Josie's journey to GAINING 25-30 pounds

Josie · 05-30-2006, 04:43 PM

So someone suggested I start a pregnancy journal... and I will, thanks EME

...So I took a 3 weeks hiatus from the gym. Hey I needed it!

I seriously could not get up and go. :slapen:

Who ever compared pregnancy fatigue to running a marathon was WRONG... It's way worst

I started again on Sunday and did my lower body+ 20 minutes of cardio
Boy am I sore now!!!!

Monday I went to a prenatal yoga class, and slept like a baby afterwards

Tuesday I did the upper body + 30 minutes of cardio

I really have no strength compared to "before", and if you add the fact that I can't consume any product, inculding coffee, then you can understand my energy level is rather low!

Am off for a good week!!

hibiscus09 · 05-31-2006, 02:15 PM

Hi Josie!

I was thinking about you yesterday and hoping your pregnancy is going well. I was really tired -- really tired -- the first trimester. Then I had energy like crazy from about 4 to 7 months. The last two months (plus 3 weeks for Brittany

), I just wanted to birth a baby.

You're going to do great! I'm so excited for you. There's no better thing in the world than being handed that baby -- it makes the pregnancy/labor worthwhile.

Josie · 07-07-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hibiscus09

Hi Josie!

I was thinking about you yesterday and hoping your pregnancy is going well. I was really tired -- really tired -- the first trimester. Then I had energy like crazy from about 4 to 7 months. The last two months (plus 3 weeks for Brittany

), I just wanted to birth a baby.

You're going to do great! I'm so excited for you. There's no better thing in the world than being handed that baby -- it makes the pregnancy/labor worthwhile.

Thanks Hibby! I was soooo tired that my 3 weeks hiatus ended up looking like almost 2 months off minus a few days here and there!!

But I am back!

I'm 5 months along now and the energy is definitely there! I am not gaining too much (10 or 15 depending on the scale) but I gain all over, so I still don't look pregnant, just fat! Which is weird.

The Uber good news is that here in Canada, the maternity leave is paid for a full year! so guess who's going to have time to have time to get back into shape

(I actually have a comp scheduled 7-8 months after the baby is born)

I'm aiming for the baby and the body

**powerman2000** · 07-10-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie

The Uber good news is that here in Canada, the maternity leave is paid for a full year!

Holy Crap!

That is awesome!!!

I think our ladies here in the states only get 6 weeks of paid maternity leave.

Josie · 07-11-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

Holy Crap!

That is awesome!!!

I think our ladies here in the states only get 6 weeks of paid maternity leave.

Yes I know!

My hubby is from Texas but has dual citizizenship, a few months ago we almost moved to Santa Fe! I am so happy we did not!

Without our knowledge this is the best decision we ever made!

Josie · 07-11-2006, 12:13 PM

ok so here's a little picture update of right before, at 3 months and at 5 (right now)

my arms and boobs are gaining more that my belly!

**powerman2000** · 07-11-2006, 12:49 PM

Holy smokes, what a cutie pie!

**DarkFalcon** · 07-11-2006, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie

ok so here's a little picture update of right before, at 3 months and at 5 (right now)

my arms and boobs are gaining more that my belly!

Still looking fit Josie so getting back in shape post baby should be much easier. Glad to see you making a journal, should be a good read for expecting fitness mothers.

Cheers

hibiscus09 · 07-13-2006, 12:04 PM

I see a little belly!

You look great, Josie! When I was pregnant for the first time, I felt like I didn't show much at all until after the 6th month. Then I blew up like the MetLife Blimp as Britto ended up weighing 9lbs, 2oz.

It all went away in no time once the Amazon child came out.

Josie · 07-13-2006, 12:24 PM

ahhh thanks!

I feel like a ballon already, it's hard to see your body changing this quick but so unbelivably amazing at the same time!

I had my sonogram yesterday and could see the baby so clearly
It's a very emotional moment

I just can't tell you the sex now because my hubby will only be home tomorrow and I want him to be the first to know!

So after this sonogram I went home, put the doggy in his basket and went biking for 45 minutes. That was my cardio of the day.

Pj-Macx · 07-19-2006, 09:11 AM

Congrats Josie.. you look Great!!!

Josie · 08-02-2006, 07:20 PM

hello hello!

well a few weeks ago my fantastic husband has bought me a Schwinn cruiser

Like this one, but for women and red & with a basket in the front for lil' Killer ;-) (he loves it!)

http://www.schwinn.ca/Bikes/LRG_5Star.jpg

I simply looove the retro look!

So I decided to come to work with it, I used my car back from work, and followed the path I would take if I used the bike, it's between 7 and 10 km depending on which path I use, IE between 14 and 20 km daily.

I thought i would be a great way to keep moving and have a daily dose of exercise.

Guess what... 2 weeks later I'm still waiting for either one sunny day or one day where extreme heat warnings are not in effects!!!!

I can't wait!!

I slowly feel my muscle mass going away, and my belly growing, it's good though because now I look pregnant, I really popped in just 2 weeks!

Oh and I forgot to tell you that it's a boy!!!

I saw a HUGE penis at the sonogram

(well according to my husband anyway!)

I just hope I raise him well enough that he respects people around him and that he becomes a "natural" gym addict

hibiscus09 · 08-04-2006, 09:03 PM

Awww -- congrats on the boy, the large penis, the bike, etc!

wildman1717 · 08-27-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

Holy Crap!

That is awesome!!!

I think our ladies here in the states only get 6 weeks of paid maternity leave.

Thats what I thought.

Josie · 09-11-2006, 12:45 AM

hey all, ok I'm 7 weeks out now (keeping the fitness terminology going!)

I've gained 30 pounds so far and lost muscle mass but less than I first anticipated.

I'm very haapy with the way it's all going and pretty proud of myself.

I'm extremely tired those days therefore decided to listen to my body and slow things down a bit.

I'll keep you posted until the end!

Can't wait to go back to my old self!

**davtown** · 09-11-2006, 01:35 AM

Glad to hear everything is still going well, you know we're all rooting for you!

**DarkFalcon** · 09-11-2006, 05:02 AM

Great to hear Josie! I hope you post some pics of your little bundle of joy when the big day happens! I'm sure you'll be back to your buff self within 6 months max.

Josie · 09-20-2006, 03:34 PM

6 weeks and 2 days out exactly

I think I'll kiss the gym goodbye for a while (well for about 12 weeks

)

I am extremely tired!
Just yesterday I had to take a nap after cleaning my room (WTF???!)

I got to keeop my energy for a little someone and I think this is more than worth it!

Soooo I wont bother you much, except as soon as I'm ready to kick that booty of mine back into a competition shape!

05-30-2006, 04:43 PM	#1
Josie Pink Members Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal's West Island Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	Josie's journey to GAINING 25-30 pounds So someone suggested I start a pregnancy journal... and I will, thanks EME ...So I took a 3 weeks hiatus from the gym. Hey I needed it! I seriously could not get up and go. :slapen: Who ever compared pregnancy fatigue to running a marathon was WRONG... It's way worst I started again on Sunday and did my lower body+ 20 minutes of cardio Boy am I sore now!!!! Monday I went to a prenatal yoga class, and slept like a baby afterwards Tuesday I did the upper body + 30 minutes of cardio I really have no strength compared to "before", and if you add the fact that I can't consume any product, inculding coffee, then you can understand my energy level is rather low! Am off for a good week!! __________________ http://www.josiestamour.com

07-11-2006, 12:49 PM	#7
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	Holy smokes, what a cutie pie! __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

07-13-2006, 12:24 PM	#10
Josie Pink Members Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal's West Island Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	ahhh thanks! I feel like a ballon already, it's hard to see your body changing this quick but so unbelivably amazing at the same time! I had my sonogram yesterday and could see the baby so clearly It's a very emotional moment I just can't tell you the sex now because my hubby will only be home tomorrow and I want him to be the first to know! So after this sonogram I went home, put the doggy in his basket and went biking for 45 minutes. That was my cardio of the day. __________________ http://www.josiestamour.com

07-19-2006, 09:11 AM	#11
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,336 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Congrats Josie.. you look Great!!! __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

08-02-2006, 07:20 PM	#12
Josie Pink Members Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal's West Island Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	hello hello! well a few weeks ago my fantastic husband has bought me a Schwinn cruiser Like this one, but for women and red & with a basket in the front for lil' Killer ;-) (he loves it!) http://www.schwinn.ca/Bikes/LRG_5Star.jpg I simply looove the retro look! So I decided to come to work with it, I used my car back from work, and followed the path I would take if I used the bike, it's between 7 and 10 km depending on which path I use, IE between 14 and 20 km daily. I thought i would be a great way to keep moving and have a daily dose of exercise. Guess what... 2 weeks later I'm still waiting for either one sunny day or one day where extreme heat warnings are not in effects!!!! I can't wait!! I slowly feel my muscle mass going away, and my belly growing, it's good though because now I look pregnant, I really popped in just 2 weeks! Oh and I forgot to tell you that it's a boy!!! I saw a HUGE penis at the sonogram (well according to my husband anyway!) I just hope I raise him well enough that he respects people around him and that he becomes a "natural" gym addict __________________ http://www.josiestamour.com

05-31-2006, 02:15 PM	#2
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 985 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Hi Josie! I was thinking about you yesterday and hoping your pregnancy is going well. I was really tired -- really tired -- the first trimester. Then I had energy like crazy from about 4 to 7 months. The last two months (plus 3 weeks for Brittany ), I just wanted to birth a baby. You're going to do great! I'm so excited for you. There's no better thing in the world than being handed that baby -- it makes the pregnancy/labor worthwhile.

07-13-2006, 12:04 PM	#9
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 985 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	I see a little belly! You look great, Josie! When I was pregnant for the first time, I felt like I didn't show much at all until after the 6th month. Then I blew up like the MetLife Blimp as Britto ended up weighing 9lbs, 2oz. It all went away in no time once the Amazon child came out.

08-04-2006, 09:03 PM	#13
hibiscus09 IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 985 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 16	Awww -- congrats on the boy, the large penis, the bike, etc!

09-11-2006, 12:45 AM	#15
Josie Pink Members Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal's West Island Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	hey all, ok I'm 7 weeks out now (keeping the fitness terminology going!) I've gained 30 pounds so far and lost muscle mass but less than I first anticipated. I'm very haapy with the way it's all going and pretty proud of myself. I'm extremely tired those days therefore decided to listen to my body and slow things down a bit. I'll keep you posted until the end! Can't wait to go back to my old self! __________________ http://www.josiestamour.com

09-11-2006, 01:35 AM	#16
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Glad to hear everything is still going well, you know we're all rooting for you! __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

09-11-2006, 05:02 AM	#17
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Great to hear Josie! I hope you post some pics of your little bundle of joy when the big day happens! I'm sure you'll be back to your buff self within 6 months max.

09-20-2006, 03:34 PM	#18
Josie Pink Members Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montreal's West Island Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	6 weeks and 2 days out exactly I think I'll kiss the gym goodbye for a while (well for about 12 weeks ) I am extremely tired! Just yesterday I had to take a nap after cleaning my room (WTF???!) I got to keeop my energy for a little someone and I think this is more than worth it! Soooo I wont bother you much, except as soon as I'm ready to kick that booty of mine back into a competition shape! __________________ http://www.josiestamour.com

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