I’m officially 20 weeks pregnant, and let me tell you, this journey has completely rocked my world. But before you think I’m going all negative—it’s not like that. It’s just that no one could have prepared me for how different I’d feel!
From Hustler to Nap Queen: The Unexpected Shift
As a personal trainer and health coach, my pre-pregnancy life was jam-packed. I trained between 8 to 12 women at a time, focusing on everything from body movement to holistic nutrition, wellness, and mental peace. I was always setting goals and helping my clients crush them—while secretly adding “find time to breathe” to my own list.
My typical week was 40 hours of working with clients, and in my downtime (ha, what was that?), I worked on my brand, Equanimity, an American retail company. Add to that, I had a great social life, and I traveled frequently. Busy? Understatement. But I loved every second of it!
Then… I got pregnant.
Suddenly, I didn’t want to be so busy. It was like my body said, “Hey, let’s hit pause,” and I kind of just… went with it. I felt more tired, and my need to hustle disappeared. So, I did something I never thought I would: I took a break.
From Boss Babe to (Temporarily) Chillin’ Mom-To-Be
I stopped moving as much, stopped posting as much, and cut back on work. My “I can do it all” mentality gave way to naps and cravings. And guess what? I’m okay with it! I went from being this fiercely independent woman to living in partnership with my now fiancé (yup, he popped the question!) and focusing on, well, us.
At 19 weeks, I’m working maybe 10-15 hours a week, averaging 6,000-8,000 steps a day (compared to my former 10,000-step game), and fully enjoying the cravings. Seriously, if I don’t have chocolate today, there will be consequences.
The Golden Stage: Let’s Get Back to Business
Here’s the good news: I’ve hit that golden part of pregnancy where everything feels awesome again. My energy is back, my mind is clear, and I’m feeling invincible. Oh, and did I mention I’m engaged? (I know, I’m still on cloud nine!)
But now, it’s time to refocus. I owe it to myself, my fiancé, and our little family to get back to what I love. So, consider this my recommitment.
For the next 20 weeks, I’m back on my grind. More workouts, more stretching, more grounding, more prioritizing healthy and nutritious meals. I’m going to rock this pregnancy, instead of letting the pregnancy rock me.
Until next time, stay tuned and healthy!
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