[Lifeguard]

Mel - thank you so much for your words of encouragement.

Last night I did a lot of reading online & e-mailed my personal trainer back home about it. I think I have worked myself out of my mental slump. I sat down & wrote down my pregnancy goals in terms of consistency with exercise, things to try (I figure now is a good time to add the yoga) & weight gain (doc says I can safely gain 10 or less). I feel much better about things

I am off to immigrate now (wish me luck - Costa Rica is not known for it's efficiency!) & to the gym afterwards.

[Lifeguard]

Lydia - I had already decided that HIIT was too much. I get so sweaty & out of breath so quickly right now that I figured HIIT just couldn't be a good thing.

I do have access to a pool so I should start using it more (I do like water afterall!).

Today's workout got totally pushed aside as on my way back from the immigration office (& on the way to the gym) I was reended. Fortunately I was completely stopped & the guy behind me wasn't going too fast. I'm fine - pretty much negligable damage to the car. The guy tried to say I backed up & tried to get me to pay him (I was on a highway - there was no backing up going on!). Finally got things kind of sorted out & now I am home & ready for a nap!!!

I'll take the pooch for a walk this evening when it cools down a little.