Transformation Tuesday

Its Transformation Tuesday!
I'm feeling extremely brave and bold today so I am sharing something a little different with you all, my transformation from May 2013 until today, wearing the same exact outfit in both photos.

I've had a lot of emails and messages asking various questions about my pregnancy so I wanted to share some facts about my pregnancy and helpful tips that have helped me so far throughout my pregnancy.

Left : May 2013
Right: March 2014 - 27 Week & 6 Day Pregnant

• May 2013 pre-pregnancy I weighed in at 135.
• Today (27 weeks and 6 days pregnant) I weigh 142.
• During the 1st trimester I wasn't able to workout very much, due to morning sickness.
• In the beginning of 2nd trimester when I felt better (the quicker you get back to your routine the better you feel and have a better chance of continuing throughout your pregnancy) and was released by my doctor I picked the weights back up and continued my normal routine, with mild modifications. Make sure you always speak with your doctor before starting a workout routine and ask about modification they recommend.
• I've eaten clean, with 2-3 treat meals a week throughout my pregnancy, 6 small meals daily.
• Example of my meals :
  Meal 1:  4 egg whites with 1 whole egg and oatmeal sweetened with stevia and almond milk
  Meal 2: Carrots & Bell peppers sliced with hummus.
  Meal 3: 4 oz. of grilled chicken on top of lettuce and spinach, cucumbers, peppers, cheese with a dressing.
  Meal 4: 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup frozen fruit mix
  Meal 5: Post workout protein shake (1 scoop About Time Protein) mixed with 8 oz water and 1 apple
  Meal 6: DINNER (which changes daily)
  Meal 7: This is usually when I want something sweet, so I usually choose between 1 cup of strawberries with vanilla greek yogurt topped with coco baking powder to give it a chocolate flavor or I will eat a chocolate peppermint luna bar (yes not the healthiest option but its better than a candy bar.)
• During 1st trimester I ate what I could. During the 2nd trimester I increased my calories by 200 - 300 a day. 
• When I need a rest day, I take the rest day! I don't lay around on the couch all night (every rest day lol), most times I will do yoga or just take a walk.
• I've really focused on TRYING my best to find healthy alternatives to those naughty cravings.
• This is my weekly routine
  Mon: Legs & glutes
  Tue: Shoulders and Abs
  Wed: Full Body Circuit
  Thurs: Chest & triceps
  Fri: Back & biceps
  Sat: Yoga
   
  On the lower body, I typically do 4 sets of 12-15. On the upper body, 4 sets of 8-12.
  Along with morning cardio 4- 5 times a week, I do yoga 2 times  a week currently.

 

Hopefully this post is helpful for some of you ladies out there. If you have any questions please feel free to message me!

XO - Andrea