Up Two Pounds but so is My Attitude
Well, I saw a two pound gain this morning, and I can’t say that I’m surprised. I have seen a lot of the bad habits creeping back in. I’ve been in limbo since I’ve gotten pregnant, and haven’t been able to get any answers from the doctor yet regarding health and exercise. I don’t know why I would think that this is justification to not choosing as wisely as I was before. I think it took me seeing that gain on the scale to realize that I need to change things right now, and get back on track. I already knew it, but this is a kick in the seat now.
I’m feeling quite a bit better than I have, but still dragging enough that I put off going to the gym. Well, starting this evening after work, I’m no longer accepting that as an answer. I’m well enough to go do SOMETHING even if it isn’t a full workout! There is no more excuse to NOT do it. I’ve already lost 2 weeks from being sick, and I’m just not willing to lose anymore time.
I go to the doctor for my first REAL appointment on Nov 29th. I don’t want to go to the doctor without some sort of eating/exercise schedule established. I would rather have a working plan that I can discuss with him than to go in there like a floundering fish and expect him to fix it. No one but me is really going to care what shape I’m in after this baby is born. I do care though, and I need to stop letting hormone surges and fatigue distract me from that fact. I need to be healthy even more so now than I did before.
I hate to do the “it’s Monday and time for a new resolve”, but that is exactly what I’m doing. It is Monday, and I am going to make better choices this week than I did last. I will be a healthier person by the next Monday and the one after that. By the time June gets here, I want to be in much better shape than I am at this moment. I want to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!!
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Good for you! I am in constant re-focus mode also. But what that tells me is that I am still working on it and haven’t given up yet. I think as long as we are aware of what we are doing and we are making consious choices to do better, then we are on the right track. I have gained 6 lbs recently too, and it shocked me. But I think when we are pregnant our bodies are adjusting and there are times when we gain some fluid and it will even out. My hands are so swollen that I cant even wear my rings. LOL…GRRR! I go to the doctor tomorrow. I am asking him the same question about weight loss. I can let you know what he says so you have something to compare too? If that helps. Have a great day MAMA. =0)
It’s great that you can do exercise while being pregnant and are preparing for it before the baby is born. Being proactive is great. Keep up the good work. I wouldn’t worry about the two pounds because you will gain more than that with the baby. The great thing will be that you will only gain “baby” weight. I think this is a great possibility for you. Good luck on the weight and the pregnancy. You are an inspiration!
Beebee, I say even if it’s as simple as taking a much slower walk on the treadmill than you’re used to doing at least you’re moving right? It might be a good time to talk to a trainer - just for some advice about what exercises will prepare your body for birth and what ones need to be avoided. Just a suggestion. I agree with Karen on the ebbs and flows of water weight. Happens to us even when we’re not pregnant - can’t help but be more so now I’m sure! Take care. Ellen
Amen to healthy pregnancies and healthy babies…now forgive my ignorance, but aren’t you supposed to GAIN weight during your pregnancy?
It’s hard to balance things when you are pregnant. You don’t want a huge gain but it seems like everything a pregnant woman puts in her mouth becomes a gain. Good luck to you finding a balance. There really shouldn’t be anything wrong with a walking program. Good luck to you girl.
Hey,
Just wanted to say hang in there with your commitment to being healthy & don’t worry too much about what the scale says right now - with the baby that weight is bound to creep back up & that’s really a hard thing to take when you’ve been putting so much work into taking weight off - I know,I started here last fall (right around the holiday season) and lost 25 lbs by Feb. then I found out I was preggo and quit while that project was underway (too much else going on and I was already too bummed about the prospect of gaining back all the weight I had lost while being pregnant that I couldn’t imagine staying on a weight loss site while I was pregnant - so kudos to you for sticking around!) but now I’ve had the baby and to my delight I’ve lost almost all the weight I put on with the baby so I can pick up where I left off trying to get my weight down and my health back.Anway, don’t fret too much about the scale -I gained 30lbs. while I was preggo and I was so worried about not having it come of afterward, but about 20 came off at birth and the other 9 lbs came off in the 3 weeks after we came home -now she’s about a month old and I’m ready to start picking up my workouts (another thing to not sweat too much if your body rebels on you and you have to take it easier than you’d like at some time in your pregnancy - just get in what gentle exercise you can, but pay attention to your health and the baby’s health too - if things conspire against you and you have to take it easy - know that you can always build back up to a more robust fitness routine after the baby is born) - I guess overall I just want to say -focus on doing things to make yourself healthy, the weight may come or go while you are pregnant (I had friends who actually lost a little weight during the pregnancy while doing healthy things, so I guess it’s possible) but giving that baby what it needs and yourself what you need to keep going is what is going to get you through and allow you to bounce back afterward so you can continue toward your goals & juggle your new addition! - Val
Good job on plaaning the exercise, that will help you feel better, too. And as long as you are eating healthy I wouldn’t worry about the 2 lbs! Love your attitude~
I agree, walking is probably one of the safest exercises out there. Good for you and good for baby..but I’m not a doctor, and I’m curious to see what he has to say. 25 years ago when I was pregnant with my first, the thinking was “eating for 2″ LOL!! and boy did I ever eat for 2!! Big mistake…I’m really happy you are aware of how important it is to be healthy now and for the birth. Sending big hugs for you today!
Hey Beebee, That’s a totally great attitude ! You will be in great shape when the baby’s born in June ! You sound like you’re getting your act together to me !So Good Luck ! Also have a great day ! Kimmi
WootWoo you are headed in the right direction chicky! Keep it up!
That’s so awesome that you’re having a baby! Do you know yet whether it’s a girl or a boy? =) Can’t wait to see pictures. I love your blog, girl, and I especially love your positive attitude that you share with us. Keep up the good work!!!