Belly Talk

I'm literally gaining weight by the minute. Hmmm, perhaps it has something to do with the aforementioned cinnamon rolls and donuts?  Just a thought.  I am only 14 weeks along, and already I have quite a pooch going on here.  I guess 4th babies just come faster. I am hoping that is also true in labor :)

I gained 50+ pounds with my other 3 pregnancies.  Yikes, it was hard to look at the scale towards the end.  You might remember how hard I worked over the summer training for my triathlon.  It has been difficult to see some of those pounds show up again.

Now that the 1st trimester fog is behind me, I have decided to get serious about staying reasonably fit during this pregnancy. I don't love the gym.  It is okay when I am feeling tip top...but with my belly and less-than-cute fitness wear these days, I'd rather do what I can at home. Not to mention the cost savings.

This book rocks!  It has specific circut-training workouts for each trimester and a great section on post-partum fitness and diet.  It is totally doable at home and I found it to be a realistic program. I highly recommend it.

I checked this video out from the library last week.  I love it. There is a great 40 minute conditioning workout with modifications for all three trimesters AND a 20 minute partner workout.  The partner doesn't really workout per say, he just supports you.  The instructor wears a tank top and boxer shorts and the "studio" is a living room.  Love that.

Finally, with my ballet background I always love a good yoga session.  This prenatal yoga was great.  Not too strenuous, I use it for a slow-paced workout on the weekends.

I've kept up with my swimming a couple times a week. It feels great to be weightless in the water.  There are all shapes an sizes at the YMCA on the mornings when I am there.  Me and the grannies kick it during the 6am lap swim. I really enjoy it.

So, here's to a growing belly...but not a growing booty.