Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant!

Aida you add the code to your Signature which is at the top of the message board page. You get the code from another site like babybump or baby center.

I crave fruit too. Lots of pregnant women I know do. I wouldn't worry about it. It is an easily digestible carb, so that is most likely why we crave it. And the aversion to raw meat is pretty common too. It never bothered me, but I know several who it has.

Where are all my fit and fabulous friends this week? lol! I miss you ladies! Hope all is well with everyone!

I'm going on a hike and doing an hour of toning today. The weather has been beautiful so any chance to get outside and not be stuck inside the gym on a machine is heaven to me. I truly miss all the cardio classes I used to do but Zumba on Saturday mornings seems to be the only one I make. Mostly because all the classes are at like 7pm and after 1pm if it hasn't happened, it isn't going to but also because I workout with my friend and she has a child so we do child friendly workouts like take her in the stroller and go to the gym in the "mommy room". She is due to have her baby any day now really. So I know things will change once she has the baby and I am back to working out on my own for a while.

Question for the mommies that are further along than me or the ones that have had babies before....when did you stop doing ab workouts on the floor? I know you can do them on a workout ball until you deliver or standing abs.

Also, you ladies wanna do some kind of Monday goals? Let me know what keeps you motivated and what kind of goals we should do!

atynk I too lived with my parents after my divorce from my first husband. I moved back home at 25 and it was horrible. I was going to college and I had just recently lost 70lbs and my parents filled their house with all the junk that I couldn't resist. So with everything going on it was near impossible not to gain back some weight. That is awesome that you are able to have your own space and fill it with all the yummy, healthy food that is good for you! Also, I'm super impressed with your lunges competition and your fitness bikini competition! You go girl!

kaymd glad you are feeling better enough to get in a good workout! Also, definitely have a slice of pie...you only live once and one slice of pie isn't going to kill ya!

Smilegirl hope all is well and everything is okay. We will miss you!

Aida I hike/walk around the back roads where I live. I live in Missouri and it is really hilly and so I walk on the back roads but I don't log it as "walking" cause typically for a normal hour walk you don't burn as much calories as you do when you are climbing hills! I do love hiking on trails and wooded areas but it is easier to walk around where I live then to drive to hike. My husband has been hiking the mountains in AZ and fell recently so he had been saying we could go when I come, but now since he fell he is afraid I will fall and hurt myself or the baby. Good luck on the walk!!! That is awesome!

Nothing new with me. Just getting excited to go see Al (my husband) on Thursday! I got in over an hour and a half workout today so I'm feeling pretty good. Got some new shoes which are a size bigger. Evidently not only is my butt, boobs, and belly growing at epic proportions...so are my feet! Go figure. Well I hope you all have a great weekend!

Oh man I hate when I accidentally hit "backspace" and delete everything I just wrong!! AAARGGH!

Anyways, Lexi I'm so very excited for you that your hubby is coming back and you get to see him on Friday!!! That is soooo exciting! And congrats on making the Dean's List! You rock! I got my first C in a class for the first time in my life in Nursing School....so I feel your pain! But once you make it through, you can get a job ANYWHERE no matter what grade you got in Ped's! lol! What brand of belly support band did you get? I'm leaving on Thursday afternoon and will be back Tuesday very late evening. I'm super excited and can't wait to just lay next to him and be in his arms....that is what I truly miss the most.

So yesterday was the first REALLY hot day we've had this season. It had rained the night before so it was pretty humid as well. Of course it was the day I decided I needed to mow the lawn. Wowzers was that a chore! I had to take 4 breaks and come inside in the AC and drink an entire bottle of water! But almost 2 hours, 4 breaks, and 900 calories burned...the lawn was mowed. Unless it cools off, I don't think I'm going to be able to mow the lawn much longer myself. I'm the type of person who will do what I can do without asking for help...but I also know my limitations. My lawn sure does look good though! I'm going on a hike this morning with my friend who is due to have her baby any day now. She has been having having contractions off and on for the past couple of days so we better not be having to call 911 while out on our hike this morning! What a story that would be!

I bought some new workout gear. It has really helped me. I bought a few cute shorts and tops and two new pair of shoes. I had to get a size bigger cause evidently sometimes when you are pregnant your feet get bigger....who knew?! Good thing is that they go back down evidently. I got an amazing deal on a pair of Muzuno Wave Creations running shoes. They usually retail for over $140 and this past years models they needed to get rid of so they were on sale for $49!!!! Talk about a steal! Seem to be extremely comfortable and I really like them! I also feel even more motivated now that I have cute workout clothes that fit (they are a little too big right now but I wanna be able to grow into them). So if you are suffering from a lack of motivation...I highly recommend going out and buying a few new outfits to fit your new curves my belly friends!

My weight has finally hit a plateau and that makes me happy! By 10wks I had gained 10lbs!!! I am 14wks today and I am still at that 10lb gain. Hoping I can hold onto it for at least 3 more weeks or so. I think by 17 or 18wks 10lbs isn't so bad...10wks...oh man I was freaking out. But stopping the Progesterone seems to have made me halfway normal again. This makes me happy.

Well I hope you ladies have a wonderful day! I hope you all are doing well.