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dsaylerdsayler
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I was wondering if anyone else who did regular workouts before getting pregnant is working out now? ?I'm 15 weeks and finally started feeling good enough to at least get to the gym. ?I use to work out in the morning, and I tried that today, but at about 2:00 in the afternoon I hit a big wall. ?I guess I need my sleep. ?And after work, I'm exhausted as well.

?A lot of women are telling me not to worry about it and just enjoy this time of gaining weight. ?That's a little hard to get through my head since I enjoy being active and know it's good for me and baby.?Is walking enough?

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Re: Working Out

  • lolo317lolo317
    I've tried just going for a walk during my lunch hour but I find it makes me really tired and makes for a long afternoon. I had been working out (light work outs) before but I can't get back into a schedule. I've decided to just do what i can and not worry about it. I say go for a walk when you are up for it.
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  • wordtoyourmotherwordtoyourmother member
    I hit the same wall at around 20+ weeks.  My only advice is change the vigorous workouts to  "long walks" versus stopping them completely like I did.  Its very hard to get back into the groove again.  You're going to gain weight regardless.  However, it helps out a lot if you stay active. 
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  • jlynns05jlynns05
    I worked out regularly before getting pregnant and I've been able to maintain my workouts throughout my pregnancy so far. I'm a runner and I'm running about 25-30 mpw, I'm a lot slower now but I can still do the same distances. I was determined to stick it out in my first tri so that I wouldn't get in the habit of letting my workouts go. I have to admit, I have a lot more energy after a run than I do before I go. Walking is definitely enough if that's the only thing you have energy for, anything is better than nothing. I also try this little trick if I don't feel up to a workout: I tell myself I only have to go for 10 minutes, if after 10 I'm still not feeling it I have permission to quit. So far I haven't quit once! Good luck!
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  • app1e3app1e3 member

    I've been able to work out and find that doing "bursts" of things really helpful. I'll walk 10 mins in the AM, afternoon and PM to total 30 mins, combined with at-home yoga and light weights. It's really helped me feel good and stay in shape thus far. Best wishes! 

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  • jessicaheath13jessicaheath13
    I used to work out 3-5 days a week but I haven't done much since I got pregnant.  I was really sick until a week ago, but have managed to get some walks in.  I'm hoping that counts for something because my normal running and weight lifting is just not happening.  My gym has a pregnancy class that I want to try, but it is Monday nights at 5:15pm.  As a working mom-to-be, 5:15 isn't an option for me. 
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  • bubbles1233bubbles1233

    My workouts are almost the same as pre-pregnancy.  I still do step class, treadmill, and elliptical machine.  I was doing an ab class, but I've stopped going this week because it has started being uncomfortable (my OB said I could keep going until my body told me to stop).  I've been tired, but actually feel better and less tired the days I work out.  I also seem to sleep better the days I work out.

    My OB said that his patients that work out have easier labor and delivery, which has been my motivation to go to the gym.  Do what you can.  If walking is all you can do, then walk.

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  • vegemom302vegemom302 member
    I am still working out but I found that at about 20 weeks or so I really had to take it down a notch. I just couldn't keep up with an intense workout. I had to slow down my cardio and break it up. So now I do half of my cardio, some light weights and then the other half of my cardio. I do this four days a week and it seems to be working pretty well right now. We'll see how long I can keep up with this!
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  • pinkteapinktea
    I work out every day, I'm an aerobics instructor so I kinda have to.  But what PP said about just doing it will your body tells you to stop is great advice, exercise is important, you definitely need to stay active and it will help you with labor, did with me, only 3 hours!  But get rest if your body tells you that's what it needs!
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