Writing two posts a month seems to be about my quota right now. Although there are plenty of thoughts rolling around in my mind, the time slips away from me and I don't get them down on cyber paper. Ah, such is life.
One of my greatest concerns with pregnancy was the amount of weight I'd gain. Although it was vain, yes, it stemmed from my knowledge that losing weight is difficult.
I gained weight my freshman year in college (freshman fifteen, anyone?), mostly due to the fact that there was a coffee shop on my way to almost every class. Caramel lattes were my drink of choice. Holy calories. I spent a year working out and eating uber-healthy (due to health concerns), slowly watching my body transform.
Fast forward to pregnancy and all I could think about was how much work it took for me to get into shape a few years prior. And I was slowly watching the pounds pack on. Admittedly, the first trimester was not my greatest health victory. I felt sick all the time, and the only foods that were appetizing were not healthy. I did my best, but my body definitely paid for some of my food choices. The rest of my pregnancy, I was much more consistent about eating a healthy and balanced diet. I still ate pizza, fries, and milkshakes, but not regularly. I guzzled water. And I didn't bloat at all.
Much to my amazement, I lost much of my pregnancy weight almost instantly. Now, I know that is not the case for everyone, and I felt very blessed. Genetics does play a role in pregnancy and weight loss. But my food sacrifices in the second and third trimester paid off.
Secret #1: Don't eat the junk that makes you gain extra weight during pregnancy. I didn't have extra ice cream sundaes, potato chips, and sugary drinks to work off...because I never ate them.
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