19 weeks training update~

19 weeks has been a fun week! I've said goodbye to the vomits and finally have some energy!

It started last Sunday - training with the Qld crew at Pain in paradise in Newfarm Park. It was a great session. Far too many burpees for my liking. But beautiful weather. And there is nothing like training with my Qld crew to make me train hard!

I did claim a pregnancy concession. On chest to ground pushups and burpees - if the belly hit the ground before the chest I took that as good enough. Oh - and sprints! I haven't sprinted in months! It felt so AWESOME to run!

I got to catch up with Ange and the amazing crew! Fun!!

Monday was pt. Gym session. Honestly - I did not want to go. But once I got there the switch clicked over - and the training began. Sometimes I find gym sessions frustrating - I'm not as strong as I was - but right now it is all about maintaining my core and the strength I can.

Tuesday I was tired. Walk time and rest day. I'm ok with that!

Wednesday I joined the girls for BOOTCAMP! Bootcamp is back locally and in a big way! Tyre flips. Kettlebells . Squats. Burpees.

I've started adapting exercises when I feel I need to - the thing I love about my journey is not only am I able to recognise when I need to adapt things - like when my core can't maintain the form - but I know enough about exercise now that I generally am able to choose a substitute pretty easily to suit.

Thursday I walked again -

And today - Good Friday was the mother of bootcamps! Held locally again we had trailers to push, logs to carry, tyres to boxjump and flip. So thankful I brought my gloves along! It was fun. It was challenging. It was awesome!

So I'm here and I'm still training. Some sessions are more intense than others - but that's ok. To me right now it's all about maintaing some level of fitness, but mainly keeping the habit.

Exercise is for life. I'm in a season now where I need to pace myself. And that's ok.

I need to train. It keeps me sane!

My belly must be growing ...

I noticed in step tonight lunges were a problem!

I couldn't get as low as I liked! Belly kept getting in the way!

18 weeks, all is well and still training :)


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16 week update

16 weeks. First and foremost ... a belly shot! I feel like I am huge already!

Pregnancy has definately changed this round of 12 wbt for me.

The first trimester was tough. Tiredness and morning sickness hit hard. And I admit I trained, but trained too little. And I relied on food to much to help settle my tummy. What I relied on was starchy and carbohydrates cause it stopped the vomits!

I did ok and stayed pretty on track ... but not as well as I had hoped!

The best thing I ever did was stuck to two pt sessions a week. No matter how crud I felt I had to turn up because it was a BIG financial investment! So I did. And it kept me training. I was well supervised,and my pt pushed me on days he knew he could ... and went easy on days I had the vomits!

Oh and if you are wondering or worrying my doctors (and there are more than one) are very very very happy for me to keep training. In fact - they are insistent about it !

What did change was I stopped running. Not because I was told to or had to ... but it just felt wrong. I struggled so much with tiredness and running made it worse. And I am ok with that.

Now - at 16 weeks things are pretty good! I finally have energy! And this week was a no vomit week! (WOOHOOO!)

I am eating so much better now. My babe needs it and so do I. Lots of simple food. Lean meat or fish and salad or vege. I'm not much up for fancy meals right now.

And I am still training. PT. Weights. Step. Pump. Oh - and yesterday I RAN again! I had some emotions that needed clearing ... and running fixes everything! It was hard. It was short (only 3k) and it was SLOOOOOW but I ran!!

Weight wise I'm up a few kg but ok so far with it. I'm still in size 12's and happy there. I do feel like my belly is huge for 16 weeks tho!

Training is my saviour this pregnancy. It clears my mind when I worry. It keeps me busy so I stress less. And it makes me feel like me.

Bring on the next month of training! I wonder how things will change?!

Helloooooo ... is there an echo in here????

OK. I admit it.

The blogging has been a little light on here.

Sorry about that.

Part of the problem is ... that darn morning sickness. Yep. I'm blessed to have it! But boy did it make things rough for a bit!

Add to that first trimester exhaustion.

But also there has been the emotions. After so many years wanting to be pregnant I am struggling to relax and enjoy. I still worry and think I always will. It's only natural.

So my headspace hasn't been at blogging and I'm sorry.

But I'm back.
Just maybe not as much as before.

To my readers who struggle with my pregnancy posts ... I'm sorry. I get it. I know how hard it can be. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Infertility sucks. No other way to describe it.

If you have to take a break from my blog I understand. My posts will be pretty preg heavy .. cause that effects my training so much right now.

I wish you joy and peace in the wait ... and if I can help .. let me know xxx

Blessed xxx

Things have been quiet on the blog lately

I know. I'm sorry.

My mind has been busy trying to balance our news - with life in general. Blogging took a back seat.

Time to finally share our news tho!

The (not so secret) anymore news is that Miss E is FINALLY expecting a baby brother or sister! (FINALLY - is her thoughts exactly!)

We are blessed.

Having children does not come easily to us, but God willing, this little one seems to be hanging on.

I am still training.

I am still (trying) to eat well.

And oh so nicely Mish has provided a pregnancy plan this round!

We are overwhelmed and thrilled.

I can't wait to share with you my journey to trying to manage a healthy fit pregnancy ... and beyond.

Much love xxx

New rule?

What do you reckon?

New Bootcamp rule??

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I'm back ..... :)

I'll tell you a secret. I wasn't going to join this round.

And honestly -I'm not sure it's essential I do.

But I want to.

My best friend is going to rock this round.

My little country town has a very enthusiastic group growing! I want to play too!

I LOVE the convenience of being able to pick up my workouts and menus off my iPhone and to not have to think - just do.

And quite frankly - Paul and I have some changes in our lives right now that mean I am making things as easy as possible. And 12wbt does that.

I don't have to menu plan. Mish does it for me.

I don't have to think about my shopping or my eating or my training.

The hard work is done.

This round is a little different for me.

It's truly not about weight loss.

But it IS about being the best version of me I can be!

And that right now means being as fit and strong and healthy as I can so I can cope with a very busy year for us!

So I am IN!! If you are two - leave me a comment - let me know who you are so I can follow you on the forums!

And thank you all so much for being patient as I neglected my blog.

I needed some time off - but I am back and ready to blog with a different perspective.

It's going to be a fun round!