I miss dancing! I mean it, I really do! I can't even go out to a club to dance right now. Well, I guess technically I could, but I don't really have girlfriends to go with me, plus I'm pregnant so it would be weird, not that I'm majorly showing yet but I think I'd feel out of place.
I'm watching America's Best Dance Crew do routines to J.Lo songs and I can't help but remember back to when I was part of a dance team. The AMHS dance team was so fun! I danced for a bit during university but quickly gave it up as it turned into more of a cheerleading thing which I didn't really feel comfortable with. Maybe after I have this baby and get into shape I'll find a dance class somewhere to get that awesome feeling back. It would be something to think about anyway.
I hope my child will find something to be passionate about. Seeing him/her in dance classes would be so cute! Music is such a big part of my life, even if I only listen to it, both Brock and I have a deep appreciation for great music. I'm sure that we will make sure it's a big part of our baby's life too. I can remember when I was younger dancing around our apartment with my mom to the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. I still love the Beegees to this day.
Good music is a such a motivator to get moving. Dancing is one of my favourite things to do. I'm excited that the baby can now hear things going on which means I'll be playing a lot more music in the house. I can't wait until I can feel him/her kicking so I know what sounds they like the most. This experience is really something to treasure. At times I don't realize how much my life is going to change and then I think about the bigger picture- having a huge belly, going through labour, having a newborn at home all to myself- it's going to be a lot. Once we start buying stuff to prepare I think it will start to feel even more real, though yesterday I got to hear the heartbeat which was so awesome. It's good to know the baby is healthy. I can't wait until the adventure really begins!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
18 weeks preggers: where's my baby bump?
Well, of course it's been two years since I've posted on this blog. I am inconsistent as ever, as always.
Today I went for about a 15 minute walk. I had a pounding headache and found just being outside moving helped ease the pain along with water, but as soon I came back in the house it all came back. I'm hoping this is because of the pregnancy, I usually don't suffer from headache pain. And what a pain it is! Looking forward to my doctor's appointment next week to figure things out.
I have been so lethargic lately, and I sleep way too much. What else is new? I haven't been employed for four months (minus a couple weeks) and I have no motivation to do anything it seems except cook and eat. Though I've been making pretty healthy choices which is good. I just need to make exercise a top priority, especially because I'm already overweight and expecting.
I'm not sure at all, but before I moved I weighed about 215-220 lbs. Horrible, I know. I'm only 5'4" and the weight does not sit well with me, why would it? This is the heaviest I've ever been. I've pretty much given up trying, but now I realize I need to make my health a top priority if I'm going to be a mom in a few short months. I had to get out of the house today. It really did feel good to just get moving. Though I found myself really short of breath when I got back, which is really sad after only 15 minutes of not even brisk walking. It just shows me how far I've "let myself go" and what needs to change. There's nothing like impending motherhood to get me moving, let's hope! Of course it's all up to me, mind over matter!
I'm glad I have nothing in my way (except the pregnancy) to get in shape. I used to be on anti-depressants which I think contributed to gaining so much weight so fast last spring/summer. I'm already almost 19 weeks pregnant and I have yet to really see a baby bump (though I already have the stretch marks to go with it). I'm hoping in a couple weeks I'll have a more rounded tummy, I can't wait to really look pregnant, I'm not afraid to gain weight,I don't expect to gain too much. Hopefully at the doctor next week I'll figure out exactly where I'm at.
I've given up the vegeterian diet, which to me is kind of a failure, as I really do believe in it. Since living with a very carniverous boyfriend, I find my opinions and beliefs get left at the wayside, which is kind of my fault, I shouldn't be so easily influenced, but I have to admit during the summer I find it really hard to avoid BBQ. Maybe after the baby's born I will resume a healthier non-meat diet again, I think for now it's important to stay as healthy as I can and keep my energy up.
For a while I was keeping a food journal, but honestly I find that too time-consuming and annoying to keep track. And what does it really matter? As long as I know I'm eating healthy and not over-consuming large amounts of bad foods, I think I'll be okay. I have to watch my sugar. I'm so afraid of getting diabetes, even gestational at this point. All of my dad's health problems are a true horror story of what bad health habits can do to a person. I'd rather live long and prosperous without those things dragging me down.
Since it's finally turning into summer, I'm glad that I have the opportunity to be more active outside, since I don't do anything indoors. I'm hoping I'll get the clear to ride a bike during the pregnancy, I don't see why it would be a problem? It's one of my favourite activities. Here's hoping the summer is full of fun and sun, an active lifestyle and relaxation in preparation for the rest of my life as a mommy.
Today I went for about a 15 minute walk. I had a pounding headache and found just being outside moving helped ease the pain along with water, but as soon I came back in the house it all came back. I'm hoping this is because of the pregnancy, I usually don't suffer from headache pain. And what a pain it is! Looking forward to my doctor's appointment next week to figure things out.
I have been so lethargic lately, and I sleep way too much. What else is new? I haven't been employed for four months (minus a couple weeks) and I have no motivation to do anything it seems except cook and eat. Though I've been making pretty healthy choices which is good. I just need to make exercise a top priority, especially because I'm already overweight and expecting.
I'm not sure at all, but before I moved I weighed about 215-220 lbs. Horrible, I know. I'm only 5'4" and the weight does not sit well with me, why would it? This is the heaviest I've ever been. I've pretty much given up trying, but now I realize I need to make my health a top priority if I'm going to be a mom in a few short months. I had to get out of the house today. It really did feel good to just get moving. Though I found myself really short of breath when I got back, which is really sad after only 15 minutes of not even brisk walking. It just shows me how far I've "let myself go" and what needs to change. There's nothing like impending motherhood to get me moving, let's hope! Of course it's all up to me, mind over matter!
I'm glad I have nothing in my way (except the pregnancy) to get in shape. I used to be on anti-depressants which I think contributed to gaining so much weight so fast last spring/summer. I'm already almost 19 weeks pregnant and I have yet to really see a baby bump (though I already have the stretch marks to go with it). I'm hoping in a couple weeks I'll have a more rounded tummy, I can't wait to really look pregnant, I'm not afraid to gain weight,I don't expect to gain too much. Hopefully at the doctor next week I'll figure out exactly where I'm at.
I've given up the vegeterian diet, which to me is kind of a failure, as I really do believe in it. Since living with a very carniverous boyfriend, I find my opinions and beliefs get left at the wayside, which is kind of my fault, I shouldn't be so easily influenced, but I have to admit during the summer I find it really hard to avoid BBQ. Maybe after the baby's born I will resume a healthier non-meat diet again, I think for now it's important to stay as healthy as I can and keep my energy up.
For a while I was keeping a food journal, but honestly I find that too time-consuming and annoying to keep track. And what does it really matter? As long as I know I'm eating healthy and not over-consuming large amounts of bad foods, I think I'll be okay. I have to watch my sugar. I'm so afraid of getting diabetes, even gestational at this point. All of my dad's health problems are a true horror story of what bad health habits can do to a person. I'd rather live long and prosperous without those things dragging me down.
Since it's finally turning into summer, I'm glad that I have the opportunity to be more active outside, since I don't do anything indoors. I'm hoping I'll get the clear to ride a bike during the pregnancy, I don't see why it would be a problem? It's one of my favourite activities. Here's hoping the summer is full of fun and sun, an active lifestyle and relaxation in preparation for the rest of my life as a mommy.
Monday, January 25, 2010
A fresh outlook!
Here I am, it's another Monday and I feel inspired and confident in my new (and familiar) vegetarian lifestyle.
Since Tuesday, I have not had any meat in my system. Technically I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian because I contain eggs and dairy in my diet. I only drink soy milk though. I'm considering keeping fish in my diet as well (pescatarian), though I'm not sure how often that would be. Aside from the specifics, I feel great about making this decision. I really believe that people don't need to eat meat to stay healthy. There are so many benefits to cutting it out of your diet.
Since Friday, I've been eating really consciously. Here's an example of what I ate for the last three days:
Friday January 22
Breakfast 8AM: one bowl Special K Satisfaction cereal w/ soy milk, OJ
Lunch 12PM: Egg scramble whole wheat wrap with salsa. Small fruit smoothie (Booster Juice)
Supper 7:30PM: Ceasar salad, one piece garlic toast, 2 cups black tea.
Others: 3 bud light lime, 1 cup southern comfort, 2 glasses red wine
Saturday January 23
Lunch: whole grain blueberry muffin, large earl grey tea double double (Tim Hortons)
Supper: Shrimp and Asparagus pasta, salad, potatoes, mixed veggies, white wine
Snacks: 2 pieces cornbread, 1 apple, cheese and triscuits, olives, shrimp, pickles.
Exercise: 40 minutes brisk walking (in the snow).
Sunday January 24
Breakfast 10AM: whole wheat egg and veggie wrap with cheese, grapefruit, oranges, OJ, one cup black coffee with tsp of sugar
Lunch 1:35PM: canned salmon on whole wheat, apple, carrots, juice box.
Supper 5:30PM: Chickpea stirfry with mixed salad, sugar free vanilla soy latte.
Snacks: one ferrerro rocher, 1 piece dark chocolate, 10g.
I feel like this pattern of eating healthy is sticking. I just need to hit the gym!
Au Revoir!
Since Tuesday, I have not had any meat in my system. Technically I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian because I contain eggs and dairy in my diet. I only drink soy milk though. I'm considering keeping fish in my diet as well (pescatarian), though I'm not sure how often that would be. Aside from the specifics, I feel great about making this decision. I really believe that people don't need to eat meat to stay healthy. There are so many benefits to cutting it out of your diet.
Since Friday, I've been eating really consciously. Here's an example of what I ate for the last three days:
Friday January 22
Breakfast 8AM: one bowl Special K Satisfaction cereal w/ soy milk, OJ
Lunch 12PM: Egg scramble whole wheat wrap with salsa. Small fruit smoothie (Booster Juice)
Supper 7:30PM: Ceasar salad, one piece garlic toast, 2 cups black tea.
Others: 3 bud light lime, 1 cup southern comfort, 2 glasses red wine
Saturday January 23
Lunch: whole grain blueberry muffin, large earl grey tea double double (Tim Hortons)
Supper: Shrimp and Asparagus pasta, salad, potatoes, mixed veggies, white wine
Snacks: 2 pieces cornbread, 1 apple, cheese and triscuits, olives, shrimp, pickles.
Exercise: 40 minutes brisk walking (in the snow).
Sunday January 24
Breakfast 10AM: whole wheat egg and veggie wrap with cheese, grapefruit, oranges, OJ, one cup black coffee with tsp of sugar
Lunch 1:35PM: canned salmon on whole wheat, apple, carrots, juice box.
Supper 5:30PM: Chickpea stirfry with mixed salad, sugar free vanilla soy latte.
Snacks: one ferrerro rocher, 1 piece dark chocolate, 10g.
I feel like this pattern of eating healthy is sticking. I just need to hit the gym!
Au Revoir!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Heavy for the Holidays
Well, it seems that my motivation waxes and wanes just as easily as my indecisive mind about everything!
I love this time of year because it's so pretty and warm and there's TONS of amazing food around every corner, but the other day I felt so disgusting I just thought to myself, enough is enough, not one more gross thing in my mouth! But then here I am today, eating movie theatre popcorn and chocolate. Chalk it up to the weekend. I'll start fresh tomorrow? If only I had a dollar for every time I've said that!
I'm planning on hitting the gym this week multiple times, since I only work a couple days this week, thank god. I need to work on my fitness like nobody's business!
That's the plan, I'm sticking to it, hell or high water!
I love this time of year because it's so pretty and warm and there's TONS of amazing food around every corner, but the other day I felt so disgusting I just thought to myself, enough is enough, not one more gross thing in my mouth! But then here I am today, eating movie theatre popcorn and chocolate. Chalk it up to the weekend. I'll start fresh tomorrow? If only I had a dollar for every time I've said that!
I'm planning on hitting the gym this week multiple times, since I only work a couple days this week, thank god. I need to work on my fitness like nobody's business!
That's the plan, I'm sticking to it, hell or high water!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
A Good Week
This week has been good in terms of eating wisely. I haven't went overboard, except for a couple drinks on Friday night. The only problem was, I haven't been working out. It's always one or the other! But I'm confident that I can get on with this. The will power is getting easier to control! Which is good since it's almost Christmas, which means tons of food. This year, I'm keeping it light, not letting my eyes get bigger than my stomach, which is often the case during the holidays.
I was really excited the other day I bought a digital scale for the apartment. It was really pretty, black with flowers outlined in white, but it didn't work properly! I really want to get another one, but the customer service at Zellers told me someone else returned the same scale. Hopefully I'll find another one. Just reading those unwanted numbers is honestly a huge motivator to me. I think that's why I've been eating so well this week.
Besides being completely exhausted from work, I'm feeling inspired to make some goals. I've been writing in my food journal all week and it's been a major help. I feel like I have a lot of weight to lose, but a long term weight loss goal would be to lose the approximate 50-60 pounds by June 2010. Just in time for beach season! I rarely went to the beach the last couple of summers, and I really love it, so I do not want to miss another one!
I was talking with my girl Jasmine the other day about weight loss tips from Weight Watchers that she heard about and a few that came up were:
- Don't eat refined carbs. Things like scones from Tim Hortons and Starbucks that I love, I need to stay away from! Whole wheat bread is better, as well as pasta.
- When at a party, bring a bag or something to carry in one hand, so you are less likely to carry two plates of food around. Smart tip, especially for this time of year!
- Drink lots of water I think was another one. I have a cup beside me right now :)
- Always fill your plate half full with veggies. Eat smaller portions of pasta and meat.
I've always knew these tips (minus the holiday one). They all make sense, and would work with regular exercise to shed pounds. The key is to obviously consume less calories than what you expend via working out. It's time to get this butt moving!
Au Revoir!
I was really excited the other day I bought a digital scale for the apartment. It was really pretty, black with flowers outlined in white, but it didn't work properly! I really want to get another one, but the customer service at Zellers told me someone else returned the same scale. Hopefully I'll find another one. Just reading those unwanted numbers is honestly a huge motivator to me. I think that's why I've been eating so well this week.
Besides being completely exhausted from work, I'm feeling inspired to make some goals. I've been writing in my food journal all week and it's been a major help. I feel like I have a lot of weight to lose, but a long term weight loss goal would be to lose the approximate 50-60 pounds by June 2010. Just in time for beach season! I rarely went to the beach the last couple of summers, and I really love it, so I do not want to miss another one!
I was talking with my girl Jasmine the other day about weight loss tips from Weight Watchers that she heard about and a few that came up were:
- Don't eat refined carbs. Things like scones from Tim Hortons and Starbucks that I love, I need to stay away from! Whole wheat bread is better, as well as pasta.
- When at a party, bring a bag or something to carry in one hand, so you are less likely to carry two plates of food around. Smart tip, especially for this time of year!
- Drink lots of water I think was another one. I have a cup beside me right now :)
- Always fill your plate half full with veggies. Eat smaller portions of pasta and meat.
I've always knew these tips (minus the holiday one). They all make sense, and would work with regular exercise to shed pounds. The key is to obviously consume less calories than what you expend via working out. It's time to get this butt moving!
Au Revoir!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Another look at my plan
Apparently I am the queen of saying things and not doing them. I wonder where I learned that from? Thanks dad...Not only do I have to deal with other people letting me down on a fairly regular basis, I'm letting myself down when it comes to my health. I guess there's really no one to blame but me. So here's another look at my plan. I have it literally written down on a piece of paper tucked inside my food journal.
Here's what it says:
Plan of Action
-Cut out alcohol
-Drink more water
-Do cardio 3-5 days/week
-Limit carbs, eat more veggies/fruit
-Don't drink pop
-Stop eating after 7:30-8pm
-Don't go crazy on weekends
It also says that my BMI is 31.1 which according to the index is obese! My healthy weight range should apparently be from 107.8-145.1lbs.
Currently I think I'm still around 180lbs. My goal weight is 120-130lbs. That's a good 50-60lbs. That much weight loss is no small feat. I'm no dummy. It's just sooo freakin' daunting. But I'm living with it everyday. I don't know why this is so hard for me. It's not like I hate the gym, and I love to eat healthy. It makes me feel good about myself. It's not like I hate my body either, I just wish it were smaller. I can't even remember the last time I felt being smaller, except this one time at my dad's a long time ago I was weighing myself after I had a shower and I remember it said 125lbs. It's like that was a dream or something. Oh, to be 13 again!
I also wrote down that if your waist is more than 35in. around, you are unhealthy. I recall measuring and I was not 35 or higher. I like my waist/stomach. It still has some definition even though it's covered in extra pudge... I also recall back in the day when one of my ex-boyfriend's friends said I had nice abs- I was wearing a black meshy top, I think. Also, the girl in school that I admired the most told me I had a cute stomach in the gym change room once. Yay! :) Maybe I should go do some crunches...
For now it's off to work, I'm doing better about not drinking so many high calorie drinks from Starbucks. I have to remember to take it a day at a time!
Here's what it says:
Plan of Action
-Cut out alcohol
-Drink more water
-Do cardio 3-5 days/week
-Limit carbs, eat more veggies/fruit
-Don't drink pop
-Stop eating after 7:30-8pm
-Don't go crazy on weekends
It also says that my BMI is 31.1 which according to the index is obese! My healthy weight range should apparently be from 107.8-145.1lbs.
Currently I think I'm still around 180lbs. My goal weight is 120-130lbs. That's a good 50-60lbs. That much weight loss is no small feat. I'm no dummy. It's just sooo freakin' daunting. But I'm living with it everyday. I don't know why this is so hard for me. It's not like I hate the gym, and I love to eat healthy. It makes me feel good about myself. It's not like I hate my body either, I just wish it were smaller. I can't even remember the last time I felt being smaller, except this one time at my dad's a long time ago I was weighing myself after I had a shower and I remember it said 125lbs. It's like that was a dream or something. Oh, to be 13 again!
I also wrote down that if your waist is more than 35in. around, you are unhealthy. I recall measuring and I was not 35 or higher. I like my waist/stomach. It still has some definition even though it's covered in extra pudge... I also recall back in the day when one of my ex-boyfriend's friends said I had nice abs- I was wearing a black meshy top, I think. Also, the girl in school that I admired the most told me I had a cute stomach in the gym change room once. Yay! :) Maybe I should go do some crunches...
For now it's off to work, I'm doing better about not drinking so many high calorie drinks from Starbucks. I have to remember to take it a day at a time!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Working out equals HUNGER!
I went to the gym this afternoon, after getting a fail on my first electronic publishing assignment. I felt like crap. It was good to to relieve some stress on a couple cardio machines.
I worked out for 20 minutes on the stationery bike, and then another 22 minutes on the elliptical. It felt awesome. And there were a few cute guys to look at while I worked away!
I realized that lately I haven't been writing in my food journal. I think I should continue to stay on track, though I've been forgetting. I think I've been eating too much at school and buying too much coffee, and having too many drinks at work. It's time to document to get back on track.
I find that every time I work out, I get super hungry afterward! I know you're supposed to keep up stamina by eating some carbs while you work out, like a banana or chocolate milk, but I was so starving, I'm glad my roommate had supper ready for us when I got home!
I guess that's all for now!
I worked out for 20 minutes on the stationery bike, and then another 22 minutes on the elliptical. It felt awesome. And there were a few cute guys to look at while I worked away!
I realized that lately I haven't been writing in my food journal. I think I should continue to stay on track, though I've been forgetting. I think I've been eating too much at school and buying too much coffee, and having too many drinks at work. It's time to document to get back on track.
I find that every time I work out, I get super hungry afterward! I know you're supposed to keep up stamina by eating some carbs while you work out, like a banana or chocolate milk, but I was so starving, I'm glad my roommate had supper ready for us when I got home!
I guess that's all for now!
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