I go to the gym 2-3x/week (wish I could go more but with work and a 2yo it's not easy!). I just found out that I am pregnant after having a m/c at 9w back in Dec.
I now am so fearful of everything I do in that it's going to end in another m/c. My Dr. tells me that I shouldn't stop working out so I know he's given me the ok but I still feel so nervous. The class I take is called Total Body Conditioning so it's a mix of strength training and cardio. I figure I keep doing this through the 1st tri and then switch over to spinning which I do on occasion as well so that I am better able to control the intensity and then also do some strength training on my own.
Can you please give me an idea of what you do/did during your pregnancy? I'm sure a ton of you did a lot more than I do now or intend to do so it helps to hear that you are all keeping up with it and remain healthy (you and lo)
Thank you!!
Re: Please encourage me to keep at it....
I've been exercising throughout, and was training for a half-marathon when I got pregnant. I completed the half when I was at 13 weeks. I have continued to exercise, adjusting the type and intensity, and am going strong at 19 weeks.
If your doc has cleared you, be confident, you can do it. You can also think about changing the type of exercise you're doing now if it makes you more comfortable.
I had 2 m/c's, so was definitely nervous to workout. But I wanted to keep at it.
I gained 15 lbs and lost it all w/in 1 week. So it was definitely worth it to keep working out. I am 6w pp now, and I'm still right about starting weight, so that sucks. But I haven't been giving much of an effort. Hoping to get back on the horse next week!