Reason 300 why I won't exercise...

I am so HUGE and uncomfortable. 

I get out of breath by EATING.

My back is sore.

My joints hurt.

I am EXHAUSTED 24/7.

The joys of pregnancy...

One thing that I've learned through this pregnancy is the fact that I have a million and one reasons to skip my daily work out...and I can get away with it because, well, I'm pregnant. And when I work out, I work out for two. But excuses? They will always be excuses. They don't get you anywhere so it's my own fault if I use them to put off good health. If anything, I should have more reason to work out since it's for health of not only me, but my baby boy growing inside me!  (Remember, getting your heart rate up through exercise is so important because it causes a larger placenta to develop, which increases the capacity to exchange oxygen and CO2, and nutrients and waste products. AND increases the cardiovascular capacity of the baby...strong heart!!)
 Now, don't get me wrong there is such a thing as over-doing it, especially when you're pregnant. Being in my 3rd trimester, I try to not let the intensity level peak over 5-6. If my heart gets pumping too hard, it could be dangerous to me and the baby. The best way to judge this is   to use the exercise-talk-test ("talk-ercise"). I should be able to exercise and talk, simultaneously. 

I don't feel guilty though when I nap instead of exercise. Getting tons of rest is just as important as making sure I exercise. 

Here is today's workout...WOOO...Let's go!!

10 Stationary lunges

12 Standing Bicep Curls (10lbs)

10 Outer-thigh Lifts

10 Knee extensions

Repeat this series 3X, trying to maintain a rate where you can "talk-ercise"

...Now for some BUTT and BACK

20 Bird-dogs

10 Bridge planks (Lift butt off of floor, squeezing the glutes, and return to floor= 1 bridge plank)

10 Side plank rotations per side

Repeat 3X, exercise DONE

Bird-dog

Bridge Plank

Side Plank Rotations

Here are some exercises I do... so you get the picture. Don't be afraid to try these out, even if you're not preggers and you're a beginner! Comment below how you liked/disliked them!

Bump it!

From fitness for one...to fitness for TWO!
I'm back. After 7 months of weddings, life changes, and BABY on board, I've now decided to get back to blogging my life of fitness. Which has not been too great I confess, due to pregnancy. With 12 weeks left, I decided to come up with a 12 week, baby "Bump it", work out routine. I found an awesome site called Be Fit Mom, and will be taking some ideas and sticking them into somewhat of a routine until this baby is ready to hatch :)
If you would like to follow what I'm doing on a weekly basis, I'd love it! ((Hit the follow button))...Especially for those Prenatal and Postnatal moms!

At about 21 wks- A post prego-work out picture!

*Now I'm almost 28 wks!

Here are some key beneficiaries for staying fit as an expectant mom!

During Labor and Delivery, Fit Women Experience:

• Easier adaptation to the lower-intensity endurance activity of early labor.
• Shorter first and second stages of labor.
• Enhanced pain tolerance.
• Increased stamina for labor and delivery, with less perceived exertion during labor.
• Lower incidences of intervention during labor.
• Substantially fewer caesarian births.
• Good pelvic muscle tone-resulting in fewer episiotomies/tearing.

Adherence to Strength, Cardiovascular and flexibility Programs during Pregnancy also:

• Boosts maternal immune-system function which continues to benefit her baby after birth through breastfeeding.
• More efficiently delivers blood and oxygen to the heart and brain, enhancing concentration and energy-levels.
• Helps manage or prevent gestational diabetes.
• More effectively controls weight gain, which - in addition to physical benefits - enhances body image, confidence, and self-awareness.
• Improves posture and results in fewer aches and pains.
• Aids in quicker postpartum recovery.
• Decreases incidence of falls.
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and insomnia, imparting an overall improvement in sleeping patterns, possibly lowering risk for depression.
• A larger placenta develops, which increases the capacity to exchange oxygen and CO2, and nutrients and waste products.
• Increases the cardiovascular capacity of the baby.

http://befitmom.com/exercise.html

Dear Fat, Prepare to die.

I challenge you to stop waiting for things to happen. MAKE them happen. If you want to be healthy, and live life with minimal health problems...TREAT yourself to a normal work out routine and nutrient rich diet! It can be fun I SWEAR. Especially if you can afford some cute workout clothes and sneaks'!!!

here is today's exhilirating work out!


Warm up.

5 Sets of the following: ((GO FAST))


100 meter sprint
10 Side-squat Jump (10 jumps to the left, 10 to the right)
20 plank lifts
15 Tricep dips
15 Burpees
20 Bridge plank thrusts




*Side squat jump: Get it regular squat position, squat down and push out of it, to the side.
*Plank lift: Get in plank position with a dumbell underneath each hand. Lift one arm up at a time, bending the elbow back and keeping it parallel to your side.

*Bridge plank thrust: Get in the position above, and thrust your hips up and down.keeping feet flat on the floor.

Get your sweat on!

Good afternoon everyone! It's perfect weather for some cardio- low to zero humidity! With this gorgeous summer weather and festive holidays, I hope we're all staying motivated to keep our bodies looking supreme! Like a souped up lambo! 

About a month ago I started eating spinach salads for lunch-topped with any of the following: craisins, rasins,raw almonds, strawberries, blueberries, apple,carrots, beats, etc. I make the most out of my salads since that's all I eat for lunch! I highly suggest this lunch plan, because I have seen MAD RESULTS! I snack on nuts, nutty bars, and fruit in between meals so I have sustainable energy.
Alright, lets move on! I just got back from  a nice hard and sweaty work out that you all must do...TODAY!


Warm up
Run hard-30 minutes
3 rounds of:
      20 Plie squats
      10 push ups on a Bosi ball
      25 butterfly sit ups
      30 Super mans
Stretch!


 See previous work outs for step-by-steps! Now get 'er done! <3
MESSAGE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! :)

Day 18! Lower Back dimples :)

Hi guys! I hope you're not being over taken by excuses, excuses are big old obstacles preventing you from reaching the POTENTIAL YOU!! You are beautiful, why hold back what you can be come??

Let me know how work out's are coming along, send in pictures, reactions, complaints anything! Comment below! We'd love to hear from you. 

OK. Onward....

Today will be a thrilling full body work out with emphasis on the lower back! I'm dying for back dimples, and these will help enhance them!

 3X:


40 Super mans
20 Back extensions
60 (30 each) Bird dog
15 Modified Bird dog
10 Dead lifts 50 lbs
  (should take no more than 5 mins a set)

Finish with a solid 30 minute Run!

Back extension:

Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you bring your arms back

Modified Bird dog:

Bird Dog:

Work it ladies, NEVER give up!

Day 17!

Get off your healthy butt and kick it into gear!
Alright, I'll admit it I missed a couple days of working out. But I had the Flu so I think that's a pretty good excuse. ;) I still have a stuffy nose and congested head but actually, if you work out a good sweat it can HELP you to recover from sickness faster! So lets gets to it. 

Today I want you guys to ease into a nice run by starting out with:
20 Calf raises in each direction (Totaling to 60)
60 Lunges
20 Decline push ups

Now take a run for about 30 minutes. Pace yourself until 10 minute mark, and then every 5 minutes from there push a little harder.


When you get back from your run, repeat the calf raises/lunges/decline push ups.


Go for it and I hope you guys are starting to feel and see your results! If not, stick to what we said in the beginning, our healthy eating list we set up and the 5 days a week exercise! It's never too late to start.

Day 16

Not going to lie,...with all of this wedding stuff going on between our two families, I have not been motivated to do the 5 days a week. But keeping up with this blog is pushing me! If you guys want to start an FITNESS ACCOUNTABILITY group let me know. We can log in everyday and tell each other what we ate, and how we stayed active. Sound good? let me know by commenting below!

Today I did an awesome BUTT BLASTER called the sexy 20s!!

So lets get to it...

(Everything is done in 20s, and fast-as-you can pace!)

Jumping jacks
Push ups
Jumping Jacks
Butt pops
Fire hydrants
Extended fire hydrants
Jumping Jacks
(Opposite leg now)
Butt pops
Fire Hydrants
Extended Fire Hydrants
Jumping Jacks
Super man (20 just legs, 20 just arms)
Jumping Jacks
Bridge pops
Jumping Jacks
Standing leg lifts
Jumping Jacks
Oblique Plank twists
Jumping jacks
Squat with kick backs
Jumping jacks


DONE :)