Health and Fitness Check-In June 28

dpjennifer · June 2016

Good morning lovely ladies! This is the first of our health and fitness check-ins. This board is for anyone who is/was/wants to try to be pro-active with exercise, diet, and health during our pregnancies! I will just start out by posting some getting to know you questions to see where we are all.

1. Pre-BFP workout routine

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges

4. What are your goals for this week?

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?

dpjennifer · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine I was a competitive roller skater and I used to skate several days a week up until a few months ago. Lately it was one day a week and also P90 weight lifting, pilates, and walking on the treadmill about 3 other days a week.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet) I have not gone roller skating since I got my BFP and I don't know that I will again until after my pregnancy has ended. I am still doing the weight lifting, pilates, and walking.

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges I am overweight and am trying to eat more protein, but not eat much junk or overeat. I'm trying to stick to more smaller meals to make sure I don't get nauseous, but healthier snacking options as well. I also want to continue exercising.

4. What are your goals for this week? Pretty much same as above. I also want to use my pool more!

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP? I realized if my stomach gets too empty I feel ill so I'm trying to have more healthy snacks throughout the day. I also had ice cream a few nights ago just a few hours before bed and felt so ill! So trying to avoid dairy close to bedtime!

Scarlett830 · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine
I wouldn't describe myself as sedentary, but I'm definitely not an active person in terms of exercise and fitness. I had no real workout routine prior to my BFP. I'm a nurse, albeit home care, so some of my job does include lifting and repositioning patients, but not to the extent that it would be if I was working in the hospital. I try to park further away from my patients' homes to get some extra walking in. Otherwise, my "routine" is just day-to-day caring for and chasing after my DS.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
I've been trying to work in a small walk around my apartment complex with DS when we get home in the evenings before I start getting him ready for bed. I'd like to slowly increase the distance of our walks, especially since we'll be going to Disney World in October, and that's all walking! We went when I was 6 months along with DS, and between my lack of energy and my swollen feet, I ended up renting a scooter for a couple days.

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
I gained 60 pounds with DS, and my goal is to avoid gaining so much this time. I lost my baby weight very quickly after the last pregnancy, but stalled when I got back to my pre-baby body. I was already overweight, and am still overweight now.

My other goal is also to eat better in general. I typically only have one real meal during the day, especially if my DH is working late, because by the time I get home, DS is just about ready for bed and I can't stand the idea of cooking for myself. Even if it's just a sandwich, salad, or piece of fruit, I need to make the effort to have more meals.

4. What are your goals for this week?
My goal this week is to increase my water intake. I have an awful soda addiction. I've been drinking mostly caffeine free since last pregnancy, but I need to up my H2O.

5. GTKY
I haven't noticed any changes so far, but I'm hoping to soon!

PattersRN · June 2016

1. I've been doing a lot of classes at my gym and was trying to get more toned (maybe lose 5 pounds). I did Zumba 3 times per week and a strength and conditioning class 2 times per week

2. No longer trying to lose weight. The strength class was a killer, so I've dropped it. Still doing Zumba. I might add weights on my own a couple times per week. Might also add yoga.

3. I want to try to eat healthier overall. DH and I started doing Blue Apron a few months ago, which has helped (keeps us from eating out and eating processed foods). Trying to keep portion sizes under control even though I'm ravenous right now.

4. Get to the gym at least 3 times

5. As mentioned before, I'm SO hungry, so trying to fight the desire to eat everything. Also, I'm really bloated, which makes me feel disgusting. Ugh.

SandwichLover · June 2016

Good morning!

1. Pre-BFP workout routine:

I have been a runner for several years, run numerous half marathons and marathons over the past 5 years. While we were TTC though I cut back on my mileage. I also did cardio kickboxing every Saturday.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)

I guess I'm just nervous (for no reason, I know) but I haven't run much. Just a couple miles here and there. I'm hoping to keep it up, even if its less than 10 miles per week, and also do some elliptical and walking. I walk a lot on my way to work (commute to NYC)

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges

Just the normal challenges I've always faced - mindless unhealthy snacking in the afternoon at work. I'm also struggling with the reduction in my caffeine intake. I'm used to a couple big cups of coffee a day, cutting down to the one small hasn't been enjoyable.

4. What are your goals for this week?

To work out 4 days this week for at least 20 minutes each time. I did Monday, hoping to also get Thursday, Saturday, Sunday this week.

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?

I'm definitely slower when I do run, but that could be all in my head or due to the heat of summer!

dpjennifer · June 2016

@PattersRN I'm with you on the weight thing. I dropped 10 lbs in the last several months (I am overweight), and am no longer trying to drop weight... but hoping to just maintain for the next month or so.

JDMRS · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine
yoga every damn day. HIIT 3x a week, and lots of walking. riding whenever I go home.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
dropping the HIIT in favor of circuits with 5lb weights. Still going to yoga but I am so tired I can't get to my evening classes, so I do a 20-30 minute practice at home, and follow it with 15 minutes of meditation. I am going to ride this weekend. I think that I'll be fine until my bump starts to grow and I start to lose my center of gravity.

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
I am trying to avoid processed/prepackaged foods. DH and I eat salads 5 nights a week, and lunch is usually a legume based curry or salad. This week is curried red lentils (pregnancy superfood!) with yams, carrots, potatoes and cauliflower.

4. What are your goals for this week?
I am going to start going to the office gym in the morning 3x a week to get in a 30 minute cardio-bike, elliptical or treadmill. It's hot, and the city smells like garbage and everyone smokes, so walking outside is not appealing.

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?
**TW**
I want to be careful to not overdo it. When I went to the doctor the day we learned of our loss, we discussed exercise and fitness before the ultrasound, and I was given the all clear to continue yoga, riding and be as active as long as it feels comfortable. I just worry I won't recognize the line, since I have a tendency to push myself.

EnglishTeacherMama · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine
Run 2-3 miles 3 days a week; walk 30-40 minutes 2 other days a week (all with my dog, the best running buddy ever). Also do mindless repetitive arm curls with a 3-pound weight whenever I sit still to watch TV/a movie.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
Walking feels totally normal but running feels harder already... maybe it's just a mental thing?

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
When my DH and I decided to start trying for a baby last year, my doctor recommended I lose weight first. Somehow I had ballooned into "overweight" status without realizing (

) so I downloaded "MyFitnessPal" for the free calorie tracking, started eating better, and lost 40 pounds. I think it helped, since I did not encounter any significant fertility challenges like many of my friends did. After my MC in March, though, I got depressed and started eating a LOT of ice cream, so I gained 5 pounds back and am not quite starting out on this pregnancy where I wanted. So my goals are to cut down on sugars and processed food, continue calorie-tracking, and hopefully not gain too much back over the course of this pregnancy. I'm hoping that will make it easier for me to lose baby weight afterwards AND make it easier to start the baby on a lifetime of healthy eating choices! I can dream!

4. What are your goals for this week?
My last run didn't go well, and I think it was due to fear that I'll overexert myself and "hurt" the baby or something. I know that is irrational. So when I head out tomorrow morning, my goal is for a normally paced run full of positive thoughts.

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?
Just the mental anxiety since this is a PGAL situation. Oh and physically, my boobs are sore, which is also unfortunately noticeable while running.

lauraash · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine
I enjoy going to the gym but haven't I a very long time- when I started nursing school money was tight and I just couldn't afford it, nor did I have a lot of time to dedicate to the gym. I am overweight but have always loved sports and I enjoy using the elliptical machine.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
I took a good walk the other day and DH and I walked the farm on Saturday and the next day I was beat. We have a stationary bike collecting dust in the garage that I might have him dig out so I can start doing that at night. Since I'm overweight already I'm very conscious of what I've been putting in my mouth. I don't want to end up as a Two Ton Tilly.

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
I'm really good about drinking water. I was drinking about 96 ounces of water before pregnancy so that's not a big hurdle for me. I really like lemon in my water. I've been eating oatmeal before work and either cereal or eggs on days I don't have to be at the hospital. Greek Yogurt, WATERMELON (omg it has been my obsession for the past week!) Carrots and hummus. I need to incorporate more veggies but nothing sounds or looks great right now.

4. What are your goals for this week?
Stay hydrated. Smart snacking. Decrease sugar.

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?
I am definitely more food conscious right now. I'm trying to make sure I gain very little weight the first trimester (with my BMI this is acceptable). Fitting in more exercise is going to be a challenge but I know I need to do it.

wirtlehm · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine
I don't really have a workout routine, but I am a bartender so I walk about 5 miles on a typical night... 10 if we're busy!

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
Still the same, I can't cut hours so we'll see how this goes! DH and I did go for a nice walk w DD last night, probably about a 1/2 mile total. But nothing too crazy!

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
I've been trying to watch what I eat. Before I bartended, I had a sedentary desk job (which I hated)... between the depression associated w my job and the fact that I sat on my a$$ all day, I was 25 lbs over my pre-baby weight. I started watching my caloric intake and working on my feet 3 days a week and I'm super proud to say I've lost 10 lbs since January. I've lost 3 lbs since finding out I was pregnant since I no longer drink soda or beer/alcohol.

4. What are your goals for this week?
I don't really have any new goals, continue watching my calories and continue losing weight. I assume I will lose quite a bit before I start gaining again since barely a night went by pre-pregnancy that I didn't drink a beer at close or a glass of wine before bed. I think I'd still technically be considered "overweight" on the BMI chart (I know, don't put too much stock in that!) so I know I'm ok to tread downward for a little while...

5. GTKY
I'm starting to remember what foods I can and can't eat (goodbye lunchmeat my friend

)... As I mentioned before, my mindset is that I still have some weight to lose since I've quit drinking soda and alcohol... I know I didn't gain much in the first 2 months w DD for the same reason.... I know I was gaining w her but losing due to changes in my diet so I was pretty much plateaued until about week 16. No complaints here, as I still have so much to lose this time around I'm assuming I will see a downtick before I start trending upwards again... oh, and I really would hate to gain as much as I did w DD (only bc it's proving to be a b*tch to get off!)... I guess it was only 35 lbs and I'm no longer sedentary so we shall see....!

SandwichLover · June 2016

@wirtlehm I'm bummed about lunch meat too.. As my screen name suggests I love sandwiches. I'm so lost at lunch time now.

hippiemama-2 · June 2016

@wirtlehm and @SandwichLover you ladies are MY PEOPLE. I pretty sure that what I miss the most during pregnancy is actually sandwiches. I know you can "heat it up", but its just not the same damnit!!! When I delivered DD, the first thing I inhaled (labored for 2 days) was a foot-long sandwich. I meant business.

afbaby0715 · June 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine: Train powerlifting/strongman 5-6 days a week

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet): Hasn't changed yet. Though I'm exhausted so getting there is a struggle

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges: I have a nutritionist and am on a pretty strict eating plan, but at the moment I have no appetite, so getting all my calories in has been a challenge

4. What are your goals for this week? Train at least 5 days, get all my food in and learn to survive without coffee

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP? Lack of appetite & exhaustion. I'm normally super motivated to be at the gym, but holy hell it's been a struggle this week.

lexxifox · July 2016

1. Pre-BFP workout routine
Yoga and light walking at least 4 times a week

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
I will find out at my first appointment what I can and can't do

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
I am lactose intolerant, so I am trying to go dairy-free during pregnancy. I used to love having milk and yoghurt before I got pregnant, but my tummy feels nauseous whenever I have them now

4. What are your goals for this week?
I am trying to snack throughout the day to stop myself feeling hungry

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?
No changes yet

shaynna0216 · July 2016

Pre-BFP workout routine
Zumba, circuit training, and HIIT classes at the YMCA. I do one class a day mon-thur.

2. Post-BFP workout routine (if it has changed at all yet)
Still the same as of now, I just take breaks when needed.

3. Healthy eating goals and challenges
I'm trying to consume more water. I've never really been big on drinking fluids except with meals, so that's a big challenge for me. Along with the fact that I'm not a big fan of drinking water either.

4. What are your goals for this week?
I want to continue working out at least 4 days a week, and stay hydrated.

5. GTKY: Have you noticed any changes to your body/mind that have changed your exercise/diet since getting your BFP?
Not yet

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