The Lack of Motivation Continues....

Hello again everyone.... Sorry for the lack of posts in the last little while. As most of you know I am prego which is why I havent been posting much about my working out progress... because well.... frankly there hasnt been a whole lot to tell. However, I am going to try and keep active throughout the pregnancy as best I can.... which may prove to be quite difficult. :)

I have not exactly felt very well since the beginning.... I have had morning sickness and nausea which has been so lovely! I have had awful food aversions and you have to understand that I live to eat... so this was absolutely dreadful! :( I couldnt eat even the things I usually love because the thought of it made me sick! I am finally starting to get rid of the food aversions and morning sickness (although the latter comes and goes as it pleases.... taunting me the whole time). As a result of all this fun-ness I have not exactly been eating the greatest or been in the mood to exercise. I must admit I was naughty and ate out a ton at first... and we arent talking healthy eating out.... Pizza was pretty much the only thing that sounded good at first.... and then it changed to greasy fries and burgers.... Yikes! But thankfully through all that I didnt gain any weight.... but my belly grew 2 inches in diameter.... so something is happening.... whether it be the baby growing or me just adding a nice layer of "insulation" Im not sure.

I am very motivated and energetic when the weather gets nice and I take lots of walks. However, walking has never seemed to do much for me so I know I need to step it up a little because that "insulation" we were talking about earlier..... yeah its adding itself to my butt and thighs ever so graciously as well.... Gotta love it! I know I am going to have a very difficult time with the weight gain with this pregnancy... as many women do- But I know it is all part of it and I will try and be a good sport..... try being the main word there. :) Its just tough because its getting nice out and this is when I am usually kicking it into high gear before swimsuit season.... and now I will look like a beached whale all summer and theres not a whole lot I can do about it. Sorry beachgoers.... Im gonna be there, with my tush in the sand, looking all large and sassy and your just gonna have to deal with it! ;)

In the mean-time I am going to try and up my workouts a bit to help this issue and make me feel like less of a heifer. That way I can at least say I am making an effort. In addition to walking and using the elliptical, I am going to add squats, lunges, and maybe even pushups (until my belly gets too large). :) Plus I would like to try some prenatal yoga or other prenatal workouts- (give me a shout if anybody has recommendations). So thats the plan for exercise.... now for eating..... I am trying to eat healthy at home. No more $5 pizzas and quick lunch time trips to Wendys! I am going to try to make every dinner at home and bring my lunch every day to work. I am also gonna work at not over-stuffing myself just cause Im pregnant and convincing myself that I can get away with it.... Not this momma! :D

So anyway.... this is my plan and you may all join my on this adventure and see how I am doing when I post my progress or lack there of. Hopefully I will stick to it faithfully.... but in reality, I know I probably will fail here and there but I will continue to try and not get discouraged! Here goes nothin'!

Peace Out Ya'll!!


P.S. Here is a preview of the beginning of the baby bump.... Not sure if I will be posting very many of these  but here is the first at about 12 weeks.  

 

Found by my lovely friend Bop... and oh soo true!! :D

Crazy Life!

Hello again everyone!
I know it has been a while since my last post and once again I apologize!  Life has gotten away from me these last couple of weeks and Im still trying to catch up... As a result I have been working out very little. But I have been trying to do at least something even though I have been busy. I have been walking quite a bit and spending some time on the elliptical. I know it isnt as much as I would like to be doing but that is what life allows right now and at least I am doing something.

Something I have learned through being busy and exhausted, is that you just need to be real with yourself. Whether it be working out or doing things around the house you just need to make your list of what needs to be done and take it one thing at a time. If you are anything like me, you want to do it all, all the time, and get immediate results..... Well, I hate to break it to ya honey.... but its not gonna happen! And its about time we accepted it! :) Theres no way we can do a bazillion things at once, so lets act like our human selves and finish our to do lists! Take the first item on the list and just go and do it. Once that is finished move on to the next item. You will be surprised how quickly things will get done when you spend a little time focusing on each item and not getting all stressed out about all the things that you have to get done. I know you are thinking that this is the simplest thing.... but isnt that the point? Simplicity is the way to go! Take things down a notch, step back, and always remember to K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Stupid! :D