WDYT? Exercise during pg-related

MrsT0514

So, with my last pg, once i was through the morning sickness, I continued working out thru my pregnancy, either walking or doing my Jillian Michaels workouts (with lots of modifications of course).

This time around, I found myself a lot sicker and a lot more fatigued so I really haven't worked out at all since right before the MS started (like 5.5 wks). So here I am at 14wks, and now that the sickness is gone for the most part, my ass is still absolutely dragging, my mood is pretty blah (mostly bc i feel like a lazy slob w/ no motivation to do anything) and I'm missing my workouts so much. I'm sure getting back to it would give me the physical/mental boost I need.

My concern is my lack of exercise for last 2.5 months and how to reacclimate my now pg body without overdoing it (I tend to work out hard and I know now is not the time to be pushing it too much).

Id really like to do a combo of cardio/strength training (like my modified Jillian Michaels workouts), bc I feel like it gives me the most bang for my buck, its only 20min long, and walking is just plain boring to me.

So...thoughts? Advice? Obviously i know exercise during pg is good for me, and not bad for the baby, I guess im just wondering the best way to ease back into my workouts since i havent been active (besides work-im a waitress and constantly on my feet) in months.

angelashly

Start with walks around the neighborhood or park is what my dr. Suggested.

MrsT0514

angelashly said:

Start with walks around the neighborhood or park is what my dr. Suggested.

Thats just the thing though. Every single time I've tried to get up, get the kid dressed and strapped into the stroller, get the dog on the leash, etc etc....I end up never doing it. Its just too much prep work for my already whittling motivation. I have absolutely no interest in walking. It just bores the crap out of me. I wish it didnt bc I know walking can be so good!

theimpossibleastronaut

Can you get a prenatal yoga DVD? When I couldn't walk because of weather, I did yoga during my pregnancy.

angelashly

theimpossibleastronaut said:

Can you get a prenatal yoga DVD? When I couldn't walk because of weather, I did yoga during my pregnancy.

This may be a good idea to help with getting some energy

MrsT0514

Well, I just said fuck it and popped in the 30DS DVD. I modified the hell out of it to make sure I took it easy, but it felt good to sweat!

BluepointToasted

I think you did exactly the right thing. You were working out before, you can work out now. Just take it easy and listen to your body. Now isn't the time to really push it, or up your weights, etc. Exercise just enough to make you feel good. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, no reason to work out like an old lady....unless that is what you feel like doing that day.