Cottage Cheese

As I started this blog, I am reminded of a story in Jenny McCarthy's Belly Laughs. In one of her chapters she talked about the first time she looked at her butt in the mirror. I totally know that feeling. I know that as I've progressed in my pregnancy that my belly hasn't been the only thing growing. I've accepted the fact that my back side has increased in size (I like to believe it is to balance out the belly). However, it doesn't stop the total depression that consumes me as I think back to my pre-pregnancy butt and thighs. Nor does it help that every time I try to put something on, I am reminded that a few months ago the clothes weren't so tight on the backside. I worked my butt off (literally) last year in preparation of our Mexico trip. I was so proud to see my legs more toned than they had been in a long time, maybe ever. My goal during my pregnancy was and is to continue to work out. Unfortunately, with a busy school schedule, two bouts with the cold, and pure exhaustion, I haven't been as motivated as I had hoped. The result....fat storage under my behind. Not so attractive. I know, I know, when I'm holding my sweet Lyla in my arms I won't care about the size of my backside. It will all be worth it in the end. But I'm not at the end yet. I'm not holding my sweet Lyla. What I'm currently carrying is enough cheese to feed an army. So the new plan..... One, avoid looking at myself from behind as much as possible. Two, work those legs out like crazy and hopefully regain some of my muscle before I get way to big to do anything else.

Okay, so enough complaining. On the bright side, I have yet to gain any stretch marks on my belly.