Realizing My New Limitations

Yesterday’s Workout: 2 mile run & 3 mile walk

I had an appointment in Manhattan yesterday morning so I was able to commute with my husband.  It was like old times and I really missed that time we had together in the car and on the train.

After my appointment, I walked around for a while then headed back home on the train.  I walked thru the door at 1:30pm and immediately hit the couch.  I was exhausted.  I commuted for years and didn’t realize how much energy it takes out of  you.  The exhaustion also got me thinking about my new limitations.

I’ve come to terms with the fact that I need at least 9 hours of sleep at night.

I’ve realized that I can’t be on my feet all day.  If I am, then the next day is a waste and I end up on the couch for all of it.

I can’t forget about eating a meal.  I used to do that all the time.

I now can’t eat protein at dinner because of heartburn. Husband and I have gone veggie at night.

Eat Live Run’s Tortellini and Heirloom Bean Soup – a new hit in our house

Even if I plan to run on a particular day, my body doesn’t always let me.

Some days I step on the scale and want to cry.

I now bump into things, can’t fit in places I used too and feel off-balance all the time.

and I’ve realized that Eleni’s has the best cupcakes in NYC!

What new limitations has/have pregnancy brought to you?