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Here I am sitting at 25 weeks and 2 days! Not much has changed besides an increase in heartburn. Gotta love that. I was actually having it so bad this weekend that I was afraid to eat! I also experienced my very first bout of hiccups from the little one. I actually thought she was seizing because I had never felt it before! After calling my doctor's office, the nurse reassured me that it was probably just hiccups. Hey, better safe than sorry! Fitness Update: After accidentally ordering a grande today instead of a tall at Starbucks, my stomach decided to do a 180 and I nearly threw it all up. Learned my lesson. Don't mess up an order like that. After my stomach calmed down, I was able to get in a good hamstring workout (I posted it on my CW Physique business page if you'd like to see it!). I am still isolating body parts and lifting 5 days a week for about 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of HIIT on either the elliptical or bike. My cardio still suckssss and my heart rate rises faster than I'd like. I'm sure the increase of blood in my body has a huge impact of increased heart rate. Like I've said before, just listen to your body and don't push it too hard. Never go to the point of exhaustion! On the weekends I try to just do active resting. Walking is great when you're pregnant and can help with circulation (which has become super important because my legs will swell up so much sometimes). I typically will take my dog on a nice morning walk (before breakfast) for about 45 minutes. This helps wake up the body and gets the metabolism going for the day! Nutrition Update: I am still tracking my nutrition via My Fitness Pal about 85% of the time. The only cravings I've really had (still the same as the beginning) are fruits and red potatoes! The biggest problem I have is in-taking too much sugar (in my mind) from the fruits. However, I try to monitor it as best I can and have cut back to maybe 3 servings a day. It's amazing how fast sugars can add up from fruit! Typical Daily Nutrition: Meal 1 (4am): 3 egg whites 1 whole egg 1 slice of Ezekiel bread 15g peanut butter 1/2 a banana Meal 2 (9am ish) : 1 cup of veggies (usually from the night before) 1 serving of protein (usually 80g of chicken) 1 serving of fruit (usually a peach!) Meal 3 (12:30pm): 2 cups of lettuce 1 handful of tomato cherries And if I am still hungry, a protein serving such as ground turkey Meal 4 (2pm): 1 organic apple 15g peanut butter And if I'm still hungry 1-2 rice cakes Meal 5 (5/530pm): Lots of veggies! I will eat maybe 3 cups of veggies for dinner! Protein- either chicken, fish, or turkey Sometimes 1/2 an avocado Meal 6 (730pm): I don't always eat this, but if I'm still hungry, I'll have a serving of lactose free yogurt with a handful of berries. This is great for a low fat, sweet treat! This is just an idea of what a typical day looks like for me. It isn't always the same and depends on what my day looks like. I always make sure to be prepared and have something with me! Being prepared will help regulate blood sugar and keep your metabolism balanced. Stay tuned for week 26! Cristina
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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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