Yesterday, we had the exciting experience of finding out that we were expecting a little boy! We were fortunate enough to be able to share in the exciting reveal with our closest family, and it was a memory we will never forget!
At 21 weeks along, my energy is definitely lower than it was before getting pregnant. However, after being able to finally put a defining pronoun and name to our child instead of referring to him as an "it" made everything feel all the more real. I feel a newfound sense of energy and excitement going into the future- not just for the crazy adventure of parenthood that awaits us just 4 short months from now, but also for my physical fitness and health, now and after baby arrives.
I have been diligent in my workouts and clean eating for the entirety of this pregnancy so far, but I'd be lying if I said it was always easy. It's hard to get moving some days when you feel exhausted for absolutely no reason. It's hard to stay motivated and to see the point in working out when your body and hormones insists on covering all of your hard work with that lovely extra padding that inevitably comes with pregnancy (even if you're a health nut like me). But something about learning that our little nugget was actually a little mister, rekindled the fire of my enthusiasm. Because my fitness journey is no longer just about me. Right now it is about providing a strong, healthy, and capable body to house this little guy as he continues to grow, and fueling my body with the healthiest and most nutrient dense foods so I know I am giving him everything he needs to thrive.
And when he finally arrives, my fitness journey will take a new turn. I will, of course, be working hard to get back in shape for myself, but I will now be setting an example for a brand new human being. I want him to grow up seeing the importance of health and taking care of the one body you get in this life. I want him to see that it is possible to set seemingly unattainable goals and not just achieve them, but totally dominate and crush them! I want him to be proud of me as a mother, role model, and human being, and by trying to be the best that I possibly can, I can teach him that he, too, can be and do anything if he sets his mind to it.
So thank you in advance, little guy. I can't wait to meet you and I hope I make you proud.
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