Today has been a very, very rainy day! I actually love the rain because it makes me feel calm, relaxed and cozy.
However, it also makes me feel very unmotivated. 😉
I really didn’t feel like going to the gym today…at all. I just wanted to stay in my jammies and veg on the couch. BUT, I decided to pull it together and get my bum over to the gym.
Once I got there, I still didn’t feel like going.
But, after wasting time playing on my phone and putting it off for a bit, I finally went in and got it done.
And, I’m so glad I did! I always feel better after a workout. I’m also happy to say that for the first time in a VERY long time I didn’t feel giant and bloated. Woo hoo!
I still feel very pregnant, but I just don’t feel quite as poofy.
I also must say that I really DO NOT like taking selfies…like at all. But, for the purpose of this blog and my own healthy motivation….I take a lot of them. 😉
Exercise
I had a fairly decent week of exercise. I went to the gym three times and on a short 2 mile run on a treadmill yesterday. It was actually a hard run for some reason. I was still glad I got ‘er done though.
I also went on a nice walk with some of my favorite people this week…
Our little 6 year old came with us and he did great! We walked just over 2 miles and it was so nice. Kev and I decided we want to go on a lot of walks this spring/summer. I know it will be perfect for my pregnantness. 😉
We actually stopped at our local Maverick (convenience store) on the way and let our little cutie pick a treat. He loved that. He picked out a Push Pop and shared it with his little brother when he got home.
What a cutie. Oh, and just so ya know my 4 year old dressed himself and those green pants are his favorites! LOL.
Oh, and I also changed the sheets on several of the beds yesterday (including the mattress pads.) AND, I have to say that changing the sheets on a bunk bed, especially as a pregnant lady, is freaking hard!
It definitely counts as a “workout” in my book.
I was sweating and my heart was pumping. Yes, I’m a wuss.
Healthy Eating
I’m really loving my healthy diet so so much! It’s not easy, but it’s not too hard either. Here are some of things I’ve been eating.
Protein pancakes and more protein pancakes!
When I got home from the gym today, I made a batch of Protein Packed pancakes, but I used Cookies and Cream protein instead of vanilla. They turned out awesome! I also made a batch of Chocolate Protein pancakes so I would have plenty leftover to freeze.
Since I’m avoiding sugary treats, these have tasted so good to me!
I’ve also been loving protein shakes and I made another Mint Chocolate Chip one for me yesterday…
It’s seriously so good. In fact, my 4 year old kept asking for my “drink.” He loved it so much!
We made grilled chicken, quinoa and veggies for dinner on Thursday night.
I marinated the chicken in my favorite marinade (it’s SOOOO good!) and Kev grilled it up! While he was grilling, I just stir-fried the veggies in my electric frying pan. I also made the quinoa in my rice cooker. Soooo simple.
I enjoyed the leftovers yesterday as well…
I also enjoyed leftover soup and salad for lunch this week too…
I love leftovers so much! I count them as my “meal prep.” It makes healthy eating so much easier!
One night, I was laying in bed watching TV with Kev and I was SO hungry!! I hate to eat late at night, but I felt like I was starving. Soooo, I grabbed some Food Should Taste Good chips and cottage cheese. It was the perfect snack.
Oh, and since I’m avoiding fried foods right now, I went to the Food Should Taste Good website to see if their chips were fried. The FAQ section said they bake them first and then “lightly” cook (i.e. fry) them in healthy oil.
I decided that was good enough for me! I’m not eating them on a regular basis and I’m avoiding all other types of chips though.
Oh, and I have one more random thing to share. I bought tickets to Paul McCartney yesterday!!! I love him so much!
However, he is coming to Utah on August 7th. I’m due to have my baby August 18th.
Ya. I’m scared. I hope I don’t have my baby before then and I hope his concert doesn’t put me into labor. Eeeee.
I just love him SOOOO much! He is my favorite musician in the whole entire world. Oh, and even though he’s 70-something years old, he still makes my heart go pitter-pat. LOL. 😉
Kev and I saw him in concert 4 years ago and I loved it. I told Kev I plan to see Paul every time he comes to Utah until he dies. Kev is thrilled.
Well, that’s all folks. I’m gonna go enjoy the rest of my Saturday night. I hope y’all do the same!