As I'm getting closer and closer to the end of this pregnancy, I've noticed this little excitement growing. Yes, I can't wait to meet our little man and to watch our family grow from 2 to 3, but the other source of excitement is the chance to get back into my active lifestyle. This nine month break has left me with a renewed desire to be fit and healthy in my life.
I've thoroughly enjoyed all of my walking throughout the pregnancy, but I'm looking forward to quickening the pace a bit. I'm already contemplating signing up for the Carlsbad Half Marathon in January '11. I love that half and like the idea of having a goal set even before Baby B makes his debut. Over-ambitious? Not really sure.
Although I have more than two months to take it easy, I can't wait for my upcoming challenge of losing this baby weight. So far I've gained around 25-28 lbs, so to get back to my "fighting weight" will definitely be my biggest weight loss challenge yet. I plan on taking it one day at a time. It's always healthiest to be realistic in goals and I would never go on some crash diet to lose the weight. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
Oh my gosh, I remember being about 7 months along on my last two pregnancies and seeing someone wearing a belt would just make me so jealous! I just wanted to wear a belt again . . . it's so weird, can you even believe it's your body?!
ReplyDeleteThe weight will come off in a timely manner . . . you're going to be hauling around weights, well, just a weight, and a cute one, all the time pretty soon!
Can't wait!
You're such a rockstar! I only hope that when I have kids I am so driven to get back in shape.
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