Trying to stay in shape and eat healthier...

I have recently started a renew personal goal to stay in shape and eating healthier. Let me honest with you, the 1st trimester was horrible. I could barely make it through the day with out having to take a nap and then when I got home, I barely could eat before I went up to sleep. Than I slept straight through the night until my alarm went off the next day. Needless to say, there was only working out about 2 times a week if that. And that was only because my good friend Sabrina wanted to go for a swim at the gym. Since I have hit week 12-14, I have been feeling much like my old self. I slowly introduced myself back into boot camp and taking Cole (our lab) walking/running. I am now proud to say that I go to boot camp 2 times a week and run about 2 times a week as well. I also hit up the gym and do some easy workouts while Tim is at the gym. It may sound like alot but it really isn't. I do modified versions of our workouts at boot camp and keep it less intense as the rest of the group. I do less reps and lighter weight. I have also cut my running way back. When I was in training for my marathon, I would run about 50-60 miles a week. Now I am happy just to get 8-10 per week. I usually do about 3-4 miles on one day and than my "long" run on the weekend. My "long" run is now only 5-6 miles running/walking. And just in case your are wondering, YES I did ask my doctor is all of this was okay and he approves. All I have to do is keep my heart rate below 140 and be sure to drink and eat plenty of water and carbs for me and the baby. I keep my intensity down and make sure I can talk/sing throughout the duration of the workout.


As far as eating goes, when I was in training mode I ate really well. But then it just went downhill from there. I started to eat anything and everything in sight without caring what was in it or if it was good for me and the baby. I have not started to eat healthy again. Tim and I decided cook more meals at home as opposed to eating out all the time. I have started to choosing more wisely what I eat at every single meal. I started cutting out some of my carbs and add a salad to every meal I can. I try to snack often to make sure there is always something in my tummy as well. So far, I can see and feel a difference in my workouts and my life. I am feeling much better and healthier. I plan on continue working out till my doctor or my body tells me I can't anymore. I hope to continue eating as healthy as I can for the duration of this pregnancy.