18 weeks 3 days belly! Just a little bump :) I'm feeling much better this week!
Monday, February 25, 2013
19 weeks
Hello all!! I am 19 weeks today and feeling great! I am on my 5th straight day of exercising and eating healthy. I have so much more energy and its only been a couple days on my new routine. The last couple days I have been eating 5 small meals throughout the day along with at least 30 minutes of cardio and strength training every other day. Ive also done a half hour to an hour of yoga each night.Today my menu consisted of: scrambled egg with a slice of toast first thing in the morning. Snack was a sm. glass of grape juice and raw almonds. Lunch was tuna fish and crackers with a small salad. Dinner I had tacos and of my dessert/ last meal was a spinach and fruit smoothie. I feel full all day long and am staying within my calorie range. This is a big week for us! Tomorrow we get to find out the gender of our little one!! Mommy is guess another boy. :) I will post our announcement tomorrow evening!
Baby update
How far along: 19 weeks
Total weight gain/ loss: 10 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, be band over unbuttoned jeans is still working. I did go shopping this past weekend for some cute new maternity clothes!
Stretch marks: no
Sleep: moved to my left side and sleeping throughout the night.
Best moment this week: my husband feeling the little one kick! And of course finding out the gender!!
Have you told family/ friends: yes, they are all extremely excited!
Miss anything? : sushi, a turkey sub!!
Movement: Yes! Your little flutters are so sweet and strong!
Food Cravings: chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruit and Mac n cheese
Anything make you queasy or sick? : No
Have you started to show: yes, my little bump is starting to show
Gender Prediction: boy
Labor Signs: none
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding ring on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the Time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: Finding out if our little one is a boy or girl!!!
Have a great night everyone! Check back tomorrow to find out the big news!!!
Baby update
How far along: 19 weeks
Total weight gain/ loss: 10 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, be band over unbuttoned jeans is still working. I did go shopping this past weekend for some cute new maternity clothes!
Stretch marks: no
Sleep: moved to my left side and sleeping throughout the night.
Best moment this week: my husband feeling the little one kick! And of course finding out the gender!!
Have you told family/ friends: yes, they are all extremely excited!
Miss anything? : sushi, a turkey sub!!
Movement: Yes! Your little flutters are so sweet and strong!
Food Cravings: chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruit and Mac n cheese
Anything make you queasy or sick? : No
Have you started to show: yes, my little bump is starting to show
Gender Prediction: boy
Labor Signs: none
Belly button in or out: In
Wedding ring on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the Time: Happy!!
Looking forward to: Finding out if our little one is a boy or girl!!!
Have a great night everyone! Check back tomorrow to find out the big news!!!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Announcing Baby Number 2
Hello All!
I am finally able to post again. I have been having some computer issues but thankfully those are fixed and I am Back! Which is just in time because I have very exciting news!! We can now proudly announce...We are expecting Baby # 2!!! I am 18 weeks along and the baby is developing perfectly! We are very excited to meet the newest member of our family this July! I will be continuing my fashion posts as well as sharing this amazing journey with you.
Thankfully once we decided to expand our family, it didn't take long for us to received the positive test we were looking for. I was so excited to tell my husband when he got home from work. I knew he had a big test that day so my son and I went and bought balloons, a six pack, made a sign and baked his favorite cookies. At the bottom of our sign I wrote out all of our names including our furry baby and last but very not least in big letters I wrote and Baby M. It took him a minute to realize what I meant but when he did he couldn't believe it. He pick my son up and gave us a huge hug and kiss. I was of course beaming with joy! I had been all day! We decided to wait to tell our families when we went home for Thanksgiving a few weeks later. They are all extremely excited as well. My pregnancy this time around has been a little more challenging than my first. I was very tired with my son but if I took a nap or two during the day I could still manage my busy schedule. I wish I could say the same this time around. I'm even more exhausted! I know that I am chasing around a toddler but man oh man could this mama pass out for a 3 hour nap at the drop of a hat! :) So I am back to napping when baby naps (A great tip I was given before he was born) but it doesn't even tough how tired I am. I am trying to eat healthy and continue my exercise routine but that has also been more difficult to keep up with! I expected to have tons of energy and no issues continuing my already set exercise and healthy eating plan. But Ive found myself slacking terribly. I gain 43 pounds the first time around and it was very hard on me both physically and emotionally. I gave up exercising because I was afraid it was going to hurt my little one and caved into every craving that came my way. We walked to the ice cream shop almost every day! I am a strong believer that you CANNOT deprive yourself but I just allowed myself to stop caring. I justified everything with the idea that I could lose the weight later. I didn't realize how hard it would be to lose or the amount of strain I was putting on my body and my baby. I was mortified when I came home from the hospital still looking pregnant. In my head I assumed the baby comes out the belly goes away but because I had gain so much extra and not taken care of myself I actually came home still looking VERY pregnant. To be honest it wasn't the belly that bothered me. I knew that the skin and muscles had to stretch and expand to hold my little one and that would take time to go away but I did not expect my legs to be huge. My whole pregnancy everyone said "You're all baby." "You're just belly." I couldn't see my feet so I couldn't see the weight I was gaining down there. The extra weight put so much pressure on my knees that by the end of my pregnancy I couldn't do a squat or lunge if I tried. So I decided that when the doctor gave me the go ahead I would get my body back within 5 months of my son's birth. I had a C-section so it took 8 weeks after he was born to start the journey but I was determined and by the time 5 months rolled around I was only 5 pounds from my goal and could wear all of my old clothes again. I had not only lost the weight but was in better shape and had more muscle than before I got pregnant. The last 5 pounds disappeared after I stopped breast feeding. I knew that I never wanted to let my body hurt like that again and I always wanted to be a good example for my children. I swore that the next time around I would keep up a reasonable exercise routine and try to eat as best as I could. I am 18 weeks right now and have gained 9 pounds. I have hit some ups and downs in the eating department but after realizing that if I deprive myself I am only going to over eat later, I am slowly getting back on track. I have also gotten horrible about eating fast food. Yes its easy but when you take in your entire days calories in one meal you can pack on the pounds and not even realize it. Towards the end of my first trimester the cravings really set in and all I wanted were salty french fries, candy and Mac and cheese. When I went to the doctor and she said she would like me to gain 10 lbs my 20 weeks and I was only a pound away from that at 16 weeks I knew I was going to have to buckle down to stay on track. So I am going to finish my second trimester with a new approach. I will eat a small portion of my craving and get back in the habit of preparing meals in advance and hopefully this will stop the visits to the Fast Food drive Thur! My goal is to gain 30 pounds with this baby and I think that is a very possible! I am starting back on my 30 minutes of cardio daily and strength training 3 times a week routine. I really enjoy yoga and the Pregnancy Fitness DVD series so those are also becoming regulars. And as always the added bonus of chasing my little man, some of the best exercise out there!
I am so excited to share this journey with all of you. Wish me luck and feel free to leave any advice or tips that worked well for you!
I am finally able to post again. I have been having some computer issues but thankfully those are fixed and I am Back! Which is just in time because I have very exciting news!! We can now proudly announce...We are expecting Baby # 2!!! I am 18 weeks along and the baby is developing perfectly! We are very excited to meet the newest member of our family this July! I will be continuing my fashion posts as well as sharing this amazing journey with you.
Thankfully once we decided to expand our family, it didn't take long for us to received the positive test we were looking for. I was so excited to tell my husband when he got home from work. I knew he had a big test that day so my son and I went and bought balloons, a six pack, made a sign and baked his favorite cookies. At the bottom of our sign I wrote out all of our names including our furry baby and last but very not least in big letters I wrote and Baby M. It took him a minute to realize what I meant but when he did he couldn't believe it. He pick my son up and gave us a huge hug and kiss. I was of course beaming with joy! I had been all day! We decided to wait to tell our families when we went home for Thanksgiving a few weeks later. They are all extremely excited as well. My pregnancy this time around has been a little more challenging than my first. I was very tired with my son but if I took a nap or two during the day I could still manage my busy schedule. I wish I could say the same this time around. I'm even more exhausted! I know that I am chasing around a toddler but man oh man could this mama pass out for a 3 hour nap at the drop of a hat! :) So I am back to napping when baby naps (A great tip I was given before he was born) but it doesn't even tough how tired I am. I am trying to eat healthy and continue my exercise routine but that has also been more difficult to keep up with! I expected to have tons of energy and no issues continuing my already set exercise and healthy eating plan. But Ive found myself slacking terribly. I gain 43 pounds the first time around and it was very hard on me both physically and emotionally. I gave up exercising because I was afraid it was going to hurt my little one and caved into every craving that came my way. We walked to the ice cream shop almost every day! I am a strong believer that you CANNOT deprive yourself but I just allowed myself to stop caring. I justified everything with the idea that I could lose the weight later. I didn't realize how hard it would be to lose or the amount of strain I was putting on my body and my baby. I was mortified when I came home from the hospital still looking pregnant. In my head I assumed the baby comes out the belly goes away but because I had gain so much extra and not taken care of myself I actually came home still looking VERY pregnant. To be honest it wasn't the belly that bothered me. I knew that the skin and muscles had to stretch and expand to hold my little one and that would take time to go away but I did not expect my legs to be huge. My whole pregnancy everyone said "You're all baby." "You're just belly." I couldn't see my feet so I couldn't see the weight I was gaining down there. The extra weight put so much pressure on my knees that by the end of my pregnancy I couldn't do a squat or lunge if I tried. So I decided that when the doctor gave me the go ahead I would get my body back within 5 months of my son's birth. I had a C-section so it took 8 weeks after he was born to start the journey but I was determined and by the time 5 months rolled around I was only 5 pounds from my goal and could wear all of my old clothes again. I had not only lost the weight but was in better shape and had more muscle than before I got pregnant. The last 5 pounds disappeared after I stopped breast feeding. I knew that I never wanted to let my body hurt like that again and I always wanted to be a good example for my children. I swore that the next time around I would keep up a reasonable exercise routine and try to eat as best as I could. I am 18 weeks right now and have gained 9 pounds. I have hit some ups and downs in the eating department but after realizing that if I deprive myself I am only going to over eat later, I am slowly getting back on track. I have also gotten horrible about eating fast food. Yes its easy but when you take in your entire days calories in one meal you can pack on the pounds and not even realize it. Towards the end of my first trimester the cravings really set in and all I wanted were salty french fries, candy and Mac and cheese. When I went to the doctor and she said she would like me to gain 10 lbs my 20 weeks and I was only a pound away from that at 16 weeks I knew I was going to have to buckle down to stay on track. So I am going to finish my second trimester with a new approach. I will eat a small portion of my craving and get back in the habit of preparing meals in advance and hopefully this will stop the visits to the Fast Food drive Thur! My goal is to gain 30 pounds with this baby and I think that is a very possible! I am starting back on my 30 minutes of cardio daily and strength training 3 times a week routine. I really enjoy yoga and the Pregnancy Fitness DVD series so those are also becoming regulars. And as always the added bonus of chasing my little man, some of the best exercise out there!
I am so excited to share this journey with all of you. Wish me luck and feel free to leave any advice or tips that worked well for you!
First Pregnancy
Pre Second Pregnancy
18 Weeks Picture
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Fit and Fabulous- Nov. 13, 2012 Food Prep
Hello All!
I wanted to take a minute to share some of my tips on eating healthy. We all know with busy lives its much easier to run through a drive thru rather than cooking at home. Its very important to me to teach my son healthy eating habits from the very beginning. Children learn from their parents and the food we give them and the foods they see us put into our bodies shapes their future nutritional habits. I've found if I plan my meals for the entire week and prepare a grocery list before going to the store I will buy those healthy items that I want to teach him to love. Not only does planning out your meals cut back the hassle of trying to figure out what to make, it gives you a plan so you don't wonder around the store. If you stick to your list you are less likely to by junk that's not good for you or that you don't need. When I get home from the grocery store I wash and cut all of my fruits and vegetables. This way they are ready for the busy week ahead.When storing the food in the fridge, I store it in clear containers so it is very easy to see what I have. I keep it on the front of the shelf that I am most inclined to look at first. For me that's the middle shelf. I also keep the fridge stocked with lots of healthy drink options such as water, coconut water, Aloe Vera Juice, Orange Juice, and Milk. An important thing to remember is that drinks have calories too. It's better to take in healthy drinks rather than sodas or other beverages that have empty calories. Try to look for natural juices that don't have much added to them. Another great tip for the grocery store is to stay on the outside of the isles. Most stores stock the fresh foods around the outside of the store so if you stick to those areas you will fill your cart with healthy foods and not processed junk.
Another one of my favorite tips is to leave cleaned fresh fruit out on the counter. Its bright and colorful so when I walk out for a snack its sitting right there and I'll grab that instead of cookies or junk food.
So for now to Recap:
1. Make weekly meal plans
2. Go to the grocery store with a plan and stick to the outside isles.
3. Wash and cut vegetables after getting home.
4. Store in clear containers, that are easily accessible
5. Stock up on healthy drink options
6. Keep bright, fresh fruit on the counter for fast snacking.
I wanted to take a minute to share some of my tips on eating healthy. We all know with busy lives its much easier to run through a drive thru rather than cooking at home. Its very important to me to teach my son healthy eating habits from the very beginning. Children learn from their parents and the food we give them and the foods they see us put into our bodies shapes their future nutritional habits. I've found if I plan my meals for the entire week and prepare a grocery list before going to the store I will buy those healthy items that I want to teach him to love. Not only does planning out your meals cut back the hassle of trying to figure out what to make, it gives you a plan so you don't wonder around the store. If you stick to your list you are less likely to by junk that's not good for you or that you don't need. When I get home from the grocery store I wash and cut all of my fruits and vegetables. This way they are ready for the busy week ahead.When storing the food in the fridge, I store it in clear containers so it is very easy to see what I have. I keep it on the front of the shelf that I am most inclined to look at first. For me that's the middle shelf. I also keep the fridge stocked with lots of healthy drink options such as water, coconut water, Aloe Vera Juice, Orange Juice, and Milk. An important thing to remember is that drinks have calories too. It's better to take in healthy drinks rather than sodas or other beverages that have empty calories. Try to look for natural juices that don't have much added to them. Another great tip for the grocery store is to stay on the outside of the isles. Most stores stock the fresh foods around the outside of the store so if you stick to those areas you will fill your cart with healthy foods and not processed junk.
Another one of my favorite tips is to leave cleaned fresh fruit out on the counter. Its bright and colorful so when I walk out for a snack its sitting right there and I'll grab that instead of cookies or junk food.
So for now to Recap:
1. Make weekly meal plans
2. Go to the grocery store with a plan and stick to the outside isles.
3. Wash and cut vegetables after getting home.
4. Store in clear containers, that are easily accessible
5. Stock up on healthy drink options
6. Keep bright, fresh fruit on the counter for fast snacking.
Monday, November 12, 2012
November 12, 2012
Happy Monday!
What a wonderful way to start the week! Today was a beautiful day and I got to spend it with my two favorite men. We took Ryker to ride the carousel for the first time. He thought it was so much fun. Mommy and Daddy however got a little sick from the circles. After we went for a long walk in the warm fall air and looked at all of the beautiful colored leaves. After watching a little bit of the Steelers game with my husband I figured I should get a quick workout it. So for today I did my usual morning workout in the morning and then again at night. I'm feeling a little tired after all of our family cardio so I decided it would be ok to take it easy tonight. My husband was so sweet and gave me a foot rub when I got home. I am so blessed to have such an amazing man. I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Outfit of the Day:
What a wonderful way to start the week! Today was a beautiful day and I got to spend it with my two favorite men. We took Ryker to ride the carousel for the first time. He thought it was so much fun. Mommy and Daddy however got a little sick from the circles. After we went for a long walk in the warm fall air and looked at all of the beautiful colored leaves. After watching a little bit of the Steelers game with my husband I figured I should get a quick workout it. So for today I did my usual morning workout in the morning and then again at night. I'm feeling a little tired after all of our family cardio so I decided it would be ok to take it easy tonight. My husband was so sweet and gave me a foot rub when I got home. I am so blessed to have such an amazing man. I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Outfit of the Day:
Waiting patiently for his turn.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Fit and Fabulous- November 11, 2012 workout and new products!
My husband and I are getting back into the swing of healthy living now that the ciaos of moving is over. I start everyday with kick start workout. I do 50 jumping jacks, 10 push ups, 20 sit ups, 20 mountain climbers each leg, 30 second plank, 7 burpees. I repeat this 2 to 3 times. Its gets your heart pumping but doesn't take long and I know that if I don't get anything else in that day I at least got my heart rate up for those 15 minutes. Tonight's workout was cardio. I started off on the stationary bike and did a 5 minute mile warm up. After that I hoped on the treadmill and ran 1.25 miles and power walked the other three quarters mile. I try to keep my speed above 7 while running and above 4 at a power walk. I'm 5'7" so that's a steady pace run not full out but to where its hard to hold a conversation. I always finish with at least a 5 minute cool down. It has taken so much for me to get back into running after my pregnancy. I had high blood pressure so I was only allowed to walk. I gained 43 pounds which put me at the heaviest my body had ever been. This took a huge tole on my knees. But things are slowly starting to feel normal again. My goal is to be able to run a 5k with my husband at the end of the month. I finished the work out with abs. I do abs everyday whether it's a strength training or cardio day. I think they are very important to keeping a strong back and with carrying a baby around so much we all know you need those Mommy Muscles!! My ab routine was 2 sets of 25 opposite knee to opposite elbow ( I do 25 on each side.), 25 crunches, 25 sit ups and 25 double crunches ( you start with your knees bent to a 90 degree angle and your hand behind your head, you crunch your upper abs forward while lifting your butt off the ground and bring your knees towards your face.)
Post workout picture: I ran out of my powder protein so a protein Naked was the next best thing.
I would also like to share some other new products I'm trying:
The Aloe Vera is amazing. Its sweet and refreshing and lets not forget really good for you! It comes in a couple of other flavors that are great but I think the original is delicious.
The Kale Chips I had heard great things about but am not a fan. I'm going to try to bake them in the toaster oven to see if they will be better if they are a little more crunchy.
I love Greek Yogurt and this Dannons Oikos in Black Cherry is great. Ryker also approves of it.
The Vita Coco coconut water with peach and mango is good but I cant drink it straight. I mix it into my smoothies it adds great flavor.
I hope you try some of these products and workout ideas. Feel free to comment with other products you like or workout ideas. I'm always looking for new things to try!
Remember listen to your body and even if your walking, you are still lapping everyone on the couch!
Have an amazing day!
I would also like to share some other new products I'm trying:
The Kale Chips I had heard great things about but am not a fan. I'm going to try to bake them in the toaster oven to see if they will be better if they are a little more crunchy.
I love Greek Yogurt and this Dannons Oikos in Black Cherry is great. Ryker also approves of it.
The Vita Coco coconut water with peach and mango is good but I cant drink it straight. I mix it into my smoothies it adds great flavor.
I hope you try some of these products and workout ideas. Feel free to comment with other products you like or workout ideas. I'm always looking for new things to try!
Remember listen to your body and even if your walking, you are still lapping everyone on the couch!
Have an amazing day!
November 11, 2012
Hello All!
First of all Happy Veteran's Day to all of those who have served our country and are currently serving! I cannot thank you enough!! I was so thankful to have such beautiful weather on this beautiful Sunday! 72 degrees in November, I'll take it! In honor of the beautiful day we spent it outside. The family went for a couple long walks and to the park. Ryker and Dolce had a blast chasing the leaves. My husband even gave up watching his Sunday football to come spend the day with the family. I was very proud of him! We went out to Olive Garden for Dinner and that probably wasn't the best idea. The foot was amazing but it was a mad house due to the holiday. It was still a nice night with the loves of my life. Ryker did amazing. He fused a little but with having to wait an hour before we even got sat I was very proud of him. When we got home we read for a while and then the little man was quickly off to bed so mommy hit the gym for a late night workout. Ill make another post with those details. I hope you all had a lovely day! I'm going to go cuddle up with my husband and watch a movie.
Outfit of the Day:
First of all Happy Veteran's Day to all of those who have served our country and are currently serving! I cannot thank you enough!! I was so thankful to have such beautiful weather on this beautiful Sunday! 72 degrees in November, I'll take it! In honor of the beautiful day we spent it outside. The family went for a couple long walks and to the park. Ryker and Dolce had a blast chasing the leaves. My husband even gave up watching his Sunday football to come spend the day with the family. I was very proud of him! We went out to Olive Garden for Dinner and that probably wasn't the best idea. The foot was amazing but it was a mad house due to the holiday. It was still a nice night with the loves of my life. Ryker did amazing. He fused a little but with having to wait an hour before we even got sat I was very proud of him. When we got home we read for a while and then the little man was quickly off to bed so mommy hit the gym for a late night workout. Ill make another post with those details. I hope you all had a lovely day! I'm going to go cuddle up with my husband and watch a movie.
Outfit of the Day:
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