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Advice about becoming more active?

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I've usually kept up a moderate level of activity but have never really had a regular exercise plan/program. Now that I'm pregnant, I feel like a total slug. I'm so tired, and all I want to do is sit. I already feel fragile and immobile, and I know I'm probably doing it to myself (i.e., it's all in my head...)

What have you done to get more exercise in this stage of pregnancy when all you want to do is take a nap? I can't afford a gym membership or any special equipment, unfortunately... Oh, and did I mention it's FREEZING outside? Whee!

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Re: Advice about becoming more active?

  • mkflower3000mkflower3000 member
    My problem is now that MS has hit, I have become SO much less functional. Since I'm nauseous all day, I can't even imagine going to the gym or running or anything... Which kind of freaks me out, because I know that how active you are during the pregnancy (among other factors, of course) can help determine how easily the weight will come off after. I don't have the easiest time with weight loss in the first place, so this inability to exercise really has me worried :-/ I'm hoping for a better experience in the 2nd tri!
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  • agapeflower117agapeflower117 member

    I definitely know where you're coming from, but I kind of think that's normal.  I've had crazy exhaustion since almost day one.  Our bodies are adjusting to something to new and to a lot of hard work, so it needs us to rest and slow down so we're not fighting it, but helping it along (that's what I say to myself whenever I take naps! lol)

    I did a lot of yoga before pregnancy for almost a year straight, and I miss it, so I'm hoping to get back into pregnant yoga when I feel good enough again - but I'm not going to rush it.  I know that walks will help too when the weather gets nice (I'm not due until July so I'll have a few months of walks in).

    Take care of yourself and don't worry! Your body will let you know when it's time to get up and moving! :) 

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  • AngganathanAngganathan

    I'm with you before I know I 'm pregnant I was so tired and fatigue and could barely move out from bed, then I found out I was pregnant. Up until couple days ago I felt so much better went running yesterday.

    I think you should probably just lay down first until you feel or have more energy then, what I would do is probably take a mile or jog lightly. I would walk/ jog/ run with my dogs to keep me motivated. 

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  • Jessicamm3Jessicamm3

    I feel the same way!  I ran regularly before become pregnant.  I have just been so tired in the afternoon and I can't bring myself to try and workout.  Last week I did run once, and it felt great to get out and get some exercise.  I am less motivated then ever.  I try to walk as much as possible during the day; walk around at work as much as I can.  My goal is to try and run and get some exercise next week! 

    I am also feeling anxious about exercising.  I know it's good for us and safe, but since it's still so early (week 6 today), I feel like the baby's so fragile and almost scared to exercise! 

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