Six Pack Mack

     I must admit, one of my biggest fears about being pregnant was that the pregnancy would "ruin" my body. I was never embarrassed to share the sentiment (although I am now slightly embarrassed for myself that I was so vocal about it!) and I often rattled off all of the changes in my body I feared as I simultaneously jogged in place and completed a set of push-ups. Little did I know that pregnancy would in fact be the impetus for me to completely improve the way I viewed myself, my relationship with food, and my relationship with exercise.
     I was always extraordinarily proud of my "six pack" abs (no shame showing them, a la Mike "The Situation"Sorrentino...perhaps I should be more ashamed that I watch Jersey Shore?)..so as Josh and I began to document my pregnancy with a weekly snapshot of my belly, I soon noticed that my abdominal muscles were a four pack...then a two pack...and soon, it looked as if I guzzled a six pack... of beer. Anxiety started to creep through my mind and body and then, I felt a flutter.  It was as if our developing baby was reminding me, "hey, you have something much more important to think about now...nourish me, enjoy the process, and forget the rest." A sense of calm flushed away the icky tingly feelings of anxiety as (much to Josh's delight) for the first time in years, I ate a cone filled with full fat (to be read with sarcasm: the horror!) ice cream from Marvel.

Shout out to cousin Kathy! (in this picture with me and my pregnant self at Marvel)

What's Cooking

Since some have been asking for several of my recipes, I decided that every so often, I will post some of the meals that I've prepared for the week.  If you would like any of recipes for the meals listed, please let me know!

Monday: Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Tuesday:  Vegetarian Meatless Loaf (eww "loaf" is such a gross word)/ Quinoa and Broccoli

Wednesday:  Tomato Rotini Soup/ Spinach, Broccoli and Tofu Quiche

Thursday:  Roasted Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella/ Ravioli with Asparagus Tips, Peas, and Spinach, Sauteed with Olive Oil and Garlic

Bon Appetit!

Spaghetti Squash Casserole