Zumba!!

Yesterday, we started Zumba after school! That is one crazy, booty shaking workout! I loved it!! I was a little hesitant going into the workout because I didn't know if it was going to be hard or not, but it turned out to be one sweaty, heart pumping time.

Once again, I made sure my heart rate stayed under control. I was also able to talk to entire time. I really look forward to continuing Zumba throughout the school year!!

Yesterday's Workout

Yesterday I was able to workout again!! It was such a good emotional and physical experience because I was starting to get down on myself. Being pregnant sure does take a toll on your hormones, and little things that used to be no big deal all of a sudden make you cry! I was feeling that way about my body...

I wasn't able to exercise because my life insurance blood test fell through due to some VERY high levels of AST and ASL. I had no idea what those were, but apparently they are associated with high amounts of exercise or alcohol. Well, I can ensure you there was no alcohol in my body! I had done Crossfit three days before my last blood test, but due to the intensity of the workout, my levels were still flying high. Like 659 on a normal scale of 0 - 33. No joke.

So, I stopped working out for three weeks, gave blood again Sunday morning, and am now I'm determined to get my pregnant self back into shape.

I started with Insanity. Don't worry...I modified every exercise. I didn't do any jumps and I slowed down on the ups and downs that program makes you do. I still feel good though. I did a lot of push up and squats. I never let me heart rate get over 130 and at any point in the workout, I felt like I could hold a conversation. These are the guidelines I'm following. I know my body and I defintely do not want to get back up to my pre-Kelsey weight.

Here's to dedication and (hopefully) eating healthy! :)