Fit Mom Friday 5/4

SkilledSailor · May 2018

We haven't had one of these in awhile. How's everyone doing? Still keeping active? Found any prenatal exercises that you love? Any new yummy recipes?

nackie · May 2018

I found a prenatal yoga class I really like. I just wish I could make my schedule work so that I could go more than once every other week.
Other than that, I’m not doing much to keep fit other than toddler wrangling

SkilledSailor · May 2018

@nackie Girl, toddler wrangling is exhausting work!

I'm still enjoying my prenatal class. I try to do at least some of those exercises during the weeks that I can't attend. Except the wall sits, because eff those. Now that's it's warmer, I'm also trying to go on evening walks. Any pool exercises y'all recommend? Ours opens soon and I'm thinking I want to do some water exercises over the summer, but I'm a horrible swimmer.

stothi · May 2018

I'm pretty happy with my activity level. As discussed previously I'm not a work out/gym person, but I've been focusing on keeping moving. I spend at least an hour a day almost every day outside with my toddler. We planted some new seeds and are hand watering them so I purposely have to walk all the way back and forth across the yard carrying a couple gallons of water maybe half a dozen times to water the seedlings, the compost and the chickens. I'm still parking far from the store entrance and walking around the far side of the store even if what I need is right up front. It's starting to get hot here so I don't know how much longer outside time will be a good option though

Food wise I'm hit or miss but I'm trying to limit junk snacking and I'm having a bowl of plain multigrain oatmeal with added flax every day/every other day. It helps me to stay full and to poop right. I do dress it up with a touch of butter and cinnamon sugar/honey, but I use plain oatmeal to start so I can control how much extra sweetener is added. I think my biggest "food" related focus is actually in the beverage department. I'm limiting myself to one non water drink a day and just hitting that water really hard to stay hydrated and avoid extra calories from foods/drinks aren't nutritionally helpful.

Wishilivedinflorida · May 2018

I walked a mile today! This is huge for a bad SPD sufferer. I actually feel very good this week after a really bad 16-20 weeks. I’m hoping to get to prenatal yoga a few times before birth to practice hip openers, but no such luck yet.

Food-wise, it was nurses week this week and work was one giant temptation all week long. I’m going to try to scale things back to more Whole Foods (ugh it keeps capitalizing this!) and no refined sugars (except Saturday morning cinnamon rolls...that’s our family thing).

smsaulino · May 2018

I have two finals to be done by next Tuesday.. Then, I'll be back to the gym. Nothing too strenuous. Just walking on the treadmill an hour at a time, probably 2 times a day.

jumpy57 · May 2018

I got a Fitbit smartwatch thing! It reminds me to get up and move every hour, has a water intake tracker, and I started a step contest with my sister. I'm also tracking food on it.... Except for the ice cream

ETA... It apparently thought I was biking this afternoon... Definitely just grocery shopping. Ha I guess I was walking fast

nackie · May 2018

@EErin86 I’ve found that if you’re pushing anything (like a grocery cart or stroller) that really messes up it’s ability to count steps. Usually I take mine off and put it in my pocket/purse. That seems to work better.

SkilledSailor · May 2018

@eerin86 I'd consider that an upgrade, pushing a cart being read as biking! Apparently when I'm holding my cup of coffee while going up the stairs I must glide right on up because my fitbit never seems to read those. I always feel gypped.

jaylii · May 2018

I'm still doing my once a week pilates class. I was taking these classes for a year before I got pregnant and they are not specifically prenatal. The instructor is great and has been making modifications for me, like I lay on a wedge now so I don't lay flat on my back. The classes use a reformer machine (see spoiler) and I'm really happy that pilates is allowing me to continue strength exercises.

I also want to start a prenatal yoga class. There are a few around, just need to sign up! The weather is finally getting nice here so I'm walking more on my lunch breaks.

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sclarke7 · May 2018

Hey girls, a little late but since staying physically fit is a priority for me ( i'm a runner ) I wanted to participate in this thread

At 20 weeks i've still managed to maintain a pretty good base mileage and time. Right now i'm running about 5-6 days a week usually 6-7 miles weekdays and an 8-9 mile longer run on the weekend. Pace is slower for sure but that's just fine by me.
Doing about 30 mins of light strength training/core and stretching 5-6 days a week too.
Foam roller and hip opening stretches have made a big difference for me. Admittedly I was never a big stretcher/yogi but trying to make this a priority to hopefully stay active longer

Next couple weeks I am going to try to find some pelvic floor exercises. Let me know if you guys know of any good ones!

runninginva · May 2018

@sclarke7, I'm impressed. I'm still running, but I'm doing a maximum of 4 miles at a time, and sometimes less. I run about twice a week now. I'm also mixing it up with some yoga and weight training, which is what I did pre-pregnancy, but trying to be even more intentional about it now to make sure I'm strengthening and stretching my whole body. I have to say, it's been hard for me to get so much slower throughout pregnancy. I worked hard to get where I was (with my pace/distance), but I just keep telling myself that im carrying and growing a child while I run, so I should be happy with what I can do.

arbell615 · May 2018

@sclarke7 @runninginva have you found any increases in pelvic pain/discomfort when running? I’ve been trying to keep up with my very minimal running routines and find that discomfort keeps me from running to the point my legs feel any work has been done? Let me know if you have any ideas...

@jaylii that’s awesome you’ve been able to modify your Pilates classes! I attended a prenatal yoga class over the weekend; I liked it for a few specific poses but found the flow a bit too slow for what I was looking for. They did show us how to use props in some amazing ways though!

I’ve been really sporadic with my workouts, though my current craving (toast with avocado and tomato) is pretty healthy! My biggest must have during the week has been yoga. It literallly keeps me sane!! Hoping to get a couple weight sessions in this week to keep my legs and back strong as they continue to have to work harder supporting my belly.

pourmeanothermocktail · May 2018

@arbell615 I have terrible SPD which results in awful pelvic pain with any running. I had to give it up entirely about two weeks ago, even while wearing belt to help. I didn't want to end up bed ridden from pelvic pain, so I'm down to long walks, strength training, and yoga (which I focus on strength poses, because I have too much flexibility in my hips right now, which is what is causing my pelvic pain!).

Luckily unpacking a house, chasing a toddler, and battling to keep a huge puppy still to heal causes a lot of strength training!

lisac113 · May 2018

I missed this on Friday, I like this thread and the accountability I can attach to it. My second job is teaching group fitness classes. So far I have been able to keep up with my class schedule. I used to be 6 but I gave up a back to back cardio night, it was just way too much! My classes are a variety so I think that helps. I have significantly modified any ab work and all my members are super supportive when I need to change things up. I am crossing my fingers my fitness routine continues this way.

I am jealous of those of you who run, I loathe running. I have tried and tried to like running to no avail.

sclarke7 · May 2018

@runninginva I totally agree. Any mile is great weather is a 9 min mile or an 11 min mile right? I too am happy with anything I can do and 1000% ok with seeing my pace/distance decrease and slow cause I am growing a human right now.. Not gonna lie though.. I have dreams of a May 2019 half or full marathon and running at pre pregnancy paces! we will see

I need to do more strength work. Good on you for making strength and flexibility a priority!
@arbell615: I've been extremely lucky so far re: pelvic and back pain. At 20 weeks I have none. Could be due to pre pregnancy fitness levels were I was averaging a lot more weekly mileage? If I was you I would modify as necessary and stop with any pain. Running might not be whats best for your body right now and that is 100% ok. I find a stationary bike is easy on the joins and the hips, still a good way to get some cardio. So much is changing in our body is changing right now and that could be the reason why some have pain and some don't. Things move and change differently I think for each person. Every body and every pregnancy is different. Yoga and strength training might be what works best for you right now and that is still great and will prepare you for childbirth and recovery in my opinion

You might benefit from some pelvic floor strengthening exercises as well? I am going to google some this week and will update in this thread if I find any good ones

treeofcheem · May 2018

I’m going to my regular pre-pregnancy exercise class but our schedule has been super extra busy, and then sickness hit our house, so I’m only going maybe once every two weeks lately. I'm able to just modify the moves and take down the intensity as I need to.

I want to start doing prenatal yoga at home, but I need to find the time and motivation. Maybe I can get up a little earlier and do it in the mornings a few days a week. I am trying to get some extra movement in at home when I’m not working. Taking walks or doing yard work are the two main things right now.

runninginva · May 2018

@arbell615, yes, I've had some round ligament pain if I run too far, which is why I've cut back. My doctor also talked to me about not pushing too hard because of shortness of breath--that's really been the main thing limiting me.

@treeofcheem, I like your idea of doing prenatal yoga at home. Are you using a specific video? I've looked into prenatal yoga classes near me, but they're so expensive, and the schedule doesn't really work for me. I'd love to be able to do it at home instead.

ashh2018 · May 2018

I am really not as active as I need to be, but still having pretty bad fatigue. Hopefully I can start walking more soon. Last week I went to my first prenatal yoga class, and I’m going back this week - it is hard! Why did I think yoga was all relaxing stretches? Lol so that’s good, I think it will help me strengthen some muscles and hopefully help my back pain.

tpeci · May 2018

I used to run before getting pregnant but haven't been able to since, my HR goes too high and I almost faint. So I have a new found tolerance for eliptical and stair master until I can get back into it. I try to do 2x30min/week and also do a bit of strength training. The rest of the days I will walk the dog but I've been having a bit of sciatica and left hip pain problems specifically with walking. We'll see how it goes!

jumpy57 · May 2018

I must be walking funny because I can feel my muscles pulling on my tailbone when I'm walking and it's a sore feeling. Is this just general tightness? Anyone else have this or a solution? I think I will increase my stretching and yoga and see if it helps

treeofcheem · May 2018

@runninginva We have an Apple TV, so in the past I've just pulled up videos on YouTube on there or on my laptop.

Roto · May 2018

I just saw this post, and this is a great idea to keep motivated! I swim a mile 2-3 times a week, walk a bit everyday, and then try for yoga or weights once a week. This is my third pregnancy, and I’ve had less back pain than I did with the first two. I’m wondering if it’s due to not running this time around? It just hasn’t felt right for me this pregnancy! Swimming has been my saving grace though, it feels so good.

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