Hard to exercise with full boobs! Anyone else???

erb911 · May 2012

I need help!

I really need to get out and exercise...I am healthy and all but it would help me feel better and have more energy!

I think the morning would be the best time but I don't know what to do about running and walking with two breasts full of milk!

We always let our little 7 month angel wake up on her own typically between 6:30 am and 7:15 am. I then breastfeed her and pump after.

I don' really want to give up nursing her in the morning yet because she loves it and I will be doing that soon enough...Does anyone have experience with this??? Thanks!

michelle142 · May 2012

Can you work out in the morning after you nurse & pump?

klc31883 · May 2012

Good for you being motivated that early! I feel your pain, literally. The only thing that helps somewhat is wearing TWO sports bras that are super supportive. I like the ones from lululemon.

erb911 · May 2012

I can't really do it any later because I have to get to work.

shouldbworkin · May 2012

My plan is to walk as much as I can during the week and catch an early class on the weekends. I did Zumba last weekend at 9 am and it was perfect. I nursed DS before I left and he was ready to eat again when I came home. I just couldn't hop all over the place, had to keep it somewhat low impact. Will probably do aqua circuit and yoga this weekend.

blondiemama09 · May 2012

The days that I run - I get up and pump instead of BFing so that I can get my run in ... and DH will give her a bottle (if I'm still running/she woke up, otherwise I give it to her).

I only do this about once per week though for my longer run ... otherwise, I just run before lunch (and it's more of a walk/run combo).

rockychryslerb2010 · May 2012

If I am just going for a quick run, I make sure to do it as soon after feeding E as possible. Sometimes it is an hr, but I am usually OK because I am only out for 30 min and will feed when I get back. I'm at the point where I don't really get uncomfortable unless it has been 5+ hrs during the day without pumping or nursing. If I am going for a longer run, usually a weekend morning, I will feed E and then pump to make sure I am empty. Between my run and shower, I am usually busy for 1.5-2hrs, so DH will feed E and I will just add the extra to my stash. I also make sure to run with two sports bras, which helps. It is worth finding a really good sports bra - I make sure to have one good quality and one less quality, and it keeps me very supported.

kiarstin · May 2012

I run 3-5 times a week and workout, I just feed then pump and go. He on average goes 2 hours between a feeding and I am not too full by then anyway. Since I drain myself it takes a pretty long time to get too full. I also wear a moving comfort bra JUNO. Its a high impact bra and amazing. Even with DD milk jugs I am in place and my back doesn't hurt.

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