Pregnancy Pilates

This Saturday I did my first pregnancy workout video...Pregnancy Pilates. I couldn't believe this workout actually included some ab work (15 minutes of ab work!). I thought abs were the first thing to go out the window during pregnancy. But this work out was actually really great...I got 15 minutes of modified pilates ab moves along with 22 minutes of work for my legs, thighs and hips (because let's face it, that's where I really am going to need the help). I am proud to say that I finished the workout and I plan to do it again sometime in the near future.

Now that the majority of my sickness is behind me, I'm looking forward to being more active. It's surprising to me that at almost 18 weeks pregnant (4 1/2 months), my body doesn't really look that different...except for the growing belly bulge. We'll see how long that lasts! In the meantime, I am going to work on getting a good picture of what I look like now to post on this blog. Hopefully that will be coming tomorrow!

Couch Potato

When I imagined my pregnancy before I actually got pregnant, I always thought I would be a model mom-to-be. I planned to exercise 3-5 days a week, eat healthy, and follow all of the "healthy pregnancy rules." Boy was I wrong! I had no idea that my body would start making my decisions for me. I did work out during the first 6 weeks of my pregnancy...but I didn't know I was pregnant for the first 4 weeks, and I didn't have morning sickness the next 2. During those 2 weeks of pregnant bliss, I bought 3 pre-natal work out dvds to get me through my 9 (10) months of healthy pregnancy. I have yet to even take the plastic wrap off of them. Instead, when I come home from work, my body tells me to sit down on the couch with a blanket, the remote and a box of Gobstoppers. How can I argue with that? Even though I wanted so badly to be the healthiest pregnant lady ever, I've given in to the pregnancy urges. I keep telling myself that when the 2nd trimester "high" kicks in, I'll break those dvds out and get to work on building my strength and endurance. Until then...if you need me, I'll be on the couch.