20 weeks along...

So, It's a new year, and I'm going to try and recover from this last month of SUGAR!!!! I am 20 weeks along now, and have gained a total of 3 pounds. I kind of popped over the Holidays, and am starting to look pregnant. (I think you realize that you are starting to show when you accidentally slam your belly in the car door. Yup. Done that more than once already.) Anyway, I'm measuring at 19, which is pretty close to where I'm at, so that is good. I am still exercising 6 days a week, but I need to layoff the sugar. I've been doing much better with eating healthy since we came home from Utah last week, but I need to be really strict with myself, since I am not as disciplined when I am pregnant! As for the exercising, I will start going back to the gym next week, 2 times a week, I'll walk twice a week for an hour, and do the elipticle for 20-30 minutes the other 2 days. I've had to slow it down a little, since I'm much more out of breath than I use to be, but I'm sure that's normal.



So...how are you girls doing???

I FINALLY POSTED!

Hi. My name is Erica Bazil. I met and became great friends with Cami while I lived in Pocatello for a few years. She encouraged me to contribute to this blog way back in April I think. Well, I'm finally posting! I made a new year's resolution to stick to a daily routine that I created to allow me to do more for myself and my family (for example: exercise, have "school" with my son, enjoy scripture study/recreational reading time, etc.).

This is the most recent picture I have of myself (Christmas).

I guess I will first introduce myself: I am 24 years old and have been married to a wonderful man, Ty, for 4 1/2 years. We met in Pocatello while we were both attending ISU. Just before we got married, I graduated with an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies and we had just found out that Ty was accepted into ISU’s pharmacy program. So while he was going through the program I worked as a paralegal at a law firm for a couple years before we were blessed with the arrival of our adorable little boy, Cash. He is now 2 1/2 years old and never fails to entertain. We had planned on my staying at home with our children so when we had Cash I quit my job and I've never looked back.

A picture of my adorable family (Thanksgiving)!

This spring we had a lot of exciting change when in April we had another bundle of joy join our family. Her name is Vanna Marie. She is the most beautiful 8 month old, rolly-polly you've ever seen (of course, my opinion is a little biased). Also, Ty graduated in May so we bought a house and and a week after his graduation we moved to Payette, ID for a job that he took as a Pharmacist at BI-MART in Weiser, ID. All in all, we are very happy and feel like we have been blessed beyond measure. (To hear more about me and listen to my rambleings, visit my blog at bazilbunch.blogspot.com or see link to your right.)

Now to the nitty gritty...I've decided this blog will serve as a good reminder for me to work harder at exercising. I think the report to the blog and accountability aspect will be key to my success. I've never been concerned about my weight but I want to tone and lose 3 inches around my waist and 2 inches around each thigh. Although losing the weight comes quickly for me after having babies, it's amazing the way they have still changed my body - who would have thought :)? I'm also noticing that although my weight doesn't change, the way my body looks is - I think largly because I'm losing muscle and compensating by gaining fat (and since muscle weighs more than fat - my weight stays the same - ugh!).

One of my favorite phrases is "moderation in all things". Therefore, I don't intend on punishing myself for exercising only 29 minutes rather than 30 or for eating a cookie or anything - I want to still enjoy life but I want to enjoy it healthier and with more energy (and looking better will just be a sweet perk!). Wish me luck - I'll be in touch.

Good luck to all of you on your new goals and efforts too!

New Year/New Goals

So what are you goals for this new year?? What is going to keep you motivated??

My goals for this year is to continue losing the weight I need to and to get into excellent shape. A friend and I are going to run a half marathon this summer and I am REALLY EXCITED. I have never ran any races of any kind, nor did I do track in school, so this is all new for me.

Good luck on your goals this year and can't wait to hear what they are so I can cheer you on!!

Did I mention chocolate?

So, I really don't like to mention weakness, but here they are. For some reason, I have been feeling less guilty snacking on these little babies, because I'm pregnant. BAD IDEA! I have been great at exercising still, (thank goodness) but I really need to get ahold of myself for the next few weeks, when the sugar is surrounding me! AHHH! For example, I decided I was going to make some orange stick cookies in a few days. (I got this recipe from my aunt and I've been dying to try it.) First bad idea... Thinking, "I'll just open it up and eat one. I don't really need the WHOLE box of orange sticks for the cookies anyway." Second bad idea...I put them in a secret drawer, where James won't see that I've eaten half the box in 2 days." Third bad idea... I bought another box to make the cookies with! Help me, someone, please!!!

Well, If anyone has any advice, I could probably use it. I do okay passing up the cake and the cookies, usually... but the chocolate? The Caramels? The English tofee???? Really, I'm going to be in big trouble!

Hitting hard

I am so excited that I did not gain any weight over Thanksgiving and hope that with Christmas around the corner, I am just as careful with all the WONDERFUL Treats that come with the holiday. I am ging to hit it hard, but not get crazy over it. I am upping my workouts and really watch what I eat. I don't want to gain any weight back that I have worked so hard to get off.

Keep up the great work all of you and hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I did.

Rolyndia

Half Marathon

My walking buddy and I have decided to do one this coming summer and have started training for it now. We walk 4-5 miles every morning but have added running this last week. On Thursday we walked 5.5 miles and ran 2 and this morning we walked 2 and ran 3.5. She is a runner and I know she will do great, but I am not a natural runner. I have always enjoyed pushing myself to try and it has really felt great these last two times that we have ran. I hope by this summer I am fit and in shape to do the half marathon.

Just wanted to share.

Rolyndia

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!