Giveaway Winner

The winner of my Poster Printing giveaway by uprinting.com is Julie!  Congrats and I hope you enjoy your new poster!

My first Giveaway!!!! A Poster Print from UPrinting

I'm excited to host my very first giveaway!  I was contacted by UPrinting earlier this month and they are sponsoring my blog and have asked me to host this giveaway.  

Who wouldn't like a free 18x24 Poster Print to hang on your wall?  I'd probably put a family picture in, but it might be something just of my boys...then again we're heading to Hawaii soon, so maybe we'll get an amazing scenery shot.  There are so many options to choose from.  And with Father's Day coming up this giveaway has perfect timing.  

I haven't personally tried their Poster Printing or Canvas Printing but my mother-in-law has a fabulous canvas print of our last big family group picture on her wall and I'd love to have something similar in my home.  

Check out the different options available at www.onlineposterprinting.com and you'll be amazed at how reasonable the prices are and I'm sure you'll want one of your own.  And what better way to get one on your own than to win one here!

Here's how to enter.  Leave a comment on this post describing the photo you would use to print your prize if you won.  Those of you who have a blog, post about this giveaway with a link back to my blog and you can get a second entry (leave a second comment letting me know you did it.)  This giveaway is only open to US or Canadian resident and will run from this Friday until next Friday.  I will use random.org to choose the winner on Friday, June 5, 2009 at noon and will announce the winner that evening.  I will e-mail the winner later that day.  

Good luck everyone!

Fitness Friday Post

I started this week with big aspirations and a goal to work out at least 3 times for 30 min each.  But this first trimester isn't quite done yet, and mornings were really quite difficult for me.  I only got one session done, but at least I did that.  Monday I worked out in my pajamas, since my workout clothes don't fit.  My pants were a little too long as I did the step aerobics and I really should have worn a sports bra for the run, but I did get first place on the Basic Run - Short with 205%!  I haven't moved on to the Long or Island Lap because I am still so winded so easily.  I did my 30 min and moved on with my day.

I'm super proud of my husband, I think he worked out every single day, and did at least 30 min each time.  I need to take a page out of his book and do a little better.  Oh well, there's always next week!  Wish me luck (no more morning sickness and a little more energy.)

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Fitness Friday Post

Well, I haven't posted on Fitness Friday for way too long, but that's because I haven't exercised in way too long! Don't think I'm just lazy, I'm finally ready to announce this pregnancy and morning sickess has taken it's toll in the past month or so. I'm just about done with this first trimester and hoping that I start feeling better any day now. Some days are better than others, and I decided I was ready to start working out this week. I like working out in the morning best, despite how hard it's been in the mornings. My goal is to work out 3 times this week for 30 min each. I won't push myself too hard, but I've got to get started. I'm beginning this pregnancy 13 lbs heavier than the last 2 and while I still want to loose 10 lbs, I know it's more important to just stay healthy for the baby. Morning sickess has caused me to loose 5 lbs and my goal is only to gain 20 lbs in total. Wish me luck!

Here's how the week turned out.

Monday - I got up at a good time, ate breakfast with my kids, got my oldest off to school, and thought I was doing good, but then I began to feel sick to my stomach so I laid on the couch for an extra 2 hours then still felt sick. I finally just took a shower and got ready for the day. Guess working out will have to wait another day.

Tuesday - Despite the heavy rain and flooding here and no school for the kiddos I finally got on the Wii Fit for the first time in over a month. I started off with Yoga and Strength Training and was totally winded after just a few exercises. I moved on to Aerobics and did the Advanced Step and Walked the Basic Run. I did the last 10 minutes in Balance Games to cool down and was still exhausted at the end. Then I did my Body Test and it confirmed that I've lost 5 lbs in the past month. That's not from exercise ladies, that's from being sick and not wanting to eat anything. I was pleased that my age was 2 years younger than my real age and I think it was a great first start back to being fit.

Wednesday - I allowed myself to be pretty relaxed this morning, but did get started about 9am. I was too winded to go on after 20 min, but at least I did it! I did pretty much the same routine as Tuesday, but with different Yoga and Strength Training and I didn't do any balance games. I was happy again to have my age be 3 years younger than real life! I think I'm going to have to get new work out clothes though, because these are already too tight on my belly and are uncomfortable.

Thursday - My husband got up early this morning and worked out for the first time in a month then left it on for me, so I had to do it! I did get my 30 min in and I'm finding while I do get winded easily, I am doing better and lasting for longer before I feel I'm too tired to go on. Guess that means I'm getting back in shape a little. But I am exhausted right now and need to shower!

Friday - I had my dr apt this morning and showered and got ready instead of working out, but hey, I already got my 3 days in so I'm a winner!  I heard the heartbeat today and so far everyone is healthy so I can't complain about anything!  Wish me luck and any advice you can offer about exercising while pregnant will be greatly appreciated.

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