Fun, Healthy Note

For those of you that don't know, at the time I became pregnant with our first son back in December of 2008 I was "living the dream" as they say. I was almost done with college. Loved my boyfriend. Partied every weekend with friends. Life was good.

Then bam. Along came Colton and life as we know it was never the same and we could never be more greatful for the blessing God gave us with the gift of both our sons.

Not what I came to blog about.

Anyway...

At the time I became pregnant with Colton I was 137 pounds. Some of you may say that sounds "normal", but I'm 5'2" - to me, that's a little on the hefty side. Needless to say, I was quite the curvy gal. I only gained about 12 pounds when I had Colt. Not because I wasn't eating, but I wasn't drinking, wasn't drinking fatty caffeinated beverages, wasn't eating junky food and I was walking constantly because it felt so good to walk and be healthy when I was pregnant! After he was born, I was down to 125 pounds. 12 pounds lighter than I was pre-pregnancy!

I kept up the same lifestyle after he was born. Tried to eat healthy, enjoyed PLAIN coffee vs. lattes, mochas, frappachinos and I started getting back into running. I even ran a 10 mile race with my brother in law! Go mama!

Then a few months later, I discovered I was pregnant with our second son, Jacob, just before my 25th birthday. We had just begun having discussions about trying for another child and my husband was thrilled, but in all honesty, I was selfish and terrified when I discovered we were pregnant again. I was loving going running all the time, enjoying a glass of wine or drinks with Luke on Friday nights after a long week... But, I managed to stay healthy throughout my pregnancy with Jacob. I got into Yoga and I physically and mentally enjoyed being pregnant so much more the second time around.

Same thing, I only gained about 18 pounds with Jacob. Not because I wasn't eating, but because I just wanted to BE HEALTHY!

Had Jacob. Beautiful, sweet baby J.

I am now a happy, healthy 118 pounds, 5'2" mama of 2 sons. I find that they make me want to be better. They make me want to be healthier. I want to keep up with them, run a race with them someday and show them that being healthy IS a lifestyle and taking good care of your body is important because it's the only one you've got.

Quote on my Green Tea bag today: "Books have the same nemies as people: fire, humidity, animals, weather and their own content" - Paul Valery.