When I was pregnant with Olivia, I was far from being fit. I was barely 3 months post back surgery, and had just finished physical therapy. I wasn't even close to having a regular workout routine, and was now on a journey of weight gain on top of a weak core and healing low back. I had fairly constant low back pain throughout the pregnancy, which made it even more difficult to exercise. Nine months later, I ended up gaining 50+ pounds!
Fast forward to the present...I worked hard on my fitness transformation from October - January, and continued twice a week personal training and healthier eating habits. I FELT GOOD. I set new goals for myself, and even planned on getting on stage for my first figure show. When we found out we were having our second little one, I was honestly scared. It wasn't because we were going to have 2 kids, but moreso because I knew my body was going to change again - and it actually frightened me. I thought about the 50 pounds I had gained with Olivia, and I thought about all the hard work I had put in to losing that weight. Some of the negativity I received during my initial transformation was really all that was going through my mind. It's like I knew these same people would be happy that I would be gaining weight again. But then it hit me...I am so much more fit than I was last time, so what am I so afraid of?!
My good friend, and personal trainer, revamped my meal plans to allow for my growing energy needs. We kept our twice a week strength training schedule, and I just listened to my body when it came to cardio. The first trimester was very exhausting; so much of my time that I usually spent on the elliptical, was spent sleeping. Nonetheless, I stayed strong. I finished a 52-floor stair climb (a total of 1, 197 steps) on March 31st, and have managed to still keep up with my group workouts at the gym - and this is on top of chasing an almost 1 year old around, and working 50 hour weeks.
I am now 15 weeks pregnant, and still weigh less than my first pre-pregnancy weight - fabulous, right?! Some folks who don't even know that I'm pregnant are actually complimenting me on my weight loss...FANTASTIC! I have the energy to keep up with my Olivia, my patients, and my exercise routine. I no longer fear my changing body, because I know now that I am in control. I treat myself every once in a while, but have overall maintained healthy eating habits. I've got lean muscle mass that burns 3x more calories than fat by JUST EXISTING.
So what are you all waiting for?! No, no, no, I'm not pushing you to be pregnant - I'm challenging you to be the fittest you can be TODAY. No excuses, because my pregnancy sure isn't one. You are the one in control, and you have nothing to fear.
<3,
Fit Mama Jaye
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