Lazy Girls Workout Schedule

I like to avoid this conversation at all cost because it is...sticky. 

I know when you are pregnant you don't want to workout, you don't want to get out of bed half the time. Trust me. I get it. I'm there most days. 

I also know that cravings are no joke. I just had a chocolate cone dipped in chocolate with cheese curds on the side from DQ,

I am all about embracing pregnancy... the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable.... I'm all about it. 

With my first pregnancy I gained over 45 pounds... and I was 20 pounds lighter than I am today but that was seven years ago... I'm older and not as susseptable to change these days.

So when I found out I was pregnant this time around I wanted to do things differently... not for my husband, not for my family, not for the public opinion... I wanted to be the healthiest version of myself for my baby and me. 

I started to workout the moment that I found out I was growing Mr. Man... and I have had waves of not working out (which is to be expected with pregnancy exhaustion) but I've stayed pretty consistent. I know my limitations, and I continue to consult with my doctor when I want to try new things, or increase what I am consistently doing.

I have gained muscle and I feel stronger than I have in years.... but I am pacing myself at the same time. What I have found that works for me is pretty much a variation of the following:

(I don't have pictures or diagrams but if you want that, I can post them next time just let me know!)

Three days a week I spin on my bike 25-40 minutes at a medium speed and retention.

 Then I will try to add 15-20 minutes of regulated reps (HIIT method: High intensity interval training) of workouts approved for preggo bumps like me:

I am an addict to:

1. squats (weighted, wide, side squats, etc variations)

2. leg lift variations

3.Russian twists

4. lunges

5. Kettle Bell Swings

6. High Knee (harder to do the further your pregnancy)

7. Planking

8. Pushup rotations

9. And arm isolated workouts 

I find that HIIT workouts get the fastest results for me personally without expending my whole days energy. 

 

On the days that I don't spin I try to do my HIIT workouts for 30 minutes and then again later in the day for 10-20... My goal is to workout 5 days a week. Some weeks it's less, some weeks it's more. But I never overdo myself, and you really should not when you are pregnant. On the days I rest I stay active as much as I can, cleaning, painting, etc. But I know that around 4/5 at night I am done and I let myself rest. Rest is key for a healthy pregnancy no matter who you are! I hope this helps mama's out there that are trying to stay in shape while pregnant!

Happy Wednesday!

23 Weeks Pregnant.

I'll be 6 months this Friday and I really can't believe how fast it has gone... It obviously hasn't been easy but I am so excited I'm over halfway done. I cannot wait to meet our little man! 

We have been planning our Summer and I can't wait to get started. Here is my 23 week update:

23 Weeks:

How far along am I: 23 weeks

Gender: Boy

Weight Gain: Two Pounds

What I'm wearing: Officially wore my last pair of jeans last Friday

Stretch Marks: None 

Belly Button, in or out: In, partly

Sleep: Horrible, but with my mountain of strategic pillows I am managing

Missing Something? I am missing the feeling of not being kicked constantly

Movement: Nonstop, the ultrasound tech said she had never seen such an active baby

Cravings: Change every two seconds

Sick? No

Looking Forward To: Sitting up without help... in four months :)

Favorites Last Week: Spending time with my family this weekend

 

We are all so excited about this journey, and we are even more excited about meeting our new addition! 

Happy Monday!

Cake.

Back in my third trimester I was living in warm Florida and I was very specific on what I did and did not want to eat. Prime Rib every night, sweet tea from Wendy's and a large fry for lunch, and usually for breakfast.... a large slice of white cake with white icing (that was the actual description on the container) from the bakery at Publix. Well, the sweet tea craving came back a few weeks ago.... and the steak craving is still at bay but that cake... that freaking cake is haunting my dreams.... I literally looked up FedEx charges for overnighting a whole cake. I did. Okay?

Turns out it takes a little more than I thought to get the cake here. So, though I really should be working out right now... I am heading to the grocery store to see if their cake is anything like Publix.... since now I'm so far away from my cake. If I wasn't pregnant I wouldn't want it... it really isn't that good. But, when you're pregnant there is no explanation for the things that we force feed ourselves. I know I'm not alone so don't even act like you (if you are pregnant) are not force feeding yourself twizzlers and fried chicken with a frosty right now. Don't EVEN......

Well... I am going to jog out to the car.... and get some cake.... I'll eat it after my workout, of course, post workout meal... you know... like a responsible, in control, human being.... or I may take a fork with me and and eat it on the way home... because I'm pregnant... and I'm an adult... and I do what I want.

21 weeks pregnant!

I'm back! I took a little hiatus, it has been crazy busy around here lately. And I'm growing steadily :)

I may or may not be eating candy as I type.... after I just finished a plate of peppered tomatoes. This is my pregnancy in a nutshell.

I am now just shy of 22 weeks pregnant, and feeling every inch of it. I am still at my starting weight, I went down the first few weeks of pregnancy and now am back at my start weight. I went to see my doctor today and she reassured me that I was okay at this weight and I only have to gain another two by next month.... I am sure I can make that happen :)

We found out.... we are having a boy!! I am so excited, we all are. And I've already started on the nursery. We don't have much but it is getting there and I can't wait to show you guys when it is all done!

Last week I finally had to slow down my workouts and I took a week off, and this week I've been trying to stay busy while being smart about what I'm doing, I am finally seeing my limitations. I try to remind myself that I only have 4.5 months to go (or less) before I can bet back to my old self... or better!

Next week I go in for more set measurements and hopefully my due date (officially) today she let know that he might be here a little sooner than expected but I don't want to get my hopes up yet....

Our Summer is already booking up and I can't wait to see how it all goes, I love how fun it already has been... I'm just hoping that I can keep up!

21 weeks pregnant!

Week 17. Pregnancy Real Life Realizations.

I am almost half way done with my pregnancy, even though it feels like I have a LONG way to go. And I do. but at least I am a few short weeks away from my halfway mark. That means something to me... especially with how I've been feeling lately....

I've learned a lot about the body and how it changes during pregnancy.... so many changes.... so much:

1. Case in point, at this moment I NEED a brownie... like it's not even funny. I am tempted to wake Mini up and take her to the store so I can get a brownie. Because I need it THAT BAD. 

2. I am more excited about my pregnancy pillow coming in than anything else in my life right now.... like tracking it's shipping at this moment, excited. 

3. I went to Wal-mart (ugh) and bought those stretchy ho-y neon color bras ($4.97 each) and I'm not afraid to say they are making my day.... at this point in pregnancy boobs are gross and I'm sick of buying $80 bras every two weeks.... because they are ugly... and gross.... just like pregnancy boobs. #granniebrastatus

4. Sometimes you drive far distances for food that you would never normally eat/drive to get. I'm not ashamed.

5. I wear slippers in public. No, I'm not lying. I own about 4 different pairs and they all have sole bottoms (like shoes) but they're slippers... and I wear them in public. It's embarrassing...and somewhat gross... but my feet enjoy it. And really, I don't mind the judgment, I'm swollen and nasty all over. Pregnancy... it's sexy. Super sexy.

6. I probably hate you at some point during the day if I know you.... No, you didn't do anything... I'm just mad, and at that moment I'm mad at you. Don't try to fix it. Don't try to make me happy... It will probably make me more annoyed... wait ten minutes, it'll change. And then I will love you again.

7. If something doesn't hold my attention within ten minutes, I will fall asleep. Sitting up, laying down, standing... It doesn't matter, I will pass out.

8. Yoga pants. I have about 10-50 pairs, there is no such thing as to many during pregnancy....

9. Self-tanner makes me happy. Being pale is super depressing when you're roly poly...

10. Number one thing that I have learned so far, Never... never... go to a pound, rescue, pet store, when you are pregnant. You will adopt everything. EVERYTHING. And if you are married to a man like Mr. S, he probably will hardly say no, which means your house will become a barn.... and then you will, at some point, during your constant exhaustion completely regret your decision. (At which point certain people will say, "I told you so" and they will be right). 

Well, Saturday we find out the gender... and I can't wait to share with you all!! Happy Thursday!

All they are good for these days.... Cupholder status. :)

The Bump came out last weekend!

Baby Bear.

I feel like nicknames just come to people.... When I was pregnant with Mini I called her Monkey :) And then later Babylove... but with this one I just couldn't think of anything and then last night it came to me... Baby Bear. It will probably change if I find out that Baby Bear is a girl then that will probably change...but I'm pretty sure it's a boy. I already started purchasing items for the nursery and I love them. I started with a deer theme, and I decided I wanted to roll in some bear accents as well. I started to shop around and found these images and I love them... I am so indecisive, which means it will definitely take time for this nursery to come together. But I am enjoying the process. I have narrowed down the cribs, the glider/rocker, and the colors for the room. Other than that it is a blank canvas!

• Bear Art:

 

• Deer Art:

 

 Today I'm trying out BareMinerals lipstick and so far I am loving it!

Monday Ramblings....

Our past few days:

Mini is sick and it's devastating. I think that for any parent one of the worst feelings is seeing your child sick and knowing there isn't anything you can do personally to fix it minus medicine, love, and liquids (in Mini's case). I feel like no matter what her health status is though she always does/says something adorable. Yesterday after she woke up from her second nap she was devastated, on the verge of tears and I asked her what was wrong... she said, "We I'm sick and then I saw THIS happened!" and she pointed to her arm officially in tears at this point.... she had sheet indention's on her skin from her nap :) I reassured her it would be fine and she went back to bed, relieved. Life is rough when you are six... especially when you are six and sick.

There are moments, I believe, when you are with your significant other and they say something that reminds you how much they just get you...

Last night I had one of those moments... Mr. S and I were watching Walking Dead (my unabashed TV addiction) I am still upset about last week... as would anyone that watched it and has a heart would be. I looked at Mr. S and said, "I wonder how many people are going to name their children Mika this year after that episode." And him, without missing a beat asked, "So you want to name this one Mika if it's a girl?" He knows me.... he gets me :) Of course I'm pretty sure this is a boy and I wouldn't do that too him.... Although it could be a second middle name...right? 

 I am feeling under the weather as well, and it's not fun at all. Such a sucky way to start our Spring Break, but at least I'm able to snuggle this sick cutie and work on things from bed... because that is about all I have energy for.

Happy Monday, hope you all are super healthy! 

My honey experienced Ikea for the first time (because I was craving Swedish meatballs :))

I'm testing out the NYX Butter Glosses and so far they are amazing!