November Plan

Well, I've learned a LOT in the last month.  I realized that my sweet tooth and desire for comfort food start to flare up in some ugly ways.  Sticking to my calories is really hard with Halloween candy around!!  BUT the plan was working when I did stick with it.

SO... my plan for November. (And it, too, comes with a calorie-laden holiday...)

FOOD:  Well, controlling this aspect has been working, so I don't think I'm going to change that very much... with the exception of ADDING calories.  WHAT??!! I know you are thinking, "She must be crazy!"  Well, I am about to go a bit crazy... with 4 kids!  That's right, we are pregnant with our fourth.

That changes the plan quite a bit, huh?  I've been doing a LOT of research, though, and have learned that you can't really "eat for two".  That's where you see a lot of women gain 50-60 pounds and are baffled as to why it is so hard to get rid of that "baby weight".

Here is the plan that will work for me and my current predicament.  I will also post a plan to follow if you are NOT pregnant.  Don't let my hiccup deter you!  This journey is worth every effort you put into it.

Calories:

Non-pregnant goals...

Breakfast: 300 calories

Lunch: 400 calories

Snack: 150 calories

Dinner: 500 calories

Snack: 150 calories

TOTAL: 1,500 calories

Pregnant goals...

Breakfast: 400 calories

Lunch: 500 calories

Snack: 150 calories

Dinner: 600 calories

Snack: 150 calories

TOTAL: 1,800 calories
(That's right.  You should only add about 300 calories in the first trimester.  You are only feeding a baby the size of a pea to a pea pod.  It doesn't need an extra 1,000 calories!)

I will also get better about posting (and trying) new recipes that are working for me.  I think the hardest thing is getting stuck in a rut and then losing interest.  I have been gathering a lot of info and I can't wait to share it!

EXERCISE:  The other thing I've learned is that I NEED to add exercise.  Not only have I reached a point where weight loss is going to get a bit tougher without the added boost, but baby needs me to do it.  i need to get my blood flowing and my muscles toned so baby can be supported and thrive.  

You who are journeying with me... This is going to make all the difference!  Not only will we have more energy (you have to spend energy to gain it!), but we will keep the pounds falling off!  Just do something and you will see a difference!

Here's my weekly plan:

Sunday- a day of rest, a day with my family (I will only exercise if a WANT to)

Monday- Walk

Tuesday- Tae Bo (I love it, so I'm going to do it while I'm still able to)

Wednesday- Walk

Thursday- Yoga

Friday- Walk

Saturday- Something- whatever I feel like doing

SPIRITUAL:  I have gotten so much better about getting a break to just be in the presence of my Father.  Our church is diving into a ministry to encourage, equip and empower families to be households of Light.  What a blessing the ministry has been!  I plan to continue to open God's Word daily and seek to fill the spaces in my mind with His promises and plans.

Thank you for walking this journey with me!  I can't wait to see how God finds ways to encourage me and push me forward!