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Ok, I didn’t have a title today, so shoot me! I have been thinking a lot about what my beef is lately. I just seem to not be able to “get it right”. I haven’t been completely terrible.. mainly because this baby is the best cop in the world. Nothing that I have necessarily done to claim a victory. My tummy gets in knots when I eat, or I just get downright moody about it. Either way, I have been staying about the same on weight. I was even down one pound this morning. I won’t complain. I flux about 3 pounds, so I’m sure it will be right back tomorrow. Probably bring a friend too!
It is fine that I am maintaining my weight. That is actually the goal right now. The really BIG problem is that I can’t seem to convince myself to exercise! I have very low energy right now which is not helping. I think the main problem though is that I have such a hard time putting in the time to workout when I KNOW I am not going to lose!! That is sooooo selfish! I need to exercise for the baby and me to be healthy, but I just DON’T! Days are slipping by and I just don’t MAKE myself do it!
I’m not sure if morning is going to work for me while I’m pregnant for working out. I’ve been worn out with hubby’s work schedule messing with me. I just don’t go, and I’m hoping that if I try after work again that maybe I’ll have a little better success. I have a difficult time with the mentality of going to workout to be active, but not trying to bust my butt. I guess there is no medium setting on me! I feel most of the time like why bother?? Emotionally that is how I feel. Intellectually, I know better!
I’m paying for a Y membership, so I’m determined to get some use out of it. I think my “plan” for now is going to be to go to the Y directly after work. Go home, change clothes and head over. It will only take me probably 45 min to get a decent baby workout in. If I can get going on that, I think I might try a yoga video in the mornings before work.
I guess I’m just having a hard time convincing myself to put the work into being fit when I know I won’t see results on the scale. I guess my subconscious is pretty selfish! I need to get my mindset changed over from the idea of fitness to lose weight to one for health for baby and me. The rest will have to wait!
I have my first doctor’s appt on Thursday! I’m pretty nervous about it. I’ve been waiting so long to get to talk to him and get some answers. I guess the anticipation has built a bit! I hate going to the doc, but it is pretty necessary evil when one is preggers! I’ll let you all know how it goes.
Thanksgiving was wonderful. I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but I wish I could have eaten more! LOL! We went to a fabulous restruant with a wonderful buffet. My tummy max’d out if a very short time. I ate a salad first with a dinner roll. After that, I managed to eat about 2-3 bites of the rest of the things on my plate. Oh well, the taste was to die for! It just isn’t worth being miserable for though!! My eating over the past four days has been touch and go. Nothing regular or scheduled. I hate that! I’m ALMOST glad to be back to work and a normal schedule!
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
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Who knew something that little could control you so much!! :o)
You are doing good. Getting the workout in is a great thing. It will help you get into a good habit and help with post pregnancy body. keep up the good work and Good luck with the workout!!
I am with you for wanting to get back in control after the holiday. Being preggers is such a different feeling. Hormones are raging and appetite is different. Even the texture of some foods bothered me. Try to sneak in some exercise so that your body will be stronger for labor and delivery. See. I do have long term memory. Hugs, Marge
You can do it! We beleive in you!
I think a nice simple walk on the treadmill to transition yourself from work to home is the perfect exercise for you and baby. Bring your gym shoes to work with you and go straight to the Y. You will be less likely to fall in love with the idea of vegging on the couch… at least I know that’s what I’d need to do! LOL Ellen
If you are a visual person like me, Beebee, you can imagine how your blood gets oxygenated during exercise and delivers more nutrients and tons of oxygen to your baby’s body…
And the baby smiles inside because endorphines you get from exercising pass to the baby. Imagine your body getting healthier… it’s the vessel for your precious baby that is getting stronger and healthier too.
Imagine that exercise helps your body get rid of toxins, the waste, how it strengthen your cells, and how it cleanses everything… and the baby thrives in a clean, active, happy environment.
Just imagine that… if this helps.
Plus…I walked 2 three days per week while I was pregnant and my labor was only 2 hours. They say that labor goes much easier when you excercise lightly during pregnancy.
I know it’s hard to get up and exercise…. But it will help soo much! Just walk, find someone to go with you. Sometimes a walking partner helps alot. Just walking will do wonders! Good Luck!!
You’re right, you’re going to have to do some mental work. Just remember that if you get into a good workout habit now, it will be much easier to lose the baby weight. Good luck.
I am 100% with you. I could have written this blog myself. I am having the same problem in my pregnancy. Too bad we dont live closer and can force each other to work out huh?
Baby patrol! I love it. lol
One tip? Change at work and go straight to the Y, or go straight to the Y and change there. You go home first to change, and you WILL talk yourself out of it. Take away that temptation.
I know it must be tough to be pregnant and now thinking about healthy for baby, etc, etc, BUT… if you roll with it BeeBee… then when baby comes, you are already well on your way to back to the mindset of “fitness to lose weight”.
Keep looking for that nitch, k? It’s there… you just gotta keep plugging at it till you find it.
Huggggggggggggggs,
Shan
My dear woman, I can not imagine. Pregnant! Well a good workout is what we need for sure. I know nothing about what pregnant woman should be doing for exercise? Are there guidelines or rules..hehe ? You take care of yourself and the little one. And I will start taking care of myself too? Workout! Here WE come. *hand extended*