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August 2016 Moms
saam0815
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Fit Mama Check In 12/29
saam0815
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Good morning all!! Now that phase one of holidays is over, I thought it'd be fun to do a little fitness check in!
Did you manage to keep up with workouts and healthy eating around Christmas?
I, for one, didn't get as many workouts in as I wanted. HOWEVER, I did make it Xmas eve and the day after Xmas, so I really only missed a day or two AND we were out of town so that's pretty good. I managed to stay mostly within my calorie goals even if the foods weren't the best choices, with the exception of Christmas Eve. I need to get carbs down a bit (it's been most of my intake lately) and protein up (I've been taking in WAY less than usual).
Any travel fitness tips you've come across?
I always try to pack healthy snacks... Precut apples, cottage cheese, skinny pop popcorn, acceptable beef jerky low in sugar, granola bars, etc. it helps me from grabbing nastiness at a gas station or fast food. It helps to make sure your hotel had a fridge of some sort. Pinterest has lots of bodyweight workouts and I purchased resistance bands to do circuits with. Most hotels have at least a treadmill that I can add into circuits!
Have you developed any new workout plans with pregnancy?
I finally bought Jessie's Girls Prenatal Edition!!!! It looks awesome... It even goes into how to break down your macros. The protein is a bit high for my liking, so I took that down a bit and replaced it with carbs. It also has prenatal yoga twice a week... So I'm lookin for a studio near me and j think I found one! Only problem is it will cost $297 for just three months
... Hoping it'll be worth it. Anyone else in Chicago area interested in this? It's in the river north area if so! It'd be so fun!
challenges in getting to the gym this week? How will you overcome that?
Overall tiredness and being my last week of break before back to work (I'm a teacher) I just want to veg on the couch BUT NO!!! I am prepacking my gym gear and getting everything ready this morning so there is NO EXCUSE this afternoon!!! I hope my new workout plan will motivate me a bit too
!
GTKY: what non-baby event are you most looking forward to right now?
My best friend is packing up her two kids (4 and 1 in age) and bringing them down to the city for an old school sleepover tomorrow! When we put them to bed it'll be a sex and the city marathon with some yummy Chinese food (cheat meal!) WOOHOO!
Did you manage to keep up with workouts and healthy eating around Christmas?
I, for one, didn't get as many workouts in as I wanted. HOWEVER, I did make it Xmas eve and the day after Xmas, so I really only missed a day or two AND we were out of town so that's pretty good. I managed to stay mostly within my calorie goals even if the foods weren't the best choices, with the exception of Christmas Eve. I need to get carbs down a bit (it's been most of my intake lately) and protein up (I've been taking in WAY less than usual).
Any travel fitness tips you've come across?
I always try to pack healthy snacks... Precut apples, cottage cheese, skinny pop popcorn, acceptable beef jerky low in sugar, granola bars, etc. it helps me from grabbing nastiness at a gas station or fast food. It helps to make sure your hotel had a fridge of some sort. Pinterest has lots of bodyweight workouts and I purchased resistance bands to do circuits with. Most hotels have at least a treadmill that I can add into circuits!
Have you developed any new workout plans with pregnancy?
I finally bought Jessie's Girls Prenatal Edition!!!! It looks awesome... It even goes into how to break down your macros. The protein is a bit high for my liking, so I took that down a bit and replaced it with carbs. It also has prenatal yoga twice a week... So I'm lookin for a studio near me and j think I found one! Only problem is it will cost $297 for just three months
... Hoping it'll be worth it. Anyone else in Chicago area interested in this? It's in the river north area if so! It'd be so fun!challenges in getting to the gym this week? How will you overcome that?
Overall tiredness and being my last week of break before back to work (I'm a teacher) I just want to veg on the couch BUT NO!!! I am prepacking my gym gear and getting everything ready this morning so there is NO EXCUSE this afternoon!!! I hope my new workout plan will motivate me a bit too
!GTKY: what non-baby event are you most looking forward to right now?
My best friend is packing up her two kids (4 and 1 in age) and bringing them down to the city for an old school sleepover tomorrow! When we put them to bed it'll be a sex and the city marathon with some yummy Chinese food (cheat meal!) WOOHOO!
Re: Fit Mama Check In 12/29
1. I SUCK at eating healthy. Like, don't hangout with me if you don't want to always we be full and indulging in greasy food. However, I do workout to combat my awful eating habits. I made it to the gym every day I did not work last week. That's about five days. I was legit sore.
2. I don't travel.
3. I joined an expensive ass gym recently and with that comes some kickass classes. I am learning yoga now. I have zero yoga foundation, but am determined to do it throughout this pregnancy.
4. If I don't go to the gym I don't get a mommy break. I make sure to make it
For the most part. I didn't workout Christmas Day, but other than that I have been pretty consistent. I have to work around nausea and sickness but the workouts are still getting done.
Have you developed any we workout plans for pregnancy?
I plan on maintaining my regimen of cardio & lifting. Right now beachbody DVDs are saving my butt. I just don't have the energy right now to create my own workout plans Ike I normally do. So.... 21 day fix, insanity, & body beast it is. I think I might order hammer & chisel which is mainly lifting but we'll see.
Challenges in getting to the gym this week?
With a 13 month old I don't get to plan my own schedule anymore... So part of the trouble I have is that by the time he's up from his nap, and we can race to go to the gym I'm sick. So I've been sticking to working out at home.
What am I non baby related looking forward to right now?
Headed out of town to upper Michigan with my family for the next 5 days
Anyone have a Fitbit and want to do a weekly step challenge together? I figure if I am too sick to kick my butt in the gym at least I can get my steps in!
i worked out but my eating hasn't been great. Carbs save me from throwing up... And Popsicles
Have you developed any new workout plans for pregnancy?
Nope. Just running and doing HIIT intervals
Challenges in getting to the gym this week?
I don't have a gym membership so the challenges have been weather related. I hate working out when it is cold!
What non baby event are you most looking forward to right now?
Going back to our home after 5 days with in-laws. Come on Friday!
I've been in a super competitive group and yesterday kind of realized I might need to adjust who I'm in a group with!
I was doing Kayla Itsines BBG before getting pregnant. It's pretty high intensity so I've put that aside and am now doing a mix of walking on incline, lower weights and following various online ebooks/YouTube channels. Also adding a day or two of yoga from YouTubers into the mix. I've found other pregnancy fitness guides online and I'm debating which one to try!!
I also have a Fitbit!! Keeps me accountable. Would love to join in with the Fitbit ladies too.
So far I have had good energy so we'll see how it lasts!!
I've been making it to the gym every other day. My hubby got me a fit bit for christmas which has been a lifesaver. I finally am running again and just monitoring my heart rate. My ob said to keep it under 160...what were you all told?
My workouts are at night now due to being so nauseated all day. I'm having extreme foods aversions which is frustrating me because I typically eat so healthy. Peanut butter toast with honey and fizzy water is about it.
I work full time as a speech therapist so I'm struggling a bit in the mornings. Preggy pops are helpful!
I did ok for workouts. The weather in the dfw and surrounding area was insane so I couldn't get out a few days. Good has been terrible. I've been making smoothies almost daily tho, but my 18 month old drinks most of it! I'm so ready for the cruise, I'm sure I'll gain a ton, but my goal is fruits and veggies with each meal then whatever I want.
No workout changes for pregnancy, but wondering if I could train for a half...
Main challenge to working out has been the weather, it's nice again so I'll hopefully get out everyday until we leave and hopefully daily on the cruise!
Gtky: the cruise. Obviously! Mexico here we come!!
@saam0815 When you post the check-in could you possible post the questions in the main post stand alone so it's easier to copy/paste on mobile? I'm lazy (odd thing to say in the fit mom check in!!)
I have been dealing with horrible morning sickness so my workouts are happening on my "good" days however I can't really say any of my days are actually good at this point. I hate first tri!
Traveling tips: I keep it pretty simple. I pack healthy snacks, veggies, fruit, cheese, yogurt and I bring my iPad and so my workouts using Beachbody on Demand.
Have you developed any new workout plans with pregnancy?
I just made the switch from 21 Day Fix Extreme to the original 21 Day Fix. Less jumping but still great workouts.
challenges in getting to the gym this week? How will you overcome that?
I don't do the gym.... I have 3 little kids and yeah it would NEVER happen. I do all of my workouts at home.
GTKY: what non-baby event are you most looking forward to right now? I'm REALLY looking forward to dinner out tomorrow with my hubby sans kids for nye!
@kjaneen I'm a BBG girl too! I'm still doing them twice a week. I'm doing weeks 1-6 right now to keep it a bit easier.
Thanks!
EDD #1 3/30/13 - MC 8/24/12
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EDD#4 08/22/2016
EDD #1 3/30/13 - MC 8/24/12
EDD #2 12/28/2013 - MC 05/01/2013
EDD #3 07/06/2014 DS 7/8/14
EDD#4 08/22/2016
EDD #1 3/30/13 - MC 8/24/12
EDD #2 12/28/2013 - MC 05/01/2013
EDD #3 07/06/2014 DS 7/8/14
EDD#4 08/22/2016
EDD #1 3/30/13 - MC 8/24/12
EDD #2 12/28/2013 - MC 05/01/2013
EDD #3 07/06/2014 DS 7/8/14
EDD#4 08/22/2016