Fit Prego Life

 I LOVE the lighting in this pic! This is right after my Crossfit workout today!

I'm really big on a healthy lifestyle.

Everything from diet to exercise has been a HUGE part of my life for as long as I can remember.

For the majority of my career as Marine, long distance running was my passion.

On my first deployment to Japan, I think I was running an average of 6-10 miles a day, 6 days a week.

And one the 7th day?

I didn't rest like I should have.

My butt was in the gym.

In hindsight, I was over doing it because that was when all my knee and hip problems started.

I saw an orthopedic surgeon along with every other specialist in the military before I just said, "screw it."

I didn't want to be put on limited duty, and I didn't want to be non deployable.

I "sucked up" all my injuries, and continued to deploy....and run (I was the crazy girl running in 130 degree weather in Iraq!).

I would run through the pain, and by mile 3 or 4 (or 5), everything would just go numb.

That gave me the false sense of "everything's ok", and I thought my injuries had miraculously healed.

My injuries got worse, and I forced myself to be seen.

That's when I was told I had all kinds of tears and issues in my knees and hips.

I was too young in my career to continue service, and I was medically discharged with disability just 6 months shy of my actual EAS (end of active service).

Fast forward to today (almost 10 months later), and I still have the same issues I left the Marine Corps with.

While running a marathon isn't in my near future (never say never, right?), I've found ways to modify work outs to work with my injuries.

I can still run long distances, but it takes me a lot longer to recover.

My days of going on a run every day are long gone.

But...

Crossfit has always been a part of my work outs for about 4 years now.

Spinning has become a saving grace for me to make up for all the days I can't hit the pavement.

Most importantly, a healthy diet. 

I haven't let pregnancy stop me either from working out!

At my very first pregnancy appointment, the first question out of my mouth was, "Am I cleared to work out?!?"

I am EXTREMELY thankful that God has given me such a healthy pregnancy to allow me to continue to work out throughout my pregnancy.

 I make sure to take at least 45 minutes out of my day to get some sort of work out in.

I've become a huge fan of Crossfit Mom for my WODs (crossfit lingo).

I also own my own spin bike, and on days I'm not feeling up to a WOD, I jump on the bike and spin for 45 minutes. 

I don't lift heavy since my center of gravity is all off, but that doesn't mean I don't lift!

Up until just a few weeks ago, I was running 4 1/2 miles on the treadmill once a week.

I can't run so much anymore since the baby is sitting so low.

All the bouncing up and down when running makes me have to use the bathroom every 5 minutes!

And lastly...

Diet is essential!!

Hubby and I rarely eat red meat, and for the most part we stay away from refined carbs.

We sometimes eat paleo, but I haven't fully committed 100%.

One of my favorite things to eat right now is "mashed cauliflower".

It has almost the same consistency as mashed potatoes, but without all the starchiness and carbs!

I am also a big fan of healthy wraps.

We had this wrap last night!

It's quinoa (tossed with a little pesto), garlic chicken, avocado (mashed with lime, garlic, and salt), topped with fresh goat cheese, and wrapped in a low carb whole wheat tortilla.

We had a side of grilled zucchini and squash (brushed with olive oil, garlic, and salt/pepper).

So filling and so delish.

I do have HORRIBLE pregnancy cravings, and I don't let myself give into every single one (trust me...it takes a TON of will power)!

But, as you know by my cheesecake post, I do let myself indulge every once in a while!

I'm a strong believer that you can't just cut EVERYTHING "sinful" out of your diet!

Just do it in moderation!!

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

Stay fit.

Stay active.

And have FUN!