reclaiming me

This week, I got SITTM in one time, and that’s it for T-Tapp other than a bunch of stretching. I did also, though, enjoy (really!) two long hikes, one Friday at about 4-1/2 miles, another yesterday of 5-1/2 to 6 miles. My legs are showing some happy results from the trail time, although I’m unsure what’s up with my hips. That’s the one measurement that scares me, since it’s the one that can make/break my ability to wear my existing maternity clothing!

This weeks measures:

Photos below the fold:

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We’re getting to the end of the 1st trimester, and let me tell you, I will NOT miss the exhaustion. Not one bit. Between workouts and reasonable eating (made much easier to manage once I added Coconut Oil to my diet), I’m maintaining, and even toning up, albeit slowly. This is pretty darned impressive considering how a few weeks ago, I feared I’d gain about 2 pounds per week through pregnancy, and end up gaining even more than the 60 pounds I picked up with Maya!

This week’s measures:

Not too bad! Like I said, I’m holding my own still. Beats me what’s up with the thighs, but I’m not too concerned, as that’s the same measurement I had 8/8. Maybe I mis-measured on the 12th?

Photos coming next week, and (at least) every four weeks after that. See Allison shrink? Hardly. Let’s see that belly grow!

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Catching up on my workout log:

Friday: Planned to do Step it to the Max, but looked at the clock and realized there wasn’t time. Instead, did PBS, TTT, TTN, Awesome Legs, and a set of Hoe Downs. Add to that, I had 10ish minutes of “hand bicycle” at physical therapy. My back is getting SO much better now!

Saturday: Hike with la familia! I’m unsure of the exact length, but I believe it was a steep 2 miles — short for me, but since I’ve not been hiking at ALL lately, it was great. I miss hiking, and I want to start ensuring I hike at least 1x/week while the weather still allows it. We’re heading to Colorado next weekend, and I hope to finally drag Mike up a few of my favorite trails.

Sunday/Monday: Sick, sick, sick. I woke Sunday with a sore throat and a sneaking suspicion that what I’d been ignoring really was an ear infection. A visit to the doctor on Monday confirmed this, and also told me I now had a sinus/throat infection to boot. In the words of my nurse-practitioner, “Ieeeeew, that’s nasty.” Yeah.

Feeling lots better today, and I might even try to get some workout in, as long as it doesn’t involve holding my head upside down (owwwww). I already did a full set of Awesome Legs before getting out of bed, so that’s a start.

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*pant* *heave*

So, is it the 1-1/2 months of travel with only sporadic workouts? The pregnancy? The heat? I’m guessing the answer is yes to all of these. The question is this: why the *&^% are workouts so freakin’ difficult these days?

Yesterday was no T-Tapp, just (just, ha!) a bike ride of 5-6 miles with the family. Maya adores riding in the bike trailer and jumped up and down clapping her hands when Mike told her we were going out.

Today, despite my intent to do the entire B/R TWO, I quit after T-Tapp Twist, added a set of Hoe Downs, and called it good. I had already done Awesome Legs earlier in the day, so add that in there. Given time (and memory), I might add Diva Derriere later, but I’m not sure if the catch in my back will let me do that just yet…so maybe not.

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Basic Workout Plus, Ladybug style
Step Away the Inches

Phew! Feels good to get myself moving again after a week of slackin’.

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