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AdvoCyndi30 · April 2017

We haven't caught up on workouts in awhile!

How are YOU doing? What are you doing to keep moving? How often are you getting it done?

Aaaaand, GO!

AdvoCyndi30 · April 2017

I finally, FINALLY, feel good enough that I *want* to work out again! I average about 2-3 workouts a week, hoping to get that up to 4-5.

Yesterday I did power snatches at 75#. 3 reps every minute on the minute for 5 minutes.

Then for time:

5 deadlifts at 155#
50 jump ropes
25 air squats
4 deadlifts at 155#
40 jump ropes
20 air squats
3 deadlifts at 155#
30 jump ropes
15 air squats
2 deadlifts at 155#
20 jump ropes
10 air squats
1 deadlifts at 155#
10 jump ropes
5 air squats

I finished at 7 minutes 29 seconds. This was majorly scaled from the prescribed weight and movements. Prescribed weight was 255 pounds for deadlifts, should have been double-unders instead of single jump ropes (my bladder can't handle those right now), and instead of air squats it was supposed to be burpees over bar...but this belly isn't getting up and down from the floor that many times! Lol!

I still miss lifting heavy. I hate that I'll lose progress, but I also know that the safety/health of my baby and this pregnancy obviously takes first priority. 155# actually felt pretty light (my 1 rep max is 235#) but I didn't want to push it.

I have to have to have to get my eating back on somewhat of a healthy track. I *might* be the size of a house by the time this baby is born if not!

LSP87 · April 2017

My only workout is rolling around while writhing in pain in bed as well as pimp walking everywhere I go and wondering if people think I have a drug problem or not.

AdvoCyndi30 · April 2017

@LSP87 This has me rolling! LOL!

I didn't do ANYTHING during my last two pregnancies, so no judgement here at all! I have found that working out keeps me from being depressed and tired during my this pregnancy. So, on the days I don't want to, I try to make myself because I know I'll feel better afterward...but the struggle is REAL! And if I hadn't been active before pregnancy, there would be NO WAY I would start during pregnancy!

littlebug2010 · April 2017

@LSP87 I am with you! I have been trying to walk my dog each day, but the weather has been crap, and I feel so bad making him walk in the rain. So I haven't had good luck with my routine. I am hoping that this week will get better and I can get out more!

I truly cant imagine doing much more than walking and stretching. Ive tried some of the workouts on youtube, but I just feel so sore after, I get worried (thanks PGAL brain) that something might be wrong. So I think walking is a much better solution for me!

AB518 · April 2017

I don't do any organized workouts, but I have been trying to only take the stairs at work and avoid the elevators. (I probably go up or down 1-5 flights at a time about a dozen times a day, 5-6 days a week.) But I don't know how much longer that is going to last considering I am starting to easily become short of breath.

littlebug2010 · April 2017

@AB518 I agree. Stairs kill me! If they arent too bad with landings, its okay, but there is a parking garage near me that is just straight up each floor, and I cant do more than like 2. I get the same way, walking up hill for a long period of time.

kvh22 · April 2017

I've missed these check-ins. I feel like I am back into a good groove (for me at least).

I mix in running and walking 2-3 days a week (more substantial) and have started walking the half mile to the grocery store again in addition to my regular workouts 2x a week if I can so I get in some good walking or running at least 5x a week hopefully. My support band is always a must but I have to stop and stretch during because even just mile brings on some serious pelvic and lower back pain.
I have a prenatal yoga class I go to on Wednesdays which I absolutely love and have only missed twice since 9 weeks pregnant. I try to run on Tuesdays for sure since the stretching at yoga on Wednesdays really helps with the pain I feel post-run.
Otherwise, I have been loving the "body fit by amy" prenatal workouts. I push it a little harder and add in weights when she doesn't have them sometimes but I love being guided in good, pregnancy-specific and pregnancy-safe workouts. I'll usually incorporate my yoga stretches for an additional 10 mins or find another video and make sure I'm doing kegels.

Anyone else have any prenatal workout videos they really like? I would love some suggestions

I am loving that salmon and the fruit and veg at the farmers market is back in season and/or more reasonably priced. Sometimes DH even lets me make a vegetarian meal for dinner since I'm not so into meat right now (zucchini mushroom ragout over polenta!). But alas, last night we were both lazy so I made a sage brown butter sauce over whole wheat rotini with chicken apple sausage...can't win 'em all.

kvh22 · April 2017

@littlebug2010 there are some prenatal stretching videos on youtube that I've found helpful. I'm sure there are some good yoga ones, too. Those would probably help without making you sore. Let me know if you're interested and I'll try to remember to post a link on here when I find the ones I like again.

Kudlica27 · April 2017

@littlebug2010 as another PGAL mama, I totally understand. Whenever my abs or back are sore, I tend to resort to PGAL brain. I tend to use my doppler on nights I teach aerobics, because those are the nights I worry most!

felix08 · April 2017

@kvh22 I'm also interested in any prenatal workout videos that people have liked! I haven't ordered any yet, but would like to start mixing it up.

I hardly did anything physically exerting during first tri, but now I'm trying to exercise at least 4-5 times a week (I shoot for every other day, but that definitely doesn't always work out). It honestly feels so good to be working out again! And I'm hoping it will help with delivery/recovery. I've just been doing the turbo kick videos I would do pre-pregnancy but limit myself to about 30 minutes and modify a lot of the moves. I must admit it's kind of nice to have a good excuse to not go all out.

and_peggy · April 2017

Picking up my 25 pound child a billion times up day, while trying to dodge her kicks and flails, that's my workout. Also, several times a day, I get up and walk to the fridge.

lwhrmomma · April 2017

aehogan90 said:

Picking up my 25 pound child a billion times up day, while trying to dodge her kicks and flails, that's my workout. Also, several times a day, I get up and walk to the fridge.

Sounds exactly like my workout routine!

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f · April 2017

I walk to and from the bathroom about 30 times a day...does that count for something?

littlebug2010 · April 2017

@secicc12 I have gotten my steps per hour (fitbit thing) becuase of going to the bathroom at work! Apparently walking to and from my desk gets me 250 steps!

AdvoCyndi30 · April 2017

My heart hurts so bad for all of you PGAL ladies. I am thankful to not know that pain. I think I would be such a mess...so for those of you who have made it through that nightmare, kudos to you. I don't know that I would ever make it off the couch during any subsequent pregnancy. You are strong and amazing women!

Kudlica27 · April 2017

aehogan90 said:

Picking up my 25 pound child a billion times up day, while trying to dodge her kicks and flails, that's my workout. Also, several times a day, I get up and walk to the fridge.

This and changing the diapers. Diaper changes make me sweat more than my workouts!

Kathryn0903 · April 2017

Taking a prenatal class once a week. Last night we did power walking, wall push-ups, wall sits with some weight exercises, lunges, and some abdominal stretches. Once it gets warmer, I plan on doing more walking outside.

Kudlica27 · April 2017

@Kathryn0903 Walking is a great habit to get into. I found it helped with ppd a lot post baby. (I am not saying you will have ppd, just getting out and walking helped my mood!)

HappyToBeHere · April 2017

Anyone wear a fitbit while pregnant? I'm pretty sure they're safe, but I took mine off anyway when I found out I was pregnant (it was too depressing to watch how badly m/s and fatigue obliterated my step count).

donehue · April 2017

I am still running. I ran a half marathon on Saturday (on my half-baked day) and am up 3 mornings a week at 4:30am to get my miles in. I am never pleased when I wake up, but never regret it when I come back. I'm not sure how long I will keep it up. I have a friend due in May who stopped meeting us in the am when she hit 25 weeks (and she was still fast!) so that is a bit of a goal in the back of my head.

I am trying to cross-train twice a week, but am way better at meeting my friends to run than getting myself into a DVD in my dark, quiet house. My stomach is suffering from lack of ab workouts (as in there ain't no muscles holding this baby in!). I don't know if it is just that it is my third, or that it is my first boy and I am carrying higher, but I have def been getting comments about how big I am for only 20 weeks. I am eating so healthy and trying to be zen about it and enjoy the remainder of my last pregnancy, but I am significantly more uncomfortable size wise right now than I was at 20 weeks with my second. (Of course then I got tons of comments about how little I was showing). I need to do a comparison pic soon!

In conclusion, I am reminding myself to do kegels!

littlebug2010 · April 2017

@HappyToBeHere I have been wearing mine the whole time! the low step count was annoying, but now its nice to see how im sleeping at night, and i set it to remind me to walk around each hour, so that my legs can get a stretch too!

clrgrdfrk · April 2017

Yay work out check in!

I'm still doing some running/incline walking/elliptical daily. Im feeling pretty good but need to invest in a belly support band. I have one but it's really stiff and not comfortable at all when I'm running.

Not the same as a Fitbit but I wear an Apple Watch. It helps keep me motivated with getting 30 minutes of exercise/activity.

@donehue congrats on the half marathon! And yes kegels!

morgy_bee · April 2017

@HappyToBeHere I have worn mine since about 15 weeks. I set my step goal a lot lower and strive for that. I also enjoy the sleep tracker and reminders to move. If I sit at work for too long I hurt so bad when I stand up so I like that I am reminded to get up every hour.

MetsGirl18 · April 2017

I've been doing 21 Day Fix and jogging. I had gotten into a good groove for about a month where I exercised 5-6 days per week, but then things started getting busy with early meetings and DS's sports practices so I haven't been as active. Running has become more challenging with constantly feeling like I have to pee even though I always use the bathroom right before running. Last time I had to stop by 26 weeks because I couldn't even lightly jog without feeling bladder pressure and the sensation of needing to pee. It's just starting to get nice out and I really want to continue running a few times per week for as long as I can.

donehue · April 2017

@MetsGirl18 I have that same sensation the entire time I run as well - it is the worst! I did not run my either two pregnancies because of it (and PGAL brain). I think I am carrying just slightly higher this time so maybe it is a little less painful, but it is def all I can think about when running. When I first started running races regularly a semi-professional running friend told me that her coaches always tell them to pee while running if they have to. It was torrential rain at my half on Saturday and I def just peed my pants freely and it was awesome. When it's not raining I wear poise pads, but haven't tried straight up peeing in those yet, they are mostly just for back up. I've also given up any caffeine before running (which sucks). Maybe I can only run in the rain from now on...

HappyToBeHere · April 2017

Thanks for replying @littlebug2010 and @morgy_bee - maybe I'll throw mine back on. The reminders, at least, would definitely be helpful!

Kathryn0903 · April 2017

Kudlica27 said:

@Kathryn0903 Walking is a great habit to get into. I found it helped with ppd a lot post baby. (I am not saying you will have ppd, just getting out and walking helped my mood!)

@Kudlica27 definitely planning on getting out and walking more. Hoping to do a stroller fitness class once the baby is here too.

MetsGirl18 · April 2017

@donehue I'm so impressed that you're still running long distances. Between the peeing sensation, elevated heart rate while running much slower than pre-pregnancy and some pelvic discomfort, my limit is about 3 miles at this point.

I never thought I'd like running in the rain, but I did a half in the rain and it actually kept me nice and cool. It took forever to warm up afterwards, but the race wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I could see taking advantage of the rain to get some relief from the peeing sensation. It's such an annoying feeling.

DeansGirl14 · April 2017

I'm doing pretty well with workouts. Usually 4 days a week for about 40 minutes; combining 20 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of various weights exercises.

I accidentally bopped my bump while picking up a medicine ball though. Yikes! Sorry, baby!!

Sometimes I go to Zumba and this last time the instructor asked if things were "too jostle-y"-- nope, I'm hanging in there, haha.

dma0389 · April 2017

Still keeping at Pure Barre 4-5x a week, even while on vacay in SoCal. Once a week a take the strength training and interval class at our work gym. This weekend there's a Pure Barre pop up class at the beach at 9am so that's going to be exciting, might have to take a dip in the water while there too!

oh PS. during our vacay last week in SoCal, my MiL said I workout too much. I'm like really?? whatever, I do me and you do you thanks.

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