Week 17 - Mar 17: You're Not Fat, You're Pregnant

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Mar 17 – Week 17  

 Weight:  (149.5) -  (151) *152.0
Exercises: 3 times. Still running 2 miles.
Stretch Mark Oil: Nothing yet.
Eating: Trying to stick to the recommended foods:
Greek Yogurt, Chickpeas, Lentils, Sweet Potatoes, Whole Eggs, Avocado, Greens, Berries, Whole Grains, Beef/Port/Chicken, and Lots of Water!

 Health:
I've been about a pound ahead of my "schedule" and I've had a hard time accepting that it's because I'm pregnant, instead I revert back to my "fat girl mentality"...I spent the last 6 months before getting pregnant getting back to being healthy, losing weight and toning up. Thus, why keeping track of my weight is such a big part of this pregnancy for me. Yes, I should just be "enjoying it" or "embracing the belly" blah blah blah, but let's face it people, most women gain too much weight during their pregnancy and then never get their health in check afterwards. I just don't want to be one of those women. Weight has always been an issue for me so this is like a BIG test for me. It's more than just weight though....being "out of shape" makes me feel really shitty about myself and I just don't want to get back to that feeling. I want to be healthy, enjoy the baby and have an easy post pregnancy recovery.

I've had a SUPER easy pregnancy so far. The only time I was going to "puke" was when I over did it with the eating during Superbowl and my first night in Cali when we were there to tell the Huertas. As long as I didn't pig out, I'm fine and feel good. :)


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