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Fit Mama Check-In : Sept. 12th!
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HELLO LOVELIES!
ALL are welcome! Even if you have not participated in past weeks
You can answer the questions below, or break free from the "format" to check-in however you'd like! Remember to keep checking in through the week to hold yourself accountable and keep each other motivated 
1:How far along are you!?
2: How was your last week?
3: What are your goals for the week ahead?
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share?
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body?
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments?
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms?
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves?
ALL are welcome! Even if you have not participated in past weeks
You can answer the questions below, or break free from the "format" to check-in however you'd like! Remember to keep checking in through the week to hold yourself accountable and keep each other motivated 1:How far along are you!?
2: How was your last week?
3: What are your goals for the week ahead?
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share?
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body?
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments?
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms?
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves?
Re: Fit Mama Check-In : Sept. 12th!
1:How far along are you!?
11w6d
2: How was your last week?
Awful! m/s was back to haunt me and I was so tired. I just gave myself a break and didn't work out at all. But that said, I have been able to beat most of my food aversions, so I'm eating a lot healthier.
3: What are your goals for the week ahead?
Work out at least 3 times. I brought my gym bag to work today to workout at lunch, and I've blocked my calendar so I should be able to get to the gym 3x this week. Not sure if Crossfit is going to be manageable for me anymore. I work 1.5 hrs away so I get up at 4a, leave a little before 5a, get to work at 6:30, then leave work at 3p, get home by 4:30p then this pregnant lady is TIRED. I used to go to crossfit from 5p-6p each day but by the time I get home now I just have to EAT and REST. So going to try to workout at lunch during this pregnancy. I'll miss my crossfit family though!! Maybe I'll just drop in on Saturdays.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share?
I'd like to be working out in some form up all the way through to the end! Even if it's just yoga or walking by month 8/9.
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body?
No longer running since it has felt really uncomfortable for me. This has been hard because I have been a runner for 20 years, and have been doing a new marathon every year - I miss it but I'll be back!! Also scaling weights and movements in crossfit.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments?
I brought some sunflowers to work today, my mom brought them to me this weekend and they are sitting on my desk now! Also did some shopping for some "in-between" clothes that hide my weird belly bulge until I'm ready to reveal at work.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms?
Just want the m/s to leave for good. Right now I'm ok all day until about 6p then I get really queasy. Stopped puking for the most part for now though!!
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves?
PEOPLE WHO EAT LOUDLY!!
2: How was your last week?
decent--splurged on lots of fall weather treats--but got all my workouts in!
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? Mon: stretch/rest Tue: Run Wed: HIT Thu: Run Friday: Yoga Sat: Rest Sun: Long Run. --still trying to eat mostly clean, and get a good variety of foods, but not being super focus on it.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share? I want to stay at or under the 35lb weight gain recommended for my BMI. Keep working out all the way till delivery day!
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? I'm running a minute -1:30 slower pace for my runs, taking lots more breather breaks during my HIT workouts, and starting to switch from my usual yoga videos to "prenatal" yoga.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? I'm not holding myself to rediculous food standards... Now that it's cooling down ((up here in Maine)) I'm going to be baking muffins and cookies and breads this week and eating those carbs without guilt! ---I'm taking nice calming "me time" Epsom salt baths a couple times a month, to help reduce swelling, water retention, inflammation, and aid in digestion!
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? Question: do you track your "pregnant" calories? Or mentally think about if you're eating enough plus the recommended calories to add during pregnancy? Or just eat when your hungry to your fill? I feel like I'm doing the "eat when I'm hungry" thing but I'm not feeling very hungry lately and Some days I'm probably not eating enough-especially not good if I burn 500 calories working out. ---I'm not TOO worried about this, as long as I'm still steadily gaining a few pounds a month. But been wondering if I should force feed myself more.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? chewing, slurping, crunching... I definitely have "misophonia" aka: sound rage. Anyone else??!
I was not great last week with my goals, I was playing catching up from the long weekend and when I wasn't tryin to get work done I was tired! This week everything is back to normal, so I plan to work out 4X plus walks.
My my modifications are not stunting when I'm coaching cheerleadering. Two weeks ago I stunted and ended up with horrible back pain because my abs just aren't strong enough anymore to keep my posture correct. So I physically back away from my cheerleaders so I'm not tempted to get in there. It sucks just telling them what to do instead of showing them, but it's safer for me.
Off ft to stroller strides soon! I'll treat myself with a shopping trip this weekend
12+1
2: How was your last week?
Ok. We did a 5 mile race on Monday and I got a few other workouts in. My eating was better, but still not great.
3: What are your goals for the week ahead?
Track my intake. Workout at least 5x.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share?
Mostly I just want to stay active through the pregnancy. Obviously, if the doctor tells me to cool it, that's different.
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body?
I've been doing prenatal yoga instead of regular and I switched from heavy lifting to bodyweight training.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments?
I'd really like to say that I'll go buy some clothes, but I doubt that's going to happen this week.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms?
I just can't wait for that 2nd Tri energy boost. I'm so tired all the time right now.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves?
People "forgetting" stuff that you asked them to do (especially at work). I know sometimes people legit forget, but for some people it happens way too conveniently often.
Samantha - 4/5/2017
2: How was your last week? Not too bad. I got two CrossFit workouts in along with some walking and a hike.
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? I would really like to do CrossFit 3 times this week. This has been a goal of mine for a while and I just can't seem to pull it off!
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share? I'm not too worried about my weight. I would just like to keep my blood pressure down and not get gestational diabetes.
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? Super light weights are some movements have been taken out of CrossFit. I've also given up running.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? Probably get Taiwanese food on Friday and bubble tea! We always go to this specific restaurant after my appointments at the hospital and I'm looking forward to that.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? I have been getting so out of breath lately when I walk up several flights of stairs. We went on a bike ride yesterday and the hills really made me out of breath! It's so strange to feel that way!
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? Right now it might be social media, the ones that post every detail of their day or expect you to follow along their whole life on social media. Just send me a text if you want me to know something!
Me: 33 Hubs: 34
TTC since 5/2014
BFP: 7/27/14 MC: 9/20/14
BFP: 6/29/15 MC: 7/6/15
BFP: 7/17/16 EDD: 3/22/17
2: How was your last week? I got two workouts in last week at the gym before I had my scare and ended up in the ER. My doctor has restricted me from any workouts until my next appointment. Not used to not doing anything. Its making me feel sluggish and more tired than usual. Just glad the bleeding and cramping has stopped and baby is doing great.
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? To get out for a light walk everyday since that's all my OB will allow me to do for now.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share? I would like to stay under a 30 lb. weight gain this pregnancy and try to maintain my muscle throughout this pregnancy.
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? Not lifting anything over 10 lbs per my doctor's orders and no more intense cardio or lifting.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? I might treat myself to a new eyeshadow pallete or lipgloss. I am a makeup junkie.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? I had my NT scan this morning and baby was waving at us. So happy that my baby is doing well.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? People who post nothing but junk all day on social media or "diary" like entries as their status updates.
2: How was your last week? Sooo much better than the week before! MS finally disappeared so I've been trying to make up for lost time and all the comfort food I ate while I felt like death. Plus this baby makes me feel antsy so I find myself taking long walks just to calm down. Thank goodness for working from home!
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? Walk every day (I've got a 3 mile loop through a park close to my house that I love) and do my 21DFX 3 days this week
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share? I want to keep the weight gain between 25-30 lbs and tone up physically. I'm going to do my best to have a medication free labor and I feel like the better physical shape I'm in the more prepared I'll be for it. Such a looooong way to go! lol
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? I've been doing very little core work. I know it's silly and not even true but working abs makes me nervous. I'm also avoiding workouts that involve being on one foot because my balance is off.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? My morning outside walks feel like such a gift to myself right now! I listen to podcasts that make me happy first thing in the morning and really start myself off on the right foot.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? I'm not really a veggie eater and have had the hardest time getting everything I'm supposed to eat in a day down! Anybody else failing the good food choices test?
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? People that don't say what they mean! Saying "oh wow, wonder how xyz...?" when what you means is "this bothers me, why did this happen" drives me bonkers. Just say what you mean!
2: How was your last week? Not too bad. I hit the gym 4 times... But during the week I got hit hard by tiredness. Still went to the gym one of those days, but just did a light weights session instead of full weights and cardio. Didn't hit 10k steps everyday, but hit it 5 of the days. Also, I ate veggies in every lunch and dinner
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? I would like to do 4 days in the gym again this week, because next week I'm flying home and I know with jet lag I'm likely not going to get any workouts in.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share?really, I'd like to stay in the 25-30lb weight range overall and lose as little muscle as possible. Although, I'm a bit worried about that now that I'm eating carbs more again.
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? Weights have been decreased, and I'm no longer doing any exercises that require lying on my back or stomach. Going to try to put my weights back up a bit though now that my energy is returning.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? Going to brunch with my girlfriends on Saturday and we're going to get our nails done too
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? I have been reallt struggling with not eating (what I think) is too many carbs. I previously ate a fairly paleo diet, and it suited me well. However, I feel like since getting pregnant, ALL I want are carbs. I'm still eating loads of veggies, and picking healthier carb options, but I'm struggling with whether or not to just give in and try to keep balance, or try to go back to how I was eating before.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? My biggest pet peeve right now (totally pregnancy related) is being asked "how are you feeling today?" I know that it's coming from a good place, and I feel like I'm almost being prompted to say something negative, so I've been trying to make it point to only respond with positive answers.
2: How was your last week? Definitely not my best - worked out 4 times and ate more unhealthy things than I should have...
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? Eat better by cutting back on the junk food, drink more water, work out 4x, and try not to stress over my upcoming NIPT results.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share? At the beginning I hoped I'd be one of those fit pregnant moms who gained just the minimum amount of weight all in the belly. I feel like I'm already falling short of my expectations and feel like I've gained more than I should have by this point. I'd still like to stay as active as possible for as long as I can, but I'm not as concerned with the amount of weight I put on now and would be ok if I end up gaining 40+ lb vs the 25 I initially had in mind. (well honestly I wouldn't be 100% ok with it, but I won't beat myself up over it if I do)
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? Cut back on the running, both frequency and distance - I don't go more than 5k now even though I know it's perfectly ok to go longer I just don't want to push myself too much anymore.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? So we still have 2/3 of our little anniversary cake left and I know I just said I'd eat better this week, buttttttttt.....it's delicious. So I may or may not have much luck in sticking to that goal.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? I need more hours in my days.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? Traffic. Dealing with mean/angry customers. Technology that doesn't work when it should. When things that should be recycled aren't.
Andddd, anniversary cake sounds delish. No question: id eat it
@serenity13 I feel you, I was sitting in a meeting yesterday and one of the women presenting looked about 6 months pregnant. She was one of those people who is so tiny, you can't even tell from behind that she is pregnant. That's what I pictured myself looking like, but I'm so bloated all around my hips and everything right now - I don't quite have the svelte side profile I had pre-pregnancy. I was looking at her and just thinking - my body is just TOTALLY different than that. I won't look like that. I don't want to gain too much weight but I won't be too hard on myself if you can tell that I'm pregnant when looking at my behind.
I managed to get a lunch workout in yesterday and it was GREAT! It broke up the day and I had energy! I feel so much more positive now about my new workout schedule!
1:How far along are you!? 14w + 5 d
2: How was your last week? It was good. I got 3 workouts in, which included 3 CrossFit workouts, but had planned 4 total, oh well. Three is better that none
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? Here are my goals!
MON: REST
TUES: Cardio + Upper Body Lifting (DONE!)
WED: CrossFit + LiveFit Strength Training
THURS: Cardio + LiveFit Strength Training
FRI: CrossFit + LiveFit Strength Training
SAT: Cardio + LiveFit Strength Traning
SUN: REST
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share?
I really want to keep working out a minimum of 4 x week for the duration of my pregnancy, which includes Crossfit and 5k Runs for as long as possible!
I'd like to stick with the 25-30lb weight gain, but we'll see how that goes!
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body?
Going lighter on my weights, taking more rest breaks during my workouts, and running slower miles!
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments?
What a great question! Hmmmm.... gotta think about this since (admittedly) I regularly treat myself!
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms?
Any thoughts on how to deal with lower back pain!! Tomorrow makes a week that that I've been dealing with this (only a day and a half of really bad pain though). My Mom rubbed bengay, and as well as Apple Cider Vinegar, which seemed to help a little bit. Is this a pregnancy symptom???
Also, for STM who went back to work full time & breastfed, could you share a little on how you managed that? I'm starting to think about how that work. I only live 3 miles from work, and my parents will be moving in for a while to help with the baby, so I'm thinking I would go home to breastfed, and/or they would drive the baby to me at work but I don't know where I would nurse at work? Something to ask my HR department I guess!
Lastly, who has / will be creating birthing plans? Did you / will you have a doula?
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? SLUPRING FOOD / DRINKS!!! IT DRIVES ME BONKERS!!
It can definitely be a pregnancy symptom! Very very common one the farther along. Extra weight & growing bump adding strain, center of balance and posture thrown off, then uterus and baby also start to push on nerves! So fun right? Hahah
I have had this issue this week too! It's gotten pretty bad today. Actually had to skip my run tonight because of it.
1:How far along are you!? 12w4d
2: How was your last week? Compared to pre-pregnancy, sad! Only 2 workouts to speak of and a good deal of walking. But much better than weeks 7-10 where I basically atrophied while feeling like I might die.
3: What are your goals for the week ahead? Work out 3x with my trainer, walk the dog the other days.
4: Do you have any long term fit pregnancy goals you'd like to share? I have no idea what to expect, so it's hard to set goals. My only goal is to keep being kind to myself.
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? More body weight exercises and TRX than heavy lifting these days. I'm still using weights but have gone down a bit. Not doing full sit ups, lower ab work or anything where I might lose balance. I'm short waisted, so already have a small bump which is throwing me off... It was hitting the treadmill bar yesterday!
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? Thinking of scheduling a first prenatal massage for next weekend at 14w.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? Rave: that we are all still working out! Seriously, I've seen pregnant women at the gym but never realized just what a monumental effort it is.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? People who are habitually late. Not just once or twice, but the type of people you have to lie to about the time of an event to manipulate them into showing up early... And it still doesnt work! Yeah. That.
Im down and out for the count.
My week isn't so great so far...my energy level has plummeted more than ever and I barely made it through my 2nd workout of the week this morning. I'm getting out of breath so easily too lately - it's embarrassing at work when I'm talking with a customer for a few minutes and then I have to pause and catch my breath & apologize...
Since I'm working all weekend too I don't think my initial goal of 4 workouts this week will happen unless I get some extra energy somehow.
i am doing ok so far this week - its a busy week at work though so i've only worked out at lunch so far on monday. but today and tomorrow i plan to hit the gym to do some cardio and some weights. and i signed up for crossfit on saturday so i'll get one CF workout in! i seem to have good energy until i get home from work. then i just want to eat, sit around and read for a while, and go to bed. last night i went to bed at 7:30!!!!!
@serenity13 i am super out of breath, too! especially when i talk a lot. it keeps taking me by surprise. i also usually take the stairs from the parking garage to my office, its 7 flights. before i could walk up no problem and hardly be out of breath at the top - now i have to stop at each floor! only a few days till you and i are in our 2nd trimester so hopefully this glorious return of energy awaits us both!
I too have not been able to do any of my planned workouts this week (except for my lame attempt on Tuesday!) due to my backpain. It's now going on 9 days. It seems to be getting better, but it still really bothers me and I'm concerned to aggravate it further with exercise. I hope we both get some healing and relief very, very soon!!!!!
@triwellnessgirl I'm so sorry we're twinning the back pain!! How is yours doing today?
@jenny0228 @serenity13 I'm glad I'm not the only one severely out of breath! On Saturday I walked up 3 flights of stairs in the parking garage after my haircut and was so out of breath! I was out of breath the whole way walking from the stairs to the other side of the garage to my car. It caught me off guard. The same thing happened when I went for a bike ride on Sunday and was going uphill.
I finally reached my goal of 3 CF workouts during the week! This has been my goal for a while but I haven't been able to accomplish it since finding out that I was . I don't feel an energy surge like some people say but I am starting to feel more life myself again.
@babyisthenewblack I laughed at your comment. I've been telling me husband for weeks that "I feel like I'm dying". Finally I don't feel that way anymore!
Me: 33 Hubs: 34
TTC since 5/2014
BFP: 7/27/14 MC: 9/20/14
BFP: 6/29/15 MC: 7/6/15
BFP: 7/17/16 EDD: 3/22/17
2: How was your last week? Decent - but forget about this week! We'll call it a "recovery week."
5: (If at all yet) How are you modifying your fitness for your pregnant body? Sadly have to cut out anything plank-related including push ups. My ab wall is not holding up at all and starting to split.
6: How are you going to treat yo self this week? And celebrate your body and its accomplishments? We have had so many unexpected events happen at home and at work my entire schedule got screwed up so I'm just giving myself a pass. But this is the first week I've had off since finding out I was pregnant so not too bad.
7: Questions, Concerns, Rants, Raves, Randoms? This is kind of nerdy, but I've tracked my weight daily through each of my pregnancies, and I am on track to be the exact same weight at 40 weeks as I was the other two times! And I've never counted calories or anything. It's crazy how your body just knows what it needs.
8: GTKY: What are your biggest pet peeves? MISOPHONIA!!!!!!!!!!! @kjd291 I HAVE IT SO BAD! No one understands either. I am always told to "tune things out" as if that were an option. Sniffling is probably the worst noise in the universe.
some easy squats, step ups and stuff to keep my muscles engaged.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
I set my alarm 45 min earlier this morning so I was able to get a workout in before work today, yay! Feeling pretty good & haven't been as tired lately so I'm hoping my energy continues to increase!
How's everyone else's weekend going?
im going to be calling chiropractors tomorrow morning as soon as they open to see if anyone can get me in. My back pain has turned into hip and pelvic pain, I really think something's out of alignment instead of a muscle issue. FX I can get in-and that will solve the problem.