Sorry for the delay in posting! We were in San Diego last week! (Picture above was in our hotel bathroom ha). It was our last little hooray before the baby. Plus, it's suggested you don't travel once you're in your third trimester, so I figured we better hurry! At the end of April I will officially be in my 3rd trimester! Cannot believe how FAST this is going. It's freaky! : )
Updates: Belly is sure growing now! She is moving quite often as well. I hear they move a lot from weeks 24-28 because they have the room and you can actually feel it (and SEE it!!!). Still hoping that its a foreshadow of her athleticism. I am having lots of swelling in my lower limbs. I am sure walking and standing throughout the day DOESN'T help that, but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!! Psh. Food: Besides our little vaca, food has been OK. Need to cut back on the sugar (fruit and chocolate) but other than that, I'd say pretty good. In San Diego, we ate lots of seafood. I was pushing my weekly max on fish, but I figured one week would be OK. Plus, nothing I ate was high in mercury. So there's that... :) But seriously, this weeks goals are to get back into my pre- Cali routine and focus on veggies, fruits (and sugar intake) and proteins. I monitor carbs too but that is not something I usually overdo. Exercise: Exercise has been getting a little harder as the days go on. Mostly because I have to become more creative in the gym and I'm starting to loose my mind but also because I'm growing. Simple things like tying my shoes is even becoming harder (and embarrassing)!! Cardio is still hard, but the added weight makes me look super out of shape when I'm huffing and puffing on a bike. So what, don't care. I also noticed this in Cali. I used to be a power walking machine! Which I still am.. for an old person ;) OK, OK, it's not that bad. But it sure feels like it to me. I kept up with my husband the whole time though. I was proud of myself. I have to say though, resting and elevating your legs is no joke. Do it! Especially if you have swelling. Not only will it help decrease swelling but it will help prevent blood clots from forming and varicose veins. Side note: I had a chat with a fellow trainer today about being pregnant. It was a male trainer. He was super interested in learning about what I've been doing during this pregnancy and how it has effected me. He said I was the first person he knew who took a healthy approach to pregnancy and tried to stay active. It shocked me! I have seen both sides.. I've seen women who tried to stay healthy and those who didn't. The difference is AMAZING! We talked about our theory (and it is actually scientifically proven), that women who workout and eat healthy and consciously during their pregnancy will have less complications during the pregnancy and during labor. Not to mention, it is a lot easier to get your body back and recover post partum. If that doesn't have you wanting a healthy and fit pregnancy, then I don't know what will! Stay tuned for week 25! Coming soon...
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AuthorCristina Panagopoulos is the owner and founder of CW Physique, an in-home personal training and nutrition company. She has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and loves helping others transform their lives. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and metabolic coach along with American Fitness Professionals & Associates certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Over the years, Cristina gained specialty certifications through the American Council of Exercise for Orthopedic Exercise and Pre and Post Natal Exercising. Cristina started this blog as a casual and personal journey through her experiences of pregnancy and later on motherhood. She wants to educate females on proper fitness and nutrition who are going through pregnancy and motherhood. For more information, please email Cristina directly at [email protected] Archives
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