Those who know me well know that I am motivated by challenges, logging, count downs and so on. There is something about setting a goal then working hard to reach it that I just love. Back in 2008 I joined a team on sparkpeople which at that time was called Losing the Weight in 2008. The team really helped me reach my goals as we had team challenges that were just so much fun. The team is now called Rockin It Again in 2010 and it is by far my favorite team on the site. We recently finished an Olympic challenge and I found it a great way for me to stay on track durning my pregnancy.
I am really excited about the Olympics starting tomorrow! Ever since I was a girl I would love to watch the games. Ice stating was always a favorite of mine. I would be in our backyard twisting and turning acting as if I was on the ice competing for the gold! Go USA! I have won many goals during my life in the sport of backyard ice skating on grass!
In order to stay on track over the next 17 days I am starting another challenge for myself....The first ever Mommy to be Olympics!!!
There are 2 events. Fitness and Nutrition. I am setting goals today for what I want to reach by February 28th. If I reach my goal, then I win a gold for each event, if I fall short, then I can qualify for a silver or bronze medal.
My Olympic Goals are as follows -
Fitness - Walking, Biking at the gym, Elliptical -
Gold Metal - 17 Hours
Silver Metal - 14 - 17 Hours
Bronze Metal - 10 - 14 Hours
Nutrition - Staying within Calories and Water intake -
Gold Metal - 14 days staying on track with calories and water intake
Silver Metal - 12 - 14 days
Bronze Metal - 12 days or less
Join me in this challenge! Set your own goals to reach over the next 17 days. Just think what you can accomplish by the end of this month! You know I could just sit back and say I am pregnant and cannot do a challenge because I am limited with my activities or I can make the most of where I am during this amazing journey I am on.
I urge each of you to do the same. You may be limited in what you can do because of various factors in your life but do not let that stop you from reaching daily goals. If you cannot walk, make your goal to log your foods everyday. If you struggle to drink water everyday make that your goal. Maybe your struggle is just staying consistent, then make your goal to log and be consistent over the next 17 days.
I wanted to give a BIG THANKS to Shawna one of our team leaders who started the Olympic challenge on our team. It gave me the motivation to start my own challenge, so thank you for always being there as a motivation for our team. I am so grateful.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! Can you hear the music playing now?!?!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Workout results 2/10
Fantastic day but I am very tired so forgive me for the super short blog. This little Momma wants to go to bed and it is only 8:00!! I need to try and stay up as long as possible as my husband is calling from Norway in a few hours!!!!
Fitness - 77 min walk
Calories consumed - 1,641
Fiber - 66 grams
Protein - 132 grams
Water - 106 oz, will try and get in another 20 oz before bed
Fitness - 77 min walk
Calories consumed - 1,641
Fiber - 66 grams
Protein - 132 grams
Water - 106 oz, will try and get in another 20 oz before bed
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Workout results 2/9
Another good day. My morning walk was so slow I think I set a record for the slowest human on earth! To make up for that my afternoon walk was fantastic, though I pushed it a bit too hard. I was walking STRONG and I looked down at my Garmin and I was walking just under a 13 min mile, then I slowed it down to a 15:30 mm and after I started feeling tired, I had to REALLY slow it down, but my mile time was still 17:58 followed by a slow walk as a cool down. The problem was that I did TOO much. After my walk I started having BAD contractions while at the grocery store. They helped me carry my bags out as I could not do it, I was hurting too much. I am fine now but I need to watch how fast I walk. I ended up getting in a good 62 mins in today which I am happy with! I hope to do the same tomorrow.
I am resting tonight, maybe watching a movie then a nice bath and off to bed! I feel good though, as if I did my best today and for that I am proud!
Fitness - 62 min walk
Calories consumed - 1,677
Fiber - 81 grams
Protein - 155 grams
Water - only 64 oz today, will get the rest in before bed. Last night I reached my goal and drank 138 oz.
I am resting tonight, maybe watching a movie then a nice bath and off to bed! I feel good though, as if I did my best today and for that I am proud!
Fitness - 62 min walk
Calories consumed - 1,677
Fiber - 81 grams
Protein - 155 grams
Water - only 64 oz today, will get the rest in before bed. Last night I reached my goal and drank 138 oz.
32 week appointment
Everything went very well at todays appointment. The hard part for me was going there without my husband. He has been there for every appointment and he gets so involved, asking the doctor questions and so on, but he has a good excuse as to why he missed it!
Our precious little angel is still sitting head down and wrapped around my right side. She is measuring about average for her weight and height at this time. Her heart rate was strong and steady at 147 bpm. My measurements where right on track as well. My weight gain was 18 pounds, and my blood pressure was awesome at 102/64. My fundal height is measuring in at 32 cm which is perfect for 32 weeks! My offical 32 weeks date is Thursday so I may re-weigh then to see if I gained any in the next 2 days. But to be honest I am not really worried about it. I am doing great and eating well and after yesterdays wonderful shopping trip at the Gap, I am just not consumed by the scale anymore, which is nice! I just want her healthy and strong!
My doctor said to keep walking and walking as much as I can. He really feels it is helping me have a strong pregnancy and even more so it will help me have a good delivery, I hope so!
I am now heading out to the town center to go walking with my Garmin. There is a beautiful river walk way there that is perfect for walking. The weather is lovely today, sunny and cool. My goal is to walk for at least an hour.
Hope everyone has a blessed day!! Reach HIGH!!
My goals for today are -
1. Walk for 60 mins
2. Stay within calories
3. Drink 128 oz of water
4. Get in some light ST and yoga
Our precious little angel is still sitting head down and wrapped around my right side. She is measuring about average for her weight and height at this time. Her heart rate was strong and steady at 147 bpm. My measurements where right on track as well. My weight gain was 18 pounds, and my blood pressure was awesome at 102/64. My fundal height is measuring in at 32 cm which is perfect for 32 weeks! My offical 32 weeks date is Thursday so I may re-weigh then to see if I gained any in the next 2 days. But to be honest I am not really worried about it. I am doing great and eating well and after yesterdays wonderful shopping trip at the Gap, I am just not consumed by the scale anymore, which is nice! I just want her healthy and strong!
My doctor said to keep walking and walking as much as I can. He really feels it is helping me have a strong pregnancy and even more so it will help me have a good delivery, I hope so!
I am now heading out to the town center to go walking with my Garmin. There is a beautiful river walk way there that is perfect for walking. The weather is lovely today, sunny and cool. My goal is to walk for at least an hour.
Hope everyone has a blessed day!! Reach HIGH!!
My goals for today are -
1. Walk for 60 mins
2. Stay within calories
3. Drink 128 oz of water
4. Get in some light ST and yoga
I wish you enough..
My Mom read this to me and it touched my heart. The pace of everyday life can so many times consume us and so this morning, take a moment and stop to cherish those close to you.
I WISH YOU ENOUGH.....
Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport.. They had announced the departure.
Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.'
The daughter replied, 'Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.'
They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'
'Yes, I have,' I replied.. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a for ever good-bye?'.
'I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' he said.
'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?'
He began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone..'
He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more.
'When we said, 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough
good things to sustain them.' Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory.
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess..
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good- bye.
He then began to cry and walked away.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them.
I WISH YOU ENOUGH.....
Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport.. They had announced the departure.
Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.'
The daughter replied, 'Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.'
They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'
'Yes, I have,' I replied.. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a for ever good-bye?'.
'I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' he said.
'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?'
He began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone..'
He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more.
'When we said, 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough
good things to sustain them.' Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory.
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess..
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good- bye.
He then began to cry and walked away.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them.
Workout results 2/8
I did well today. I walked SLOW and I do mean slow but I managed to get in 66 mins and for that I am happy. I was so excited today shopping at the Baby Gap! I bought several maternity items including one pair of bootcut jeans in a size 8 and another pair of capri jeans in a size 6! SOOOOO happy about this! I have been able to keep my pregnancy size despite this massive belly I have now. I am really starting to feel pregnant. I know that sounds funny but my belly is getting HUGE and feels very heavy. I feel sometimes if I stand still that I will fall forward because of the weight in front of me! LOL!
My evening walk was an adventure to say the least. The sky turned very dark followed by lighting and then the wind started picking up. I walked as fast as I could home and by the time I walked into the door the rain started POURING and it started to hail. I am NOT kidding. I made it JUST in time. Thank goodness. Why does this always happen when my husband is away. My dog is officially freaking out and SO scared because of the storm. Needless to say we are staying in for the night.
Calories consumed - 1,517
Fiber - 54 grams
Protein - 120 grams
Water - 138 oz
My evening walk was an adventure to say the least. The sky turned very dark followed by lighting and then the wind started picking up. I walked as fast as I could home and by the time I walked into the door the rain started POURING and it started to hail. I am NOT kidding. I made it JUST in time. Thank goodness. Why does this always happen when my husband is away. My dog is officially freaking out and SO scared because of the storm. Needless to say we are staying in for the night.
Calories consumed - 1,517
Fiber - 54 grams
Protein - 120 grams
Water - 138 oz
Monday, February 08, 2010
Happy Monday and pregnancy update! 59 days to GO!
Good morning everyone! Monday is here and we now have a new week to reach HIGH and press on towards those 2010 goals! Isn't it amazing how fast this year passing by! I know for me it has.
This week is a hard one on me as my best friend and dear husband is away overseas on a business trip. I do not like it!! Back when we were living in Russia I would go with him on his trips so this is hard being home alone and pregnant. Every time she rolls or starts pressing out again I want him to be here so see her and talk with her. He is missing her like crazy and I have a feeling it is about to get worse. He is dreading leaving on trips after she is born. We are planning on going with him on an international trip in July so that will be nice, our first family trip! It will be a learning experience as it will be our first flight with a newborn, Oh boy, that will be fun!
Before my husband left town I gave him a book called All the ways I love you. It is a recordable book from Hallmark, so cute! He read the book to our little girl and then recorded his voice and a special message for me that I could not listen to until he was gone. I have been reading it to her every night so she can hear his voice. So sweet. I am doing all I can to stay busy and so far the time is passing by quickly. My 32 week doctors apt is tomorrow morning. I will officially turn 32 weeks or 8 months pregnant on Thursday!!! That just amazes me sometimes. Soon our little angel will be here with us!
My goals are super simple for this week. My walks are getting slower and slower the further along I am. I know some women do not have a problem with Braxton Hicks contractions but for some reason when I walk, BAM, there they go! I was walking a slow 19 min mile yesterday and they started again and I had to slow it down to a 20 - 24 min mile. Goodness that is SLOW!! But at least I am out doing it. I find it funny when I read that BH contractions are painless because for me I am telling you that they are NOT fun. They are not sharp or anything but it is deep, and they are very uncomfortable. Maybe it is just me. I am drinking my water and doing all I can to make them stop. The good news is there is nothing to worry about, it is just my body getting ready for the weeks ahead. I do not want to sound as if I am complaining, that is not me, but they are annoying for sure!
Here are my goals for the week -
1. Drink 128 oz of water each day
2. Stay within calorie range - 1,500 - 1,800
3. Aim for 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day
4. Fiber - 35 grams or higher per day
5. Protein - 100 grams or higher per day
Fitness goals - Each day walk for 60 mins!
Hope your Monday is the best! Blessings!
This week is a hard one on me as my best friend and dear husband is away overseas on a business trip. I do not like it!! Back when we were living in Russia I would go with him on his trips so this is hard being home alone and pregnant. Every time she rolls or starts pressing out again I want him to be here so see her and talk with her. He is missing her like crazy and I have a feeling it is about to get worse. He is dreading leaving on trips after she is born. We are planning on going with him on an international trip in July so that will be nice, our first family trip! It will be a learning experience as it will be our first flight with a newborn, Oh boy, that will be fun!
Before my husband left town I gave him a book called All the ways I love you. It is a recordable book from Hallmark, so cute! He read the book to our little girl and then recorded his voice and a special message for me that I could not listen to until he was gone. I have been reading it to her every night so she can hear his voice. So sweet. I am doing all I can to stay busy and so far the time is passing by quickly. My 32 week doctors apt is tomorrow morning. I will officially turn 32 weeks or 8 months pregnant on Thursday!!! That just amazes me sometimes. Soon our little angel will be here with us!
My goals are super simple for this week. My walks are getting slower and slower the further along I am. I know some women do not have a problem with Braxton Hicks contractions but for some reason when I walk, BAM, there they go! I was walking a slow 19 min mile yesterday and they started again and I had to slow it down to a 20 - 24 min mile. Goodness that is SLOW!! But at least I am out doing it. I find it funny when I read that BH contractions are painless because for me I am telling you that they are NOT fun. They are not sharp or anything but it is deep, and they are very uncomfortable. Maybe it is just me. I am drinking my water and doing all I can to make them stop. The good news is there is nothing to worry about, it is just my body getting ready for the weeks ahead. I do not want to sound as if I am complaining, that is not me, but they are annoying for sure!
Here are my goals for the week -
1. Drink 128 oz of water each day
2. Stay within calorie range - 1,500 - 1,800
3. Aim for 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day
4. Fiber - 35 grams or higher per day
5. Protein - 100 grams or higher per day
Fitness goals - Each day walk for 60 mins!
Hope your Monday is the best! Blessings!
Friday, February 05, 2010
My first baby shower!
Today was my first baby shower that was given to me by my neighbors. All the ladies went out of their way to make this time SO special for me. It truly was lovely. The lunch was fantastic and the cake, WOW! It was adorable with flowers, ribbons and a little baby girl on top! The table was set with pink and white tulips along with gorgeous china. There were even little babies floating in our glasses frozen in the ice cubes...too cute!
We talked, laughed, shared, baby stories and got to know each other better. They gave me special cards filled with advice for a new Mom along with an adorable princess crown that read New Mom to be! LOL! It was so cute! I was so touched and overwhelmed with the gifts! I was not expecting so much stuff! I got everything from baby clothes, towels, a boppy, baby books, a sound machine, a baby scrapbook, pacifiers....and the list goes on! I will try and post some photos this weekend. It was a wonderful day and one that I will treasure always! My next shower will be the 27th of February. This is the one my family and close friends up in Dallas are throwing for me. I am excited as my aunt is flying in to be there and I have not seen her in about 3 years.
On the fitness front I did NOTHING today! I enjoyed my lunch and shower, ate cake and had a wonderful time! I will try and get out for a walk this evening with my husband and dog. Maybe a mile or two. I am NOT logging my calories today for obvious reasons! So today we will call it my cheat day. I deserve one right?!?! I am drinking my water and having a good dinner. Egg whites and brown rice scramble, a favorite of mine. My 32 week appointment is Tuesday morning and I hope I can have a good weigh in, I think i will be ok! I want to show a gain of 18 - 18.5 lbs. We will see what happens!
My husband is leaving tomorrow for his trip to Norway and I am not looking forward to him being gone. It will be a hard week for me. I am hoping that I can stay busy by walking, organizing, reading my baby books and working on a new blog we are doing for our family and close friends. Wednesday night I am attending my first childbirth class. I am excited but we are sad that my husband will not be there. He will only be missing the first class and bless his heart he is so sweet, he was talking about calling my cell phone so he could listen in on the class. I told him I woud take good notes for him. He has been so good making every appointment, it is hard for him not to be there.
For now I am going to enjoy my night with my precious husband before he leaves tomorrow. Have a blessed weekend everyone!
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Workout results 2/1 and Goals for 2/2
Workout results 2/1 - NOT GOOD! I did not get my workout in, well I walked for 15 mins but that is all. BAD BAD MOMMA! I did do well with my calories. Today is a new day with a fresh start and I WILL get my 60 mins of walking in today! NO EXCUSES! My problem was yesterday I got a prenatal massage before finishing my workout. Well after the massage I was SO relaxed the last thing I wanted to do was walk!
Fitness - 15 min walk
Calories consumed - 1,526
Fruits and Veggies - only one serving
Fiber - 53 grams
Protein - 123 grams
Water - 100 oz
Ok, so for today! I am going to get my walk in before doing anything else! I am going to take my water bottle with me so that I can make sure I get in my 128 oz, and I am going to eat fruits and veggies in between meals to make sure I get my 5 servings in. My 31 week doctors apt is one week from today and I want to make sure I get another good report!
Goals for 2/2 -
1. Stay within calorie range - 1,500 - 1,800
2. Drink 128 oz of water
3. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies
4. Fiber intake at least 35 grams
5. Protein intake at least 90 grams
6. Walk at least 60 mins
Fitness - 15 min walk
Calories consumed - 1,526
Fruits and Veggies - only one serving
Fiber - 53 grams
Protein - 123 grams
Water - 100 oz
Ok, so for today! I am going to get my walk in before doing anything else! I am going to take my water bottle with me so that I can make sure I get in my 128 oz, and I am going to eat fruits and veggies in between meals to make sure I get my 5 servings in. My 31 week doctors apt is one week from today and I want to make sure I get another good report!
Goals for 2/2 -
1. Stay within calorie range - 1,500 - 1,800
2. Drink 128 oz of water
3. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies
4. Fiber intake at least 35 grams
5. Protein intake at least 90 grams
6. Walk at least 60 mins
Monday, February 01, 2010
More pregnancy photos....
Here are some more pictures from the series we took the other day along with some new ones. The black and whites are a set of candid shots that we took upstairs in one of our guest bathrooms of all places! LOL! I was upstairs looking in the mirror and I turned around and my husband took my photo. From there we set up the tripod and took some memorable pictures that I just love. Sometimes these unplanned moments are the best!
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