Fat Day

Yes, I am having a fat day. Or...I guess I've been having a fat day for a month or so now, and it will probably only get worse. This whole pregnancy thing is great, but I think I screwed up on the whole weight gain thing. I've gained a bunch of pounds that I am not happy about, and of course have plenty more to gain merely because you can't really control what you gain in the last trimester.

When I found out I was pregnant I was training for a marathon. I was running at least 35 miles a week, which means I was burning approximately 3500 extra calories a week, give or take. Even if I had a light week of 20 miles, that's still 2000 calories. So...I stopped training and decided I had plenty of time in my life to do another marathon. The problem is that I am no longer burning anywhere NEAR that amount of calories per week. I really took a nosedive and am kicking myself for it now. Like really giving myself a good punt. Not only did I stop training that many miles, but I decided it would be a wonderful idea to start eating ice cream like it was my job. HA. I have become obese! Well, not really. But I feel like I am living the life of an obese person. I work out still, and have decided that I will maintain that as long as possible. The eating thing? Well, it's about time I address that. NO more ice cream, no more candy no NOTHING. Before, I could get away with such foods because of my workout regimen, which I am realizing now was pretty intense. (It's amazing-I've realized that I had a pretty hardcore training program going...funny how you just get lost in it.) Sometimes I wonder what my body would have looked like back in the fall of '08 if I hadn't been eating some sweets now and again. I REALLY would have had no boobs!

Anyway, so aside from my obsession with this whole "I'm huge" thing, things are great. I'm taking a great yoga class Thursday nights that I hope will help keep my back from totally giving out on me (owww...that has been a whole different issue I've been dealing with). After I get a couple errands done today I'm going to head to a trail head at Sandia for hike in this beautiful sunny weather, then head to the gym for either some weights or swimming...haven't decided. Later on tonight Mike and I are babysitting our friends kids, Sammy and Noah, while they get out of the house for a while.

Alright, I am off, and will try to get this weight gain thing under control. Or maybe just my mentality about it.

Tired and happy ;-)

So, I am in Massachusetts visiting family and friends...tomorrow is my last day here then it's back to NM. We had a baby shower today which was great because I was able to see all the people I haven't seen in a while. I got great gifts! Now I just need to figure out how to get it all home. Gummie gave me two WONDERFUL paintings. One of which is one she did of orange daffodils that is just beautiful (watercolor). The other is also watercolor, and had been in my parent's house up until now. It is of me, walking in front of hanging laundry outside, my mouth wide open (as usual). I must have been about 1 yr and a half old. Classic picture, and I can't wait to put it up in the house...or maybe Logan's room. That way he can look up at it and know it's mommy! Alright, probably not until he's older, but I'm so happy to have it in my possession now.

Logan has been kicking up a storm in there lately! In the last week he must have gotten stronger because he is really booting me at night. I lay in bed and can't sleep, so I get up to walk around so he stops, but then he resumes once I lay down again. At least I know I have strong baby in there! Gummie claims I got bigger while I was here, which was a week. If so that is scary, because I have three more months to get even bigger. Yikes. By then I'll be te size of a house. I am actually looking forward to losing the post-baby weight and doing all that I can to get back in shape. Of course I will not force anything, but this excess weight is something new to me.

Nothing else all that exciting. I'm just trucking along trying to stay healthy and active (granted, this week was a bust). I'll be back with more later!

Yesterday I got hit by a bus.

I FELT like I got hit by a bus. I had things to do, came home with every intention of taking a nap, and of course didn't. Naps make me feel guilty, because I know I could be doing something else. I talked to a friend today, though, who said HELLO get your rest in now because you won't get any soon! So I guess I should stop feeling so bad about it and just take a nap when I need it. Plus, it will probably help me get MORE done afterward.

It is beautiful out today! 75 degrees and I am loving it. I hope once April rolls around it will be warm most of the time. Still only went INSIDE to the gym, though. Managed a couple miles on the treadmill and 10 min on the elliptical before I hit some weights and headed home. Very lame workout, but better than nothing. Eh, sluggish the last couple days. Over the weekend we worked on the baby room and ran around to Lowe's and Home Depot, and I think that left me exhausted after all was said and done. The room is done though! It looks great! Mike put up a shelf I painted and I threw up some art and a couple crafty things I made...some letters for his name and little animals. Mike insisted on a light with baseballs and footballs on it (he saw it in Lowe's and HAD to have it). Does not really match the room but that's fine. Maybe I went a little overboard with the yellow, green and blue theme. Couldn't help it!

That's all for now.

Bellies and Runny Noses

So, I had a blog before from another e-mail account...and just started this one on my NEW email account. I think this may be MUCH different as my life has changed drastically. It has been a while since I blogged, and I figured I wanted to keep some people up to date on what I'm doing with my life.

I'm 22 weeks pregnant and (YES) still wearing my pre-preggo jeans. Not that that should matter...? I wasn't looking all that pregnant until about 2 weeks ago and wham! People at stores are asking if I need help out to my car, and I'm getting the stare. Yep, you know what I'm talking about. People look at me, then do a (discreet) double take and look at my belly. I am not huge by any means, but it's funny how people take a second look at pregnant women. Either they need to double check, or they hate/love pregnant bellies. It is amusing and I flaunt it with the utmost confidence. I can't say I was doing so before because, well, I just felt pudgy. I was hanging over my pants and looked more pudgy than preggo, so this new bump is a good thing. ;-)

I have gained a bunch of weight, and I am sticking to the fact that I was weighing in pretty low right when I found out I had a bun in there. Training for a marathon had caused me to drop weight...but I stopped with that training immediately only because I am young and have many years to do other races. I am not at the gym every day now...more like 4-5 days a week. My pace has slowed down immensely. It makes me realize how pumped I'll be to get BACK in shape after baby (HE) is born. Extra weight makes it SO much harder and that is something I've never thought about. Running a 9 min mile last night was TOUGH. Yikes.

I came down with another nasty cold, contracted from our friends' 9 month old. I just got over one a month ago, so this is not fun. I can't breath nor sleep...therefore, very cranky (granted...I am cranky frequently now...darn pregnancy!).

However, aside from being a little sick and feeling a little anxious about all this new stuff, all is well :-) I have plenty to be happy about right now.