Pregnancy Week 31: Hilly Loop Run

I bundled up in multiple layers and set out for my run this morning. Originally, I had woken up early to do a KB workout, but Asher woke up at 6:30 and proceeded to have two breakfasts and a poopy diaper before we got out the door.

Activity:
3.0 mile run on 0.5 mile hill loop

Breakfast:
1 GF paleo Cranberry Walnut Chocolate chip cookie
Large bowl of Vitamix drink (1 C coconut milk, 4 stalks kale, 1 carrot, 1 honeycrisp apple, 1 kiwi, 6 Tbsp organic golden flaxseed meal)

A few hours after my run, my pelvis felt pretty loose and my pubic symphysis was fairly uncomfortable. I did a self-mobilization and put my SIJ belt on snug. I had to move around pretty deliberately the rest of the afternoon with the belt on, but was able to go to dinner without the belt, feeling no discomfort. So far, the trend seems to be that the day after I have bodywork done, in my case, myofascial release, if I run, my pelvis will feel "loose." If I kettlebell, however, I will have no problem (have not tested this theory with lunges or full squats).

Lunch:
Large spinach salad with 1 roma tomato, 1/2 avocado, leftover chicken, balsamic vinegar & olive oil
2 pieces "Aplets and Cotlets"

Dinner:
Impromptu dinner at a Chinese buffet
Various vegetable/meat dishes with the least amount of obvious gluten (ie. broccoli & beef, Chinese broccoli, seafood medley with vegetables, sauteed string beans)
Sampled various desserts (now, the desserts had not only added sugar, but obvious gluten....this was my cheat dessert!)

Fluid:
6 cups water

Pregnancy Week 31: KB Snatches

We got back last night and we have both been itching to bond with our kettlebells after 8 days away. I got my wish this morning and enjoyed every minute of it!

Activity:
High volume snatches with 10 kg, 15/15/15/15 R/L x 10 = 600 snatches

Breakfast (since we got back really late last night, we haven't restocked our fridge and have very little food available):
1/4 avocado
1 slice honeycrisp apple
Handful cashews

Lunch:
Large romaine lettuce salad with 1/2 green bell pepper, 1 tomato, 1 fuji apple, balsamic vinegar & olive oil
3 chewy fruit confections ("Aplets & Cotlets" a made-in-the-Northwest candy)

Dinner:
Costco Rotisserie Chicken breast
1 C steamed broccoli with celery salt
3 GF paleo Cranberry Walnut Chocolate chip cookies
2 spoons of Adam's Coldstone ice cream (we're not quite back to full paleo)

Fluid:
6 cups water

Pregnancy Week 31: Christmas Run

Merry Christmas! My pre-Christmas celebration included a nice run, long before the snow started falling...

Activity:
3.0 mile run on 1.0 hilly loop...wore lots of layers, didn't take any of them off!

Breakfast:
Blender drink (1 C canned coconut milk, 2 handfuls organic baby spinach, 1 fuji apple, 8 pieces of pineapple)
1 of Grandma's Christmas cowboy cookies (oatmeal raisin)

Lunch:
1 buttermilk waffle with ketchup
Handful of corn chips with Mango salsa

Snack:
5 chocolate covered pretzels
2 pieces of Russell Stover chocolate

Dinner:
Spinach/avocado/ham panini (2 slices honey wheat bread, mustard, baby spinach, 1/2 tomato, 1/4 avocado, 3 slices ham, 1/2 slice bacon, sharp cheddar cheese)
1 Grandma's Christmas cowboy cookies (love the oatmeal raisin)

While we are enjoying these festive holiday foods (chocolate, chocolate covered-anything, pancakes and waffles, breads, cookies), we are certainly looking forward to returning to our Paleo diet. I will not miss this bloated feeling!

Pregnancy Week 30: Hilly Loop Run

Activity:
3.0 mile run on 1.0 mile hilly loop. I wore a base layer, then a scarf, jacket and gloves. It's not typical for the Carolinas to have cold temperatures in December, maybe we brought some of the cold from the west coast!

Breakfast (10 a.m.):
Big bowl blender drink (1 fuji apple, 1 banana, 2.5 handfuls organic baby spinach, 1 orange, 8 strawberries)
3 of Grandma's famous Christmas cowboy cookies (2 oatmeal raisin, 2 chocolate chip)

Afternoon snack (3 p.m.):
Leftover blender drink
10 chocolate covered pretzels

Dinner:
Annual family "Pancake dinner" on Christmas Eve...
I had non-traditional spinach salad with 1/2 cucumber, 1 tomato, 1/2 avocado
Then, I had 2.5 buttermilk pancakes, 4 slices of bacon
3 chocolate covered pretzels

Fluid:
6 cups water

Pregnancy Week 30: Hilly Solo Run in SC

We had a lot planned today so I got up early to get my run in. I wore my SIJ belt, a scarf, gloves, and two layers on top. I had a great time!

Activity:
3.0 mile run on 1.0 hilly loop

Breakfast:
Bowl of sauteed roasted red pepper and spinach sausage with red bell peppers
2 GF paleo cranberry walnut cookies

Lunch:
Bowl of salad: romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, deli-style turkey meat; no dressing

Snack:
2 GF paleo cranberry walnut cookies

Dinner:
Honey-glazed salmon filet with side of grilled green beans and broccoli (we ate at Ruby Tuesday)
Yes, I also had dessert!!! Chocolate lava cake w/ strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream...YUM...we had to take the leftover dessert to-go, so more for me later!

Fluid:
5 cups water

Pregnancy Week 30: Rest Day in SC

After an uneventful red-eye flight to Atlanta, GA, we have made our way back to South Carolina, the birthplace of Carolina Kettlebell & Wellness. Today is a rest day for me; I did an easy 1.0 mile walk with Asher while Adam did a nice 2 mile run. We will be doing our best to eat Paleo style, but may have to modify our normal dietary choices based on availability since we are relying on the hospitality of others. I will blog as often as I can, but computer time may be limited. For those of you traveling, hope your travels are safe, and you find your loved ones healthy and happy!

Pregnancy Week 30: Tuesday KB Snatches!

Yay, I have been looking forward to this workout all week! I used the 10 kg for today's session....felt Great!

Activity:
High volume KB snatches 10 kg, 15/15/15/15 R/L x 10 = 600 snatches

Breakfast:
1 Bowl of sauteed brussels sprouts seasoned with garlic powder, dried dill, sea salt and pepper
2 GF paleo Cranberry Walnut cookies

Lunch:
1 large bowl of Vitamix drink (1 C coconut milk, 5 stalks kale, 1 honeycrisp apple, 2 kiwi, 6 Tbsp ground organic flaxseed, 2 Tbsp chia seed)

Dinner (leftover "mish-mash"):
Roasted red pepper and spinach sausage with leftover broccoli and red cabbage, leftover brussels sprouts
1 pear

Fluid:
7 cups water