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Fit Mom Friday Check In 9/22
jackiej9673
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All right bad ass mamas, it's been awhile, how are we doing?
How were your workouts this week?
Nonexistent. Had some bleeding last week and was put on big time rest all week, which worked out because I've been ridiculously exhausted and feeling crummy. Sunday I start back with yoga and hopefully bringing back other workouts, too!
What modifications, if any?
None needed
Any questions to pose to the group?
This is the first pregnancy I've spotted or bled and am trying to manage my panic. Does anyone else spot after tough workouts? I feel like the pressure on the uterus is unavoidable and as long as it's minimal, should be okay? Also don't want to do anything unnecessarily dumb.
GTKY: If you could take a week-long vacation right now, where would you go and what would you do?
Considering my current level of energy, I'd have to say any warm beach where I can read and nap all day.
How were your workouts this week?
Nonexistent. Had some bleeding last week and was put on big time rest all week, which worked out because I've been ridiculously exhausted and feeling crummy. Sunday I start back with yoga and hopefully bringing back other workouts, too!
What modifications, if any?
None needed
Any questions to pose to the group?
This is the first pregnancy I've spotted or bled and am trying to manage my panic. Does anyone else spot after tough workouts? I feel like the pressure on the uterus is unavoidable and as long as it's minimal, should be okay? Also don't want to do anything unnecessarily dumb.
GTKY: If you could take a week-long vacation right now, where would you go and what would you do?
Considering my current level of energy, I'd have to say any warm beach where I can read and nap all day.
Re: Fit Mom Friday Check In 9/22
Good, recovered from a major soreness from a good leg day saturday. Did 3 others workouts and felt really good otherwise. My half marathon is next weekend, and well lets just say I won't be breaking any records with it.
What modifications, if any?
None yet, just doing what feels good.
Any questions to pose to the group?
Anyone following a specific workout right now? Always looking for inspiration!
GTKY: If you could take a week-long vacation right now, where would you go and what would you do?
I'd go down with DD to my brothers. We're lucky to see them once a year and a week with them and my nieces sounds perfect!
Better in the last couple weeks, but I was too dizzy this week to do much.
What modifications, if any?
I've started to do planks or hands and knees instead of lying on my belly in yoga.
Any questions to pose to the group?
Not right now. @jackiej9673 I checked all my workouts with my doctor and he said that no impact to the area, otherwise anything I've been doing is fine. You might ask next time you go in, just to be safe.
GTKY: If you could take a week-long vacation right now, where would you go and what would you do?
I would probably just sleep and nap, but in a really nice place
How were your workouts this week?
Non existent here. I've been exhausted for the last few weeks, and haven't done any workouts. I'm hoping to ease back into working out next week, but I'll need to make sure I start slow. We're camping this weekend and I'm hoping to do a couple hikes.
What modifications, if any?
N/A
Any questions to pose to the group?
None. @jackiej9673 It would be worth asking your doctor. When I was pregnant with DS I tried running throughout my pregnancy, but my body had other plans. I never spotted after running, but would get pretty crampy during my runs. It didn't feel right to me, so I stopped running.
GTKY: If you could take a week-long vacation right now, where would you go and what would you do?
There are so many places in Europe I want to check out. I'd just walk around, check out museums, eat pastries, and nap.
@jackiej9673 I'm so sorry about the bleeding, that's a complete mind f**k! Hoping your doctor can give you some good insights on how to stay active and safe. I think your instinct not to push it is right on, but not necessarily easy!
@irenejean oh where are you guys camping? Hopefully somewhere fabulous with temperate weather!
How were your workouts
Im coming to the end of a ten day trip to Japan and Bhutan. Every day we've been walking between 5-8 miles. In Tokyo, I also added some yoga as the hotel had an incredible studio with a city view. Here in Bhutan, we are at quite high an elevation with strong hikes. I've been happy to be able to keep up with my husband and our guide. Tomorrow we will be walking for 6 hours to see the Tigers Nest monastery and a few others as well.
Modifications
i try not to let my heart race too much on our ascents so I have the boys slow down for me if it's too hard.
Questions for the group
do you guys find your energy cycling in your workouts? I find some moments really tough going and suddenly I'm ok and can climb easily.
GTKY: where would you take a weeklong vacation? Well since I'm on vacation right now, hard to say! It's been a great trip but food has been hard at times. Maybe somewhere in the alps so I can enjoy great food and still hike? Now I feel like a vacation glutton!
I am used to making Kale green smoothies in the morning. Are any of you using protein powder still? There seems to be a lot of conflicting info on the Internet. Are you using any specific types or brands?
Thanks in advance!
improved...i actually have done 4 this week. Thinking of squeezing a 5th in tomorrow. I'm getting closer to my 6x a week i did prior to pregnancy.
Modifications:
I had to lessen my intensity so much due to lower back and hip pain.
No questions.
Gtky:
Oh Lord...a lazy beach week does sound amazing. I mean as lazy as it could be w a 2 and 4yo that is.
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Modifications: I am trying to watch my heart rate and not lift as heavy. I have opted out of the hip extensions on the machine just because it puts so much pressure on the belly.
Questions: Because I miss racing my bike(BMX) ....I still mountain bike 10 miles to crossfit, I'd like to add in some other workout. I was thinking about prenatal yoga? Anyone have any real thoughts on this....too easy? boring? good overall workout? I'd love to hear feedback.
GTKY: I watched American Assassin last night and I've got say that the beach in Ibiza looked amazing....minus the violence. Or just a nice relaxing place somewhere.....
my smoothie:
protein powder
Flax seed
Unsweetened almond milk
fat free plain Greek yougurt
frozen kale
frozen blueberries
local honey (this has dramatically helped my allergies)
stalkinghorse, I definitely notice my energy ebbs and flows during runs.
bmxerbaby, I am enjoying prenatal yoga. It's great for mental health and active physical recovery. That said, it doesn't feel like a workout. I think it is keeping my muscles happy for running.
Workouts: This week went well. I got my 10.5 mile long run in Sunday, as well as a 4.5 miler, and a 5k. I have a 5k race tomorrow, so I'll do a 4 mile run Sunday instead of my usual long run. On non-running days, I've gotten in pre-natal yoga every day.
Modifications: I'm not able to recover from running and back into strength, so my previously super intense regimine is now running and yoga instead. I'm also running slower. I have a half marathon in 8 weeks, and as of right now I feel like I'll be able to, but anything can happen in 8 weeks so I'm trying not to get my hopes up.
GTKY: I'd love to do a NZ/AUS trip with DH.
Edited - because autocorrect makes life harder.
OK. I had interfering appointments on both my Barre days so I didn't get those in. I did however get 5-6miles in every day this week except today. It was too blazing hot to even try.
What modifications, if any?
None
Any questions to pose to the group?
No
GTKY: If you could take a week-long vacation right now, where would you go and what would you do?
Alaska to go whale watching and see the northern lights... Don't know that it's really whale season right now though. Might need a rain check.
Baby #1: Aug. 2016
Baby #2: April 1st, 2018