Before I begin I need to re-post a comment I left on my mamavation post from last week:
Everyone, thank you for your support and advice. This is my first time at this and I do not have female family support (besides my sister-in-law) to go to so it really means a lot to read your words.
I really do mean this. You ladies have been extremely supportive about my health, fitness, and my pregnancy. You have no idea how much your kind words and advice have meant to me in the last two months.
I am feeling healthier this week so I can VLOG! I am not speaking that loud so turn up your volume if you need to.
I succeeded with two goals from last week in that I got healthier and I ate more this past week. I did do well with fruits and veggies (I joined @fitcheerldr challenge). I did not try any anchovy or seaweed salad recipes though. I also did ZERO cardio but kept up the yoga and light strength-training. Thank goodness I do not have any pregnancy aches and pains… I blame still being somewhat active.
This week my challenges were not feeling 100% yet, not getting any cardio in, and I also ate some less than great calories for me. I had fries twice, a burger once, and a burrito. My pregnant body is getting to a point where I want calories. I am doing things I do not normally do in eating late at night, eating in the middle of the night, and eating while I am cooking. Obviously my body wants food but I do not need to go the route of cheap and easy calories, I can and will do better this week with my nutrient density.
I am up to 176 pounds from 174.5 last week but need to watch myself so I don’t magically balloon unless my body wants to do it. Weight gain for baby, yes… weight gain due to poor nutrition habits, no!
For this week my goals are:
1. Be prepared with meals and snacks so I have better nutrient density.
2. At least 8 servings of fruits and veggies/day.
3. Get in three cardio sessions this week.
4. Continue strength training and yoga.
Do come to the Mamavation show on Monday night (10 EST) because it is great support and this week Dr. Renna will be a special guest. She is a pediatrician and nutritionist.
And if you have time beforehand COME SEE ME as the special guest on the Organic Baby Resource Show at 8 EST as I talk prenatal and fertility yoga for those interested in these types of practice.
The last thing, this is a BIG week for us. We have the anatomy screen and echocardiogram for the baby on Tuesday. I am trying not to be nervous but any extra good vibes/thoughts/prayers or whatever you can spare for a healthy baby will be appreciated.
Have a great week everyone. Be gentle with yourselves. Be stellar in all you do!
Oh, I'm so excited to hear how the babies appointment goes on Tuesday – keep me updated! You look great – cheerful and bouncy! Gotta love it…keep up the great Mommy work Kia – you are amazing.
I love being part of your family, more than you know. You are looking absolutely adorable and I'm glad to hear that tolerating food is getting better for you! Get your cardio in! <3
I love how you are approaching being a new Mom and taking care of you…
You are doing awesome! I got to 197 with my pregnancy. Don't worry about the weight you are gaining – it well melt off after – especially if you breastfeed.
Omg! Girl, I wish I had your energy. I'm watching you bounce around and I'm getting exhausted. LOL Fist bump to your husband on his support. Keep up the good work with your exercising and healthy eating.
I loved watching you jump around in that video. You are such a cutie pregnant. Loved the Buddha belly!! XXOO
How exciting! Sounds like you're making great choices girl! Enjoy this time!
I love your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your pregnancy journey with us and your life with us. Prayers being sent your way for your appointment! Have a wonderful week.
You sound like you know exactly what you need and want to do…now to just get by those cravings. Lots of luck at your appointments this week…sending lots of healthy baby prayers your way!
you are just so dang cute…..
wow, wish i knew you when i was pregnant with my 1st son… i took it as "i could eat whatever i want cuz i'm eating for two"
yeah, well 60lbs and almost 17yrs later i am still struggling to get all that off.
take care of yourself,
see you tonight at the show
xoxo
I've got nothin but good thoughts for you, baby, even if you try to keep me on the straight & narrow! You are doing so good & you have such a great head on your shoulders. You will do what needs to be done (getting your food ready ahead of time for munchin). Keep it up, Kia! *hugs*
So happy to see you bouncing, and cheerful, and well again! Yay! It's the same here in Chicago, snowstorms every now and then. I love to walk outside and enjoy nature, can't stand my treadmill at the basement, I get really, really bored, then injure myself, ugh, I'm such a dork.
Anyway, your baby is very, very lucky to have you as a mom. Your really taking good care of yourself very well. I'm so proud of you! Keep the produce comin'!
— @ImAHotMom
Kia! I can't think of anything to say but that I think you are looking so beautiful!! healthy!! and very happy! I know you are doing everything you need and want to do to have a healthy you and a healthy baby. Fantastic work!
OK first off you are too cute!!! You are going to be such a great momma!!!!!!!! I am glad you are imbracing motherlode! Wonderful video!
Your commitment to healthy living is so awesome and is such a wonderful start for your baby! I always love your vlogs. Take it easy on yourself, hope all goes well with the baby's scans. And thanks for being such a wonderful encourager to all of us!
Glad to see you are feeling better! I am turning the corner on that as well….I hope. You are keeping that little peanut growing in you very healthy! Great job!
You're so awesome! This is supposed to be about you, but you've managed to turn things around and tell us to be gentle on ourselves. Thanks for all your encouragement! I hope that the scan went well today. How exciting for both of you!
I love your goals! Definitely good thoughts coming your way!
Precutting and precooking your fruits and veggies help with those "gotta have something now" moments. Packing them in convenient carriers for on the go times is a must, especially for vegetarian/semi-vegetarian eating. I've had to succomb to the fatal fries too, and that is definitely a no-no for anyone watching their weight.
You look great! Pregnancy definitely agrees with you! Keep up the great work and as you said, be gentle with yourself—NO MORE FALLS MOMMY!