Fit Friday Check In

megpants209 · July 2018

I haven’t seen one of these lately... anyone mind if I start one? Not really sure what all should go here so feel free to offer constructive criticism

Who’s working out?

What are you doing this week?

Any healthy habits to share?

megpants209 · July 2018

No one’s excited about working out?!

After feeling like crap for weeks I finally made it back to spin this week and am hoping this marks a turn for me since I reallyyy want to stay active.

Otherwise I have no healthy habits to share since 75% of my food is still carbs...

sweetcaroline89 · July 2018

I’m a big Orange Theory fan! I’m trying to stay as consistent as possible with it. Ideally aiming for 2 classes a week! The girl on the treadmill next to me last week was 6 months pregnant which served as my inspiration!

megpeg0621 · July 2018

I do yoga in the mornings... Even just 10-15 minutes. I try to walk 30-45 minutes during my lunch break at work and in the evenings I’ll do 10-20 mins of Pilates or yoga. This is not everyday of course, but I try my best!

catwoman8731 · July 2018

I’ve been trying to get better about my running. With my first pregnancy, I ran right up through my due date (DD was a week overdue). But this time around, MS plus work/toddler and then vacation and general lack of time has been kicking my butt. I got in a quick run yesterday but was out of town again today. So here’s to the weekend!

megpants209 · July 2018

@catwoman8731 that is beyond impressive!

catwoman8731 · July 2018

Moment of shame as I hang my head in pregnancy brain embarrassment....apparently you can’t love your own comments. I truly was trying to love yours, @megpants209, but fun story for anyone else who’d like a laugh....

First trimester was definitely tough last time, but once I got past that, it was not so bad. I know everything you read will tell you continuing exercise throughout pregnancy makes it easier as well as labor and recovery. I can’t prove anything, but my recovery time was next to nothing, and I credit all the exercise. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely had to slow down and cut back on distance as pregnancy progressed, but if you are able to keep up, it’s so worth it.

Also, huge reminder that just because/if you haven’t been as active as you’d have liked in first tri, that doesn’t mean exercise is now out of the question. I was able to pick back up and Push a bit harder once I hit second tri and didn’t feel nearly as tired/nauseous. Fingers crossed this time is the same because I’m not where I want to be at 10 weeks, and I’m hoping by 13 or 14 I’ll be back a little closer to pre-pregnancy.

becks_726 · July 2018

Fatigue and nausea have put a stop to my workouts. I really should prioritize them but there is always something that feels more important when I do have a little energy.

Hopefully it'll get easier in a couple of weeks.

sarahs022019 · July 2018

I'm working out! I have been doing orange theory for about a year and I've still been going 4-5 times a week. I haven't had to modify much accept maybe running pace, everything feels just a tiny bit harder, but it's good. What's awesome is that our coach is pregnant (with #3) right now so she can offer realistic pointers for me and tells me to modify anything the I need to.

sarahs022019 · July 2018

yes! I just posted about orange theory too - it's keeping me going for sure.

hannahbananas11 · July 2018

Thanks for starting this thread, @megpants209! *TW* I had a miscarriage back in March, and after that I felt pretty down. I stopped doing my normal routine of weight training and boxing, and gained a few pounds. *end TW*. I started getting back into the swing of things right before getting pregnant in May, and the fatigue plus morning sickness plus travelling have all knocked me back off my fitness game yet again. UGH. I asked my OB if I could start working out again after taking quite a while off, and she said that starting back with exercise is a really good thing to do during pregnancy. So my plan is once I start feeling less nauseated, I'll pick up weight training again, and maybe trail running once this Georgia heat simmers down, since I've always had fun with that! I really hope that it helps with labor and recovery.

BourbonBiscuits · July 2018

We've been doing long walks during first tri, but I'm hoping to amp things up after our ultrasound on Friday. I had some placenta complications during my pregnancy with DS, and wasn't allowed to work out, so once we've ruled that out at Friday's appt I'm hoping to pick it back up. Probably won't be doing a lot of running, but I love swimming (when pregnant and when not pregnant) and have the full BBG PDF although I've yet to get through more than a couple of weeks in a row.

hannahbananas11 · July 2018

Just in case anyone else finds this useful like I did: I've attached a recent "Viewpoint" article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, which is a highly-regarded publication in the medical world (articles are thoroughly researched and written by actual experts in the specific field). It discusses exercise during pregnancy, and the common misconception of exercise being dangerous during pregnancy. I've had people tell me already that I shouldn't lift weights or do any kind of intense cardio, and this article really helped calm my worries because it comes from such a trustworthy source.

megpants209 · July 2018

@BourbonBiscuits good luck Friday!! Crossing my fingers for no complications and a green light to work out (if that’s what you want to do, of course)!

@hannahbananas11 thanks for the article! I’m going to check it out. The scolding about working out is real! I’m not even super active but man it’s frustrating.

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