Gaining or losing?

So, I'm now 13 weeks along now. I had another doctor's apt. and my first ultra sound, and everything is looking good. However, instead of gaining the reccomended 3-4 pounds, I lost it. Not that I've ever complained about losing weight...I'm just frustrated that I lose when I try to gain, and gain when I try to lose! Anyway, I know it's because I haven't been feeling well, and I'm sure it will catch up to me in no time.

I've really had to slow it down with the exercising lately. I'm just so exhausted lately, and I don't want to push myself too hard where it becomes unhealthy. I am still exercising 6 days a week, but not quite as strenuous as before. For example, I went to the gym this morning, and usually I would do the elipticle for 20-30 minutes, and burn about 13-14 calories a minute, however, today I did it for 25 minutes and barely burned over 10 calories a minute. I know it's still good because at least I'm doing something, but I've been so use to pushing myself to the max this past summer, that it seems like I'm slacking. I'm sure when my 2nd trimester hits, I'll start feeling better, and be able to step it up a notch again. I really want to be in good shape when I have this baby. Anyway, I'm not dumb enough to hurt myself, so don't worry about that. My baby is most important right now, and I just need to stay healthy for the both of us.

What I DO need to work on is EATING!!! Ahhh. It's just so odd right now, because I don't feel like eating ANYTHING, and yet I'm eating ALL the time to keep me from being nausiated. I've been eating a lot of oatmeal, fiber one bars, and toast when I need something quick. I'll try to cut back on the sugar though this week, and really drink more water. We'll see how it goes.

As for the rest of you...WHERE ARE YOU??? (With the exception of Rolyndia, Aunt Kim, and Hannah. You guys are great.) But for the rest of you....your gonna get it if I don't see an update....ASAP!
QUIT SLACKING! NO EXCUSES!

Well

I am so excited!! I am only a pound from being out ofthe 180's and into the 170's. My goal is getting closer and closer. I wore and skirt and shirt that I bought at the end of the summer and I can now fit into them both. I even tried on my size 12 pants and they fit great every where by the waist. They are alittle tight but in another week or two I can wear them with no problem at all.

I have not been this small in about 10 years or so and it really feels great!!

Getting Harder!

Well, I have been a slacker on here but I have done well with my goals. I have gained about 4 lbs so far in this pregnancy and am 23 weeks a long. I'm sure I've gained more I just haven't been to the Dr's office to weigh in almost 4 weeks. I go this Thursday, so I will have a new weight to post I'm sure.

I have been feeling better and my appetite has really kicked in which has made it harder for me to eat healthy b/c I want to eat EVERYTHING!!! Especially with Halloween season and all the treats and cookies in the store...TORTURE!!! I did give in a few times and had myself a treat but I have still been good with the exercising. However, it is getting harder to keep on track because of my appetite and also because I have been having major ligament pains, backaches and tightening in the abdomen (Braxton Hicks). I wasn't able to walk or exercise at all last week b/c of these things and also b/c I started to spot. So, I'm not sure how long I will be able to hit the gym. I have a history of preterm labor so I am just waiting for my Dr's appt. this Thursday to find out what I can and can't do. Kind of stinks....wish me luck!

I'm back

Sorry, it's been awhile. If you didn't already know, I found out I'm expecting again, and I'm about 10 weeks along. This wasn't planned, but we are excited. It's been a real adjustment for me so far with being healthy, since I've been feeling so sick and tired. I have made it a goal to still exercise 6 days a week, (just maybe not quite as hard), and eat good. I kind of stopped exercising the first trimester with Carson when I felt sick, and I had a hard time gettting back into the groove of it when I wasn't sick. With Kenzie, I never stopped exercising, and it made a big difference. I actually don't feel quite as sick in the mornings when I just get up and do it.

My doctor wants me to gain 25-35 pounds with this pregnancy. I gained 35 with Carson, lost all the baby weight, and only gained 30 with McKenzie. I'll try to shoot for 30 again, and hopefully I'll be able to stay in shape throughout the whole pregnancy. I'm sure it will be easier to eat better when I'm not feeling sick all the time. Aunt Kim and I can have some similar goals now... I guess, since she is pregnant too. I still need help staying motivated though. I don't want to get it in my mind that I'm pregnant now, so it doesn't matter what I eat! I want to stay healthy, and control what I eat, because I think it will make me feel better while I'm pregnant, and it will be easier to lose the baby weight afterwards.

Exercising routine

Monday: Walk for an hour
Tuesday: Elipticle 20-30 minutes
Wednesday: Gym (6:00am...ugh!) Cardio 20 minutes, weights 40 minutes
Thursday: Walk an hour
Friday: Gym. Cardio 20 minutes, weights 40 minutes
Saturday: Elipticle, or toning class at ISU

Eating habits....

....saltines....here I come.

(plus lots of healthy snacks, and lots of water!)

Hello??

Where is everyone?? I hope all of you are doing great and hanging in with your exercise/eating programs with it getting colder outside.

I have decided to cut out all treats until Thanksgiving. I started on October 19th and have gone almost a week with no treats. It has been hard, but I can tell a huge difference in how I feel.

But watch out because on Thanksgiving day, I am eating a whole pumpkin pie slathered in whip cream by myself, LOL!!!


Rolyndia

Feeling good

Since Tyler and I have started our P90X program 6 weeks ago, I have lost 9 lbs! And last week we took a much needed week long vacation (sans kids) and ate horribly (like luscious NY cheesecake, famous pizza's and steak, etc, etc) and didn't work out except for walking literally miles everyday around Boston and NYC and running once during the week. And anyway, I think I gained about 3 lbs but have already lost 2 from getting back to a normal eating schedule. I have enjoyed this workout. It is more time consuming (1 hr 15 min every day) and comes with a strict diet but I FEEL great.

I am no longer 180 lbs (gulp) and I can fit easily into my size 12 jeans. I love the feeling of having clothes fit a little loosely.

Anyway, as the holidays come on starting w/Halloween I have to truly resist and make goals like Cami Jo, to eat a limited amount of treats (actually, this diet doesn't allow any--but who can say no on Thanksgiving day!). So, my goals for the next 2 months are to CONTROL my passions and appetites for goodies.

Five down, five more to go.

Well, I finally did it! This morning I weighed in at 130lbs! I'm super excited. I'm not sure what really happened. I did start adding weight lifting to my workouts again, and maybe that seemed to help. Who knows! All I care about is I did it, and feel great! Now....125 sounds like a good goal. I'm not really as concerned about the weight, as how I look and feel. I just want clothes to fit cute, and feel good about myself. If I can accomplish that, I don't care what the scale says. (easier said than done though.)

Anyway- here are a few tips I've been trying lately



1st tip: Every Sunday night I plan exactly what my treats will be that week. I decide how many treats I will allow myself, and then plan for them. For example... last week I knew that I would be at a wedding with cheesecake on Thursday, and my little boy's birthday party was Friday night, with cake and ice cream. I decided that these would be my treats for the week. This way, if something came up, unexpected, I could more easily pass it up, because I had already planned out what I was allowed that week. Usually if I go off sugar completely I can do it, but I get in trouble when I decide that I'll eat treats "sparingly" What the heck does that mean anyway? I never stick to a few, I end up going overboard, and feeling crappy about myself. But, since I've been doing this, for some reason it has seemed to help!

2nd tip: I only eat half. This mainly goes with the treat thing. When I crave something good like icecream, or brownies, I tend to eat every last drop, when really even a few bites will satisfy my craving. Now, only eating half is really hard to do when it's still sitting in front of you. Hence, I have a few minor tips to help you only eat half. (These work great!)
1-When I've eaten half, I put my dirty napking on top of the other half, like I'm done. I do this, quickly before I have time to change my mind. Once the napkin is on top, it's really awkward to take it back off to have another bite! (You also look totally retarded!)
2- If the napkin isn't enough, I always put in a piece of gum, or go brush my teeth when half of it is gone. That way- it really doesn't taste as good to have another bite later.

3rd tip: The third tip has also really been working for me the past few weeks. I realize that I always eat too much. I have a hard time stopping until I'm completely stuffed! So...to help me out with this, I've been drinking one full glass of water before a meal, or a snack, and that way I'm not nearly as hungry. Then, if I find myself thinking maybe I want seconds, I take another FULL glass of water, and usually I'm too full by this point to want anymore at all.

Anyway, these few tips have helped me out a lot the past few weeks. Maybe you guys could give some a try and see how it goes. Let me know what you think!