Flat Belly Diet

Day 1: I didn't follow the 1200-calorie diet, but I did the abdominal exercises. I was feeling some soreness in my middle by bedtime, so that's a good sign.

Day 2: Yes, my abs are sore, but not in a I-did-too-many-crunches sort of way. Good. I'm going with the diet and went to baby boot camp for 55 minutes of cardio & strength training.

Week of August 29

No change in measurements and my weight just seems to fluctuate between 154 and 156 lbs. This is fine for my height/age, but I want the inches to go down. I'll try interval training this week, along with Prevention's Flat Belly Ab Exercises. It's hard to exercise with 3 kids in tow, though!

There is a 1200 calorie diet that goes along with the exercise plan, but the seems pretty extreme. My regular caloric intake should be just above 2400, and about 1900 if I want to lose any weight.

August 23 Stats

Weight: 156 lbs.
Measurements: 36"-30"-40"

Ran about 3 miles non-stop with the baby in 30 minutes. Woo hoo!

August 18 stats

Baby Boot Camp does deliver:

Weight: 155 lbs.
Measurements: 35" - 32" - 41"

Postpartum Recovery Challenge

I've been doing baby boot camp pretty regularly, and this week, attended all 5 weekdays. I can see and feel improvement. Proof:

7/31 Measurements: 158 lbs., 37"-33"-41.5"

8/7 Measurements: 158 lbs., 36.5"-32"-41"

21 weeks today. The great news about 21 weeks is that I'm more than halfway through this pregnancy (I've never counted down so meticulously before). Workouts are starting to tire me out, although they are good for my mental health. I try to swim three days a week, but I'm only swimming for about 30 minutes, covering 1000 yards or so. I still try for boot camp two days per week, but I skip the extra cardio and the challenges.

Showers are predicted for Tuesday and Thursday this week. That means I may miss one or both boot camp sessions. Suggested replacement workout is as follows:

• Wall sit
• 20 lunges
• 20 tricep dips
• 20 push-ups
• side and center plank

Repeat 3-4 times, alternating lunge variety. Stretch after.

Training Schedule, Jan 11-17

Running is no longer fun while pregnant, although some of my friends continue to do so. I'm almost as fast walking as I am running, so I think it's time to convert to all low-impact. Swimming and cycling times are still good and competitive. I will focus on running again when I do not have this extra weight and blood volume.

Monday & Wednesday: Swim-cycle brick workout
Tuesday & Saturday: Baby Boot Camp
Thursday & Sunday: Stroller walks
I may hike on Friday with East Bay Moms at Strawberry Canyon

Workouts for the Week of Jan 4

Last week didn't go so well. I blame the lack of childcare and two days of "holiday." This week should be better, but I am feeling a lot of strain on the ligaments in my lower abdomen, so I will stick to more low-impact. Also, since it's the second trimester, let's keep everything to 60 minutes or less.

Mon: Swim 35, Bike 25 [Done: 1000 yards and 9 miles]
Tue: Strength & run [Done: boot camp, 55 minutes]
Wed: Swim 15, Bike 45 [Done: 1400 yards in 45 minutes]
Thu: Walk 60 [Done: Lake Merritt, 3 miles, with Lisa]
Fri: Swim 60 [Cycling for 30 minutes, 10.75 miles]
Sat: Strength & run [Done: boot camp, 75 minutes]