Almost 21 weeks

I was a bit slack last week and only managed a couple of days but I guess that is allowed LOL! We went for a long walk with Callum on Sunday and I went for a 6km run today.

Running is definitely getting harder, more just keeping the momentum going than actually going. I really enjoyed today but it was a case of run/power walk/run etc.

I have also noticed my hips have spread, I measured them yesteray and I am now 41inches and I used to be 37.5inches! Not fatter or anything but definitely wider. Oh all these pregnancy quirks i forgot from the first time round!

Another one is back to running, I can't seem to run for more than 20mins without wanting to pee LOL! Good thing along my route here in Vancouver all the parks and concession stands have washrooms!

Doctors appointment tomorrow so will find out what my "official" weight gain is. By  my count I am over halfway and have only put on 10lbs but the docs scales always seem a little "larger" ha ha ha.

Happy Blitzing! I am looking forward to loosing it all again! (Though not as much this time round.....)

18 weeks

18 weeks and growing! I was working on Wednesday and got told I didn't look pregnant at all, just puffy in the face, I wanted to slap her!

This week I have found it harder and harder to run. Apparently that is perfectly normal as you progress in your pregnancy as your body is routing oxygen and blood to your baby and your legs feel heavier and you don't get as much oxygen when working out. This is exacly what has been happening to me.
A warning here is NOT to work out to the point of exhaustion. It is better if you do 2 smaller workouts than one big one if you are feeling out of breath or over tired. A work out should leave you feeling energised and not needing a nap.

This week I have done:
Monday: 3.5km run
Tuesday: 30mins strength training (weights, lunges, squats core) and then a 4km power walk
Wednesday: Work (LONG day with horses....and a 2 hour ride!)
Thursday: off
Friday: 30mins of yoga and a 3km walk
Saturday: 2km walk
Sunday: nothing yet but we are going on a 10km bike ride tot he beach (5km there then play around then 5km back)

I am still feeling great and my non maternity clothes still fit though are starting to feel tight. i am definitely toning down the exercise but still working out which is good.

Happy Blitzing!!!

17 weeks!

I forgot to get on the scales this morning so I have no idea how much I weigh but I did some measurements.

Hips are 38 inches and bust is 36 inches. I KNEW my boobs had grown exponentially! That is 4 inches...OUCH! Good on the hips though and my waist is 28inches.

Just about to go for a run in this pic - and I feel my ass is growing instead of my bump! WRONG DIRECTION BABY!

Well, I have toned down the exercising but I am still working out. So far this week I have done 2 x 3.5km runs, an 8.5km bike ride and I rode for about 90mins walk/trot/canter. I am planning on some yoga this afternoon. I think I am smaller this time round than I was with Callum. I am eating like a horse but trying to eat the right things, I have been CRAVING cadbury's wunderbars which are not the healthiest in the world but I found a cereal bar that tastes very similar and is only 110 calories so I have stocked up on them to satisfy the sweet cravings.

How are all you belly blitzers getting on? Give me another 17 weeks and I will be joining you all pretty much! I am interested to see the final result at full term.

Happy Blitzing!