Oops! I forgot to do my post yesterday, and I had JUST pledged to write every day til my due date. Guess I will have to backtrack!
I have noticed that a lot of my postings revolve around food. It seems harder and harder to "control" what my body is doing. I have a little card from my doctor where they write down your "stats" from each visit... weight, blood pressure, weeks of gestation, height of uterus, etc. I still have my card from my pregnancy with Macy, and I often compare it to my current card because it gives me motivation to see how I am doing with this pregnancy. Makes me feel like my hard work is paying off, I guess.
With Macy, I started off 11 pounds heavier than I did with this baby... so at almost 27 weeks, (where I am now) I was up 21 pounds. As of yesterday when I weighed myself at 26 weeks 3 days, I am up 13 pounds...so still combined with starting out at a lower weight, I am 19 pounds lighter than I was with Macy when I was 27 weeks! It makes me feel pretty good to look at it that way...
So, my goal is to keep my weight gain under 20 lbs...if possible, but I am trying to be flexible with that because I know all too well how your body can tend to do what it wants, especially at the end of the pregnancy. All I can do is try my best with diet and exercise, and my body will kind of do the rest.
We had a training at work yesterday at a local hotel. They provided some "goodies" for us when we got there (of course nothing I could have). Bagels, muffins, doughnuts....etc. I'd had a protein drink about an hour earlier, but it didn't seem to stick with me and I was ravenous around mid-morning. I sat there feeling miserable, watching everyone eat their pastries... but I kept thinking about how last weekend I'd eaten a small muffin and a small bag of chips which fueled intense sugar and starch cravings, so I did NOT give in to the temptation.
At lunch, I went and got a small Cobb salad... it was DELICIOUS! They also had some food at the training I could eat, sandwich things without bread, so at least I was no longer starving.
I was proud of myself for making it past the food landmine. It would've been very easy to just say screw it. I was on track for the rest of the day, too. Mike usually gets some sort of take-out food on Friday nights. He texted me to see what I wanted but I told him I was eating something from home. He brought home two gyros for himself and ate them both.. then told me he was sick from eating too much. That made me glad I had not done the same!
Food victories today... it's the little things!
I have to run 10 miles today and I am seriously dreading it - the wind is very strong and I could wait til tomorrow, but I want to save Sunday for relaxing! I will give you a full report when I get back!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Day 97 (I'm Everything I Hate!)
Ok, it's official. I have turned into one of those whiny, grumbling, complaining pregnant women who laments and emphasizes every little ache, pain and physical discomfort to anyone who will listen.
Well, not quite...(only to my husband) but I feel as if I am getting there!
Seriously, I need to find a way to extend the way I feel in the morning throughout the rest of the day. Right now, around 7 a.m. is my best time. I have this optimistic mood, the outlook is bright, my thoughts tend toward the positive and the hopeful, I am not retaining water and I feel like I am a manageable size.
But as the day progresses, I deteriorate. Again, yesterday, I did not follow through with my plan of walking more throughout the day (or with drinking more water, for that matter!) I did get up around 1 p.m. to move my car and go to Walgreens...but aside from my hourly bathroom trips, I was sitting at my desk almost the whole day. It's that damn paperwork, I tell ya! When it was quitting time, I again felt like my calves were stretched to the limit. Geez, I hate that feeling! I know people will say I am exaggerating but I feel like a lumbering elephant...like I am waddling.
As I sit here right now, my stomach feels cute and compact. BUT... by the end of the day I will be grabbing it like a fat man who just ate a ten course meal, flopping down on the couch, moaning, lifting up my shirt, looking at it, flexing it, poking it, cupping it with my hands... I don't know. It's just this weird thing I do. It's like I am obsessed with my belly in the evenings.
I don't want to sound like I am complaining about everything all the time, but this is my blog and I can complain, right? LOL As I've told you, there are many joys of pregnancy. It just seems like the difficult things are weighing more heavily on me at the present time.
Ok, back to my complaining. There's the peeing all day long. I do it so much I think because I think it will relieve some pressure and make me feel better. Oh yeah, did I mention the pelvic pressure? I remember having this with Macy, but it was MUCH closer to my due date. I am having it now from time to time and the way I can describe it is it feels like the baby is going to fall out! I don't think that will REALLY happen, but that's what it feels like. And then the sleeping thing. I've been getting up an average of 3 times per night to pee...and oftentimes I cannot get back to sleep for a half hour or so. Last night I was awake from 3-3:45. Urrrgh. It was really hot in the room, I kept flopping back and forth from side to side like a fish and I could NOT get comfortable. Bring on the summer, huh? It's only May 20th!
Whew. That was a lot of pissin' and moanin.' Ok. Back to my original question. How do I keep this cute, compact feeling for the rest of the day? Hmmm...
Well, not quite...(only to my husband) but I feel as if I am getting there!
Seriously, I need to find a way to extend the way I feel in the morning throughout the rest of the day. Right now, around 7 a.m. is my best time. I have this optimistic mood, the outlook is bright, my thoughts tend toward the positive and the hopeful, I am not retaining water and I feel like I am a manageable size.
But as the day progresses, I deteriorate. Again, yesterday, I did not follow through with my plan of walking more throughout the day (or with drinking more water, for that matter!) I did get up around 1 p.m. to move my car and go to Walgreens...but aside from my hourly bathroom trips, I was sitting at my desk almost the whole day. It's that damn paperwork, I tell ya! When it was quitting time, I again felt like my calves were stretched to the limit. Geez, I hate that feeling! I know people will say I am exaggerating but I feel like a lumbering elephant...like I am waddling.
As I sit here right now, my stomach feels cute and compact. BUT... by the end of the day I will be grabbing it like a fat man who just ate a ten course meal, flopping down on the couch, moaning, lifting up my shirt, looking at it, flexing it, poking it, cupping it with my hands... I don't know. It's just this weird thing I do. It's like I am obsessed with my belly in the evenings.
I don't want to sound like I am complaining about everything all the time, but this is my blog and I can complain, right? LOL As I've told you, there are many joys of pregnancy. It just seems like the difficult things are weighing more heavily on me at the present time.
Ok, back to my complaining. There's the peeing all day long. I do it so much I think because I think it will relieve some pressure and make me feel better. Oh yeah, did I mention the pelvic pressure? I remember having this with Macy, but it was MUCH closer to my due date. I am having it now from time to time and the way I can describe it is it feels like the baby is going to fall out! I don't think that will REALLY happen, but that's what it feels like. And then the sleeping thing. I've been getting up an average of 3 times per night to pee...and oftentimes I cannot get back to sleep for a half hour or so. Last night I was awake from 3-3:45. Urrrgh. It was really hot in the room, I kept flopping back and forth from side to side like a fish and I could NOT get comfortable. Bring on the summer, huh? It's only May 20th!
Whew. That was a lot of pissin' and moanin.' Ok. Back to my original question. How do I keep this cute, compact feeling for the rest of the day? Hmmm...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
26 Weeks Today (98 days to go!)
I am definitely at my best in the morning. I love waking up early before everyone else and sneaking around the house. I adore how it irks Mike when he gets out of bed to find I am already up and about. He says, "How long have you been awake?" Since he sleeps like a mouse and hears every little noise, I find it quite a feat when I am able to slip out of bed unnoticed.
I wish I could stay feeling this way all day long, light and airy, almost the way I used to feel before the creature took over my body. LOL As the day progresses, though, my body seems to soak up everything it takes in like a sponge and I start to feel like I'm retaining water. Funny, since I pee ALL DAY LONG. How does that work?! Seriously. I am probably in the bathroom at least once an hour! I am not sure, but this may be due to sitting at my desk with my legs crossed. I think I maybe even had this happen BEFORE I was pregnant, when I would sit too much. Today, I am going to try getting up and walking around more frequently, and also drinking more water to flush out any excess salt. I had a lot of paperwork to catch up on yesterday and thus spent most of the day sitting at my desk.
The baby seems to be very active at night and in the early morning, or maybe that is just when I notice her movements. Last night I was sitting on the couch watching the news, sort of leaning back with my feet on the coffee table, and my belly was jumping all over the place - I think there was a boxing match going on in there! Mike could see the baby's antics from all the way across the room. Watching and feeling her movements is very cool...one of the greatest joys of pregnancy.
Then in the early morning, right after I wake up and am resting quietly, not wanting to get out of bed - she starts her roundhouse kicks to my bladder. LOL Sometimes her movements are delicate, like a dog nudging you with his nose when he wants to be petted - but other times they are very forceful and make me jump in surprise. Amazing what a little 2-pound baby can accomplish from the cramped quarters of the womb!
When I was little, I was always wishing for the "next big event." I LOVED (and still do) having something to look forward to. My dad used to tell me "Don't wish your life away." Even though pregnancy gets frustrating at times when I focus on some of my current limitations, looking at the grand scheme of things it is a very short period in time. Also, since this is my last pregnancy, I need to treasure the experience even more.
Before I know it, baby girl will be in my arms...but until then I'll try to just enjoy the moment.
I wish I could stay feeling this way all day long, light and airy, almost the way I used to feel before the creature took over my body. LOL As the day progresses, though, my body seems to soak up everything it takes in like a sponge and I start to feel like I'm retaining water. Funny, since I pee ALL DAY LONG. How does that work?! Seriously. I am probably in the bathroom at least once an hour! I am not sure, but this may be due to sitting at my desk with my legs crossed. I think I maybe even had this happen BEFORE I was pregnant, when I would sit too much. Today, I am going to try getting up and walking around more frequently, and also drinking more water to flush out any excess salt. I had a lot of paperwork to catch up on yesterday and thus spent most of the day sitting at my desk.
The baby seems to be very active at night and in the early morning, or maybe that is just when I notice her movements. Last night I was sitting on the couch watching the news, sort of leaning back with my feet on the coffee table, and my belly was jumping all over the place - I think there was a boxing match going on in there! Mike could see the baby's antics from all the way across the room. Watching and feeling her movements is very cool...one of the greatest joys of pregnancy.
Then in the early morning, right after I wake up and am resting quietly, not wanting to get out of bed - she starts her roundhouse kicks to my bladder. LOL Sometimes her movements are delicate, like a dog nudging you with his nose when he wants to be petted - but other times they are very forceful and make me jump in surprise. Amazing what a little 2-pound baby can accomplish from the cramped quarters of the womb!
When I was little, I was always wishing for the "next big event." I LOVED (and still do) having something to look forward to. My dad used to tell me "Don't wish your life away." Even though pregnancy gets frustrating at times when I focus on some of my current limitations, looking at the grand scheme of things it is a very short period in time. Also, since this is my last pregnancy, I need to treasure the experience even more.
Before I know it, baby girl will be in my arms...but until then I'll try to just enjoy the moment.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
99 Days
I was getting ready to head off to bed when I realized I didn't post an entry today, and I made the commitment yesterday to do so up until I deliver.
Tomorrow I will officially be 26 weeks pregnant. Judging by the way I felt today, I cannot fathom how I will be able to go 14 more weeks!!! I felt so huge today. I wore some pants that buttoned just fine this morning, however by the afternoon I had designed a little makeshift extender for them out of a rubber band. LOL It just made them more comfortable!
I did have a good workout this morning, and was able to do my usual run without any of the shenanigans I had on Monday where I was stopping and starting every few blocks. This morning I ran three miles on the treadmill at about a 6.6 mph pace and I was sweating A LOT. Also, my shins and calves hurt. I wanted to quit for every one of those 27 minutes I was running...haha
When I left work this afternoon, I walked a block to my car and my shins felt really tight. I later examined them in the mirror and deduced that they looked a little like tree trunks. I think I am retaining water. This happens at the end of the day it seems...first thing in the morning I think they look just fine. Also, my fingers are ok... my rings fit the same and my fingers don't resemble little sausages...yet?!
I am planning to weigh myself on Friday and I am afraid. I always do this in my head, I imagine I have gained like 1,362 pounds since my last weigh in because that is the way I FEEL... but usually when I step on the scale it's never as bad as I had imagined.
At least my arms still look the same...
Tomorrow I will officially be 26 weeks pregnant. Judging by the way I felt today, I cannot fathom how I will be able to go 14 more weeks!!! I felt so huge today. I wore some pants that buttoned just fine this morning, however by the afternoon I had designed a little makeshift extender for them out of a rubber band. LOL It just made them more comfortable!
I did have a good workout this morning, and was able to do my usual run without any of the shenanigans I had on Monday where I was stopping and starting every few blocks. This morning I ran three miles on the treadmill at about a 6.6 mph pace and I was sweating A LOT. Also, my shins and calves hurt. I wanted to quit for every one of those 27 minutes I was running...haha
When I left work this afternoon, I walked a block to my car and my shins felt really tight. I later examined them in the mirror and deduced that they looked a little like tree trunks. I think I am retaining water. This happens at the end of the day it seems...first thing in the morning I think they look just fine. Also, my fingers are ok... my rings fit the same and my fingers don't resemble little sausages...yet?!
I am planning to weigh myself on Friday and I am afraid. I always do this in my head, I imagine I have gained like 1,362 pounds since my last weigh in because that is the way I FEEL... but usually when I step on the scale it's never as bad as I had imagined.
At least my arms still look the same...
Monday, May 17, 2010
100 Days to Go!
Here are a couple of pics of me from last Friday, at 25 and a half weeks pregnant.
Today it is180 days down, 100 to go, if I go right up to my due date, which I hope I don't :)
My goal is to blog every day until I give birth.
This week marks week 26.
I had a decent run on Saturday, 8 miles. I did it later on in the day so I wouldn't be wiped out for the entire day. Then I took Sunday off, and today planned to do a shorter run of 5 miles. Well, that didn't work out as I had planned. I embarked on my run around noon and it was about 73 degrees...it felt baking on the sidewalk. I know 73 is not that hot, but cut me some slack, I am a fair northerer and this was probably one of the warmest days of the year. I just could NOT get into a rhythm on this run. I would go a few blocks, my uterus would tighten up with Braxton-Hicks, and I would stop. I told my doctor about my Braxton-Hicks which come while running sometimes and she didn't seem too concerned about it, other than to suggest I slow down and walk until they subside. I kept on doing this today until I got bored and turned around. I only ended up going 2 miles, which was discouraging to me.
I went home and popped P90X plyometrics into the DVD player and did that. I am glad I can still do such a intense workout, although I do have to modify some of the exercises.
During the rest periods I did some sets of pushups. While I was doing them I flexed my abs and hardly looked pregnant. LOL However, that is not the case when standing up. I feel like I look VERY pregnant, although people keep telling me "oh you're so small." Well, I FEEL huge. When I am bending over to pick up Macy's toys I feel like my head is going to explode, kind of like the circulation has been cut off to it, if that makes any sense. LOL
I feel sort of discouraged today, like despite my best efforts at diet at exercise, my body is betraying me. I don't know if it's my imagination or not. I just feel... clumsy... and when I walk I feel like I'm waddling. It doesn't help that I am so short (5'3").
I am very excited for the baby to arrive, just wish I could fast forward these last three months!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Running at 25 weeks Pregnant
The countdown is on for the marathon...only 38 days away!!! I love all the excitement that goes along with the weekend festivities... the fitness expo, the speakers, the spaghetti feed, getting up at the crack on dawn on race morning... the pre-race jitters... and of course the thrill of finishing and all the food at the finish line!
I am feeling adequately prepared, although I must say these long runs in pregnancy take a lot more out of me than they used to. Last season I was kicking out 10-milers no problem. This year, not so much!
Yesterday I embarked on another 10-mile run. I usually do them on Saturday, but I had a bunch going on that day, and Sunday was Mother's Day and of course I wanted to relax. So I headed out yesterday morning after having a protein shake and some oatmeal.
The weather was... eh... so-so. Could've been a lot worse, I guess. It was about 48 with a wind off the lake, or course, but it was manageble. Last Saturday, the wind was fierce and at times it felt like I was running in place. At least I didn't have to deal with that this week.
I made it to my turn-around point in about 48 minutes, averaging 9:30 miles. Another thing I should mention is that I stubbed my toe SUPER bad on the edge of the crib right before the run, and it was red, swollen and throbbing! I could still wiggle it, so I don't think it was broken, but holy crap did it hurt.
I took a potty break at the turnaround, didn't waste much time and got right back on my way. Now the wind was at my back...yeah!!! I also had a couple of big hills to run down, which makes the way back seem a lot easier than the way there. When I had about 2 miles to go, I started to feel pressure in my pelvic area. It didn't alarm me but it was uncomfortable... I will have to ask my doctor about this at my appointment today. I made it home in almost exactly the same time it took for me to complete the first half.
So, the actual running is not bad... it's the part AFTER. It's like I am useless for the rest of the day! I am tired, sore and I don't want to do anything!!! Shortly after I got home, it was time for Macy's nap, so I went and took a very long hot shower, which felt great. If I were smart, I would've then taken a nap... but noooo... I dinked around on the computer instead cleaning off files and pictures, because my computer is running out of space and has been very slow lately. It needed to be done.
Sitting for about 2 hours and doing that did nothing to help my sore body. I was stiffer than ever when I tried to get up and walk around! UGH! My toe was killing me too... and I was afraid of stubbing it again so I put shoes on and that hurt like hell!
I was pretty much a mess... haha and I couldn't wait to go to bed. I am lucky I had Mike to help me! Doing the long runs like that kicks my a&#! Once I finish the half marathon I believe I will stick to shorter runs until after the baby!
I am feeling adequately prepared, although I must say these long runs in pregnancy take a lot more out of me than they used to. Last season I was kicking out 10-milers no problem. This year, not so much!
Yesterday I embarked on another 10-mile run. I usually do them on Saturday, but I had a bunch going on that day, and Sunday was Mother's Day and of course I wanted to relax. So I headed out yesterday morning after having a protein shake and some oatmeal.
The weather was... eh... so-so. Could've been a lot worse, I guess. It was about 48 with a wind off the lake, or course, but it was manageble. Last Saturday, the wind was fierce and at times it felt like I was running in place. At least I didn't have to deal with that this week.
I made it to my turn-around point in about 48 minutes, averaging 9:30 miles. Another thing I should mention is that I stubbed my toe SUPER bad on the edge of the crib right before the run, and it was red, swollen and throbbing! I could still wiggle it, so I don't think it was broken, but holy crap did it hurt.
I took a potty break at the turnaround, didn't waste much time and got right back on my way. Now the wind was at my back...yeah!!! I also had a couple of big hills to run down, which makes the way back seem a lot easier than the way there. When I had about 2 miles to go, I started to feel pressure in my pelvic area. It didn't alarm me but it was uncomfortable... I will have to ask my doctor about this at my appointment today. I made it home in almost exactly the same time it took for me to complete the first half.
So, the actual running is not bad... it's the part AFTER. It's like I am useless for the rest of the day! I am tired, sore and I don't want to do anything!!! Shortly after I got home, it was time for Macy's nap, so I went and took a very long hot shower, which felt great. If I were smart, I would've then taken a nap... but noooo... I dinked around on the computer instead cleaning off files and pictures, because my computer is running out of space and has been very slow lately. It needed to be done.
Sitting for about 2 hours and doing that did nothing to help my sore body. I was stiffer than ever when I tried to get up and walk around! UGH! My toe was killing me too... and I was afraid of stubbing it again so I put shoes on and that hurt like hell!
I was pretty much a mess... haha and I couldn't wait to go to bed. I am lucky I had Mike to help me! Doing the long runs like that kicks my a&#! Once I finish the half marathon I believe I will stick to shorter runs until after the baby!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Almost 25 weeks and food
It's been over two weeks since I have written. The time is flying by and in just a couple of short weeks I will enter my third trimester of pregnancy (5-26-10).
I am almost 25 weeks. For the most part, things are going well. I am starting to get really impatient, though. I want to hurry up so the baby can get here. Of course you can't rush these things. She needs to "cook" a while longer!
I think I mentioned that they were not able to get all the measurements they needed at my last doctor appointment. I will be going back Tuesday to repeat the ultrasound. I pray everything is ok. I am anxious and looking forward to the appointment. I hope baby girl will cooperate so we can get a good look at all her "parts!"
I have been keeping up with my usual exercise routine: running every other day with a long run of 8-10 miles on the weekend, and plyometrics, push ups and Turbo Jam on the off days. I can still flex my abs really well, which is a super weird feat I show to my family. LOL For example, I will relax my stomach, then say "watch this" and flex my abs... and my belly pretty much goes away. My abs still feel strong, even though my belly is of course growing.
My eating has been on track too... no slip-ups since April 23rd, which was my last post. I haven't had a full-out cheat day in quite a while. I had been planning to make tomorrow (Mother's Day) my next cheat fest, but I have decided against it. I am not going to overeat, because it makes me feel like crap. I will go out and eat a reasonable meal with my family, and probably a few bites of dessert - but I'm not going to pig out.
Friday night we went out to eat with some friends. I was anxious about the food because it took us a while to find a restaurant that was not packed to the gills with people waiting to eat, so when our food finally came I was ravenous!!! Also we had gone to a Mexican restaurant which of course featured endless baskets of delicious, carb-loaded chips. Well, I didn't eat any chips. I ordered a taco salad, and when it came I was talking so much with our friends that I only ate a few bites! When we got home, I realized I was actually hungry, but I was also exhausted and just wanted to go to bed. So, I made it through the night unscathed.
I had another potential food land mine today, as I was invited to a Pampered Chef party. It was thrown by a good friend I haven't seen in a couple of years. I brought Hailey along with me for reinforcements. My day started by having a protein drink and then running downtown to have my hair cut. Once that was done, I only had time to run home, pick up Hailey and head up to the party.
The hostess had some wonderful goodies there, mammoth muffins from Perkins and delicious bagels with various cream cheeses which her fiance brought from the Twin Cities. I was drooling over them, but knew I couldn't cave in. The Pampered Chef hostess made a scrumptious veggie pizza on one of the baking stones, and I did allow myself two small squares (crust and all) but didn't feel bad about it and felt I did very well avoiding the reeeeally starchy stuff. On the way home, I got a flat tire, right in front of McDonald's...hahaha Hailey and I rolled into McD's to wait for Mike, and of course had to go purchase something while we were waiting. I opted for a sugar-free Vanilla iced coffee... but once I got back to the car with it I realized it was most definitely NOT sugar free. I drink them quite frequently (bad, I know...) and am very accustomed to the taste. This was clearly the sugar variety. I had a couple of sips and gave the rest to Mike.
As for the rest of the day, I ate the rest of my taco salad from last night (minus the shell of course) and another protein drink. Dinner was grilled vegetables and fish.
Tomorrow will be another opportunity to over eat, but what day isn't???? Sometimes I get SO sick of thinking about food all the time... what to eat, when to eat next, whether I ate too much... ugh. It seems I am even more neurotic in pregnancy! I have gained about ten pounds so far, but I am only 25 weeks in... so I'm expecting I will max out around 18 pounds. I can see though how easy it is to slack off and relax the rules. I also know that if I go crazy and abandon my rules, I am going to be majorly depressed after I have the baby if I were left with a ton of weight to lose. I won't let that happen. NO WAY!
Okay, time to relax for the night and get ready to enjoy Mother's Day tomorrow!
I am almost 25 weeks. For the most part, things are going well. I am starting to get really impatient, though. I want to hurry up so the baby can get here. Of course you can't rush these things. She needs to "cook" a while longer!
I think I mentioned that they were not able to get all the measurements they needed at my last doctor appointment. I will be going back Tuesday to repeat the ultrasound. I pray everything is ok. I am anxious and looking forward to the appointment. I hope baby girl will cooperate so we can get a good look at all her "parts!"
I have been keeping up with my usual exercise routine: running every other day with a long run of 8-10 miles on the weekend, and plyometrics, push ups and Turbo Jam on the off days. I can still flex my abs really well, which is a super weird feat I show to my family. LOL For example, I will relax my stomach, then say "watch this" and flex my abs... and my belly pretty much goes away. My abs still feel strong, even though my belly is of course growing.
My eating has been on track too... no slip-ups since April 23rd, which was my last post. I haven't had a full-out cheat day in quite a while. I had been planning to make tomorrow (Mother's Day) my next cheat fest, but I have decided against it. I am not going to overeat, because it makes me feel like crap. I will go out and eat a reasonable meal with my family, and probably a few bites of dessert - but I'm not going to pig out.
Friday night we went out to eat with some friends. I was anxious about the food because it took us a while to find a restaurant that was not packed to the gills with people waiting to eat, so when our food finally came I was ravenous!!! Also we had gone to a Mexican restaurant which of course featured endless baskets of delicious, carb-loaded chips. Well, I didn't eat any chips. I ordered a taco salad, and when it came I was talking so much with our friends that I only ate a few bites! When we got home, I realized I was actually hungry, but I was also exhausted and just wanted to go to bed. So, I made it through the night unscathed.
I had another potential food land mine today, as I was invited to a Pampered Chef party. It was thrown by a good friend I haven't seen in a couple of years. I brought Hailey along with me for reinforcements. My day started by having a protein drink and then running downtown to have my hair cut. Once that was done, I only had time to run home, pick up Hailey and head up to the party.
The hostess had some wonderful goodies there, mammoth muffins from Perkins and delicious bagels with various cream cheeses which her fiance brought from the Twin Cities. I was drooling over them, but knew I couldn't cave in. The Pampered Chef hostess made a scrumptious veggie pizza on one of the baking stones, and I did allow myself two small squares (crust and all) but didn't feel bad about it and felt I did very well avoiding the reeeeally starchy stuff. On the way home, I got a flat tire, right in front of McDonald's...hahaha Hailey and I rolled into McD's to wait for Mike, and of course had to go purchase something while we were waiting. I opted for a sugar-free Vanilla iced coffee... but once I got back to the car with it I realized it was most definitely NOT sugar free. I drink them quite frequently (bad, I know...) and am very accustomed to the taste. This was clearly the sugar variety. I had a couple of sips and gave the rest to Mike.
As for the rest of the day, I ate the rest of my taco salad from last night (minus the shell of course) and another protein drink. Dinner was grilled vegetables and fish.
Tomorrow will be another opportunity to over eat, but what day isn't???? Sometimes I get SO sick of thinking about food all the time... what to eat, when to eat next, whether I ate too much... ugh. It seems I am even more neurotic in pregnancy! I have gained about ten pounds so far, but I am only 25 weeks in... so I'm expecting I will max out around 18 pounds. I can see though how easy it is to slack off and relax the rules. I also know that if I go crazy and abandon my rules, I am going to be majorly depressed after I have the baby if I were left with a ton of weight to lose. I won't let that happen. NO WAY!
Okay, time to relax for the night and get ready to enjoy Mother's Day tomorrow!
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