. Your idea about showing the DVDs from the back is brilliant

Thanks for your reply.

I do need to do something about my double muffin belly. But I am annoyed at myself for being so vain to care. My body has produced 3 amazing kids, I shouldn't care what I look like.

Need to learn what carbs and protein are and find some bread type stuff I can eat that doesn't send me to the bathroom.

I have an egg and toast, or cheese sandwich for breakfast. Keeps me going til lunch. I know what you mean about wondering why I care. I got dispirited shopping and having a very hard time finding jeans that fit, so decided to see what I could do short of making my own clothes. I hate running and have an ankle that hurts if I ever try, so walking worked. I found it relaxing and I could combine it with errands.

It would be easier if I could eat bread.

Oh, that's a bit of a problem all right. Is it just wheat or any other grains that affect you? (sorry if that's too much detail)

I can't eat bread or crumpets but seem fine with pasta.

One of my DCs' favourite breakfasts is leftover macaroni and cheese warmed in the microwave. I've also enjoyed dinner leftovers in my day. The only thing I have to re-cook in some way is mashed potato.

I love macaroni cheese.

I tried the tinned stuff once.

Yuk.

I make it myself. Those tins are not too palatable, and now the DCs are spoiled. The DCs like it extra extra cheesey. It always looks like such a huge quantity when I make it, but they dig their way right through it. Sometimes I think I need a trough.