Cledbo starts to Spawn!

[Cledbo]

OK, I'm finally back! Made it home safe from Queenstown, which was beautiful, and am all ready and rearing to go - for the challenge, and to go back to work (ok, one slightly less so than the other... guess which is which )

 

So without further ado....

 

Main quest: Baby On Board
Get healthier and fitter throughout my (very exciting first) pregnancy safely, reduce stress and increase knowledge to win at childbirth and early baby stuff (well, as much winning as is possible with unpredictable things like this!)

Motivation - it's not just about me or us any more, it's about the family and raising a healthy happy person.

 

Goal 1: Spread 'em! (Flexibility)
Using Gold Medal Bodies Focused Flexibility, plus Xtend Barre to increase flexibility and mobility safely. First two areas: neck/front of shoulders, hips

 

Measure - aim for daily practice, fortnightly assessment of progress in flexibility and to choose next four stretches.
Success - feeling flexy and not tight in areas worked on (3.5 rounds in this challenge, as first week already started - shoulders and hips)

[3 WIS for daily practice, 2 WIS for up to 5 missed days, 1 WIS for 6 or more missed]

 

Goal 2: Strong as a Mother (Strength)
I'm going to purchase the Gold Medal Bodies Level One Bundle and then pick one to work on for next 3-4 months (will let you know which one I pick in the next couple of days, I'm still easing in after a very lazy holiday!) I'll also continue doing Xtend once a week.
Will need to reassess my approach in January and maybe move to something different, or modify the program I'm currently on then.

 

Measure - Xtend each week; GMB program as often as recommended (cumulative 2-3 hrs per week probably).
Success - feeling strong and coordinated, not getting too flabby too quickly (see below for body measurements)
[3 STR 2 DEX 1 STA for 90-100% workouts completed, fewer for fewer, will determine at end]

 

Goal 3: Eating for Two, but not two adults! (Nutrition)
In consultation with naturopath, make a reasonable effort at low-histamine, mostly primal diet which doesn't cause overt stress. Up the veggies, take all supplements she gives me, look at making gelatin-rich bone broth again once a week etc.
Food prep - make a routine, deal with boredom in order to get things made quickly and easily. Basic breakfast, 2-3 lunches, 3-4 dinners each week.

Allowance so I don't go crazy: Max two whole meals (out of 21) or four smaller less-good choices (eg a good meal which includes potatoes, or a snack with chocolate in it) per week.

 

Measure - food diary and alienjenn's Foodz PvP; weigh, measure and BF analyser weekly (less for control reasons, more because it'll be interesting to track).
Success - getting nutrition routine under control by end of the challenge (two weeks into second trimester) and weight gain is at acceptable level throughout.
[3 CON for 80-100% compliance with food rules, less for less]

 

Measurements 15 Sept 2014

Weight: 64.3kg

Body Fat: 24.2%

Bust: 95cm

Waist: 75cm

Abdomen: 81cm

Hips: 99cm

 

My body fat measurement might go spaz because the electronic analyzer I use apparently doesn't work too well for pregger ladies, but it should be interesting as an academic exercise anyway.

I'm aiming for no more than 15kg weight gain (so topping out at under 80kg hopefully). My Mum gained about 20kg when she had me and my brother, she's the same height and build as me and it didn't hurt her or us none so I'm not, like, paranoid about this, but it's good to have a guide.

 

 

Life Quests

 

I want your knowledge inside me
Read books and reputable articles about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, early baby stuff.
Start making lists of stuff to get/not get.
Look at classes through midwife group, book when appropriate (many not be in this 6 weeks).
Also talk to recent parent friends for tips and thoughts.

Measure - Aim for at least 2, up to 4 hours per week
[1 CHA for learning and becoming smarter]

 

All in my head
Mindfulness, meditation, facing fears, visualising what I want, generally being with myself and my growing baby throughout the next 7 months. Guided or unguided, take the time to work through (especially after learning new things, to process properly).

Measure - 10 min a day. On the train counts, at work during a break counts, whilst walking counts.
[1 CHA for becoming a calmer person]

 

Bonus quest: Dead Plants
Having been told to take it down a gear and relax more, and seeing as I've been during on all cylinders recently I'm taking this advice seriously.
I need space in my schedule to do the important things, and in my house if we're going to move and/or fit this kid in here soon. Ruthless clearing of stuff I might enjoy but which takes time away from the above five things is necessary.
[1 CHA for making myself more Zen through implementing simplicity]

 

One thing I won't be doing is following quite so many threads this challenge, because it was just too much for me in the end. Unfortunately spending time on the forums will be one of those culled down things (not a totally Dead Plant, but I need to turn it into more of a cactus in terms of the amount of effort I put in!). Apologies in advance if I lurk instead of posting on your thread - I am still here and I do care!

 

Also, you will notice a lack of story - but never fear! I've decided I'm going to participate in my first ever NaNoWriMo this year in November where I will adapt and expand the story I started So there's one goal for a future challenge already sorted.

[Batwoman]

No apologies. And congratulations again on the spawn.

 

Can't wait to see new goals! Have a great holiday

[DarK_RaideR]

*lurks in return*

[Mad Hatter]

Happy spawning! 

 

*Goes back to lurking in the shadows*

[Leothil]

[Phayze]

Pretty sure lurking isn't a crime (at least not in my state), so no worries there. Well just wait quietly for those goals. No pressure.

Are you done yet?

How about now?

[Cledbo]

Ok ok! Goals are up 

 

Gotta go make some rules on the foodz PvP, not to mention drive out to the Iron Edge store to buy rings so I can start doing workouts!

 

But for now, I have one busy-ass day as usual - blood tests, meeting a midwife, taking the cat to the vet, grocery shopping....

 

This is why one of my goals is getting rid of 'dead plants' - so busy 

[DarK_RaideR]

Great stuff, well thought out and you should be full of motivation with that baby incoming! Getting so many positive vibes reading your challenge and really excited to read that your storyline will be expanding into a full novel!

[Cledbo]

And we're off!

I bought my rings and the GMB pack yesterday, gotta pick up a couple more things to get going but I was always planning on starting Thursday anyway. Rings One is a three-day per week program, so I'll do Thu, Sat, Mon as I'm always home on those days and can head to the park.

Posted in FOODZ that I'm off the wagon a bit already and owe a couple of disciplines. I blame holiday hangover and eating too much bread last week. I went 18 months without bread, what's up with me?! Anyway, back on the horse/wagon/whatever tonight with a chicken stir fry and cauliflower rice yum.

Stretching is happening, I got a hilarious pregnancy book out from the library (called Up The Duff, which all you Aussies should get, at least ;-)), and tonight I get to officially tell reserves about my 'status', thereby getting out of future activities.

Apart from food, and not actually having done a workout yet this week, it's going ok. Time to go lurk B-)

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[Batwoman]

NICE! The more people get rings the more I want  them. Would you be able to post pics of your rings set-up when you get everything ready?

 

Also, what is bread?

[Hazard]

Also, what is bread?

 

[Batwoman]

[Leothil]

[DarK_RaideR]

[Cledbo]

Ahahahahah my thread has become home to... bread cat. I love the internet.

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[Cledbo]

I managed to do my first ring workout today, on schedule. Had to cut it short because mother nature has other ideas - it went from bearable drizzle to actual rain and I couldn't keep going. Also I got swooped by a magpie on the way to the playground, which was less than awesome.

The workout itself was challenging and quite fun. My form is understandably a little dodgy, and my dips were about as assisted as you can get, but overall I'm happy to keep going!

One of my jobs this weekend is to drive around and find an undercover ring hanging location, because the chance of rain here is generally 40% on any given day, and more in Spring (ie now). No bueno! I wish I had somewhere at home to hang them, but no such luck. It might have to be a consideration for future housing decisions - is there somewhere to hang gymnastic rings? Lol

I've kept up my stretching except for one night, so I'm sticking with the Seinfeld rule there.

Nutrition is slowly getting back on track - ate pizza, not good, but made a halfway decent protein shake today so that was better.

My knowledge goal is going strong, I finished reading the little pamphlet a midwife gave me of all the routine tests they offer to preggo ladies these days (they want ALL my blood, apparently, and some wee. Ew). I'm restarting the big library book tonight (which I've read before, but was so informative and hilarious it's now my go-to book - take THAT What To Expect When You're Expecting!)

What was my other goal? Oh right, calm down - check. Doing well. I haven't technically cleared out any Dead Plants yet, but I have been ticking stuff off my to do list - like making an appointment to see our accountant for tax stuff, getting in to the Army medical centre to get my chit (the bit of paper that says "Don't let this woman do anything fun"), and other such admin nonsense I often put off for as long as possible.

Now I'm off to look for more pictures of cats with brad on their faces.

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[DarK_RaideR]

Ahahahahah my thread has become home to... bread cat. I love the internet.

In-bread cat, to be exact

[Leothil]

Sounds like you're doing great so far! How's the pregnancy feeling so far?

If you need more knowledge to gather, NF user elsfaire has a site you could check out. www.pocketpregnancy.com

Tapatalk has no idea what I'm doing.

[Hazard]

Now I'm off to look for more pictures of cats with brad on their faces.

 

 

 

 

*mischief managed*

[Cledbo]

I've hung my rings in my garage now, and took some pics so should have a little time tomorrow to post them for you guys :-)

Because of all the ring set up malarkey, I didn't end up actually working out today, and then I had to run off to see a Shakespeare play and now we're going to my aunt's 60th to eat all the meats!

See you later kiddos, full update to follow. And keep up the mischief, I love it!

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[Batwoman]

I wish I had somewhere at home to hang them, but no such luck. It might have to be a consideration for future housing decisions - is there somewhere to hang gymnastic rings? Lol

 

What is funny? This will be a real consideration for me too!

 

AND YAY FOR RINGS PICS!

 

[Leothil]

[DarK_RaideR]

[Cledbo]

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[Leothil]