Things are going very well for me. My energy is high and cravings seem to be in control. I have seen a HUGE difference in my energy levels, stamina and eating when I drink at least 128 oz of water. On days that I fall short, I am just not the same. I have now increased my water intake to 192 oz or 1.5 gallons a day. I am walking and working out longer and so my body and baby need to be hydrated! It is amazing the difference staying hydrated can make with snacking and eating throughout the day. I find myself very much in control by drinking a large amount of water with a piece of Ezekiel bread with some peanut butter or cottage cheese and fruit.
In terms of my workouts, I am very pleased with how my body is performing on my walks and runs. My runs are SLOW, and I do mean slow but I am in control and feel very balanced, well as of now! I usually run intervals were I watch my HR and stop once it has reached a certain point, then walk again to regain lower my HR and start again. My knee has been bothering me a bit but that is normal. If you followed my progress prior to my pregnancy you know that I have several knee issues so I guess the extra weight gain is taking its toll on my knee. I think it is time to break out the foam roller again! Oh joy!
Now for the numbers! I am almost 19 weeks now, just a few more days! I cannot believe that the BIG 20 week mark is only a week away! 5 months pregnant! It does not seem possible. It is just going by so fast.
Ok, here are my stats...
19 weeks - Weight gain total for pregnancy - 11.8 pounds
Chest - 5.5 inches gained
Stomach - 10 inches gained
Hips - 2.5 inches gained
Thighs - 1 inch LOSS! Yea!!
Arms - measurements the same
As far as the weight gain, I am ok with it. I just need to keep eating well, logging my calories, and exercising. My goal is to gain 25 - 30 pounds during this pregnancy. I am pleased with the areas I am gaining. I was very surprised to see how my thighs have gone down! I have been doing leg work along with all my walking and running so I am hoping that has helped. It could also be a loss of muscle in that i am not biking as I was before. When I was doing my triathlons over the summer my thighs were VERY toned, more than ever so that may be a factor in the loss. Regardless, I am happy with the progress and plan on continuing the leg work as long as I can throughout the pregnancy. Gotta have toned legs....even with a big baby belly! LOL
I am doing well this week with my miles. My goal is to walk/run 20 miles a week and so far I am at 13.76. I hope I can continue doing 20 miles a week throughout the rest of my pregnancy as it has really made a difference.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Workout results 11/10
I did well with my workouts today, then after I was done I treated myself to another prenatal massage. I just love getting those! So far I am doing really well, no back pain, aches or pains. I can only pray that it continues to be this way the rest of the pregnancy! I am almost 19 weeks now and I have to say, it feels amazing to be pregnant, far better than I thought it would be!
For my walk this morning I carried 5 lb DBs in each hand and did curls and shoulder work for 2.03 miles! It was a great burn! I then dropped the DBs and ran/walked the rest of the distance. My ST was good today but my arms where feeling fatigued after this mornings walk with the weights. Yesterday I drank 1.5 gallons of water and today I am aiming to do the same. I am already at 1 gallon so tonight I need to get in the other 64 ounces. My massage therapist said I need to be sure and get it in as I need more water on massage days in addition to my workouts.
Daily Totals -
Time - 108 mins
Calories burned - 664
Calories consumed - 1,960
Distance totals for the week - 10.73 miles/20
Daily Goals -
1. Drink 1.5 gallon of water - DONE!
2. Complete scheduled workout - DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE!!!
Workout for the day - 3.16 mile morning walk/slow run followed by ST
2.03 mile walk with 5 lb DBs - 17:38 mm pace - total time - 35 mins
1 mile run/walk without DBs - 14:21 pace with a .13 mile cool down - total time - 17:21mins
PM walk - Slow walk with husband and dog
Time - 36 mins
Calories burned - 173
Strength Training -
Pushups close grip - 2 sets of 10 reps
Pushups diamond - 2 sets of 10 reps
Alternating DB curls - 2 sets of 20 reps with 18.5 lb DBs
Bicep curls with squat - 2 sets of 50 reps with 5 lb DBs
Front raise with squat - 2 sets of 10 reps with 5 lb DBs
Laying down Tricep extensions - 2 sets of 20 reps with one 18.5 lb DB
One arm bent over row - 2 sets of 10 reps with one 18.5 lb DB
Shoulder press with squat - 2 sets of 10 reps with 5 lb DBs
Squats - 2 sets of 50 reps
Single leg squats - 2 sets of 20 reps
For my walk this morning I carried 5 lb DBs in each hand and did curls and shoulder work for 2.03 miles! It was a great burn! I then dropped the DBs and ran/walked the rest of the distance. My ST was good today but my arms where feeling fatigued after this mornings walk with the weights. Yesterday I drank 1.5 gallons of water and today I am aiming to do the same. I am already at 1 gallon so tonight I need to get in the other 64 ounces. My massage therapist said I need to be sure and get it in as I need more water on massage days in addition to my workouts.
Daily Totals -
Time - 108 mins
Calories burned - 664
Calories consumed - 1,960
Distance totals for the week - 10.73 miles/20
Daily Goals -
1. Drink 1.5 gallon of water - DONE!
2. Complete scheduled workout - DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE!!!
Workout for the day - 3.16 mile morning walk/slow run followed by ST
2.03 mile walk with 5 lb DBs - 17:38 mm pace - total time - 35 mins
1 mile run/walk without DBs - 14:21 pace with a .13 mile cool down - total time - 17:21mins
PM walk - Slow walk with husband and dog
Time - 36 mins
Calories burned - 173
Strength Training -
Pushups close grip - 2 sets of 10 reps
Pushups diamond - 2 sets of 10 reps
Alternating DB curls - 2 sets of 20 reps with 18.5 lb DBs
Bicep curls with squat - 2 sets of 50 reps with 5 lb DBs
Front raise with squat - 2 sets of 10 reps with 5 lb DBs
Laying down Tricep extensions - 2 sets of 20 reps with one 18.5 lb DB
One arm bent over row - 2 sets of 10 reps with one 18.5 lb DB
Shoulder press with squat - 2 sets of 10 reps with 5 lb DBs
Squats - 2 sets of 50 reps
Single leg squats - 2 sets of 20 reps
Monday, November 09, 2009
Workout results 11/9
Totals for the day -
Time - 118 mins
Calories burned - 784
Today was so fantastic! I started off the day running errands followed by a LONG walk, then some quick pushups and yoga. For my walk I did something different for today. After walking almost 2 miles I walked back to my house and got my wallet and a big bottle of water and walked to the store. I needed to get some hot peppers for tonight's chili and so i figured it was far better to walk there instead of driving. The store is only about 1.5 miles away so it was the perfect distance. On the way back from the store I felt amazing. The breeze was lovely and I was enjoying walking through the paved trails with the massive pines around me. All of the sudden off to my side there where 2 baby deer standing there in the front yard of someones home. Now, this is quite common here as where we live as it is very wooded and they are all over the place. This time they froze and just stared at me ( maybe they were in awe of my big pregnant belly! LOL) and they allowed me to get closer and closer! They were SO beautiful! I said Hi and one started to run away, then after speaking to the next one, he left as well.
I finished my walk with a short stroll with my dog and finished this morning walking 6 miles! A great start to the week for sure! I have also pre-logged my dinner for tonight and therefore I am on track for my calories for today! I am making a Chicken and white bean chili along with Mexican cornbread! YUM! After burning so many calories today, this little pregnant lady is HUNGRY! Which is one reason why I pre-log, to keep me accountable for my portions so I do not just eat whatever for dinner. Even when pregnant, you always have to be in control of what you eat and how much of it you consume!
I have to get cookin as my husband will be home soon! I hope everyone has a lovely night!
Daily goals -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - 90 oz done already - 30 oz to go before dinner....
2. Complete scheduled workout - DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 2,013 calories consumed
Workout for the day - 6 mile morning walk - 98 mins/ 16:29 mm avg pace followed by 20 mins of yoga and ST - Pushups - 60 reps total -
Close grip - 2 sets of 10 reps
Diamond - 2 sets of 10 reps
Wide fly - 2 sets of 10 reps
Time - 118 mins
Calories burned - 784
Today was so fantastic! I started off the day running errands followed by a LONG walk, then some quick pushups and yoga. For my walk I did something different for today. After walking almost 2 miles I walked back to my house and got my wallet and a big bottle of water and walked to the store. I needed to get some hot peppers for tonight's chili and so i figured it was far better to walk there instead of driving. The store is only about 1.5 miles away so it was the perfect distance. On the way back from the store I felt amazing. The breeze was lovely and I was enjoying walking through the paved trails with the massive pines around me. All of the sudden off to my side there where 2 baby deer standing there in the front yard of someones home. Now, this is quite common here as where we live as it is very wooded and they are all over the place. This time they froze and just stared at me ( maybe they were in awe of my big pregnant belly! LOL) and they allowed me to get closer and closer! They were SO beautiful! I said Hi and one started to run away, then after speaking to the next one, he left as well.
I finished my walk with a short stroll with my dog and finished this morning walking 6 miles! A great start to the week for sure! I have also pre-logged my dinner for tonight and therefore I am on track for my calories for today! I am making a Chicken and white bean chili along with Mexican cornbread! YUM! After burning so many calories today, this little pregnant lady is HUNGRY! Which is one reason why I pre-log, to keep me accountable for my portions so I do not just eat whatever for dinner. Even when pregnant, you always have to be in control of what you eat and how much of it you consume!
I have to get cookin as my husband will be home soon! I hope everyone has a lovely night!
Daily goals -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - 90 oz done already - 30 oz to go before dinner....
2. Complete scheduled workout - DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 2,013 calories consumed
Workout for the day - 6 mile morning walk - 98 mins/ 16:29 mm avg pace followed by 20 mins of yoga and ST - Pushups - 60 reps total -
Close grip - 2 sets of 10 reps
Diamond - 2 sets of 10 reps
Wide fly - 2 sets of 10 reps
A little motivation for this Monday morning...
"You may encounter failure at the thousandth step, yet success hides behind the next bend in the road. You will never know how close success lies unless you turn the corner." Og Mandino
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Weekend report and next weeks schedule...
First things first. Here is my plan for this week -
Sunday - Rest
Monday - 4 mile walk with ST
Tuesday - 3 mile walk
Wednesday - 4 mile walk with ST
Thursday - 3 mile walk
Friday - 4 mile walk with ST
Saturday - 2 mile walk
Sunday - Rest
Now onto the fun stuff!! This weekend was so much fun. My parents came down and were so happy to see me and my ever growing baby belly! They could not believe it! I think after seeing my husband and I married for 10 years and not really planning on having children, they as soon to be grandparents are in shock.....and SO excited! Oh, I should mention that my husband and I are BOTH only children so this really is a BIG deal for both sets of parents!
My mom and I went to the Christmas markets, baby stores and so on while my Dad and my husband worked on the house. We are painting the upstairs and downstairs right now in preparation for the baby. We picked out a beautiful color for my gym room called of all things Jogging Path! Ha! How cool is that?!?! The study is now a wonderful shade of dark cranberry red we found called Crabby Apple and it is the perfect color for what I wanted! We are decorating the study very dark with low lamps and dark woods so the deep red I feel wil really go well with the ambiance we going for.
At the Christmas market I bought this amazing candlelabra that is over 6 ft tall and holds 7 candles for my entry way, oh it is jus lovely! I am a candle nut so finding this made my day! I can just see it now draped with ribbons and garland for the holidays!!! We bought a few more things for the house and then heading off to the baby store the following day. We found a few more cribs that we liked and now we will have to wait and see if we are having a boy or girl before we decide which to buy! Only 8 more days and we will know!
In terms of my walks, my mom and I did an easy 4 miler on Friday which made my total for the week only 10.55. So I did not reach my goal for the week. This week I really need to get back on track with my walking, not only for me but for my growing baby! I feel fantastic and so happy! My husband and I both feel extremely blessed at this moment and are thanking God for every second we are able to share together. The closeness you feel to your husband as you are carrying his baby is something I cannot describe. I love it in every way! He is my world and now I have this little life that we created together growing inside, and it truly is a miracle. Our love and our life, will never be the same and we could not be happier.
Reminiscing.....our last trip to London, December 2008
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Sunday - Rest
Monday - 4 mile walk with ST
Tuesday - 3 mile walk
Wednesday - 4 mile walk with ST
Thursday - 3 mile walk
Friday - 4 mile walk with ST
Saturday - 2 mile walk
Sunday - Rest
Now onto the fun stuff!! This weekend was so much fun. My parents came down and were so happy to see me and my ever growing baby belly! They could not believe it! I think after seeing my husband and I married for 10 years and not really planning on having children, they as soon to be grandparents are in shock.....and SO excited! Oh, I should mention that my husband and I are BOTH only children so this really is a BIG deal for both sets of parents!
My mom and I went to the Christmas markets, baby stores and so on while my Dad and my husband worked on the house. We are painting the upstairs and downstairs right now in preparation for the baby. We picked out a beautiful color for my gym room called of all things Jogging Path! Ha! How cool is that?!?! The study is now a wonderful shade of dark cranberry red we found called Crabby Apple and it is the perfect color for what I wanted! We are decorating the study very dark with low lamps and dark woods so the deep red I feel wil really go well with the ambiance we going for.
At the Christmas market I bought this amazing candlelabra that is over 6 ft tall and holds 7 candles for my entry way, oh it is jus lovely! I am a candle nut so finding this made my day! I can just see it now draped with ribbons and garland for the holidays!!! We bought a few more things for the house and then heading off to the baby store the following day. We found a few more cribs that we liked and now we will have to wait and see if we are having a boy or girl before we decide which to buy! Only 8 more days and we will know!
In terms of my walks, my mom and I did an easy 4 miler on Friday which made my total for the week only 10.55. So I did not reach my goal for the week. This week I really need to get back on track with my walking, not only for me but for my growing baby! I feel fantastic and so happy! My husband and I both feel extremely blessed at this moment and are thanking God for every second we are able to share together. The closeness you feel to your husband as you are carrying his baby is something I cannot describe. I love it in every way! He is my world and now I have this little life that we created together growing inside, and it truly is a miracle. Our love and our life, will never be the same and we could not be happier.
Reminiscing.....our last trip to London, December 2008
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
Workout results 11/4 and 11/5
Yesterday I did not get my workout in. I stayed busy...VERY busy all day around town shopping for food as we have my family coming in today. Today I went for a 3 mile slow run/walk. I am off of my mileage for this week but I am hoping next week I will get back to where I was.
Results 11/4 -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - Did not meet goal - drank 1/2 gallon
2. Complete scheduled workout - Did not do...
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 1,757 calories consumed
Results 11/5 -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - Not yet...will post back after today.
2. Complete scheduled workout - YES! DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - pre-logged all meals - 1,929 calories for the day
Workout for the day - 3 mile morning walk/slow run
Time - 44:41 mins/ 14:54 mm avg pace
Calories burned - 325
Results 11/4 -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - Did not meet goal - drank 1/2 gallon
2. Complete scheduled workout - Did not do...
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 1,757 calories consumed
Results 11/5 -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - Not yet...will post back after today.
2. Complete scheduled workout - YES! DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - pre-logged all meals - 1,929 calories for the day
Workout for the day - 3 mile morning walk/slow run
Time - 44:41 mins/ 14:54 mm avg pace
Calories burned - 325
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Workout results 11/3
A very short blog for tonight! I am doing very well, staying active and feeling fantastic! I just came home from a day of Christmas shopping! SO much FUN! We bought a tree for the formal dinning room, it is just beautiful and different than anything we have seen! Now I just need to buy the other 2 for the house. Looking forward to having Christmas in our new home and pregnant with our first baby. SO many things to be thankful for! I feel truly blessed!
Keep reaching and going strong everyone!
Daily goals -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - DONE!
2. Complete scheduled workout - DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 2,201 calories consumed
Workout for the day - 3.1 mile morning walk
Time - 49 mins/ 16:03 mm avg pace
Calories burned - 313
Keep reaching and going strong everyone!
Daily goals -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - DONE!
2. Complete scheduled workout - DONE!
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 2,201 calories consumed
Workout for the day - 3.1 mile morning walk
Time - 49 mins/ 16:03 mm avg pace
Calories burned - 313
Monday, November 02, 2009
Workout results 11/2
I am gearing up this week for a visit from my Mom and Dad! We are really excited as it will be the first time my parents will have seen me since I became pregnant! My mom and I are going to a Christmas market while my Dad and husband paint around the house.
I did not get my workout in today as I was busy moving stuff from the office to the game room upstairs.So even though I did not get my scheduled workout in I was very active all day. I am excited about finally having the study and gym room painted! Now, I can set up my gym before the baby is here. I have a big feeling my traditional gym days will be limited for the first few months after having the baby and so this home gym will be the best thing to help me loose my weight.
I will need to get back on track tomorrow morning with my walks in order to reach my mileage for the week. I did do very well on my meals for the day, eating about every 2-3 hours small meals like cottage cheese and pineapple with 1/2 of an apple. I find it helps my cravings to always snack on healthy foods along with drinking my water.
In terms of my pregnancy, I am still doing very well. We are now counting down the days until we find out if we are having a boy or girl....14 days left!! We are looking forward to going shopping the minute we leave the doctors office!
Have a blessed night!
Daily goals -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - 1/2 gallon done as of now, will finish by tonight.
2. Complete scheduled workout - did not do - worked around the house.
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 1,826 calories consumed...pre-logged dinner (chicken gumbo, spinach salad and protein shake)
I did not get my workout in today as I was busy moving stuff from the office to the game room upstairs.So even though I did not get my scheduled workout in I was very active all day. I am excited about finally having the study and gym room painted! Now, I can set up my gym before the baby is here. I have a big feeling my traditional gym days will be limited for the first few months after having the baby and so this home gym will be the best thing to help me loose my weight.
I will need to get back on track tomorrow morning with my walks in order to reach my mileage for the week. I did do very well on my meals for the day, eating about every 2-3 hours small meals like cottage cheese and pineapple with 1/2 of an apple. I find it helps my cravings to always snack on healthy foods along with drinking my water.
In terms of my pregnancy, I am still doing very well. We are now counting down the days until we find out if we are having a boy or girl....14 days left!! We are looking forward to going shopping the minute we leave the doctors office!
Have a blessed night!
Daily goals -
1. Drink 1 gallon of water - 1/2 gallon done as of now, will finish by tonight.
2. Complete scheduled workout - did not do - worked around the house.
3. Log foods and stay on track with calories - DONE! 1,826 calories consumed...pre-logged dinner (chicken gumbo, spinach salad and protein shake)
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Workout schedule 11/1 - 11/8
Goals for the week -
1. Walk/run - 20 miles
2. Burn 2,000 calories for the week
3. Drink at least 120 oz of water a day
4. Log all foods and stay within caloric range
Plan for the week -
Sunday - Day off
Monday, Wednesday - Walk/run 3 miles along with ST
Tuesday, Thursday - Walk/run 4 miles
Friday, Saturday - Walk/run 3 miles
Sunday - Day off
1. Walk/run - 20 miles
2. Burn 2,000 calories for the week
3. Drink at least 120 oz of water a day
4. Log all foods and stay within caloric range
Plan for the week -
Sunday - Day off
Monday, Wednesday - Walk/run 3 miles along with ST
Tuesday, Thursday - Walk/run 4 miles
Friday, Saturday - Walk/run 3 miles
Sunday - Day off
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