February- Healthy Mama Check-in

kosmo86

Let's talk all things healthy . What are you doing for exercise? What are you eating? How are you symptoms affecting your regular healthy routines?

Lisa3379

I'm trying to be active a few times a week. Yesterday DS and I walked (well I pushed him in the stroller, haha) about 4 miles, and that felt pretty good. Walked a couple miles with the dogs this weekend. Going to try to go to the gym today, but sometimes DS doesn't last too long in the child care room. We'll see. I'm also eating reasonably well (not binging on junk, trying to snack on veggies and fruits). Symptoms are super light so I'm not really affected by them yet. 

chopchop25

Excited to see this thread!
@Lisa3379 way to go on the walk!

I've been setting a workout goal of 4 hours a week. It's a mix of some treadmill speed walking, elliptical intervals, and light to medium weights. Have occasionally been getting overheated or dizzy, so just maintaining those workouts and cutting sessions to 30 min if I start to not feel well. Otherwise, feel slightly lucky to feel well enough to keep up with this schedule!

Haven't really focused on a healthier diet yet, but will be starting with grocery shopping this weekend. Going to switch from Cheerios to protein shakes w/ some berries, chia seeds, and spinach added for breakfast. Still need to think of some better higher protein lunch and snack options (currently taking sweet potatoes, broccoli, and some white beans and snacks are all fruit and veggies.) Dinners are almost always a protein but need to be more regular about adding a veggie side. And DEFINITELY need to cut back on sweets (*goes and runs for a cookie.*)

I think I'm a little nervous about trying to up the proteins without killing our grocery budget! Thank goodness for eggs, but there's only so many of those I can eat...

olivemomma

Trying to work out a minimum of 3x a week but ideally getting in 4-5 days (an hour each day). I do mostly cardio although would really like to incorporate some prenatal yoga in. 

Eating wise i normally start start my day off pretty well - some Greek yogurt and fruit and then t goes downhill from there. I have grand plans for a lean meat and veggie side for dinner but at least half of the time carbs and sweats somehow make their way in there. I made cookies with DD the other day and they are just sitting on the counter staring at me! Self control is hard!

lest12

I'm happy to see this check-in too!

I have made a promise to myself to take better care during this pregnancy.  With #'s 1 & 2, I didn't exercise much, ate like crap and gained excessive weight.  It was really hard to lose the weight after DD, and I want to try to make things easier this time around.

Right now I'm working out 6x a week, which was my pre-pregnancy norm.  It has been a combination of walking, spinning and light weights.  I have noticed my intensity has decreased but that's OK.

Eating wise I'm doing pretty good and staying on track most days.  I'm finding more small meals throughout the day are the best way to keep the nausea under control, and I really have to be prepared with healthy options especially when I'm at work.

I refuse to not at least have some small portion of ice cream at night though

 

lest12

Oh, and I am REALLY trying to drink enough water.  Or fluids in general.  Especially when I'm working out. 

kosmo86

@lest12 - I have been so Thirsty. I drink around 100oz of water a day and I still get dry mouth. I hate it!

bethica83

I cut coffee over the course of about a week - now I just have decaf. My husband and I battle over our coffee pot .... I did have 1 cup of regular coffee today.

I also bumped up my water intake and am continuing my regular 30 minutes of daily exercise plus some yoga.

I was doing a whole30 when I conceived so diet was VERY clean. I reintroduced grains and legumes and also some dairy. I know those will help fill out my nutritional profile better during pregnancy so while the vegetables will be the star of my plate still, I'm going to have some oatmeal, some cheese, and definitely add some beans to my diet.

julia_l

I love seeing this thread! 
My goal is to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Diet: I will continue to follow my meal plan that focuses on eating clean and portion control (getting the right amounts of the different food groups).  My food aversions are a challenge right now. Currently, vegetables and most meats (ex. steak & chicken) are totally grossing me out!

Exercise: On my days off of work I am still doing my 25 - 60 minute at home workouts (4 days/wk). I have found that on my work days (gone for 15+ hours, stressful, on my feet) I am just way too exhausted to workout when I get home!

Mental health: I listen to a personal development (PD) podcasts on my way to work. On my days off, I read a 10 minute section of a PD book. Sure, it sounds cheesy, but it has helped me climb out of depression. What's going on in my head is directly reflected in my actions and attitude. Take care of my mind, and my body will follow! 

sunnyknightsarah

My goal is to work out 3 times a week now that I'm pregnant (and anything more will be considered a bonus).

I am by no means a fitness lover but have been trying to find my groove for years. I yo yo with exercise and eating healthy... do great for a month, fall off for four haha.

Pre-Pregnancy: I joined a gym, started working with a trainer, and was working out 6 days a week starting Jan 1 of this year.  My trainer had me doing Olympic-style weights (so heavy, grunting type stuff haha) along with HIIT cardio and then we'd make my workout schedule for the rest of the week after each session and I'd follow it. I found I really loved lifting weights. It made me feel strong and badass and was very motivating. After 5 weeks with my trainer and working out 6 days a week, I had lost 10 pounds by the first week of Feb!

I bought a 10-pack of personal training sessions and then I got my BFP haha. But I'm good with it!

Pregnant Exercise: I let my trainer know I'm pregnant and we are pulling back the weights at my doctor's recommendation (until we know everything is ok based on past medical history). I'm still doing hour long workouts but now using body weight (i.e., box step ups to a reverse lunge with no weights) or lower weights with higher reps, watching my heartrate more carefully, and taking more rests when I need to. So far, so good! Tonight will be interesting since I've had morning sickness all day. So we'll see how much I can do and whether exercise makes me feel better or worse.

Pregnant Diet: I have been using MyFitnessPal for years and it's helped me to be more aware of what and how much I'm eating. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm still using it but definitely no longer tracking calories to lose weight. Instead, I'm tracking the type of food I eat so I can pay attention to when I'm eating 5 donuts instead of balanced meals and can (hopefully maybe sorta) pull back a little and eat some more nutritional foods haha. We'll see how that goes... lol.

SweetSweetTooth

Exercise. Nothing really yet but I do want to get back on the elliptical. What is the ideal heart rate to not exceed so I stay well below it. Takes a lot to raise my heart rate when not pregnant.
Diet - been doing a no sugar, no white starches, and food combining for years so I will continue that and my midwife was thrilled with it so I have the super green light to continue. Dropped a good amount of weight with it and am just healthier overall. Before pregnancy I had a lot of weight to lose but that is for sure not a goal now! My midwife said I can safely lose weight when pregnant so if that happens, cool but not stressing about it. I assume cravings will hit and I am sure I will cave. I do little splurges and that is ok!
Drinking a lot more water or water based beverages (think crystal light or mio) and still drink some sugar free soda but cut that down a whole ton. Had started cutting that down before pregnancy so that worked out well as we were not preventing not trying (for at least 2years)when we conceived. 

ladyofarlington

I’m still working out 6 days a week and taking one rest day. My goal is to maintain a regimen of at least 4 workouts per week throughout pregnancy if possible.

I’m usually a very healthy eater but I’ve had a few food adversions. I’m also eating a lot more carbs than usual - including munching on crackers throughout the day. 

I’ve had some occasional nausea, but I’ve been really lucky so far and haven’t vomited. ((Knock on wood)).


There was one week when I think I only managed 4 workouts because I was exhausted and just didn’t feel like working out. Otherwise, I’m trying to keep up with my usual healthy lifestyle.