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Physical health check-in 1/5
suchaglencoco
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This thread is for those who are trying to maintain physical activity throughout pregnancy. It can be walking around the block, hitting the gym, training for a marathon, and everything in between.
There is no physical activity too small during pregnancy.
How far along?
How did this week go for you?
How are you feeling about your exercise?
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits?
Lame I know, someone help me with one for next week!
Re: Physical health check-in 1/5
How far along?
20w5d
How did this week go for you?
Awful, but that's because I have this terrible cold.
How are you feeling about your exercise?
It'd be great if I felt up to going. My fun nemesis is back and I love working out at the same time as him because we push each other.
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits?
I went with pink - pink shoes, pink boxing gloves, pink hand wraps, pinkish gym bag. I do have 2 normal workout outfits that are pink themed, but they do not currently fit my body structure.
How far along? 23+4
How did this week go for you? So much better! So far, I’ve walked once and done yoga three times
How are you feeling about your exercise? Encouraged. I’m making a conscious effort and hoping to keep it up
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits? I don’t have a specific color, but I am partial to the Nike running capris because they have a zipper pocket. My shirts vary in color. My shoes are currently a teal, black, and raspberry combo. I love them!
@suchaglencoco I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well. I hope it passes quickly.
How far along? 22w5d
How did this week go for you? getting a lot better! Still nauseated all day every day, but have been managing to fit in a 7:30am gym session (OTF) 3 days already this week.
How are you feeling about your exercise? I am feeling decent. I get tired easily and lost a TON of my strength. But, right now I am focusing on trying to work out frequently, even if it means that the work outs themselves are not very strenuous.
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits?
All black everything
@mileswithmyles I need to get back into yoga!
@suchaglencoco I hope your cold passes soon! I can barely function pregnant, let alone pregnant with a cold.
How far along?
19+6
How did this week go for you?
Really bad and I have no excuse for it I'm going to go to the gym tomorrow morning no matter what
How are you feeling about your exercise?
I'm mad at myself for not staying motivated but I keep reminding myself it's not too late to get started on a good routine
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits?
I almost always wear my college colors which are black and maroon because I have a ton of tshirts and gym shorts that we'd get for free every year on the swim team.
I've been having a hard time deciding what to listen to lately so I'd be interested in hearing what music everyone else likes to work out to. Maybe that's a GTKY for next week? @suchaglencoco
How far along? 22w5d
How did this week go for you? Good, I finally started running more. This week I did some barre, running + squats (new yr resolution), and I just started a weekly aqua aerobics class (my friend suggested it--it's okay...I'm mostly doing it to try to make pregnant friends).
How are you feeling about your exercise? Good. Would like to run further and squat more. Hoping this motivation doesn't fizzle like most of my new year's resolutions.
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits? My sneakers are hot pink. My leggings are mostly black and then I like colorful tops. I haven't bought pregnancy fitness outfits yet and I'm dreading having to spend money on that
@mileswithmyles I totally agree with the zipper capris. Whenever I go running outside, I need a pocket for my keys. I used to tie them in my shoelaces before making a zipper a requirement of my pants/shorts.
@suchaglencoco below are my kickboxing gloves. I'm obsessed with them.
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
@suchaglencoco I hope the cold passes quickly!
@mileswithmyles your shoes sound cute! I ordered some new (boring black and white) Altras earlier this week and have been waiting for them like
How far along? 23+3
How did this week go for you? not bad! I missed on Monday and Tuesday but got my HIIT workouts in the last three days and I’m going to try to get to dance Fitness tomorrow morning since I know I’ll miss Monday and Tuesday.
How are you feeling about your exercise? Good, but I can definitely feel that extra weight. I had to drop to lower weights this week because I was trying to do my usual on squats and it felt like my ass was weighing me down... but the holiday carbs were worth it! I also ordered a mesh support belt and I need to start using that.
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits? mainly black/gray/dark blue with some teal and pink tops.
Congrats @MissusTexas @silverhope @mileswithmyles @kpc914 You gals are crushing it! You're inspiring me to get off my ass. I'm going to go for a hike in the snow because the fresh air will do me good too!
@mileswithmyles do you go to a yoga class or do it at home? If at home do you do a video or an app or anything?
@silverhope I am with you on the maternity workout stuff. I don't spend enough on regular workout as is. But my workout repertoire (at least tops) is starting to become more limited...
How far along? 23 +2
How did this week go for you? Not great actually because we had a blizzard and my gym is closed! I've went twice this week.
How are you feeling about your exercise? I feel good, I've been trying to do more strength training which has been going well. I'm glad to get a break this week though because my body did feel like I should rest more. I talked with my OB today because I have been getting "tense" or "sore" feelings in my abdomen after I run 1.5-2 miles or so. I typically keep running and then when I rest after it goes away. He said they are contractions but are unlikely to induce labor. He basically said the uterus is a muscle and only knows how to contract and relax. As long as I am mostly comfortable and they go away with rest he said I'm good to continue as I have been. It was nice to hear the reassurance.
What color is your gear? What color are your shoes or main workout outfits?
Lame I know, someone help me with one for next week!
My workout gear sucks. I am definitely not a match-y person at the gym. Even though I workout a lot I can never warrant spending much on workout gear for some reason. For running shoes I order the same shoes in the newer version over and over after they wear out lol, the Brooks Ravenna.
@fraufarbissina, I feel like I just did a music GTKY, but maybe that was another thread? I'll try to remember for next week to put the question up.
I'm kind of a weird person (at least acc. DH) bc I can listen to the same song about 300x in a row before getting tired of it. I have been listening to "All Day" for years (I only listen on long runs) and it still amps me up every time.
(If this is the GTKY for next week, I'll list what I listen to for workouts that aren't long runs so I'm not boring ppl with a repeat.)
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
@fraufarbissina you can do it!
@silverhope zippers for life.
@silverhope @justsuzie I got a good deal on some maternity workout gear from Target.
@MissusTexas I need new shoes. Getting them is so exiting!
@rachelg777 I pull most of them off of Pinterest. I order the same shoes over and over too. Mine are Brooks Ghosts.
@mileswithmyles @kpc914 I need maternity clothes for short people. I am only 5 feet tall. Will either of those options work for me?
That's almost all we do in our class!
@justsuzie, I asked DH about those kickboxing classes and he said they're good cardio. So not silly! I just like to punch things, ha
That said, I hate the ones where you spar with other people in the class bc I once had a friend go with me and she kept missing the mitts/cushioning and kicking me in the forearm. I had so many bruises after.
So I like punching a bag that can't punch back
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20