Hello!

Hi! I’m Janette and I’m excited to be joining this blog. Hmm, my fitness level? Well, I’m pregnant and due in four short weeks. So, suffice to say, my exercise has consisted of chasing after a two year old and just trying to get around. I stopped running several months ago and you can forget about pushups and sit ups. So, the fact that I’ll be taking my fitness test six months after this little girl is born is certainly on my mind.

Eating for two? Believe it or not, pregnant women only need about 300 extra calories. 300 calories is not that much food. It would be the equivalent of a cup of yogurt and a small sliced apple. The key is to make those calories count by getting good nutrients just as you would on a normal diet. Smart choices to get the appropriate nutrition include whole grain breads and cereal, fruits, and vegetables, dairy products and lean protein. And, of course drinking plenty of water. See, not too much different from a regular diet. Knowing that whatever I eat goes directly to the baby has made me a little more conscious about my eating habits.

I will admit that I was working out fairly regularly before getting pregnant and I miss it. Getting back into it will be tough but necessary. It may be a little bit before I blog again but I’ll keep you posted!