Hard Work Pays Off

Lately I've been frustrated with people telling me how "small I am" or how "lucky I am" that I haven't gained a lot of weight during my pregnancy.  News Flash:  I'm not lucky, I bust my @$$.

I have tried very hard to keep up my normal fitness routine, which believe it or not is recommended by every doctor out there.  I was very active before I got pregnant, and I have made a valiant effort to stay that way for the past nine months.  I have continued going to the gym and running a few times a week.  Until a month ago, I was also still sitting on my fitness ball at work everyday and peddling on the bike under my desk.  I still use the bike, but I have a habit of rolling over staples or other unknown sharp objects on the ball, so after popping the last two, I have given up until I return from leave.

After we moved in December, the gym became a bit of a challenge during the week since it is now a 15 minute drive from the house, and not right up the street.  Luckily, our new house had an existing workout room.  We bought a treadmill, installed a TV and have several sets of weights.

 

I know my limits and I don't overdo it, but "luck" definitely doesn't play into my weight gain or how "easy" this pregnancy has been.  Trust me, when I have ice cream and cupcakes, the scale reflects that.  The extra weight and constant fatigue hasn't made it easy, but I know in the long run it will definitely pay off when I (hopefully) bounce back pretty quickly after delivery.