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Physical health check-in 1/12
suchaglencoco
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This thread is for those who are trying to maintain physical activity throughout pregnancy. It can be walking around the block, hitting the gym, training for a marathon, and everything in between.
There is no physical activity too small during pregnancy.
How far along?
How did this week go for you?
How are you feeling about your exercise?
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes?
Re: Physical health check-in 1/12
How far along? 24+4
How did this week go for you? My activity has been at the best it’s been in a while and I’m trying to make healthier choices and be mindful of my food. I’m struggling with my weight gain and the number on the scale? I don’t understand how I’ve gained this much with the amount of vomiting I do. I just feel big and I’m having a hard time with it.
How are you feeling about your exercise? I’ve worked out every day this week. Last week, I worked out all but one day and closed my rings on my Apple Watch everyday. I’ve been sticking to walking and Yoga.
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes? I actually listen to a lot of musical soundtracks. I also love 90s stuff.
Ive been super lazy with check ins but I really want to get back to this one. I need it, TBH.
How far along? 22+6
How did this week go for you? It wasn’t great I was doing well with 3 times a week but I’ve had that cough crud this week so I’ve only done one workout. I think I’m going to hit the gym tonight and at least walk on the treadmill, I’m mostly feeling better.
How are you feeling about your exercise?
Honestly before I was pregnant I did one hour of HIIT 3-4 days a week. Now I do that class once a week or less and the rest is light. I know it’s ok and good to do light workouts but I don’t get the same buzz like I did when I was going crazy in the HIIT class, it just makes it harder to stick with it. But I’m happy I feel good enough to workout at all.
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes?
Also a fan of 90s music for workouts. I can really listen to anything and workout. Sometimes it’s 90s pop, sometimes it’s Dr Dre, sometimes it’s Sia. Nothing is off limits for me. Lately though, I’ve been listening to both Guardian of the Galaxy soundtracks hahah
@mileswithmyles ah love 90s songs. I should make a playlist of them instead of just getting excited when they come on randomly. Also congrats on the consistency!
@bjkay22 I know what you mean about the prior HIIT buzz, but I definitely think it's smart to take it easier. I've only done one HIIT class since getting more pregnant. I'm still kind of confused on whether it's a big deal if my heart rate goes too high, so I'm just trying to keep away from too intense of a workout.
How far along? 23w5d (I keep forgetting it's Friday)
How did this week go for you? Pretty good. I got a cold on Tues/Weds. I've done barre every day but only ran one day before getting the cold. It's really not a bad cold, so I should get back into running soon...maybe tomorrow...maybe.
How are you feeling about your exercise? Pretty good. I just want to stick with running and squatting more consistently. I think I'd like to add a few days of prenatal yoga (mostly just to try to make mommy friends).
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes? I mentioned my long run track last wk ("All Day" by Girls). Lately, with my shorter runs, I've been listening to the Alternative Rock station on Pandora. But I like the idea of switching up to 90s jams.
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
How far along? 24+4
How did this week go for you? Not great! I made it on Monday even after DD’s appointment but then I had an appointment on Tuesday and DD2 was sick Wed and Thursday. We left town Thursday night. I did bring my workout clothes and need to get out and do something tomorrow. Stepping on the scale at my appt this week was so disheartening! I know weight gain is good but I’ve almost gained 25 lbs... it’s like my body was just dying to put back all the weight I lost last year
How are you feeling about your exercise? It’s definitely getting harder with the extra weight weighing me down. I’m having to slow down to compensate for that and balance.
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes? I listen to everything but lately I like The Killers station on Pandora
How far along?
21 weeks today
How did this week go for you?
I didn't make it to the gym but I did yoga at home 3 nights this week
How are you feeling about your exercise?
Yoga has been a life saver for my hips and general pelvic area so I'm definitely going to keep that up
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes?
Thanks for this @suchaglencoco! I'm not doing anything strenuous so I don't feel like I need to listen to anything upbeat and motivational which is actually making it harder to choose something to listen too. I try to listen to something I know all the words too to make the time go faster so I usually end up with a soundtrack to a musical
@fraufarbissina I love yoga for the same reasons during pregnancy. I am having a lot of pelvic pain this time around, I think it helps in general, but any activity irritates it as well... i can't win, haha...
How far along? 21 weeks
How did this week go for you? actually pretty well. several long walks, several yoga classes, and a weight lifting session this week.
How are you feeling about your exercise? It's a love/hate relationship. I know I feel better when I work out (physically and mentally) but I also have more pelvic pressure on the days I work out.
Gtky question request- What are your go to workout tunes? I honestly don't usually listen to listen. I like taking in nature when hiking and walking, and yoga classes have their own jams... When I do home work outs I usually catch up on bad TV as I work out.
I don't know if he was thrown off because he's at guy and doesn't get that women are amazing or if he thinks me, personally, won't be able to keep going, or what. It kind of freaked me out!
I talked to DH about it and he said that he has confidence I can surpass my goal, but that I may need to cut back to the regular 30 minute workout and not the double workout I do. Also a little disheartening, but he's probably right. And I know any exercise is good. And then he reminded me we have a treadmill and there's no shame putting my gym membership on hold and just walking for 30 minutes a night instead. That just seems so boring now!
I also agree that if you have to switch to treadmill walking at some point, there is no shame in that. I'm going to exercise as intensely as I can for as long as I can, but I realize the intensity is going to keep declining. I already am taking more breaks between sets and my slow running pace would have been laughable pre-pregnancy, but at least I'm still moving!
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
@silverhope I have been doing a lot of squats too. I heard this helps a lot with labor....I hear a lot of things and believe them. Don't know if that is good or bad.
@bjkay22 It's hard to find a balance between the buzz and not overdoing it when pregnant. I think any sort of activity is good though.
@suchaglencoco 45 minutes is not that far off from 60. Way to go. And all the women in my class are shocked that I do the workout classes. It's weird. I guess they are an older bunch and it was a different mindset when they were pregnant. I plan on going until it's uncomfortable.
25 +4
Ladies, I am back at it this week so far (and back at checking into this thread:
Walked 2 miles in the snow
2 weightlifting classes
1 aerobic class
30 minutes stair climber 30 minutes elliptical
I plan to go to both morning aerobic classes this weekend and walk outside. It's supposed to be beautiful here in CT.
Workout Music: I listen to whatever is on in the classes. When I am doing a solo workout I listen to a podcast or book on tape. For some reason music doesn't do it for me and makes the time go by slower.
I hear/read a lot of things and believe them too. And then I read the exact opposite and get paranoid and delve into the rabbit hole of online articles
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
@justsuzie nice job this week! Music also makes the time go slower for me... I prefer TV or podcasts or if I'm outside a new running route works too.
As you all have kind of touched on, I'm having a hard time figuring out "how much is too much" as well. There were a couple workouts I ran and did a lot of leg work, and both of those nights I had a lot of braxton hicks. Even though the workout felt good at the time I felt like my body paid for it later? It's hard to figure out!
-23 weeks tomorrow
-I’ve been walk/running with the double stroller because my single has a flat. I’ve been doing short barre workouts. I’m officially back up to prepregnancy weight so I’m cleared to hit it hard again!! I’ve been trying to eat extremely clean as well since I can’t use ice cream as a way to gain now.
-I actually listen to books while I run/walk. It’s like the only “me” time i get sometimes. For barre workouts I use Pure Barre on demand and don’t put on music.
I think I should add walking the treadmill once or twice a week, maybe on the weekends since it's hard to get to the gym during their weekend hours.