I hate homework!

When I realised that the first part of the program was to do some homework I was hesitant. I don’t have time to do homework….. Can’t you just tell me what I need to do?

Well on reflection (after doing the homework) I think this is the whole point of the program – this isn’t about what other people are telling you to do – this is about how you feel and what you want to do – only you can make changes for your self.

So I was pleasantly surprised that “homework” didn’t mean homework in the traditional sense of the word. It was more of a reflection and some information for you to consider….. Some food for thought.

I actually found it interesting. There was a motivating story of Suzie’s own struggle with weight and other difficulties she has overcome in the past to get to where she is today, it is a good story because you can relate to a real person.

There was some useful information about different health factors that affect women – I found the pelvic floor muscles particularly interesting.

I had my own experience with pelvic floor issues. During both my pregnancies I had hyper mobility where all my joints were extremely flexible, especially the tops of my legs. After I had my second child I was conscious of doing my pelvic floor exercises – I didn’t want bladder issues!

What I didn’t realise was that my pelvic floor was also helping with everything else not just my bladder (maybe if I had done this program sooner – I would have realised what a vital muscle the pelvic floor is – not just for bladder issues). As a result of my hyper mobility after I had my second child I was still getting some pain and this feeling of being extremely flexible – almost like my leg would come unattached (gross – I know!).

I ended up going to physiotherapy and discovered that my core was extremely unstable and was throwing out my hips and everything else and while I was vigilant about doing my pelvic floor exercises I was actually not doing them properly and so my core was not strengthening. So after some sessions things improved and I am now doing the correct exercises and have noticed the difference in my core strength and the support it provides my body.

The homework component of this program is really a reflection on your health and life at the moment and where you want it to be – what are your goals? The first part of the program really does make you think/reflect about what it is you want and that only YOU can change if YOU want to.

The part I loved about the homework was the spring cleaning – you are asked to do a spring clean of your house/home/garden etc….. I thinks it was a great way to de-clutter and is symbolic of the change that I am wanting to make in my life – get rid of the unwanted things cluttering up my life/house and start a fresh.

So I actually enjoyed the homework, it wasn’t hard and it motivated me and got me to think about the changes I wanted to make.

I’m excited for the next step…..bring on part 2!!

 

 

(photo from The Daily Riff)