Hey Jordan followers, I hope this guest blog post finds you
well! Jordan is off enjoying her little
blessing and adjusting to life as a wife and mom of 2!!!! I volunteered to share with you during this
time for several reasons.
#1- I love following Jordan and how honest and fun her
blog posts and Facebook posts ALWAYS are!!!!
#2- I, like Jordan, have
experienced many ups and downs on this life journey and fitness/weight-loss
journey and thought another woman sharing her story always blesses someone in
the crowd.
And #3- What a way to honor Jordan and her goal of
sharing her story, but to step up when she needs to be focused on family and
keep her blog going……
My name is Kayla Trautmann and I am from Wisconsin (finally,
finally SUMMER is here in our northern state!!!) where I live with my husband
Nate and our yellow lab, or baby, Pfeiffer.
It’s been the 3 of
us for the last 6+ years and as you can see in the photo, we are active family.
I personally not only Crossfit but love Yoga, have ran several ½ marathons, and
just enjoy being on the go. I love
Coffee, I LOVE Target (and all things girly), and I thank Jesus Christ every
day for being my personal savior and for the blessings in my life. I could go on and on, but the story really
starts in 2013 when my husband and I were dealing with a hard time in our
marriage. That is when we decided to
start clean eating and Crossfit. Through this I have lost weight, gained
confidence, and learned to love my body and myself again. Also, it helped my husband and I really bond
and reconnect. But mostly, this blog is to share with you how this journey is
never over….even for those of us who have been at it for some time!
(to read my full
story stop over at my page Kayla’s Running, Lifting, and Eating cleaning or https://www.facebook.com/kaylasfitnessjourney
---Come follow me on this crazy journey called LIFE)
What I want to
focus on today is how important it is to love yourself at every point in a
journey.
We found out just a few months ago that we are expecting our
first baby, aka Baby T, (how fitting to be a guest blog for Jordan right now!)
and with this exciting news I had no idea the effect it would have on my
emotionally when I think about my body, the changes I am going through, and the
lifestyle we, in our house, live.
Did you know that I have actually had thoughts of resentment
towards my husband because HE does not HAVE to go through these physical
changes like I am? Yes, that’s
right. My bras do not fit; I have 0 swim
suit tops that are going to fit this summer.
I can barely button my old jeans or any of my cute summer outfits. I was
morning sick for many weeks which caused me to miss workouts or have to scale
them back quite a bit. I have ½ the energy I used to have. Etc…….
It’s hard after losing weight to know you are going to gain it back and
meanwhile, feel so sick.
Did you know that I have actually had thoughts of how this
baby is going to “wreck” my body? How I won’t
be able to do the things I used to be able to do at Crossfit for some time. How
my friends are going to be able to run faster, lift heavier, get to the gym
more often, etc……. I will never look the
same; I will never have my flat stomach back, or wear the same size.
Did you know that people have actually said the following
things to me? “You know that once the
baby comes you are going to have to stay home more and workout less”. “Enjoy these last few months of your pre-baby
body…it will never be the same” and “Wow, you are really showing all of a sudden”.
Did you know I was crying during my first trimester because
I felt “guilt” for throwing up chicken/veggies and needing to eat quinoa
noodles and brown rice instead of veggies and a protein?
AND mentally……. I was exhausted 9 weeks into pregnancy……. Already!
And then recently, I woke up one morning and realized that
what I am always preaching to my page followers on Facebook (and hopefully a
blog to finally come once I am home on maternity leave) is exactly what I
needed to remember. We are NEVER done
working towards the healthiest version of US possible. Life will always get in
the way and its how we handle the ups and downs that really showcase the
HEALTHY lifestyle we live. We must learn
to love ourselves at every step.
I, even when sick, worked out 3-4 times a week the first
trimester. And you know what, if I could not have because baby would not have
allowed me….. That would have been ok! To all you moms who could not workout or
who chose not to, it’s ok! And to those of you that did, you are awesome! There
is no right or wrong way for any woman….. We all have to do what works for us.
I ate as clean as I could during the first weeks/months and
you know what? I would have survived just fine on cereal or mac & cheese if
that is all my body would have allowed.
Guess what? I drink coffee each morning and jumped on a
trampoline while pregnant (with Dr. permission). I ate dinner one night in the bath tub while
I cried about how awful I felt that day.
I look in the mirror and see my body changing all over.
And folks, this does not just go for pregnancy. We can do this to ourselves at any point on
our journey. Change in job, adjusting to
new neighborhood or home, schedule changes in the house, etc….. Anything can
start to change our routine or healthy habits QUICKLY and it’s important to
take a few seconds each day to remind ourselves how awesome we are for STICKING
with it as best as we can and working hard to stay active and healthy. Maybe
you are feeling called to be more involved at your current job, in your kids
sports teams, or at church. Those all take more time away from working out and
prepping meals. I get it. Keep fighting for your version of healthy.
My body is doing some amazing things right now. I am so blessed to be carrying this little
baby…… I still weigh less pregnant than
I did years ago before I found clean eating and my healthy lifestyle. I can still lift HEAVY at the gym, run, and
swim. I am beautifully made by God and
just thankful for my health every day.
Thankful for people like Jordan who share their stories and struggles so
I know I am not alone and its ok to not feel my “best” every-single-day, but to
be happy and filled with Joy when I see myself in the mirror each day.
If you are going through something in your life that is
holding you back from making ALL of the changes you want to make. It’s ok. I am
here to tell you that you will find balance and routine soon. IN the meantime,
don’t hate your body, or the situation. Just do your best to overcome it. Pick
BETTER choices when it comes to snacks and dinner time. Fit in 10-20 minutes of walking, squats, push-ups,
whatever…… when you can. Play with your
kids, chase your dog around the house, or just simply take time to stop and
smell the daisy’s after work. Take care of YOU no matter what is going on in
your life and LOVE YOURSELF at every point along this journey.
I am so grateful that I saw my foolish ways early on in
this pregnancy and quickly snapped out of the mindset I was in. I am now fully enjoying the growing belly,
prenatal yoga, exhaustion, and soon…the baby’s movement. I am eating my normal daily regimen again
and working out 5x a week because that works well for me. I am loving this journey full circle.
God Bless, Thank you for reading!
Kayla T
To Jordan, Enjoy this precious time with your little man
and whole family. You are an amazing
inspiration, wife, and mother.
And Come follow me at Kayla’s Running, Lifting, and
Eating Clean: https://www.facebook.com/kaylasfitnessjourney
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