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Prior to falling pregnant I was an avid runner and my midwife has advised I don't run especially during the first trimester - now I know a lot of people have been told otherwise but I am just not that keen to jeopardise anything, I'm sure you'll understand.

But what that did instead was depress me somewhat and I let my good eating habits go and I, in the end, did nothing.

Now, 4 weeks on and I've easily gained, I feel lethargic and so uncomfortable from over-eating and need to get my act together.

This is probably the most important time to maintain health and even fitness, so with that in mind, I need to get my pregnancy fitness on - here's where I ask you not to judge me.

I don't plan to diet, it's just about eating better and exercising, or at least being more active.  The benefits of doing this will be huge.

Muesli-Choc Slice

An easy, user-friendly, no-bake recipe!

You will need:

1 cup of rolled oats 1 cup of shredded coconut 1/3 cup of almonds, chopped 1/4 cup of sesame seeds 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds, hulled 1/2 cup of raw pumpkin seeds 1 cup of dark chocolate chips (I prefer milk chocolate) 1/4 cup of ground flax seed (not a necessity) 1/2 cup of honey 1/4 cup of peanut butter Baking/wax paper

Instructions:

I'm constantly compelled to write down a lot of what I do, for multiple reasons (not because I think I'm super interesting haha because I'm not) but more for other people's reference.  I don't know how many times I've looked online for solutions, answers, remedies or 9 times out of 10 to see if other people are experiencing the same things I am!

I'm no one of real consequence; just a 33 year old working mum of a 16 month old son, with another baby on the way.

I'm very early in my pregnancy, in fact I'm still to have a date scan to determine how far along I am, but have known for about 3 weeks now.  To be honest, these last few weeks I have been so demotivated.. I think I really felt the effects of morning sickness this time around, which I didn't before so in order to get myself motivated again I wanted to write.

Generally it will be about my pregnancy (wish I had done this the first time around, but think I was too busy enjoying it), maintaining my health and fitness and food.. nom nom.

Thanks for stopping by, and if some of my experiences help even one person then YAY!