I am TTC for #2 and recently lost about 15 lbs. I exercise 4 times/week, interval training - 1 minute cardio/1 minute strength trainig for 30 minutes, using 5 and 10 lb weights. For my 1st pregnancy I wasn't so involved with exercising and ended up not doing it at all - and I also gained 45 lbs - something I don't want to do this time around! How can I modify my workout when I get my BFP? Should I use lighter weights or a different routine all together? I use a DVD which has 2 workouts, a lower body and upper body which I alternate.
Re: exercise while pregnant
This is definitely something to talk to your doctor about.
From what I understand, as long as your body is used to the exercise you should be able to continue to do it to an extent. Everybody is different though. Some people can run miles a day throughout most of their pregnancy and others aren't even allowed to walk the mall.