Former Victoria's Secret Angel Marisa Miller is enjoying everything about pregnancy. The supermodel, in her third trimester opened up about all the discomforts and pleasures of her pregnancy in a blog written for People magazine and also shared some pregnancy tips to help other expecting mothers.
The 33-year-old mom-to-be termed the three trimesters as 'dreary, cheery and weary' and started enjoying pregnancy when she reached her second trimester.
"I loved my second trimester! I didn't feel sick anymore and had more energy. My bloated belly turned into a baby bump and I definitely looked pregnant," she wrote.
The supermodel until then very particular in maintaining a slim figure was embarrassed at the speed she gained weight.
"I was a little nervous seeing how each week equaled another pound," she said.
Miller became relaxed only after her sister explained the role of weight gain that provides a healthy growth of the unborn baby.
"'Your body knows what it's doing. You are exercising and eating healthy so whatever weight you are gaining is healthy.' This was so great to hear because she was right," Miller added.
In the blog, the model mom-to-be also shared some pregnancy tips.
Miller followed a regular exercise schedule to maintain a healthy body and to eliminate all the discomforts of pregnancy. Stretching, breathing, modified lunges, squats, arms, back and chest are some of the work outs she does.
"I've taken out ab work, really watch my heart rate and lowered the resistance weight," Miller explained. "On days I'm tired or not feeling great, I focus more on stretching. It's more important to just take time each day to move my body and stay in a routine."
Apart from these tips, she also revealed following a diet rich in protein. While eggs and yogurt were included in her breakfast menu, she has salads and lean meats for lunch and dinner; apples and string cheese for snacks.
Miller, who was running a surf school in California, married Jim Miller, a Los Angeles surfing contest and lifeguard from California in 2000. The couple got separated in 2002. In 2006, she tied the knot with music producer Griffin Guess. This is the first child of Miller with Guess. The baby boy is due in December.
