Today’s food log
In an attempt to either scare myself or relieve myself, I’m going to log my food intake for today and see what results.
1 “everything” bagel
1 pint strawberries
Leftover tortellini with pesto — about a cup.
1 scoop chicken salad over tomato/lettuce
100 calorie pack wheat thins
1 diet grapefruit soda
1 (large) brownie
100 calorie pack chips ahoy
It seems like my portions aren’t that huge, but it all adds up to a lot. (This is all by 3:44 p.m., by the way.) Anyway, I feel both stuffed and hungry at the same time. Is that possible? And I feel like I’m eating or thinking of eating like every 10 minutes.
OK, so I’m not horrified by my intake, but perhaps I should be. That’s sort of why I’d like to join WW online, so I can get a sense of what I’m doing, point-wise, and how that compares to “normal.” I really have no sense of normal, and that’s problematic.
UPDATE: Now have also had a Hansen’s “natural soda” whose second ingredient is high-fructose corn syrup. Oh, boy… What do you get when you try to avoid caffeine and aspartame? Sugar.
Swimming!!!
We went Saturday to our neighborhood pool for the first time and swimming was a revelation! For once, I was actually better than DH at something physical. (Actually, I shouldn’t say that because back in my fit days I could kick his butt on the bicycle.) I know I shouldn’t compare myself to him — especially because I’m not that great a swimmer and I have a lot of work to do — but it was still nice. I felt so light — not like I’m carrying around this huge pregnant belly. My maternity swimsuit (from Old Navy) performed great. We bought a 10-entry pass and I’m really looking forward to going again soon! It’s going to be great for toning my arms, that’s for sure.
Exercise Progress
Did 30 minutes plus on the treadmill last night during “The OC.” Yippee! Was trying for the walker’s equivalent of an LSD run (long, slow, distance), but lost track of time because the phone rang and such. All the same, it’s the longest walk I’ve done for a while and it felt good.
Bay to Breakers
Just registered for the Bay to Breakers run (in my case, a walk) in May for myself and my hubby. So exciting! I know it’s a big event as well as a race — big post-race festival, etc. — so I’m sure we will enjoy ourselves. Also, it’ll be great to be in that racing-type environment. By that time, I should be big as a house (as if I’m not already), so I don’t think I’ll be self-conscious about walking rather than running. Hopefully I’ll be good physically (need to start training by doing longer walks) so finishing won’t be an issue. Yippee!
100 Calorie Packs
Bought a huge box full of 100 calorie snack packs — wheat thins, chips ahoy and oreo thins. Hopefully they will help me satisfy the hunger and cravings that have been sending me downstairs for treats with decidedly more than 100 calories each. I’ve been debating (internally) whether I should go ahead and join Weight Watchers, just to help me monitor my intake. But if I’m monitoring without actually limiting, will it drive me crazy?
Currently, I’m up about 19 lbs at 24 weeks pregnant. That’s pretty bad for someone who started out as heavy as I did. I’ve been boosting exercise from none to some, so hopefully that will help.
UPDATE: BTW, to Nancy in the comments…. I meant joining Weight Watchers Online, because I know they’d never let me join meetings while pregnant. Even online, I’d have to disguise myself, maybe as “nursing” instead of pregnant. Still haven’t really decided if more closely monitoring my intake would suit. One side of me thinks it would help keep me from going hog wild, but the other side wants to indulge — and I SHOULD be eating a bit more and gaining.
Also, they seem to have really raised their prices for online membership. For after the baby is born, I’ve already scouted out a location (and a time) for joining a meeting 
Inspiration
One of my friends — who I haven’t talked with in a long time — told me she’s reached her WW goal, is working out with a trainer, and is doing the New York City Triathlon in July. How exciting and inspirational!
Interestingly, the Tri happens to be on my due date, July 10. Already talked with my husband this morning about my potentially entering a 5K race — or maybe longer — a few months after I give birth. He’s up for supporting me and says he’ll watch the little one while I’m busy racing. A tri is probably too much to hope for, though, as I can’t imagine, logistically, how I could train for a triathlon with a newborn. The running I can do on our new treadmill (or with a jog stoller), but I don’t think kids can go in bike carriers until they’re at least 1. And the swimming thing is another thing entirely. We’ll see….
Treadmill Joy
I know I haven’t weighed in (ha ha) here in a long time, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been obsessed with food and diet issues. I’ve just been trying to mellow a bit as I am pregnant and gaining weight is part of the deal.
Lately, though, I’ve been especially crazed because it seems every time I step on the scale (every a.m.) I’ve gained another pound or two. Doctor didn’t seem concerned upon my last visit (Friday) but I’m convinced it’s only because I wore lighter clothes — and therefore the gain looked smaller.
I have this terrible fear of being one of those women who completely “gives up” on herself after having kids. I want to be a MILF, not a fatty has-been that disgusts even myself. Part of the reason I married DH is that he is a fit guy who considers exercise a priority, but he doesn’t necessarily want to exercise with me.
Anyway, all this to say that we bought the treadmill and finally got it set up this weekend. Got on to sort of “give it a spin” last night and ended up walking for 30 minutes! It was really really great and honestly the time flew by. I know 30 mins isn’t a huge amount in the grand scheme but I haven’t exercised in weeks so it was a great start. Yippee! I really want to be fit and I really think the treadmill is going to help me get there.