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I fought the treadmill last night and the treadmill...

lovemymaddylovemymaddy
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I fought the treadmill last night and the treadmill...WON. Dang it. What the heck? I mean I was in probably the best shape of my life before I got pg and I've really been trying to keep up with the walking at least about 2-3 times a week. Granted sometimes I have to stop walking before I want to because it starts to hurt and I haven't been on in about two weeks because of the BV induced contractions but still...I got to 9 minutes and it hurt!!!  Kind of sharp pains in the lower right side of my ute. Took a break for about a minute and then tried again but it was still there.  Who knows why but I took it as a sign to "listen to my body" and get off.  It's okay I know but still frustrating to get your brain wrapped around not being able to do what you're used to doing you know??

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  • edbenbowedbenbow
    I completely understand! I was running 4 miles a day when I got pregnant and then had to take the entire 1st tri off because of m/s. After I started feeling better, I started walking about 30-45 minutes a day, but geez it completely wears me out now. After being a runner for the past 12 years, the fact that a WALK can wear me out really depresses me. Not to mention the fact that I have to walk relatively slowly because I'm afraid I'll pee on myself if I walk too fast :)
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  • robinsokjrobinsokj member
    I havent been able to work out since 17 weeks and its driving me nuts.  At least you still have the option
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  • Neen33Neen33 member

    I understand completely. I was in amazing shape before getting pregnancy - weight training, training for a half marathon, etc. Then I hit all kinds of serious problems in 1st / 2nd tri and had to give it all up. LO is worth it I figured. Well now I try to go for a 2-3 mile walk a day and I'm in so much pain every day after the first 3/4 mile that I've had to scale back. It's so disappointing.

    Just know you're not alone... I'm sure we'll get back on track once LO arrives.

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  • megandjohn08megandjohn08 member
    I feel your frustration! I was in great shape before pregnancy, and continued working out lightly my whole pregnancy until I got a pinched nerve at 35 weeks.    I keep telling myself I'll just have to work a little harder PP. 
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  • STAR15STAR15
    I did a half ironman triathlon last summer and was probably in the best shape of my life when I got pg as well.  Now I get winded going up the stairs at my office.  Good thing my building isn't any taller or else I might not make it.  Sigh.
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  • knedellknedell
    I know how you feel.  I got on the elliptical on Monday to do my usual 35 minute workout and by 5 minutes in I thought I was going to die.  I am not enjoying slowing down and think I will make a terrible old person one day...Hurry up and come out baby!
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  • KjeorangeKjeorange

    I have been having a tough time with this, too.  I had ran three marathons, and was training for my fourth when I found out that I was pregnant.  I was up to my 20 mile training runs, and now do nothing but walk every day.  It is tough, mentally, but I know that it is worth it.  It's strange to think that I was fine running 20 miles, but walking for 10 minutes gets me winded!  Now that the weather is getting nicer, I am really itching to be out running, but just keep reminding myself how fun it will be this time next year when I can take the baby out in her stroller with me for runs. 

     It's good that you listened to your body and stopped when you weren't feeling well.  That is a hard thing to do sometimes, especially when you are used to telling yourself that you need to work through it.  Not the case when you are pregnant. 

    Thankful to be home full time with my two little children, daughter 2 years and son 4 months. www.freedomathometeam.com/kkaz
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