At peace….
I am finally at peace with the fact that weight gain is inevitable with pregnancy. I am not going to try to fight it, I am not going to feel guilty about an occasional (Ok, maybe 2X per week) cheat meal or treat either.. I am still at the gym hitting it 6 days per week and STILL eating clean most of the time. I am wrapping up the first trimester and the bump is making it’s grand appearance! It is amazing how fast those abs disappear! LOL. They will be back and I am cool with it.
I have started mixing up the cardio since I can’t run much any longer (mostly due to the fact I live in Houston and it is 500 million degrees outside! PLUS my boobs hurt SO bad I can’t run) by doing Step class and walking on max incline for 30 minutes. I am also doing some eliptical but have to be really careful not to get my heart rate over 150 at the MAX! The doctor first said 140 and I LAUGHED her out of the room. HELLLLOOOO I wake UP and my heart rate is 130! That is just part of being ADD I guess. Anyhew, I did legs and calves tonight and the treadmill for 30 minutes… I am mixing up my 4 day split mostly cuz I am bored, but here is what the new split looks like: Monday- Shoulders and Chest, abs + Cardio (not much chest due to my February surgery (yes, boob job). Tuesday- Tri’s and Bi’s, abs and Cardio. Wednesday- Back and Calves + Step. Thursday- Legs + Cardio. Friday- Cardio Only or maybe some shoulders if I feel like it! Saturday- Step + some more legs/glutes. Sunday- OFF or walk the pooch.
Legs day was as follows. Keep in mind I am in Maintenance mode right now, not trying to set any personal records (although I would LOVE to!!!)
Hack Squats- 60 lbs- 4 sets 12 reps
Smith Squats- 90 lbs- 5 sets 10 reps
Seated Calf Raises- 5 sets- 15 reps- 60lbs
Adductor machine- 115lbs- 4 sets of 25
Abductor machine- 130 lbs- 4 sets of 20 (hell yeah it burns!)
Standing calf raises- 4 sets- 15 reps- 60 lbs.
leg extensions- 5 sets (drop set on last 2) 60 lbs- 12 reps. 40 lbs last set for 20 reps. BURN it up.
My legs were wobbly since I moved FAST on the transitions with no rest, then did the treadmill on level 13 incline at 4.0 for 30 minutes. I did run for 4 minutes but my boobs hurt too bad so I stopped…
Anyhew, hope you guys are doing GREAT! Keep inspiring yourself AND motivating OTHERS to do the SAME!
Cya!






July 9, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Wow, you remind me of my wife except you are way more motivated with the whole training bit. Be careful, stay at it and remember, pregancy is a beautiful art especiallly with that little bump:)
July 9, 2009 at 6:40 pm
What a wonderful attitude. Nice workout too!
July 10, 2009 at 5:09 am
Hey Laurie,
Let me first congratulate you on having a child it is a truly amazing thing. Also, let me say, HOLY MOLY, you child is going to come out with weights in his or her hands (LOL).
All kidding aside, make sure you take the time to enjoy your pregancy! Stay healthy and active as you are doing, but be cautious at the same time.
With your deterination the weight from your pregancy will come off fast.
Keep up the good work!
Jeremy
July 10, 2009 at 11:42 am
hey, you are doing great,with your schedule sounds like your not going to have much to lose after the baby arrives!. have a nice weekend.