I seem to have been healthier pre-pregnancy - I was eating healthier foods, working out fairly regularly. Now all I want is 'snack' foods and stuff that is SO not good for me! And exercise?! YEAH right. Can't get my tired butt off the couch. I want to start.though! Which leads me to my question!
Are you exercising during your pregnancy? If so, what are you doing??
Re: Are you exercising??
When Im feeling up to it, Ive been going to my regular low impact yoga classes. Not only does it let me get a bit of a sweat on, but it really calms my anxiety and eases my fears about my pregnancy. I feel more in touch with my baby when I leave class.
I hope this helps!
I was exercising regularly before getting pregnant (everything from spinning to zumba). Now I'm just down to yoga (modified) and walking a couple miles a week on the treadmill. That is, of course, if I can get myself to the gym cause I've become quite lazy!
And I'm all about junk food now. I want nothing healthy, its unbelievable! I wanted to eat super healthy for the pregnancy but this baby ain't having it!
You are not alone.
Happy eating!
Found some pregnancy workouts on Amazon. So far I've tried 'The perfect pregnancy workout' Volume 1 & 'Long & Lean prenatal workout'. They're not bad. The music and narration can get a little lame but easy to follow. All the videos I seem to find are mostly pilates or yoga. Some days I'll try and do my regular cardio but seem to get winded quicker or I'll kinda start to cramp. So I just stick to whats safe.
My girlfriend just gave birth two and half weeks ago on a Tuesday via C-section ( medical necessity).. Anyways she was doing squats & cardio with me on Monday before she gave birth She worked out her whole pregnancy with me. I plan to do the same thing. I work out with weights and cardio 5 days a week and plan to continue what I am doing with adjustments as I need to. My Doctor told me to continue to workout the way I do but listen to my body. One of my best friends is a trainor and she worked out her whole pregnancy too .. She got her body back in 3 months! Baby is only 6 months and I swear she looks better ever time I see her! Anyways I really want to make every effort to stay healthy. But I know everyone is different and I will follow my Dr's guidelines and listen to my body.
Everyone is different but I am lucky I was already in a routine so I will be able to continue.
But I did go to the gym yesterday even though I was super tired and after I left I felt great! Endorphins do wonders! I felt like I drank some coffee lol ... made me realize I just need to get there because I know I will feel better after. Also it has helped with tummy issues in the past so I am hoping it will keep the constipation to a minimum!
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Prior to pregnancy, I would lift heavy free weights with 6-8 reps), do sprints a couple days a week, and then do steady state cardio a couple days a week.
Now I try to do a total body cirucuit of weights on the machines at the gym (but with lighter weight and 10-15 reps). And I try to do this 2-3 times a week.
On the other days, I try to walk my dogs for at least 30 mins.
I am a nurse, and I walk around all day, so on the days when I work, I don't usually walk on the treadmill at the gym or at home "for cardio".
I was doing 6-mile jogs before I got pregnant. Doctor told me I could keep running but to take it a bit easier. So I've been jogging two miles, then walking for a mile or so. Then doing some inclines, cycling, light weight lifting, etc.
Also walking a mile in the morning 4-5 times a week.
I feel more tired than usual, but no m/s (yet). Hoping I can stick with my routine throughout my pregnancy.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Absolutely!! I'm still doing cardio + weights for 40 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week. I figure it'll get tougher as pregnancy progresses so better take advantage now while I still can. I find exercising makes me feel better and gives me energy. I feel worse on the weekends when I'm just being lazy.
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I know the energy sucks. As soon as I slowed down my workout regimen, the hormones went crazy & I gained a large amount of weight very fast. I still workout 3-4 times a week. I do spin classes and light jogs. It's pretty rough dragging yourself out, I'm on the East Coast and its getting so cold! I rather go home after work and bundle up on the couch.
I was an avid runner and was training for a half marathon when I found out the news but due to the breast pain and cramping, I missed out on my race.
My OB said just listen to my body and don't push too hard. I'm devasted to have lost my hot body but I also don't want to hurt my baby either.
Keep at it and do what you can!