So far my pregnancy has been good despite a few setbacks. About 2 weeks ago I ended up in the hospital with bad migraines and exhaustion. Come to find out I was dehydrated, not eating enough healthy foods and over doing myself. Luckily Baby Z #2 was perfectly fine. In fact when we got to see the ultrasound the baby's arms were moving. I like to think baby was worship God ❤️
You might be wondering am I still running? Am I drinking my Shakeology? Am I enjoying cupcakes? YES, YES and YES! I am currently running and training for the Nike Half Marathon in October [I'll be about five months]. Of course I am having my Shakeology - my daily dose of nutrition. I'm not taking my prenatal since I get everything I need in my shake. And of course I am enjoying my cupcakes! In fact I made a batch the other day...YUMMY! If you know me, my family and I live in balance. No extreme diets, no extreme routines..just simply living a healthy lifestyle. It works for us and we are all happy.
My goals throughout my pregnancy is to continue running, I've added PIYO for stretching/flexibility and continue to get close to God. All the while embrace my bump and body changes. It's funny because when I was doing my workout today and I was in Upward Dog I notice my thighs has cellulite! You probably thought I freaked out - but I didn't. I simply embraced it because it's a sign of change. As you may know I honor my body with exercise, healthy foods and it's a temple. How can I be vain while I'm encouraging my clients to love themselves. As a mother I'm learning more each day to be modest and carry myself with integrity. This can be a struggle especially because we live in a society where you have to be pencil
thin or starve yourself. My body was created to be STRONG! Not to be a sex symbol or anything of that nature. I'm not here to judge or make anyone feel guilty but as a Chrisitan woman, wife and mother I want to be sure I send the right message. So yes I have cellulite on my thighs but who cares!! These thighs have given me strength to run marathons!!! BOOM!
Wherever you are in your journey and if you are reading this I encourage you to EMBRACE yourself!! You're beautiful! You're strong! You're fearless! Set a positive example to your daughters, sisters, friends and everyone around you! Honor yourself! God created you to be you so don't change anything ❤️
I plan on sharing more of my pregnancy journey and my spiritual walk. Many things have changed in my life but it's all for the better. I used to think that ended seasons was a bad thing but it's not. It just simply means God has something more in store for me. I'm learning everyday to set my boundaries. And let me tell you that has been so exhilarating! Took me 33 years to learn but I'm glad that I did. I no longer feel guilty saying NO. I no longer care what others think of me. I can go to bed every night knowing I gave my best. Not only that but when I see Maximus's face of smiles I know I am doing something right. When my husband tells me he's proud of me I know I'm doing something right. All Glory to God for it is Him who pours and instilled wisdom into my heart ❤️ YES I fall short everyday and I have days where I fall to my knees. But that's part of growth. Why should I carry burdens or grudges when I have a loving God who takes it all away. Does it mean I just sit back and let Him do the work? No. I have to be sure I do my part everyday!! It just when things are in turmoil I know He has my back. Everyday I honor Him and for that I am blessed.
I plan on keeping my blog active and updated. As always thank you for following. My prayer is that it will only inspire you but also get you stronger in your faith.
NEVER GIVE UP!
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