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November 2018 Moms
pelorunningmama
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Fit Mom Check-in 4/6
pelorunningmama
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How far along are you?
What has been working for you for meals and working out?
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far?
What has been working for you for meals and working out?
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far?
Re: Fit Mom Check-in 4/6
How far along are you? 9w3d
What has been working for you for meals and working out? Honestly? Not a whole lot. This has been my worst week so far in terms of workouts. I did a 30 min ride on Wednesday and 4 mile run pushing the double yesterday. That's it. I'm not sure if a workout will happen today. Meals are so hit and miss. Protein shakes are a hit right now, so I'm going to lean on those as much as possible. I also managed to choke down some chicken for lunch today. Go me.
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far? The nausea. And exhaustion. I had zero symptoms up until about 6 weeks and now I just live in a state of feeling hungover. The nausea is constant. I have to eat every hour or two to feel better, but then I end up feeling bloated and chubby. And my exhaustion has really limited my evening workouts. I'm so ready for the second tri.
What has been working for you for meals and working out? Protein shakes are my go to right now and lots of fruit. Simpe carbs make me feel so sick and drain the little energy that I have. As far as workouts go, I went to crossfit Mon-Thu and ran 8 miles on Friday. I have a race I am training for in 4 weeks so even though workouts aren't as good or easy right now, I'm determined to keep up if I can.
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far? Exhaustion and the inability to breathe as well. I find myself losing my breath so much more easily.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
6+4
What has been working out for meals and working out for you? So far I haven't missed a workout but I'm dragging at the end of Zumba. My normal routine is 4 miles 3x a week and a 7 mile sat ( wish me luck today!) Then I do Zumba and body pump 2x each. I haven't had much nausea yet but I'm anticipating that to put me flat in my back in a week or 2. Meals are going ok. Snacks have been my weakness this week.
What has been your biggest pregnancy-related challenge so far? I feel hungry all the freaking time. Then, if I don't eat I start to feel sick to my stomach. I've got a little better this week about trying to eat stuff like bananas and pears when I'm starving but I definitely cracked few times it had stuff I popcorn or cookies.
What has been working for you for meals and working out? Not much? Ha. My nausea finally calmed down, so I don’t have to snack on crackers constantly like I did for a few weeks, so I’m eating pretty much normally just MORE because I’m starving all the time. I’m getting kind of tired of food!
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far? The sheer and utter exhaustion! I was really hoping it wouldn’t be as bad this pregnancy, but it is. The last week and a half, I’ve basically come home and crashed on the couch, and gone to bed when my kids do, so no workouts (and then I hit snooze for a solid half hour in the morning). It’s miserable being this exhausted, and it’s also no fun not feeling like working out.
7 weeks 2 days
What has been working for you for meals and working out?
craving nothing but junk food, and I usually try to eat pretty healthy! Smoothies are my go to for at least one meal since I can get a few cups of spinach and 1/2 an avocado in there.. I crossfit and hike regularly but have been too nervous to thus far! May start again after my next ultrasound next week..
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far?
I work in the schools and have been on spring break, so have been able to nap at will. Worried about next week because I think the exhaustion and nausea will be harder to ignore. Pretty smooth sailing up until now, although since this is an IVF baby I've been scared to workout- I am usually pretty active so know this is something I will need to get ok with, especially since I want to workout throughout my pregnancy..
What has been working for you for meals and working out? nothing had been, I’ve been having a rough rough start. The past four days I have slightly gotten some energy back and finally started being able to eat more than crackers. I honestly just went to the store for fruits and veggies and maxed those. I am seriously CRAVING watermelon and snap peas so badly. With a little energy back and some nice weather we walked every day we could this week just to help ease back into doing someone after nothing for 5 weeks.
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far? the all day sickness, fatigue and my whole body hurting already. It made sense when I find out I was pregnant because I was having a hard time with my workouts. Getting so tired way faster than usual. I am really hoping these last four days are the up and not just a fluke!! I want to get back into a better routine
How far along are you?
7w4d
What has been working for you for meals and working out?
Nausea has taken most of my healthy go tos and tossed them out the window. Baby loves cheese and carbs... Luckily a protein shake with fruits and veggies is still agreeable for now!
What has been your biggest pregnancy related challenge so far?
This is my first pregnancy and I am shocked at my level of exhaustion! I was running 3 days a week and doing HIT at least twice before pregnancy. Now just walking on the treadmill feels like a marathon. My doctor advised keeping my heart rate under 140, so add 4% elevation at 3mph I am there! I wanted to continue the gym and running but I just don't see how I can. Grocery shopping takes it out of me and I just feel pathetic.
Here are some good guidelines on working out while pregnant... The article even addresses running and heart rate.
https://www.webmd.com/baby/features/exercise-during-pregnancy-myth-vs-fact
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018