top: gilly hicks
workout pants: gap (here)
I’m sorry, what? Already at 25 weeks?! That ish cray.
A few things as of late. First off, I’m well into my 2nd trimester (almost to the 3rd, actually!) and I have been feeling SO energized and fantastic, it’s almost unfair! Like, aren’t I supposed to feel “pregnant”??? I don’t know, but I’m sure as hell not complaining- I’ll take it!
As for my exercise, I have decided, at 6 months pregnant, that I just could not miss out on my favorite workout girls’ fitness challenge! I did it last year, and it left me feeling so empowered and amazing, and I’m craving that feeling all over again! I’m partaking in the Tone It Up Love Your Body challenge, and I definitely recommend joining me! They post a weekly workout schedule, with tons of free workouts online available all at their website. I’ll be checking in every day on my Instagram too (which, if you don’t follow me already, I mean, why not??) and I just love the community and the support and love from so many women- just like blogging! Staying active and eating healthy is the very BEST thing I can do for myself and for my little one. I’m already feeling great about it and it’s not even a week in yet. :)
What else, what else. We went grocery shopping to Trader Joe’s for the first time since the new year and I cannot explain how amazing it was to finally stock up on a bunch of fresh produce and healthy foods! All that holiday crap can really get old and fast, and I was SO ready to get back on track with eating well! And, I mean, Trader Joe’s. That place is like Target for me- a black hole. And I love it.
Speaking of Target, our local one has 90% off all the Christmas stuff right now! So naturally, we got some things, and then of course also ended up with a new planner for myself (for just $7!) and the most adorable knit onesie for Baby. I mean, it was all on uber sale, so how could we resist?!
What else. We registered for Baby! Target and Amazon! :) It was really exhilarating sitting there on the couch next to Zack with all of my research essentials (i.e. bookmarked “must-have” lists, Pinterest, and of course a notebook and pen because I’m old school like that) and picking things out for our own little man!! Like, it made it even more real, if that was possible. Plus, it was like shopping without spending any money, which is always a plus in my book.
Have you been to Target lately?
What’s your favorite healthy food to buy?
Are you going to join me in the Tone It Up challenge? :)
xo
I’m so glad you’re feeling energized and maintaining your workouts! That was the best thing I did for me and baby throughout my pregnancy. Second trimester is definitely the best.
It really is the best thing for me and baby! Hopefully 3rd trimester will be kind haha ;)
xo
you probably feel so good because you treat your body so well- good to know for everyone out there!! you look amazing!
Aww thanks girl! :) I think you’re on to something there, for sure. I just know that I always feel great when I treat my body right!!
xo
I am intrigued by the workout plan. I’ll have to take a lot at it. (:
Yes, do! I can’t recommend it enough! :)
xo
A baby registry sounds so fun, and adorable! As for healthy food, I’m really into veggies. So I make kale chips, salads, and squashes all winter.
Sarah
aroseinthecity0.blogspot.com
Yummmm I love salad and squash! And I have never tried kale chips, but they’re everywhere! I need to make some ASAP!
xo
aww love it, everything you wrote about goes onto my list of favorites! i STOCKED up on Targets Christmas sale stuff.. decorations, wrapping paper and clothes that’ll fit my little babe next christmas ;)
And I spent a good chunk of my Friday at Trader Joes and it was glorious. Right now I’m seriously obsessing over their hummus options.. love love me some hummus I put it on nearly everything. OH, and they have a pesto pizza that I just tried for the first time and.. YUM! And I discovered TIU a few months ago and they’re amazing.. soo looking forward to finishing the love your body challenge!
PS it’s awesome that you’re feeling so great while pregnant and keeping yourself healthy.. Keep it up girl!
Isn’t the Target Christmas sale the best?! We stocked up so much last year, this year I think we got to it a bit later, because there was NO wrapping paper left!! But, hey, we got a few good things anyway :) We got hummus at TJ’s too! It’s a staple there, for sure. Thanks for the support, girly!! So awesome that you’re doing the TIU challenge too!! <3
xo
You’re so inspiring! I’ve never heard of anyone having so much energy in their first pregnancy. Loved looking at your registries too!
Aww aren’t you the sweetest?! The registries are definitely a work in progress! I keep reading more and more info- I feel like it’ll be never-ending haha! It’s fun though. :)
xo
I cannot even believe you are 25 weeks!!! What?????!!! And look at that sweet little bump! Cutest ever!! I need to get in car & high tail it to Target….90% off Christmas!!! Holy moly!!
Awww thanks miss Shanna!!! :) And YES, get your booty to Tarjay ASAP!
xo
Ahh look at that bump! Don’t even get me started on Target… I don’t NEED the holiday clearance as an excuse to spend money there… but I definitely hit them up for some supplies & decorations for next year ;)
Jamie @
The Growing Up Diaries
Atta girl! We did the same thing. It’ll be pretty awesome next Christmas opening the box and re-discovering the new things we bought! :)
xo
Have I been to Target lately?! I’m like a regular there! haha. It definitely is a black hole! As for that onesie, DARLING! I’ve been eyeing it, and I don’t even have a baby! As for the Tone It Up, you peaked my interest and I was looking at it this weekend.
Haha yeah, I guess that’s a silly question. Target is like everyone’s home away from home. And I’m so glad you checked out Tone It Up! It’s seriously my faaaaavorite!
xo
Happy to hear you’re feeling well! Taking part in the Tone It Up challenge will surely help you KEEP feeling great! My company just launched its annual New Year’s Challenge too :) Did you catch the new Toned Up show on Bravo? I only found out ON Thursday that Bravo here in Canada is totally different than Bravo in the US, so I can’t watch their show. I’ll have to wait till the episodes start being released on the Bravo website!
Bailey
YES, I am already loving Toned Up, and it’s only been one episode!! :) I was ecstatic when I found out they were having their own show on Bravo- so awesome! Sad you can’t watch it though, boooo! Hopefully the episodes will be on Bravo soon! They might be on Hulu??
xo
Registering was so hard! I used Baby Bargains and Lucie’s List to help and we ended up registering at Target and Babies R Us. My favorite healthy food to buy is avocados!
Registering is soooo hard! FUN, but hard! Too many options and opinions haha. ;) And I loooove avocados! On literally everything.
xo
I’m so happy for you that you’ve been feeling great! You seem to take great care of yourself so I’m sure that has a lot to do with it! Love the Target scores – and I’m not sure you can get any cuter with that growing bump!
Amber
P.S. thanks for linking your Instagram! Should have been following you!!
Aw YAY!! :D
xo
Aw thanks girly!! :) You are seriously the sweetest!!!
xo
That’s awesome you’re staying so fit during your pregnancy! I could learn a thing or two from you. I’ve been slacking on exercise and healthy eating lately, and I’m not even preggo!
I went to Target today; it was glorious. :)
A trip to Target is alwayssss glorious! :) And it just takes dedication and anything is possible!!
xo
Wow 25 weeks already!? Time is certainly flying by.
I knowwww!! It’s pretty crazy! I can’t believe I’m more than halfway there!
xo
WOW Already so far. :)
You look gorgeous in every way. You really have the preggo glow :)
I love that you’re always highly motivated. I admire this.
Since i like your style i tried to purchase your workout pants to motivate me with such a fresh color but they dont ship international.
Can you review them in a couple of sentences because I’m considering buying through a “expensive” PO Box since i don’t know anyone there.
Lots of love from GERMANY :)
xoxo
Aw you are the sweetest!! Thank you for your comment, Sarah!! <3 I'm so sorry they don't ship internationally- so lame! Here's my review on the pants: They are the SOFTEST workout pants ever! They're nice and long (which is great for people like me, with long legs!) and the color is what I describe as "mermaid green" a.k.a. perfect. They're nice and stretchy and have a cute little zip pocket in the back for chapstick or an ID or something when you go running. I am wearing a size small and they're so stretchy I'm sure I'll be able to wear them throughout my pregnancy! :) Hoping that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!
xo