new exercise suggestion

thekimmer

hi there,

I am 9 weeks pregnant and wanted to get some suggestions about exercise.  I used to play sports when i was younger but I slowly became less active and overweight. The Dr. said they want a 20-25 lbs increase. I am already over 200 so this weight gain scares the daylights out of me. I am on my feet constanlty moving at work, but at home I am a sloth.  Now that i can't loose weight because I am preggo, I want to start becoming active again. What are some good starting activites to do? Something that I can get used to. I am not the type to join a gym. I do, however own an elliptical and zumba DVDs.  I know that a new habit takes 30 days to become a part of a routine.  I want to start now so when the baby comes it "may be easier" to continue. My fear is that I will continue to be "lazy" and won't be able to drop the pregnancy weight.  

shellybelly216

My most helpful tip is to find something you enjoy that elevates your heart rate and do it right after work before you sit down.  Once I start relaxing after work it is impossible to get up and get moving again!  Zumba is wonderful exercise and the time goes by so fast.  I like doing Zumba at the gym in group classes then light weight-lifting.  Just be careful--avoid too much spinning or jerking motions.  Have fun!