goforitnicks’s BodyBlog

Today I am precisely right back to where I started in 2002. 140lbs, unmotivated and eating poorly. Except..EXCEPT that I have a snoring baby girl laying right next to me.

I was rearing to get back on the fitness train right after I gave birth. There were no ‘ifs’ or ‘buts’ about it. However because of a c-section, I was delayed in starting full speed. Now exactly two months later, I am still struggling with an open cut in 3 places and my self-esteem and energy is at an all time low.

I’ve decided to come back to BB.com because my fabulous weight loss journey in past started here and I am ready for a change.

I can’t go full throttle but i am willing to start somewhere….

Well well well. It has been a while. 40 weeks seems like nothing but it has been a long journey.

I have 2 weeks left until my due date and though I don’t feel like doing much of anything because everything is swollen, I have returned to bodyspace to start easing myself back into the game. The recommended weight gain is avg. 35lbs for a pregnancy, I’ve gained about 50lb. ugh. Wish I could say I enjoyed doing it with ice cream and cake but nope, I ate fairly healthy but it’s just my genetics that has taken over. Sounds like the blame game but it’s true and only a woman would really understand what I am saying.

Anyway, after the baby is born I’ll have my West Indian mother here to cook for a month so I know my diet is out of the window.  So I figure the real deal will start in August give or take for breastfeeding sake.

Anyhoo, it’s good to be back…can’t wait to get in the groove again!

I am just entering the third trimester and I am gearing up for the marathon… labour. I don’t want to be unfit and unable, so I am looking for ways to boost my endurance…hopefully some research in the coming weeks will help. I hope everyone is doing well. Things sure changed around here. I am due in June so by July I hope to be back! I have gained 35lbs so far and I want it all off by the time I am by August so I am staying focused and far far away from eating crap. I also hope breasfeeding would help me too!

Cheers everyone.

I don’t know if men realises that women have to undergo a huge sacrifice in carrying life. It’s a wonderful opportunity but a sacrifice nonetheless. Today I was showing an acquaintance some pictures of last summer and she exclaimed at how fit I was. She was totally taken a back since I now look like a whale (I put on size all over). I heard myself saying that I am a fitness fanatic and it really hit me, that I am still me. Though I can’t lift heavy weights and run for an hour, I am still fitness minded and will return to my love after pregnancy. I think that’s the biggest fear of pregnant women…The Return…

Oh man, I have been dying to workout. Becuase of my history, I have also been scared and have not been doing anything. Anyway, since I am in my 2nd trimester and the furthest I’ve been in all 5 pregnancies I decided to do one of those pregnancy video workouts. You know the ones…from the ’80s. Though the outfits were hilarious, I felt good. It was a good way to ease back into fitness. I hope I can get a go-ahead from my doctor and I can eventually start back going to the gym.

Anyhoo, if anyone knows of any videos or websites that I can use that will be great. Other than that, I’ll be stuck in the ’80s

Hey all,

I miss you guys but since my lifestyle is far from fit these days, I have been on a down low. I am happy to report the cravings have subsided and I am back in control of my eating. What a relief. I am considered high risk, so hard core workouts have been eliminated. Nevertheless I am walking most days of the week.

On the flip side, I have gained a ridiculous amount of weight but I have stopped obsessing over it as I discovered it’s just how my family carry their babies. My prayer is that the weight comes off once I start training again. I really wanted to be that pregnant woman doing kickboxing classes in the gym, but it’s not happening, so I am going to focus even more on my eating for the next five months in hopes that I get it right. That’s it for now.

I hope all is well with you all. Happy 2009

Yup, I’m still eating white bread and sugary jams.

Don’t get me wrong, I am elated that I am carrying life but no one told me that I would be giving up so much control. Craving inanimate objects and scorning the very place that used to bring me daily endorphins. I am in over my head! How do people go through multiple pregnancies I would like to know.

 Anyway, I was told that this phase will pass, so I am looking forward to be back in control of my cravings and to having more energy than a slug! I just thought I’d check in and let you know that I am well and I am dreaming daily of taebo.

Here’s to fitness always!

Hey Challengers, I hope life has been exciting for you as you have started to track those points! Going the extra mile, being kind to yourself and others. This challenge is awesome!

So why am I stepping out? BECAUSE I CAN’T SEEM TO HAVE TIME TO TRACK MY POINTS!!!!!!!!!

Yep, I know it is simple but I have just been crazy busy. The type that has me eating standing up or while driving (Husband, please pretend not to read that). The past two weeks has been ALL ABOUT ME. I haven’t had time to stop and talk with friends, buy a kid a cone, meditate on any breathtaking phenomenon or visit your blogs! It’s all about getting through these next two months before I take off to sweet TnT for Christmas. I haven’t even had time to formally work out. BOOOOOO

So what’s new in the life on Nicky you say…oh, well I am trying to buy a house, so looking at houses everyday eats away time. I am closing my retail business. Mad sale, means, mad rush and all the trimmings that goes with it. I am working extra hours at my part time job, cause I owe them time. Ugh. I am planning christmas festivities at church as I am on the board and the leader of women’s ministry and the only profesionally trained dancer. And I am carrying precious new life who for some reason has slowed me down, is making me feel nauseous just thinking of the smell of gym sweat, and is causing me to eat more carbs than I want to post.

So there, ladies and gentleman. It is not a typical season for me. It is a mad rush of excitable days all rolled into one. For the most part, I am living as if I am doing this challenge but my brain can’t add another dimension to the mix, so I fear that I would have to conventionally withdraw.

All the best to each of you. Tons of love and good health coming you way!

This weekend is thanksgiving for us here in Canada and I must say that during my early morning run I was full of thanks. I felt no pain (except for the old hip creaks), but I’ll take that over the usual dose of "I can’t even walk". I got up early while it was still dark and watched the sun rose as I ran along the trails. It was beautiful. I felt as if a new day was also dawning in my life as circumstances and events are evolving. It’s nice to have hope meet reality for a change…I look forward to the next three months.

ok, after typing a long blog catching up on details of week 1 and 2, my computer went bonkers. I’m not in the mood for computer crap on a friday night after a 20hr work day (yes, you read right). So I would have to pass on posting a blog today.

I even tried posting pics and it’s not happening either. I guess this is a reflection of how my week has been going!