When I started with Beachbody, I was the highest I had been. My self
esteem was shot, I was negative and I quit caring. I guess thats not
completely true, if I had quit caring I would have joined a challenge
group. That's beside the point. I had forgotten about where I had been
until I came across this transformation picture.
It made me realize how far I had come! As I sit here typing this I realize that my pregnant belly is expanding. To date, I've gained just 8 lbs. I had requested my documents from my first pregnancy and by this time I had put on nearly 30 lbs. It baffled me. I really did take "eating for two" to heart. In all honesty, I had not lost all the weight from my first. My plan was to have it all gone and be bikini ready by June. I did not think I'd be pregnant mid transformation! Maybe it's a good thing? I'm striving to not put on the same amount of weight I did with my first. I'm paying closer attention to what I eat and making myself exercise. Even when I'm completely exhausted and want to do nothing but put my feet up and relax!
Working out has changed a bit. I modify burpees, push ups, and other things. but I get them done. One thing I find very difficult to do is mountain climbers. My darn belly gets in the way. But more importantly, I'm getting it done. It's not an option. I need to be healthy for not only myself but for my children. They deserve a happy mom.
I consider myself blessed to be able to work out while pregnant. To have the support and encouragement from my team to keep going and never giving up. I cannot wait to see my transformation after I deliver this baby. I have am at a better position in my life. I understand more about myself and about my body. I understand how foods effect me. I understand what I want. This all gives me the drive to keep going. I plan on working out the rest of my pregnancy, drinking my shakeology, and being an example to other moms out there who don't think they have it in them. It certainly isn't easy, but it can be done. :)
