Post-baby workout plans

melody921 · August 2012

As I have gained about 30 pounds this pregnancy, only walk on occasion and now sit in a post-lunch stupor, I'm thinking about what I'll do to regain my pre-pregnancy body. I think I'd like to try some different workouts once I'm past 6 weeks pp -- Pilates, Zumba, etc. Also, I really enjoyed stroller exercise classes with DS, so I want to sign up for some of them before I have to go back to work. My shallow goal is to return at 12 weeks pp, looking like I didn't just have a baby. So tell me, what are your post-LO workout plans? I need all the inspiration I can get.

MichelenDave06 · August 2012

I gained 55 so far, so it will be hard core....Insanity and Weight Watchers for me.

Manx4 · August 2012

I want to do the C25K once the doctor clears me to exercise again. I have to go back to work after four weeks so there is no way I'm going to walk in looking like I didn't just have a baby! haha.

Harley86 · August 2012

I was thinking about this the other day as well. I've kept up my BodyPump class but I think I may sign up for a 10k or something to get motivated. I think I'm going to try and squeeze in a workout since my gym opens at 5 and let DH feed/watch him while I'm gone. The diet is going to be the worst part for me. All I've craved is sweets this entire pregnancy and now I'm in the habit of indulging myself whenever my sweet tooth hits Crying

LILBIT1221 · August 2012

workout plans.

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*gasp*

ha.

mrs.kapow · August 2012

I will sign up for the 5k I've done in March the past two years and start Couch to 5k. My mom's friend is a personal trainer so she and I might hire her once a week. We'll see.

jworkman1980 · August 2012

Body Pump, Insanity and hopefully eating somewhat healthy again. I used to love grilled chicken and since I've been pregnant I can't stomach it unless it's breaded or fried

I have a terrible sweet tooth too and I haven't been holding back.........even though I've been exercising the entire pregnancy I have gained 40 lbs!

kelbel527 · August 2012

I am going to need all the motivation I can get. I never finished losing all the baby-weight from DS (he was 2 when I got pg again!) So even though I am only up 20ish right now, I am in a scary weight range.

I'll probably start with 30 day shred. It's quick and easy to do at home. I also have a treadmill at home, so I would like to get running again so I can do at least one 5K in the spring.

Really...I just need someone to show up at my house everyday and force me to exercise!

BarefootContessa · August 2012

I am right there with you. Just noticed my thighs in the dress I'm wearing while in the bathroom at work. YEK. So I can't wait to get back into the swing of things! I'll probably just start with some light jogging/yoga. I just want to be toned again!

andreay82 · August 2012

Thanks to the GD, I'm only up 25, i plan (after some splurged of course of carbs and sugar) to attempt keeping some of the main facets of the GD diet in place, forced snacks, low-sugar, high-protein. And back to running and other normal workouts. But I will probably start back to running w/ C25K ASAP after I get exercise clearance.

DFWIndian · August 2012

LILBIT1221:

workout plans.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahah

*gasp*

ha.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought this! My big butt will figure something out eventually...

bdbelladonna · August 2012

ill be getting a week by week work out plan from my physiotherapist 1 week pp. but on top of what ever she recommends Ill probably start my yoga work outs again if ds and dd will not add their body weight to mine when I'm trying to blank.That extra 30-70 pounds just makes me fall.

melody921 · August 2012

kelbel527:

I am going to need all the motivation I can get. I never finished losing all the baby-weight from DS (he was 2 when I got pg again!) So even though I am only up 20ish right now, I am in a scary weight range.

I'll probably start with 30 day shred. It's quick and easy to do at home. I also have a treadmill at home, so I would like to get running again so I can do at least one 5K in the spring.

Really...I just need someone to show up at my house everyday and force me to exercise!

OMG, I blocked that evilness from my mind. I should probably start there too. It does have the advantage of being a short workout.

mrs.kapow · August 2012

Melody, you're near Philly, right? We do the Phillies 5k in March (hopefully if work doesn't mess with the dates this year) -- we could be online motivators and then go get beers after

MommaP12 · August 2012

I did WW up until I got pregnant and will be right back on it one month after having baby. I also already hired a personal trainer for 18 (2x/week for 9 weeks) sessions and will be running 2-3 of the days I'm not with the trainer.

I worked too hard all of 2011 to not bounce right back. I also have 3 weddings in 2013 so that is major motivation too.

Flamingemu · August 2012

I already signed up for a half in March, so I will start C25K as soon as I am cleared to get back in running shape and work up from there. I will probably also do the 30DS to get myself ready to go back to Boot Camp, though I won't have a lot of time away from that since I am still doing it.

The worst part for me will be my diet. DH and I were just talking about it last night. We are going to go back to the expensive way - buying bagged salad and precut fruit. I need to readjust my portion sizes and get back into vegetables which I have been pretty grossed out by in the last 8 months.

kcalpin · August 2012

A bunch of my friends started doing Zumba when I was about 5 months pregnant and they've all lost weight and look great, so I'm definitely going to be joining them as soon as possible. I had also started running about 6 months before getting pregnant and I'm REALLY looking forward to getting back to that. Unfortunately, since we moved out of our apartment I don't have access to a treadmill, so that'll depend on the weather.

melody921 · August 2012

mrs.kapow:
Melody, you're near Philly, right? We do the Phillies 5k in March (hopefully if work doesn't mess with the dates this year) -- we could be online motivators and then go get beers after

I'm in the Lehigh Valley, so not far. I like this idea!

mrs.kapow · August 2012

melody921:
mrs.kapow:
Melody, you're near Philly, right? We do the Phillies 5k in March (hopefully if work doesn't mess with the dates this year) -- we could be online motivators and then go get beers after

I'm in the Lehigh Valley, so not far. I like this idea!

Looks like I signed up in January last year, so I'll keep you posted! Weather has been terrible the past two years, but you get to go into the stadium and whatnot afterward. No strollers, which means childcare, but also easier running.

Stasi · August 2012

I've gained an appropriate amount of weight for a pregnancy and I'm proud of it...no bragging that I've only gained X amount of weight here...that baby needs to grow

That being said, I've signed up for an obstacle race called the Spartan Sprint (I'm sure many of you have heard of these types of races). I'm running it with a bunch of other women, lots of them young mom's who are looking for companionship and support while trying to get into shape/get stronger/lose baby weight/etc...I'm really pumped about it!! It's in April so I'll have 6 months to train!

mom2skh · August 2012

I am already regretting it but I have signed up for a 5k when (if I go on time) I would be about 8wks PP. I don't expect to go very fast obviously, but with DD1 I was back to running a little by then so as long as I don't end up with a C/S I should be fine to do it. I think it may motivate me to get back as soon as I can. My goal is to be able to do a half marathon by early next year.

Shazzie116 · August 2012

I just plan on doing a lot of walking in the park with DD in the stroller, and once I'm cleared to exercise, I might do 30DS. I plan on doing Couch to 5K next spring.

melody921 · August 2012

mrs.kapow:
melody921:

mrs.kapow:
Melody, you're near Philly, right? We do the Phillies 5k in March (hopefully if work doesn't mess with the dates this year) -- we could be online motivators and then go get beers after

I'm in the Lehigh Valley, so not far. I like this idea!

Looks like I signed up in January last year, so I'll keep you posted! Weather has been terrible the past two years, but you get to go into the stadium and whatnot afterward. No strollers, which means childcare, but also easier running.

Sounds good! definitely keep me posted.

OSUWifey09 · August 2012

I'm planning on running two 5Ks in the spring [one in March and one in April], so I'll start training for that as soon as I can. Our university also offers discounted personal trainer sessions at the campus gym, so I might get a few of those to get my butt in gear. I had 45 lbs. to lose the last time and have only gained 20lbs. this time, so I'm hoping getting in shape won't be nearly as hard as the last time.

My sister is also a Zumba instructor and offered to help get me back into shape. I'm afraid she might kill me.

mystrana · August 2012

Everyone's running goals makes me feel highly inadequate in my plan to walk and do some minor weight lifting for post-baby workout.

But my husband and I will probably do a modified version of P90X. I really love the yoga DVD off of that series, although goodness knows when I'll have an hour and a half to myself to do that.

Jumpin4joy · August 2012

I've gained almost 50 lbs. Crying I've started eating a little more strictly and yet the pounds seem to be multiplying. So I also have my work cut out for me. I was running half marathons before PG but I'm not sure I want to do that kind of mileage anymore. As soon as my Dr. clears me I plan to start running following the Galloway program (3 days a week) up to a 10K, riding my recumbant bike 2 days a week and doing the post pregnancy Bootcamp DVD I bought.

My SO proposed so I am super motivated to be back in shape so I'm not a fat cow for my wedding photos. Vain, I know. Whatevs.

CdnFarmGirl08 · August 2012

mystrana:

ut my husband and I will probably do a modified version of P90X. I really love the yoga DVD off of that series, although goodness knows when I'll have an hour and a half to myself to do that.

The yoga is the one part of P90X that I really hated! I disliked how long it was!

I want to do the 30 day shred again, so I might start with that. My friend also bought a Zumba video so I might do that with her as well. We used to do either p90X or Zumba at school after work twice a week, so we might just now do it at her house.

klgrh6 · August 2012

I'm currently up 35lbs and although I haven't figured out exactly how I'm going to work it off. I have given myself a time frame. I want back to pre-pregnant weight or lower within 9 months. It took 9 months for all this to add up so I think that's a good amount of time to try to work it all off. DH and I aren't the most fit but we're really hoping to change our eating habits and get involved in 5ks. We walked a half marathon 2 years ago and wouldn't mind doing it again but we plan to start small. I also received dvd gift sets of zumba as well as kinect dance games to help with weight loss after Christmas last year. Within to weeks we found out we were expecting and it has just sat in the box ever since. I'm hoping to dance my butt back into shape.

lindsay.lou · August 2012

Running, for sure. I want to EBF for at least 6 months and I know from nursing DS1 that it probably won't be realistic for me to leave and take a class somewhere or go to the gym for at least 4-6 weeks.

I went for my first run exactly two weeks after having DS1. I ran one very slow (15:00) mile. That's it. A few days later, I ran two miles, and by about 4 weeks PP I was back to my normal routine of running 3 miles most days of the week. To me, running is just so simple and easy (logistically speaking). You just put on your shoes and go. Plus, I don't have to get in my car and drive somewhere to do it. It takes about 30 minutes start to finish (3 miles). Done.

ETA: This ^ plan is all assuming I have another uncomplicated vaginal delivery. I also didn't tear at all, so I'm not sure if running would be feasible two weeks PP if I end up needing stitches this time, or (obviously) if I have a c/s.

Eastie156 · August 2012

Mine will be a combo of WW, spin classes and running. Hopefully I can start this all pretty quickly, after the 4-6 weeks I mean. I haven't run in months so it'll be interesting.

melody921 · August 2012

lindsay.lou:

Running, for sure. I want to EBF for at least 6 months and I know from nursing DS1 that it probably won't be realistic for me to leave and take a class somewhere or go to the gym for at least 4-6 weeks.

I went for my first run exactly two weeks after having DS1. I ran one very slow (15:00) mile. That's it. A few days later, I ran two miles, and by about 4 weeks PP I was back to my normal routine of running 3 miles most days of the week. To me, running is just so simple and easy (logistically speaking). You just put on your shoes and go. Plus, I don't have to get in my car and drive somewhere to do it. It takes about 30 minutes start to finish (3 miles). Done.

ETA: This ^ plan is all assuming I have another uncomplicated vaginal delivery. I also didn't tear at all, so I'm not sure if running would be feasible two weeks PP if I end up needing stitches this time, or (obviously) if I have a c/s.

OMG, I never could have run 2 wks pp. Here's to no tearing this time!

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