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Pregnancy Update 39 Weeks :)

Jan 8 2013
Posted on January 8, 2013 by Your Host, Gina

Wow, so time has flown by and I am 39 weeks tomorrow. Really I could have my little sunshine anytime now… It is just a waiting game, from this point forward. We are getting so excited!! I am feeling great! Definitely feeling more pressure but not really anything that would lead me to believe I am going to deliver soon. Although, my pregnancy has been so smooth so maybe my labor will be the same (fingers crossed). I am not really nervous just curious about how things are going to unfold, when, where will I be when I start my contractions or if and when my water breaks, How long will labor be, what will it feel like, etc. All those common questions. I am not really nervous because there will be so much support all around me.

I have officially taken maternity leave from my 101 personal training clients. Still working with my online clients but was told by my doctor to slow down so it’s about that time. I have everything together! My to go bag is packed and nursery is ready to go. All just a waiting game now.

Last week, I had to be monitored because his heart rate was a little bit lower than normal but it was just a fluke and everything was fine. Now I go in for regular monitoring and he is completely fine it is just protocol. It was a wake up call though that maybe I do need to slow dow Gina!!!

Anyways, I am really embracing these last few days/week(s) without a baby. It is really surreal to me that I will be a mom and my life will never be the same. It is such a blessing and amazing chapter! One that will change your life forever. It is so amazing to me to think that the time has come and I am flipping pages in my book, officially moving on to the next big chapter of my life. I feel so blessed to have accomplished my goals on the competition stage and now take on a new and exciting challenge of motherhood. It is time for me to give back and give to creating my new little family and of course continue to help others with their health/fitness goals. It is a new year and I am ready to take on all the new things that are coming my way!

I am continuing my workouts, light of course but still getting in my me time. My workouts consist of super light 20-30 minutes of upper body circuits and my ONLY cardio has been and continues to be swimming and light walks with my dog. I am so happy I started swimming, as it has really helped me throughout my pregnancy. It is the only way I can push my self at all. Anything else, I am really no use. The weight and pressure is too much but in the water, I am weightless and it feels so good!! It does take a little convincing to get me there, since it isn’t my usual form of working out but once I get there and get going, it is a wonderful workout!!

I am still waking up all throughout the night. Last night was at 12:00 and 3:00, eating oatmeal and a shake both times, before going back to bed. I guess my little guy is waking me up hungry.

Todays day went as follows:

Meal #1& 2 12:00/3:00– 1/2 cup oatmeal and protein shake
Mini Circuit Training 20 Minutes super light (presses, side lateral raises, triceps dips, one arm rows)
Meal #3: PF Changs Ginger Chicken Wraps
Meal #4: Quest Bar, Grapefruit
Swim- 44 Laps :)
Meal #5: Quest Bar
Meal #6 : Trout & Veggies

I will continue to keep you posted and can’t wait to share the news with all of you! Thank you for all your support and for being a part of my journey. This has been quite an amazing journey and I have loved every moment of my pregnancy and cannot say enough positive things about each step of this incredible process!

Until next time… hugs, Gina

 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Pregnancy Update

Dec 31 2012
Posted on December 31, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Happy New Year!!!

This is a perfect quote and so true. No matter where you are today, right now, this is exactly where you are suppose to be. What an amazing year it has been! So many successful stories, journeys memories shared. 2013 is going to be that much better with new opportunities, challenges, success stories, and so much more… including a new member of our family, my beautiful son who is slowly making his way into this world and should be here mid January!! Crazy he is almost here!!

It has been way too long, that is no joke! Where has the year gone!! Time has definitely flown by and it is appropriate to give one last 2012 pregnancy update. :) Things are going really well and I have been rocking my pregnancy. Now that I am sitting at about 37 1/2 weeks, I am definitely feeling heavier and less mobile! It takes more to do things. I have to sit down to awkwardly tie my shoe or stand close to a wall to put a pair of pants on. My belly is surely getting in the way now and I am having to really slow down. I am so grateful that I took up swimming long ago because it has really saved me. There is no way I could be doing my long walks and definitely not at my usual speed. The pool is so refreshing and the only thing I can do where I can still push myself and get a good cardio workout. Everything else is light walking with my dog. I am aiming to get in 3-4 light upper body workouts in the gym and 3-4 swims in a week. With the holidays, this was a little off but that has been my routine and what I plan to continue until the big day…

I am so close now and this is when I am experiencing the last month issues that I have heard about from those who have been here before. I was doing so amazing but now I must say, I am understanding what they are saying. That final month and the final weeks are definitely hard. My hormones have me not sleeping at night, gotta love those hormones!! I am up literally every 3 hours. I go to bed around 10ish and am up between 1 & 2, get up eat my first meal (oatmeal and protein) then go back to bed to get up again around 5 and then every 3 hours thereafter my meals continue. hummm….. sounds like our meal plan except I am eating in the middle of the night so adding in an additional meal. It seems to be the only thing to get me to go back to bed. I suppose Baby D is telling me he is hungry!! :) So much for the “no carbs late at night” philosophy because I am eating them around the clock! ;)

Tomorrow marks January 1st 2013 and our official due date is January 17th 2003 so 17 days tomorrow… It seems like time has flown by but when I think of all the things I have done, pregnant, it really has been a long time! 9 months is a long time. We really have to give it to us ladies who do this for 9 months, multiple times! It is an amazing experience and I have loved every minute but when you sit back and reflect, that surely is a long time! We are are amazing, aren’t we ladies!!??

We have had the nursery ready for about 2 months now and have everything we need, and then some. It is so fun to walk by his nursery and know that soon he will be in there. I still can’t get over this entire process and it is hard to believe how he is inside my belly!! No matter how big you get or how much you feel kicks, it is still so hard to believe!! (as I get kicked in the ribs, lol) It is such a beautiful miracle, one that I will never understand but I will understand that is is purely a blessing!!

I am starting to have the normal thoughts of giving birth. Hummmm…. how is this going to happen, when, what’s it going to feel like, how long is it going to be, etc… the questions can go on and on. I am trying to just take in every moment and know that it is all going to happen as it should and be a beautiful experience! Women have been doing this time and time again for several years, right?!

My Total Weight Gain is about 18 pounds (weighing in at 155, starting at 137) As for Cravings, I haven’t really had cravings but I am back to not really interested in cold veggies/salads and like my veggies warm. Stir-Fry’s and Omelets have really been my favorite this entire pregnancy! We made soup the other day and that went down really well too! Not really able to eat as many veggies as I am use to. Small frequent meals with more substance has been key!

Anyways, that’s my update and I will keep you posted with at least one more update before he gets here! Until Next Year! Happy New Year!!!

 

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11/04 Pregnancy Update

Nov 4 2012
Posted on November 4, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Hello Hello! Crazy I am almost 30 weeks Pregnant and time if flying by! Every day growing more and more and loving watching my belly grow! I am really enjoying my pregnancy and am excited but not anxious to deliver, yet… I know that as time goes on, you get more and more uncomfortable but so far I am feeling great, not uncomfortable and really feel amazing! Getting tired, by the end of the day, but really plugging along beautifully! The problem lies in the fact that I feel so good I tend to tell myself that “I need to start to slow down”, but it is hard when you feel so amazing. I am going to start to slow things down though because I know my body needs a break and also in 10 weeks my life will completely change and I want to enjoy the last few weeks of this chapter of my life.

Update:

Today marks 29 Weeks & 3 days
Size: Butternut Squash ~ 17 inches 3.1 lbs
Time Left: 10 weeks & 4 days until Due Date
Cravings: None
Sleep: Much better than it has been, not waking up every night but from time to time still getting up in the middle of the night.
Occurring Symptoms: Started to have a few moments of heartburn but not regular yet. Starting to use the bathroom More frequently. Still itching so really altering up on my coconut oil/creams and lotions.

 My Activity has been consistent but no where near what I was doing in the beginning. I am really busy in the mornings, which use to be my personal workout times so I am doing less gym workouts and really using the pool as my main means to exercise with maybe 2-3 days of circuit training. It is a fine balance for me and a nice break. Luckily with my muscle density, I am able to still maintain my muscle but if I lose some, I am totally fine with that and actually hope I do. Taking this time to not be so intense is really going to help me shed that unwanted muscle I have been trying to strip away since I stopped competing.

I had a busy weekend putting my nursery together. I will have pics to come soon. I had a girlfriend who is an interior designer come into town to help me with the final details. I am really happy with the ideas she gave me and now just need to implement our game plan. Very exciting and just love walking by and envisioning a little baby sleeping in his crib.

Today’s Menu was as follows:

Meal #1: Protein Shake with 1/2 cup oatmeal
Meal #2: Same as meal #1 with an apple
Meal #3: Quest Bar
Meal #4: Chili Turkey No Carb Pasta
Meal #5: Brown Rice Cereal with Protein shake as “milk”
Meal #5: Egg White/Veggie Omelet

Took this weekend off from working out. Just took a few walks with my dog and starting fresh tomorrow… Heading to bed early so I can get a good nights sleep (hopefully) and start to week off refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of 29 weeks.

Name Reveal….We have decided on a name….


 

David Gianni Silva :)

So excited and more to come…

Thanks for following!
hugs, Gina

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10/23 update

Oct 23 2012
Posted on October 23, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Hello Hello- Wow, what a weekend and past few days. Unfortunately we have had an emergency in the family and an unexpected death of my husbands grandmother so been a rough weekend but at the same time celebrating a long amazing life that she lived. It is quite amazing to see one generation on its way out and then be simultaneously feeling my baby kicking inside, so surreal how life evolves and goes on. One generation gone and another one just beginning. On anther note, things are going really well. I had a doctors appointment today and am 28 weeks this week. Things are right on track. Here is a breakdown of a few things

Cravings: NONE LATELY but starting to not eat as many veggies as my belly is feeling full quicker.

Weight: 147 (total weight gain of 7-10 lbs)

Symptoms or Annoyances: YES! My belly is itching like crazy. It think it is more than my skin stretching and the baby growing. It appears to be a rash but the doctor didn’t seem to be concerned. I also have eczema on my knee and lower hip but that is not uncommon during pregnancy. Gotta love hormones!!

Hunger: Same

Tests to be done: Still need to do my blood glucose test, which I have been putting off (not going to lie) because I am really not looking forward to downing 40+ grams of sugar… Why don’t they give us a brownie or something yummy instead of drinking pointless grams of sugar ;)

Workouts: They have been few and far between. Especially with our travels and my busy schedule these days. Doing what I can to get in what I can but really just doing what I can. Cardio has just been swimming. Been on a roll but traveling has put a wrench in things. It is hard to find a pool when you are away. Just trying to walk when I am away. Circuit workouts are slim but getting in 3-4 if I can, a week.

Today’s Menu:

Meal #1: 1/2 cup oatmeal, protein shake
Meal #2: Quest Bar
Meal #3: Cabbage Nori Wraps with 6 egg whites
Meal #4: Same as meal #1 but with 1/4 cup pure pumpkin
Meal #5: tilapia with zucchini and 1/2 avocado salad
Meal #6: No carb Protein Pancakes with 1 scoop protein and 3 egg whites

Photo Updates coming soon.. Just really trying to juggle a lot right now. ;) Such is life, when it rains it pours but still grateful for the pours that make us appreciate life, what we have and everything/everyone that brings pure joy, happiness and smiles to our lives. Life is precious so live each day as if it was your last. Never underestimate the power of a simple I love You or small gesture that can really make someones day. We just never know and life is a miracle to live each day as so.

hugs, Gina

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Pregnancy Update 10/18 –27 weeks!

Oct 18 2012
Posted on October 18, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Wow, today marks 27 weeks and time is flying by!! They say, time flies but wow, it sure does, that is NO understatement! I am doing great and really great and enjoying every moment! That is a repetitive statement but I really am. Here is an update, at 27 weeks:

SIZE OF BABY:


Total Weight Gain/Loss: We’ll find out at my next doctor’s appointment. Not weighing myself on a regular basis, just using my 3 week doctors appointments to monitor that. As of my last visit it was 7-9 pounds and I am sure I have gained a few more these past few weeks, we will see…

Maternity Clothes: Wearing my workout clothes, no problem. That is what I wear most anyways. It works great for Maternity clothing. I hadn’t tried on Jeans in several weeks and went for it and they still fit! They were super stretchy and low but yes, I was able to comfortably wear them :)


Gender: Boy.

Movement: Starting to feel him but more like gentle butterflies.

Sleep: Still not well! I am use to it by now! Slept through until 5 a.m. last night but a typical night, I am up  between 2-3:30 like clockwork. Getting use to it by now!

What I miss: Hot Yoga and HIT Training. (It will be there after I have my little boy so not too worried)

Cravings: None really. Had a fair share of cereal on Saturday so I suppose you could say “Cereal”.

Symptoms: Tired but other than that doing great!

Best moment this week: I’m at less than 100 days – we’re sneaking into the third trimester and I am still able to workout and move freely, for the most part!

Today’s menu:

Meal #1:1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup pure pumpkin & Protein shake
Meal #2: Quest Bar
Meal #3: 1/2 avocado, cabbage sauté with Nori and ground turkey
Meal #4: Quest Bar
Meal #5: 1/2 cup oatmeal and protein shake
Meal #6: Salad with ground turkey and roasted zucchini! :)
Meal #7 No Carb Pancake with 2 egg whites, 1 scoop protein, baking powder and soda, cinnamon and stevia. :)

Training plan:

I have been swimming daily, for the most part, taking today off. Come Thursday of each week, I am exhausted and ready for a rest day. :)

Today’s Circuit:

Shoulder Press with 25# EZ Bar- standing- 20 reps
Seated Shoulder Press with 25# EZ bar- seated–2 sets in front and 2 sets behind the neck
15 reps- squats with 25# EZ Bar
Dip Machine-20 reps
Side Lateral Raise with Palm Facing the sky-20 reps

I am extremely tired and hitting the pillow early tonight, hoping I sleep all night. Fingers crossed…

Until next time, progress photos coming soon!

hugs, Gina

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Pregnancy Update

Oct 15 2012
Posted on October 15, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Happy Monday! Things are going great and I had a very productive yet relaxing weekend! We have made quite a bit of headway on the nursery… So excited and things are becoming more and more real!
As you can see we are just about done. Just need to add his name above the crib, add pictures, as we go and get our glider (rocking chair) from my mom to add in the corner (left of the crib). It is all so exciting and the “nesting” has definitely settled in.

I have been doing great with my swims but took today off for a circuit and neighborhood 2.5 mile walk, which I haven’t done in quite some time. Swimming really has been my only source of cardio ;) Been loving it but I must say, I love it once I get there and then when i’m done. Because it is a little out of my box, it takes a lot of me to get there… The other problem is the pool schedule is a little crazy with the best times mid day or late night. I am aiming to get there earlier in the day, to get it done, otherwise the late nights are challenging.

I am feeling more round and my belly is definitely popping more and more each day. Today I was itchy, hungry and tired so I think that means… growth spurt! ;)

I wasn’t sure if my jeans were still fitting me so I gave it a go and my low rise jeans still fit!

Belly and belly button (lol) are definitely popping. It has been really fun to experience this day to day change and experience. I am still waking up mid morning, seriously this is just a norm now. Last night it was 2:30 and I was up eating meal #1. For those that say you “can’t eat carbs” or eat, for that matter, after a certain time in the p.m., I beg to differ… I am eating meal #1 With Carbs between 2-4 a.m. every morning and not blowing up so I am proof that that is NOT true ;)

Here is my breakdown for today:

Meal #1 2:30 a.m.! 1/2 cup oatmeal, protein shake
Meal #2: 7:30 Quest Bar
Meal #3: 11:30 Nori cabbage wraps with 6 egg whites
Meal #4: 2:00 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup pure pumpkin, protein shake
Meal #5: 5:00 Quest Bar
Meal #6: 8:00 Zucchini & grilled Chicken
Meal #7: 10:00 no carb pancake 2 egg whites, 1 scoop protein

I did a mini circuit workout this morning and finished the evening with my 3 mile walk! Productive day and ready to hit this week with some energy. My weekend was very productive yet kicked back. I spent a lot of saturday enjoying some needed sleep and was on a cereal kick, lol! Definitely “carbed up on cereal”. I guess you can call that a craving. Usually Sunday is my “lazier” day but I had a group posing session Sunday so had to make up for it and enjoy a “lazy” Saturday. I am definitely enjoying my quite time and time to just do without responsibility of a little one. 13 weeks is right around the corner and I am going to soak in every moment of quite time and time to just do as I please.

This week, I have to make a trip to the lab for my glucose test, which I am NOT looking forward to. Basically drinking PURE sugar and seeing how your body responds. I am not excited about that pure sugar drink. I mean, give me a brownie or something but to drink pure sugar does not sound appetizing and I have heard it is super sweet and not so tasty. All for a reason though so I can do it…

There is my little update for everyone… Thanks for following and I will be in touch!

hugs, Gina

 

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Pregnancy Update

Oct 10 2012
Posted on October 10, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Okay So it has been TOOOOOOO long and I apologize but things have been really busy (no excuse) I am due for a video update since writing to update the past few weeks would take some time. In summery, I am almost 26 weeks now! Crazy how time is flying!!

Here is my 25 week photo :)

I made my photographer take a back shot since I said, “I have NO idea what I look like from the back, can you take this shot too” ;)
Kind of fun to see what the heck you look like from the back ;)

Even though these were taken less than a week ago, I have grown significantly since then and can really feel it! Now, daily, I am feeling and seeing the growth!! I can say, I just feel really Pregnant now and starting to feel “big”. I am sure I don’t appear “big” but totally starting to feel it! The last time I went to the doctors, 2 weeks ago,  my weight was 145 so not a huge increase from my starting weight, as I have said I am thinking it was around 137 but not sure because of the crazy fluctuations I experience daily! I am not weighing myself except for my visits to the doctors. There is really no reason! I am thinking that my next visit, I am going to have a bit of an increase, just my gut feeling! ;)

Things are going really well and I am still enjoying every moment of my journey!! We have been busy getting things done around our house, putting wood floors in 2 rooms, including the nursery and replaced our carpet. We are busy working away painting and getting things together in the nursery, which is taking some time but we are just about done. Here is a progress photo of the paint job we did. ;) 2 shads of blue which we are separating with a chair rail — finished photos to come soon!
 Things are all coming together and it is very exciting!! Since I last wrote I also had 2/3 of my showers, up in the bay area. They were a blast and we came home with a car full of baby items so needless to say, we are pretty well equipped except for some of the larger items (strollers, car seats, etc.) Here are some fun photos from the shower and the weekend up in the bay area.

 

As you can see my girlfriends put on one heck of a fun shower and we had a blast in the bay area. The following day, I had another shower that my mother in law had for me and it was also a blast, with more family, so that made it fun!

So here is the rundown of how I have been feeling and what has been going on with me over the past few weeks…

-Really trying to be in the moment and enjoy quite time, while I can. Being very aware of my time and how things are going to change here pretty quickly ;) Embracing the moments.
-Not sleeping well at all. Still waking up in the middle of the night around 2-4 for my first meal then going back to bed. I can count on one hand how many times I have slept through until 5 (my usual wake up time).
-Was extremely emotional last week but that passed ;)
-This week feeling first trimester tired but I know this will pass too (explains why I feel like I have grown quite a bit this week).
-Hunger has been about the same, some days a little more hungrier than the last but for the most part, I think because I am so consistent with my eating, it has been about the same.
-Cravings– Only one that I can remember. I was craving a Snapple late night the other day and had to run out and get one. I think it is because it has been hot outside and something other than water sounded good and refreshing.
-Been aiming for mini circuit workouts 3-5x/week. Nothing crazy just trying to do something a few times a week.
-Been only using Swimming for my cardio. I am back in the pool after my glute injury. I am feeling better, thanks to ART and Chiropractic work, not to mention time off from my intensity. But decided that this is not the time to be going crazy and be so regimented to my treadmill or the same cardio every day so been really enjoying the pool and how good I feel after. Aim for 40 laps minimum a day and use any extras as bonus where I will sprint 1 at a time. Usually do about 42 laps (last 2 being sprints).

Today’s Menu:
Meal #1: 1/2 cup oatmeal and protein shake
Meal #2: Quest Bar & Orange
Meal #3: Green Beans with 6 egg whites and lots of garlic
Meal #4: Protein shake with 1/2 cup oatmeal
Meal #5-6: undecided….

Tonight– Swim

Today– 20 minute circuit 2 sets and 20 reps of the following
-lat pull downs
-Seated Rows
-One Arm Rows
-Seated Single Shoulder Press
-Cable Kick Backs
-finished with 5 sets of 25 body weight squats

My meals have been pretty consistent with salmon 1x/week and keeping other fish/shrimp to at most 4x/week. Other sources of protein are coming from Chicken, Protein Shakes (1-2x day) and lots of egg whites.

There is the breakdown of my past few weeks and now to help the hubby finish the nursery. I will post photos shortly, when it is all done and update you.

Sorry again about the delay and I promise to keep you in the loop more… Things are calming down and now it is all about “nesting” so I will be in touch more. Thanks for following!
xoxo Gina

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Wednesday Update 09/19

Sep 19 2012
Posted on September 19, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Wow, what a busy day! From the minute I woke up to now, 9:00 p.m. Had a 7 a.m. client and was rushed, go figure I kept snoozing my alarm after getting up at 3:30, as usual. Usually I get up, eat something, go back to bed and am back up by 6 a.m. at the latest to get thing rolling and my day started. This morning was a different situation. I finally woke myself up around 6:25 but needed to be at my clients house by 7:00, still needing to get gas… Geez, thank gosh I had my meal at 3:30 as I just had time to brush my teeth, get dressed, grab my things and head out the door. Believe it or not, I made it on time, actually 5 minutes early. I had a great session with my client then went to the gym for my own training and chiropractor appointment then trained a few other clients. Came home to work before heading back to the gym for my final client of the day. Busy Busy Busy but got everything done and feel so great! Why is that that when we are busy, we tend to get more done… I think because there is less procrastination that can get in the way. I ensured to make time for myself with my weight workout and p.m. swim. It was a busy but productive day!

Tomorrow marks 23 weeks and time is flying by!! We are also headed to the Bay Area for 2 baby showers, one given by my friends in Monterey on Saturday and on Sunday my mother in law is throwing me one. We are excited and it should be a blast to see everyone! Reality is setting in more and more and I am getting more and more excited with each day!

Today’s breakdown…
Meal #1: 3:30 a.m.!!! 1/2 cup oatmeal with a protein shake
Meal #2: Quest Bar
Meal #3: Cabbage sauté with 6 egg whites and 1/2 avocado Nori Wraps
Meal #4: Quest Bar (emergency snack)
Meal #5: Green Beans with EVOO/Garlic/Tomato sauce and tilapia
Meal #6: Protein shake with Chia Seeds

Workout: SHOULDERS
3 sets of 20 reps
-Military Press
-Regular Dumbbell Press
-Side Laterals
-Front Raises

Swim: 42 Laps :)

I’ll keep you posted when I return with photos and updates! Have an amazing rest of the week and keep digging deep, there is NOTHING but your mind that can hold you back!

xoxo Gina

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Monday Update

Sep 17 2012
Posted on September 17, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

Just a little update on how things are going… Things are going great and plugging along. Not much to report other than

A. Feeling Great
B. Still having glute pain so laying off cardio and subject to the pool only for cardio. I am seeing a chiropractor, ART therapist tomorrow and continuing with my monthly prenatal messages. I am hoping that my time off of cardio and laying low is the biggest component to my healing. Still keeping my fingers crossed that things heal so I can continue with my swimming but add in some outdoor walking. I learned my lesson but now I am just asking to be able to walk!
C. Still waking up between 1:30 and 3:30, like clockwork. Each morning it doesn’t fail… There has only been one night I have slept all night, which was great. I am getting use to it though and it has just become what I do. Get up early morning, eat my first meal, then head back to bed for my second round of sleep. That second round seems to be when I get in my deepest sleep. Dreaming like crazy… They say when you are pregnancy you dream and I sure am dreaming come that second session of sleep.
D. No major cravings, just being consistent with my usual meals. My last craving was that salami sandwich but other than that just loving my stirfrys, wraps and omelets. :)
E. Energy has been great, good thing because I am really busy and need the energy to get through my days and everything I have going on.
F. Weight…. Actually haven’t been consistently stepping on the scale, just focusing on making healthy choices and being active and letting my weight and body do what it is going to do. The last time I weighed in was at the doctors office for my 20 week visit. I weighed in at 144, about 7 pounds up from my starting weight. Although, weight isn’t really real in my world because my starting weight was anywhere from 135–142 depending on what I ate, what I didn’t eat, sodium, water, etc. There are so many variables (hence why I am not big on the scale) so it is hard for me to distinguish my ‘weight gain’, since I don’t really have a consistent non pregnancy weight.
G. I am back in the pool and loving my swim workouts again. I took a little break when I was doing my cardio on the treadmill but now am back in my habit and getting in my cardio in the pool, aiming for a minimum of 40 laps and anything more is bonus. :)

As you can see, things are plugging along and I am almost 23 weeks, crazy that I am over 1/2 way there and time is ticking. We are headed up north for 2 baby showers this weekend. I am having 3 total, crazy I know but have 2 with family up in the bay area and then one in San Diego for these here. I am really looking forward to our mini vacation and to see everyone. I will be sure to post photos.

Here is a rundown of today:
Meal #1: 1/2 cup oatmeal, protein shake
Meal #2: Quest bar & Apple
Meal #3: 99% lean ground turkey
Meal #4: PF Changs Chicken & Broccoli Wraps with Brown rice and asparagus
Meal #5: Protein Shake
Meal #6: Salad with turkey breast and 1/2 avocado
Meal #7: Protein Pancakes (no carb)

Workout:
AM- weight training session
3 sets shoulder press – 20 superset with 20 body weight squats
3 sets single shoulder press 20- super set with incline side laterals
3 sets 10 push ups off bench with 1 minute stretch in between
3 sets shoulder press on different machine

PM-Swim 42 Laps

Until later, thanks for following

xoxo Gina

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09/11 Update

Sep 11 2012
Posted on September 11, 2012 by Your Host, Gina

It has been a few days…  I’ll start by saying that today is a memorable day, being 9/11. Such a day that we ALL remember and a day that we will never forget! With my husband as a fireman, I feel even more touched to the families who lost their loved ones and to those who sacrificed their lives! It is a day we will never ever forget and a day that will always bring sadness to our hearts!

I have been real busy traveling to Santa Barbara, last weekend, working,  and trying to baby my injury. Unfortunately I am not doing well and am hardly walking :( I feel so bummed that it is this early in my pregnancy and am already really having to take a back seat! LESSON: even if your mind is in the game, you have to check yourself and know when your body clearly isn’t. Being 5 months pregnant, carrying weight that it is not use to, ligaments changing, stride changing, internal anatomy changing, basically EVERYTHING changing and shifting in ways I am not use to, my body is just different which means my workouts have to be different! There was not a moment that I felt pain or know exactly when my injury happened but I know it is a combination of my body changing and I am not able to do what I use to be able to do. Now I just want to walk. I will tone things down, take things to the bay and pool but I am just hoping to be able to walk without pain soon! I have taken 2 full weeks off cardio, gotten back into the pool, which has been great and pain free and am getting in a few upper body weight workouts. I am going to stick to this regimen, even when I am recovered, fingers crossed it is soon!!! I have started going to a chiropractor and will continue going throughout my pregnancy to keep everything in alignment. With the chiro care, stretching, rolling, rest and time, I am really hoping to heal pretty quickly!

Lessons learned throughout our journey, we never keep learning that is for sure!!

While we were in Santa Barbara visiting family, we enjoyed some good workouts, tasty food. Even though I am in pain, I did what I could, listening to my body and mostly doing upper body. I brought my Exercise Playing Cards with us so we were able to use that, with modifications :) We took a trip to Solvang, a small Danish town, which was fun! We grabbed lunch and walked around. I enjoyed my first Salami sandwich since I was a kid. It sounded delicious and it sure was. Even had it on sourdough over wheat. Just was craving this exact sandwich. It was actually quite healthy, removing the mayo and with only lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, bell peppers, mustard and salami! :) Yummy!

Fun in Solvang :) We enjoyed a few family dinners that hit the spot. It is so nice having a healthy family that all eats the same, makes it easy to travel and feel good while away from your kitchen. This was one of our delicious dinners:

salmon topped with fresh crab, roasted zucchini, onions and bell peppers and a side of kale! :)
Other than my injury, things are going great! I am still feeling awesome! Still a tiny baby bump that I swear I can hide if I really want to but loving being able to still fit in my clothes, well at least almost fitting in my clothes ;) Time is flying by and already 22 weeks on Thursday.

Here is a rundown of my day and meals today:

Meal #1 (3:30 a.m.) 1/2 cup oatmeal and proteins shake
Meal #2: 7:30: same as meal #1 with blueberries
Meal #3: PF Changs Chicken Wraps with Brown Rice
Meal #4: No Carb Protein Pancakes
Meal #5: 99% Lean ground turkey and roasted Zucchini & Squash
Meal #6: Protein Shake with Chia Seed

Workout of the day: SWIM: 42 Laps With kick board

Until tomorrow… night night

Gina

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