First workout

So, I made it 4 days without puking. The streak ended tonight, but I'm still feeling pretty good. So, I decided to do a workout. I chose One on One: Stretch & Recovery since it came in the mail recently and sounded pretty promising. Course, I had it in my head that it was titled Stretch & Relaxation... so the lack of relaxation was a little sad.

The workout was 70 minutes long. I was initially dreading the length, since it's been over a month since I've done a real workout (something more intense than walking). But, with stretching 70 minutes goes pretty quickly.

One thing that the workout reminded me of is that I tend to forget that I'm a pretty flexible person. At least half of the stretches in this workout are related to the hip area and many times I found the stretches easier than I thought I should. On a couple of different ones Tony would say something about 'if you're more flexible than me you can...' and I was able to switch to the modification. Flexibility is kind of funny to me... because I'm not as flexible as I used to be, but apparently I'm still more flexible than most. It always makes me think I'm doing something wrong when a move is easy for me. Now, that's not to say that there aren't some moves that are hard. My hamstrings and calves tend to be pretty tight.

It felt so great to do something! Course, as I type this I'm watching the fit test for Insanity! The hubby plans on this being his next fitness program... and I'm thinking 'good luck!' The name seems pretty well suited to what I'm seeing. And this is just the fit test.

A step closer

So, today is day 3 without puking! Haven't been able to say that since before Christmas. I'm still tired, but I plan on starting some working out this weekend... if not before.

Setting Goals

Okay, so the first step is to set my goals. Obviously first and foremost is to come away from this pregnancy with a healthy baby, preferably born naturally (no drugs). That will be an easier task for a healthy and fit mommy.

But, what else do I want? Last time I gained over 60 lbs; I don't want to do that again. I know that my body will gain what it needs to... so my goal is to eat healthy. What does that look like? Well, I want to get all the nutrition my body requires to grow this baby, nurse my current baby, and have some energy left over for me. I want to stop eatting when I'm full. Last time I grazed throughout the day and I think that is a good way to go, but I need to watch the type of foods I'm grazing on. Fruit, not chocolate. Whole grains, not chips.

I've managed to start seeing some muscle definition in my arms. I'd love if I could keep that. Or at least keep the muscles present so they're ready to re-emerge later. I want to stay strong in general.

My workout goal is to get at least 30 mins in 5-6 days per week. I plan on using Power 90, the Shakeology workouts, a couple of the P90X workouts that I really like, and eventually the Yoga Booty Ballet Baby on Board.

Once nice weather hits I want to take Isaiah for walks. It will be a balance, as I'm already warm a lot of the time. Summer may kill me with the heat. I'm currently deciding if I want to sign up for the Lincoln 1/2 marathon in May. I'll be about 6 months along. I think I'll still be able to walk 13 miles, if nothing else. And people will probably let me cut in the portapotty lines. My hubby is doing the full marathon... so I'm thinking that if I can finish the 1/2 in the time it takes him to do the full I'd be doing pretty good.

A New Quest

Well, it's been some time since I ended P90X. I'd like to say that I jumped right into another workout, but my nausea and exhaustion have kept me from pushing play. My evenings have been spent puking and sleeping ... not quite ideal working out conditions. Last pregnancy my 'morning sickness' lasted about a month. This time it set in on Christmas. So, I'm hoping that I only have a week or so left.

I have been trying to keep up with nutrition. A little tricky since not much is staying down. Vitamins have been important: Prenatal, Cal-Mag, Vitamin C, and Folic Acid. I've also been having my Shakeology daily. That is definitely the best nutrition I'm getting and it's been staying down. I love that it gets me through my afternoon slump.

The most activity I'm doing is walking from my car to work and back again. I park about 4-5 blocks away and it makes me sad that that's my current activity level. Hopefully soon I'll be talking about something more active!