27 Weeks...

I'm at 27 weeks now, and feeling pretty good. I hate that just because my belly HAS to get bigger when I'm pregnant, my face, arms, butt and legs do too! What's that all about?! Anyway- I'm feeling good. At my appointment last week I had gained 12 pounds. I'm happy with that. And I've still been exercising as much as I can handle. Somedays the contractions are strong and I just try to take it easy. I need to lay off the junk food still, and I'm working on that. Wish me luck as I enter my last trimester girls!!!

Still Alive

HI!!! Yes, I am still alive. It has been so crazy lately. I started a class this Semester, hubby is gone every week, boys have gymnastics twice a week and scouts, Paeton has ballet and Achievement days. There is not a night we are home with nothing to do. I am up at 5am every morning getting my workout done and in bed by 9:30pm every night. Somewhere in all that I find time for homework, to eat, kids home with homework, to eat, laundry, to eat, dishes, to eat, cleaning, to eat and oh, did I mention to eat.

That is my biggest thing right now is my eating. I am not gaining weight, but I am not trimming down either. Maybe to stressed, I don't know.

Hope you guys are doing great!!!!

Hitting it hard at 22 weeks

So, we are thrilled to be having another GIRL!!! We're very excited, and throughout all the excitement, I've been eating like CRAP! Talk about horrible cravings! All I've been wanting are potato chips and dip, ice-cream, and carmel (frosting, candy, topping...it doesn't really matter.) So....after getting ahold of myself again, I'm back to hitting it hard. I have gained a total of 7 pounds so far, which isn't bad, but I think I'm going to need to watch myself and control what I eat! I've been doing better the past few days, and at least I've still been exercising 6 days a week. I'm sure that's the only reason I haven't gained 50 pounds already. I'm doing all kinds of exercises still, low weights, walking, toning exercises, and pregnancy pilates and cardio pregnancy DVD's when it's too cold to go out. For the most part, I've been feeling okay energy wise, but have been having a TON of pain in my.....well, I guess I'll just come out and say it.....my right butt cheek. I think it's a sciatic nerve thing, but sometimes I can barely even walk with it. Hopefully I'll be able to get that figured out soon!

So, how are you girl's doing? I want to hear from you both soon!

Hey girls!

Sounds like you both are doing well! Cami you look great and Rolyndia I love your new strategy! My game plan lately is mostly the same. I'm still watching what I eat and I'm trying to get some exercise in everyday. The newest thing we've done is everyday after dinner we go on a family walk. I find that on the days we aren't able to go, I miss it. It's good for the kids and great exercise for us. I've really enjoyed it and my efforts are starting to pay off, I've lost 7 lbs!! That feels really good after the weight loss roller coaster I was on during the summer. :P So that's where I'm at. Plugging along!

16 weeks

So, I am now at 16 weeks along. The sad thing is, I'm bigger this pregnancy than my last 3, and I was in better shape this time to begin with! How lame-o is that?! Anyway- here are some updated pics of the belly.... We have had a crazy few weeks. Kids starting school, buying a new house, packing, moving, un-packing...etc. It's been nuts. I've been exercising through it all, but very lightly. (Mostly just walking.) But...I have NOT been eating very good. I had a hard time eating really healthy when I usually didn't want anything because I was sick. When I COULD eat, I used the excuse that I never usually wanted anything, so when I did, I was going to eat whatever finally sounded good! Bad idea. The past few weeks haven't been great ---eating-wise--- but I'm doing better now. I'm no longer nauseated...(FINALLY), and have found more motivation to cook more, and eat better again. My exercise is still modified, (obviously) but I've been trying to walk 40 minutes-1 hour every day (pushing strollers, and walking hills) to give me a decent workout without too much intensity.

I did go to the doctor's today and the funny thing is that I haven't gained a pound! How is that possible???! I figured I would've gained something since I can't fit into my clothes anymore, but nope. I'm okay with that though! I hope you are all doing well still, and I'll let you know in a few weeks if we're having a boy or a girl!!!

Bad

Is it bad that I have no motivation to do anything? I am still working out and watching what I eat as I stick it in my mouth. I have not gained nor lost any weight, but I am not happy with where I am at physically. I need the motivation again.

So I decided that I am going to start my P90X workout from day one and follow the eating program I have posted a few weeks of on here. My reward for this goal in 90 days is to have pictures taken. I have not had a picture of myself professionally taken since this picture was taken 23 years ago. I think it is time and a great motivator. I decided that if I start tomorrow that in 90 days it would be October 26th. I am calling today to schedule the photo shoot.

Here is to MOTIVATION! I can't wait and I am super excited and scared, but I will reach my goal.

Hope you are all doing great and find that motivation to help you reach your goal too.

Checking in

I've had some ups and downs over the past few weeks but I haven't given up. I've shaved minutes off my mile and 5k and I've lost 3 lbs. That has felt really good and continues to motivate me. My husband and I have set up weight loss goals/rewards and we've been exercising together. That has helped me to focus the most and continually reminds me of my long term goals instead of being lazy in the moment. Eating healthy dinners is still my biggest struggle. For the time being I'm trying to eat smaller portions at dinner time, hopefully that helps a little. Anyway, I'm still around and doing what I can. Just wanted to check in quick! :)