The last few weeks I have done little exercise. Combine pregnancy, fatigue, a staycation, and heat---all together equals no exercise!!!
So tomorrow I will be leaving at 8am with the kiddos to go for a run. My goal is 4 miles. At this point I don't care how much of it is walking vs. running. I'll go to the 2 mile mark, turn around and when I need to walk, I will. Hopefully I still have those 4 miles in me for a month or two yet!
What new plan are YOU starting tomorrow?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
New Goal: Healthy Gain
You've hopefully been to my main blog and learned about my special blessing from God that's growing in my belly right now.
This pregnancy will give new direction for this blog for a while. I'm determined to have the healthiest pregnancy and weight gain yet. I feel like I've learned more with each pregnancy that I bring to the next.
Pregnancy #1: Weight was in the 150's, ate whatever I wanted, exercised little, gained 35-40lbs. I stopped paying attention at the end because the number was going too high!! Took me 9 months to get back to pre-pregnancy weight and then lost a bit more after (also thanks to being super sick before a gallbladder surgery).
Pregnancy #2: Weight was in the 140's, tried to eat more healthily, exercised pretty consistently in 2nd trimester and most of 3rd trimester. Gained 30ish lbs and it took me 6-7 months to get back to my starting weight and then I was able to lose a bit more.
Pregnancy #3: Weight is in the 130's, goal is to eat well and exercise throughout the pregnancy and not gain more than 30lbs (hopefully less).
Although I've been dealing with nausea these last few months, I've tried to stay consistent with exercise. I definately haven't exercised as much as I was--but still keeping at it. Most of my running happens in the evening and that's just not going to happen with pregnancy. I'm so tired usually by the end of the day that I don't have the energy to pack up the stuff and the kids and get to the lake.
Starting next week I plan to run Monday and Friday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. If I can get another run in, or even some short target spot videos (we have a ton for free on our cable network) during the week, that will be a bonus.
When I found out I was pregnant, I decided my goal was to gain no more than 3lbs during the first trimester. Definately not being able to eat much in the evenings helps with that goal. When I found out yesterday I was already into my 2nd trimester, I realized I met my goal!! I'm still under a 3lb gain.
Not sure yet what my goal will be for the 2nd trimester. Obviously more than 3lbs! But I'm hoping if I have these goals, and track my weight regularly, I won't gain as much as with previous pregnancies.
Of course, I always eat if I'm hungry--but if it's not meal time, I try to drink a glass of milk or eat fruit or cheese.
If I'm too fatigued to exercise, I don't. I am simply trying to hold steady with my running, not increase my speed. I have no doubt I will begin to slow down more and more as the weeks progress. Eventually I may just be walking, but I've read of women who've run through an entire pregnancy and I'd love that to be me. Only if it's safe.
Hopefully this blog will provide some accountability for me as I've shared all the facts and will keep it updated with my progress--the good and the bad!
This pregnancy will give new direction for this blog for a while. I'm determined to have the healthiest pregnancy and weight gain yet. I feel like I've learned more with each pregnancy that I bring to the next.
Pregnancy #1: Weight was in the 150's, ate whatever I wanted, exercised little, gained 35-40lbs. I stopped paying attention at the end because the number was going too high!! Took me 9 months to get back to pre-pregnancy weight and then lost a bit more after (also thanks to being super sick before a gallbladder surgery).
Pregnancy #2: Weight was in the 140's, tried to eat more healthily, exercised pretty consistently in 2nd trimester and most of 3rd trimester. Gained 30ish lbs and it took me 6-7 months to get back to my starting weight and then I was able to lose a bit more.
Pregnancy #3: Weight is in the 130's, goal is to eat well and exercise throughout the pregnancy and not gain more than 30lbs (hopefully less).
Although I've been dealing with nausea these last few months, I've tried to stay consistent with exercise. I definately haven't exercised as much as I was--but still keeping at it. Most of my running happens in the evening and that's just not going to happen with pregnancy. I'm so tired usually by the end of the day that I don't have the energy to pack up the stuff and the kids and get to the lake.
Starting next week I plan to run Monday and Friday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. If I can get another run in, or even some short target spot videos (we have a ton for free on our cable network) during the week, that will be a bonus.
When I found out I was pregnant, I decided my goal was to gain no more than 3lbs during the first trimester. Definately not being able to eat much in the evenings helps with that goal. When I found out yesterday I was already into my 2nd trimester, I realized I met my goal!! I'm still under a 3lb gain.
Not sure yet what my goal will be for the 2nd trimester. Obviously more than 3lbs! But I'm hoping if I have these goals, and track my weight regularly, I won't gain as much as with previous pregnancies.
Of course, I always eat if I'm hungry--but if it's not meal time, I try to drink a glass of milk or eat fruit or cheese.
If I'm too fatigued to exercise, I don't. I am simply trying to hold steady with my running, not increase my speed. I have no doubt I will begin to slow down more and more as the weeks progress. Eventually I may just be walking, but I've read of women who've run through an entire pregnancy and I'd love that to be me. Only if it's safe.
Hopefully this blog will provide some accountability for me as I've shared all the facts and will keep it updated with my progress--the good and the bad!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Neglect
I have been neglecting this blog lately. Mostly it's just a lack of time to write new stuff. I always think of stuff I could write about, but it never seems to materialize.
I finished my 15-day cleanse and I was pretty pleased with it. My, um, bowels have been working much better (a problem area for me) since then. Although the strictness of the diet was overwhelming, in the end I think it has helped me continue in better eating habits.
Exercise has been so-so, again-time related. We just finished 2 weeks of swim lessons that cut out late afternoon exercise. With that done, hopefully I can get back on track. I've been averaging probably 2 runs a week, but I'd like to get in 3-4.
My weight is pretty stable. Which is an accomplishment given that I haven't really "dieted" in several weeks now. I've just been trying to make good choices. I still would like to lose 5lbs more, but that will have to wait a bit.
I need to get myself on a blogging schedule! I miss doing it. I love reading YOUR new blogs, so I need to get more of my own out there!
I finished my 15-day cleanse and I was pretty pleased with it. My, um, bowels have been working much better (a problem area for me) since then. Although the strictness of the diet was overwhelming, in the end I think it has helped me continue in better eating habits.
Exercise has been so-so, again-time related. We just finished 2 weeks of swim lessons that cut out late afternoon exercise. With that done, hopefully I can get back on track. I've been averaging probably 2 runs a week, but I'd like to get in 3-4.
My weight is pretty stable. Which is an accomplishment given that I haven't really "dieted" in several weeks now. I've just been trying to make good choices. I still would like to lose 5lbs more, but that will have to wait a bit.
I need to get myself on a blogging schedule! I miss doing it. I love reading YOUR new blogs, so I need to get more of my own out there!
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