20 weeks down, 20 to go!

The last few weeks I have been meaning to post a lot of recipes of what I have been eating, but you know how it goes... Procrastination has been my very dear friend this pregnancy. I have taken pictures and still plan on sharing... eventually.

Folks, I am halfway there! I am 20 weeks now! How time flies!  According to this pregnancy app I have, the baby is about 10 inches long and weighs about 8 1/2 ounces.  The last few weeks have been really neat because I have been able to feel her move. That is such an amazing feeling, I can't even describe it. But it's incredible and I am enjoying every movement she makes.

I have only gained 8 pounds so far this pregnancy, but I know I have lost a lot of muscle because I haven't been working out. Now that I am feeling better I am ready to get in shape! If only the weather would get its act together!  The other day I went online to find a website that would show me how my weight gain is going. When I put in my starting weight, it told me I started out this pregnancy obese. I just wanna say that is a load of crock! Overweight, yes, but obese? Who is in charge of making the guidelines for being at the right weight for your height? It is a sad day when wearing size medium shirts and large pants makes you obese.

Even at my skinniest (as an adult not an adolescent) I was considered overweight but I think I was looking pretty good. I have a lot of body fat for sure, but obese makes me think I am a lot bigger that I actually am. You can be the judge. I have pictures for you today. If I am obese than whatever, because I am happy with my body. I am feeling good.

I got some prenatal videos from the library and bought some maternity fitness clothes. I am starting off easy and will work my way up to a higher fitness level. For now my plan is to exercise 3 days a week, walking if the weather is nice and doing some prenatal videos if it isn't.  After that I would like to work out 5-6 days a week. I am hoping by next month I will be able to participate in 5ks again.

This morning I tried out a prenatal yoga dvd. It was mostly stretches, but it felt really good.  My body has been so mad at me lately for not keeping up with exercising.  These stretches will help me loosen up a bit.
The kids even joined in and it was really fun.

Have you been exercising? If not, you can always start today! We all have our ups and downs. Nobody is perfect, I can attest to that. But I am ready to get back in the game! I am ready to be healthier. Being healthy makes me happy!

-Kate

Orange Sunrise Juice

Oh, man! I forgot to take a picture of my juice I just had. But I will tell you, it was delicious! I love the taste of homemade juice. And this is a sweet treat.

Orange Sunrise Juice
1 orange
1 sweet potato
1 carrot
dash of ground ginger

Juice together orange, sweet potato, and carrot. Pour over ice. Add ginger. Stir and enjoy!

-Kate

I'm Back

I know it's been a while since I have been on here. What a little stinker I've been! There are two reasons why I haven't been posting.

1-I have been having some issues with my leg. I was born with some vascular abnormalities which have been causing me some problems this winter.  The cold doesn't seem to agree with my veins! I have been in a lot of pain because of that so I haven't worked out. So I haven't had much to write about.
2-I am having a baby! I have been sick (not throw up sick, just feeling extremely yucky) for the last two months.  I haven't wanted to look at food or post about food. And I wasn't ready to announce the exciting news so I didn't want to write about it on the blog.

Well, I am about to enter my second trimester and I am feeling a lot better and ready to get back on here! Most of my postings will probably be focused on exercising during pregnancy and foods that look good to me.

Being pregnant has been wonderful for me.  I haven't been obsessed with food or losing weight. I have been able to relax and actually enjoy food without worrying about the consequences to my body.  I have actually lost some weight this first trimester, which surprised me.  Maybe one reason was that I wasn't thinking about food all the time. And for a while there I wasn't really into sweets that much. But now my appetite is back full force and I am always hungry!!

I am trying to be aware of what I eat, making sure I am eating fruits and vegetables and that I am not just eating crap. I will, however, give into my cravings of sweet things, but I will try to eat in moderation.

Moderation. Isn't that what it all comes down to? Eat in moderation. Exercise in moderation. Watch shows in moderation. All things in moderation.  Maybe that should be my goal this year. Moderation.

Speaking of goals, I know at the New Year people usually make goals. I haven't really set any particular goals for myself regarding my body or food or anything like that. I am just trying to keep myself healthy for this precious little baby I am making!