Back on Track

Pre-pregnancy I had worked really hard to get my body into shape. Joel and I were planning on having kids shortly after our wedding in February so I knew my body would need to be prepared.  I joined a golf league with my mother in law and was going to the gym 5 times a week in the mornings.  I even biked to and from work a few times which was 25km.  I was starting to feel better about myself. (I didn't like the way I looked in our wedding video, but when you have 3 days to plan your wedding, losing that much weight isn't going to happen)

Then the first trimester hit me! I remember the feeling so well even though it was almost a year ago - how tired and drained I was.  I had no energy to wake up in the morning never mind hit the gym.  Joel cooked almost every night, and the nights I did manage to make meals, they consisted of simple unhealthy meals.  Many rainy Monday mornings I remember being thankful for as I knew golf would be cancelled.  When we did go to golf, I remember telling my mother in law about going to see a naturopathic doctor as "things just didn't feel right - I shouldn't be this tired".  When the pregnancy test came back positive and all was understood, I thought I could try to push myself to stay in shape.  Well, that goal died and my appetite increased and before I knew it I was at my heaviest I hope to ever be!

Today I started what I hope will put me back on track.  I joined the YMCA.  I have committed to going with my friend Mel 2 days a week and by myself 2 mornings a week.  By myself, I will be attending 2 aqua classes.  One in deep water and one in shallow.  With Mel, we will use the cardio and weight equipment.  My father in law also arranged to get me the Sketchers Shape Ups from the states to save me a little money. (they are $150 here! ouch!)  He will pick them up while he is down there this weekend, and I will wear them when I go for my walks with Mika.  I feel better already taking the first step to finally feeling better about myself!  Having a little one makes it easy to put yourself aside and focus on their needs, but a happy healthy mom will make for a happy healthy baby so I know I need to do this for both of us.

Anyways, a post wouldn't be a post with a few new pictures!  Enjoy ~