Fit Friday for 9/7

MaggieG183 · September 2018

Welcome, one and all, to Fit Fridays! Let's start this pregnancy off of the right foot!

What did you do this week to keep moving?
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise?
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it!

MaggieG183 · September 2018

So looking forward to staying more active this time around. I really fell off the exercise train in the first trimester last time more due to my own lack of initiative and not due to feeling bad. I totally had nausea, sore boobs, fatigue, etc. but I allowed it to take over my ability to keep up my routine.

So...
1) This week I attended a Body Pump class at the gym on Wednesday night and each day when I’ve been teaching gym, I have been running the laps with the kids. I’m not a runner so the (soon to be after today) 5 miles I've run have been hard for me to do. I’ve also played the game we set up for the kids keeping my heart rate up and pumping for the rest of the time.
2) I am going to attend at least 2-3 Body Pump classes this week (my normal routine) and hopefully, if the smoke stays away, keep up the lap running with the kids outside even if I start having more symptoms. It’s been great burning 300+ calories mid-workday!
3) I described this one above, but also to stay around 15-20 lbs of gained weight. I am starting off with extra baby weight from DS and I would like to minimize the gain this time.

GeorgiaGirl1230 · September 2018

I'm so glad to have this post! I'm really hoping it will motivate me to stay on track this time around. I'm starting this pregnancy 10lbs heavier than I was with my DD, and I haven't truly exercised in about a year probably. I am a yo-yoer, and I don't like that about myself, but I'm confident I can get my health mojo back!

What did you do this week to keep moving? Honestly, not much lol. Great way to start, I know. I've been getting up from my desk and walking the halls on our building this week, which is a good start for me! I never get up from my desk. I had been going on evening walks, but I've had knee trouble this week. I'm going to an orthopedist Monday to see about it, but I'm going to try to go for my walks again tonight and tomorrow.

What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? I hope that I will commit to an evening exercise routine from my living room. There's really no excuse fo rme with all the free content out there to stream.

Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! I want to only gain the recommended amount of weight this time. I also would still like to trim up my legs, hips, and arms through strength training type routines. I THINK that can be accomplished still? lol. At least get my muscles stronger. I really just let all my hard work go during my first pregnancy, and I think my labor was much more difficult because I didn't keep up my physical strength.

DressageDarling · September 2018

@MaggieG183 that sounds like a good goal! I hope running gets easier for you; that’s something I’ve always struggled with.

1. I go to a Burn Boot Camp, so I made it there Tuesday and Wednesday and plan on going today.

2. I’m hoping to make it to workout classes Monday through Friday next week. I’ve been dealing with some non pregnancy related hip pain, but that has seemed to die down after taking some extra time off.

3. My big goal is to keep moving as long as I can this pregnancy and to keep the weight gain to a minimum. I’m still 10lbs up from where I was when I got pregnant from DS, so I’m hoping to not have as much to lose next time around. Getting to the gym is the easy part for me, so I’m going to attempt to at least somewhat track what i am eating to hit this goal.

knottie0d8cc4d43bacc09f · September 2018

@GeorgiaGirl1230 It's so hard to sit at a desk all day. Some days it's almost time to leave and I realize I only got up a few times to use the bathroom.

What did you do this week to keep moving? I took nightly walks with DD and our dog - probably around 1.5 - 2 miles. I really enjoy this time after work. I try to walk at a brisk pace so I'm actually a little out of breath by the end.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? I'm hoping to keep up with the nightly walks. I'm not a huge gym person... if I have free time, I'd rather be outside or with DD/DH. So walking is perfect for me.
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! I just want to keep moving! I walked a ton during my last pregnancy and added a few exercises in here and there (squats, lunges, etc..). I had a relatively easy labor and recovery, which I think is due in part to just making myself move towards the end!

aels12 · September 2018

What did you do this week to keep moving? I walked the dogs every day and did some running on Wednesday. I let myself fall off the running/lifting wagon the last couple of months so I’m a little bit afraid to start again now that I’m pregnant.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? Keep walking, with cooler weather up it to one morning and one afternoon walk.
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! I gained a ton last time and thankfully was able to lose it all but I’d rather not have to go through that again! It was very daunting. I will do my daily walks and talk to my ob about restarting some running/lifting, if I can’t do that then I will start incline walking instead.

bluesky24 · September 2018

Woohoo! I like this check in. When I was pregnant with DD, we lived in the city and I walked everywhere. Helped keep weight gain in check. Now we're suburbanites so it has to be a more concerted effort. Glad to have this thread to stay accountable!

What did you do this week to keep moving? Not much! I work FT and try to get to barre at lunchtime, but I've had meetings during lunch all week. Today I'll make it to class though.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? Want to make it to 3-4 barre classes/week and take the pooch out for longer walks since HOPEFULLY the weather will cool off (still 90+ degrees this week!)
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! Want to keep up with barre to ensure my muscles stay strong. I finally lost all the baby weight this year from DD (she just turned 2) so I'd like to bounce back sooner this time.

MaggieG183 · September 2018

@GeorgiaGirl1230 I'm about 10 lbs heavier too. I feel ya on that one. I wish I was a bit better in shape this time around. I'm impressed with your drive to do living room workouts...I don't know what it is, but I feel so much more self-conscious. Whereas, when I'm in a workout class at the gym, I don't even think about it. It feels like it should be the exact opposite.

@DressageDarling Thanks! It sounds like you have a good plan in place too! I wish us both the best with the minimal weight gain.

MaggieG183 · September 2018

@secicc12 Keep up those nightly walks! I wish I could walk often right now, but the air quality has been horrid where I live with the forest fires this fall. Maybe soon I can incorporate that more often in my routine.

brie_and_almonds · September 2018

Sadly, I didn't do much to keep moving this week. I have been so exhausted I've been crashing right after I get the kids in bed. I definitely wish I had more energy.
This week, I hope to get out and walk a couple of times in the late afternoon/evening. Now that the weather is cooling off, I'd like to be able to walk to pick up DD1 from school a couple times a week (it's about a 15 minute walk from our house).
My goal for this pregnancy is to gain as little weight as is healthy. I am starting out about 15lbs heavier than my last pregnancy, and I want to stay active and moving throughout. I feel like a cow already... I can't imagine how I'm going to feel in April.

sparrowsnest22 · September 2018

Love seeing this thread!

1.) This week was DS first week of 4K and I have to drive him, so I was kind of focused on doing things around the house more.

2.) I plan on utilizing the time that he’s in school to walk for 30ish minutes. I hope to start on Monday

3.) My goal is to gain a healthy amount of weight since I am about 10lbs heavier than I’d like to be. Also, I really want to firm up my butt and arms.

mrskoz428 · September 2018

Well, I’m a teacher and my classroom is the last one down the 4th grade hall so I get lots of steps in walking around my classroom and walking kids to and from places!
I really want to start a yoga routine! I think yoga would be super beneficial as a Momma to be to help stay limber and build up some muscles for pushing!
My goal is to gain the proper amount of weight and be okay with it! Yoga should help with this but I have never weighed over 125 pounds so I know I’m going to start freaking out as the pounds start adding up!

k2k2tog · September 2018

I can't decide if I'm going to appreciate this check in or just find it depressing when I can't keep up with any sort of exercise routine...

What did you do this week to keep moving? Not a whole lot this week... I'm a school librarian and was back to work this week after a good two months of getting to the gym 3-4 mornings a week. (Our gym has daycare! It was my escape from at-home parenting which is not my specialty.) We are trying to figure out some kind of weekly routine that will get us to the Y a couple nights a week, but the way this past week has gone with evenings disappearing SO FAST, I don't have high hopes for being able to fit it in with working full time and managing our kids' lives.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? If I do even one thing this coming week, I'll be happy!
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! Over the summer, I discovered weightlifting and I would love to keep it up in some capacity over the length of my pregnancy. Buuut, like I said I'm feeling pretty pessimistic about how we're going to fit time at the gym into our lives.

nerdyteacherlady · September 2018

This is a motivational thread!

1. I went to a high intensity interval training boot camp workout 3x this week at 6am. (My husband does morning routine and drop off for our toddler.) I've definitely felt winded more quickly in the past 2 weeks of workouts. (I'm 6w2d right now)

2. My hopes for the upcoming week are to make 3 classes again. Maybe 4! But not pushing my body as hard as I would have were I not preggo. The morning nausea sometimes pops up suddenly during workouts so that's exciting...

3. My fitness goal is to make 3-4 HIIT classes per week for as long as I can, then maybe 2 per week much later. I did Bar Method until 38 weeks last time around and was so fit by the end I only pushed twice during labor and then he literally flew out! Core workouts till the end for the win

bluesky24 · September 2018

@nerdyteacherlady so glad to hear about your experience with Bar Method! I've been a barre addict since March and I hope to keep up with it throughout this pregnancy. Why aren't you doing it this time around? I do feel like I miss out on some cardio benefits but it's made me super toned (I'll say goodbye to that for now though, haha)

MaggieG183 · September 2018

@aels12 I would definitely talk to the doc on your first appt to discuss adding some of it back in. I’d imagine if you weren’t getting your heart rate crazy high or kept your weights reasonable, you could do some resistance training again. It will help so much with time and support your future pushing muscles!

MaggieG183 · September 2018

@bluesky24 we’re you able to hit your barre class?

kvh22 · September 2018

@GeorgiaGirl1230 I'm all about the free content. I go through waves of taking classes and like to run (as much as a non-running-enthusiast does) for variety but the apps and youtube content are amazing to not have to leave the house. Fit By Amy was my favorite while pregnant last time. Would love any pregnancy related or at least pregnancy-safe suggestions once we all get a bit further along.

@nerdyteacherlady I did Barre Method postpartum and then work got too busy starting in July so couldn't make it during the day anymore. I have a class pack now, though. Where did you go (since I believe I recall you were in the Bay Area)? I went/go to Los Gatos/now Campbell.

What did you do this week to keep moving? A couple of runs and one SWEAT app workout. I also took DD to the library 2x after daycare this week which is a 1 1/2mi walk round trip and went on a family walk 1x. Hoping to get another SWEAT workout in this afternoon if I can stop bumping and get some work done before DD and DH get home.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? Do something active every day, even if it's just a walk. At least 2 runs and at least 2 strength training sessions.
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! Gain the same amount of weight as last pregnancy. Get back into morning runs 3-4x a week and keep it up through the 2nd Tri. I did this with my first but now mornings are a lot more hectic. 3-4mi walk or a swim 6 days a week once I can't run anymore (was around 28 weeks last pregnancy and would also like to make it further than that this time). Prenantal Yoga and Barre classes in the studio once a week starting in the second tri.

bluesky24 · September 2018

@MaggieG183 yes!!! I was kind of terrible but it felt great to go back. Fx I can keep it up over the next few months. Good luck at the ortho!

sparrowsnest22 · September 2018

@mrskoz428 Yoga is a great idea! Thanks for mentioning that. I’d like to incorporate some kind of Yoga class once or twice a week.

mrskoz428 · September 2018

@sparrowsnest22 I have some at home videos and will eventually need to buy a prenatal one, but my parents aren’t living with us right now and so it feels weird to try and work out and do a yoga video when my parents are in her kitchen eating breakfast.

boisnae · September 2018

1. What did you do this week to keep moving? This week has been absolutely crazy with work and army stuff, so I didn't get my normal 4 sessions in the gym- only 2 this week. Even though I didn't get to gym as much as normal, I did make sure to still get my 10k steps in each day, and take the stairs instead of the elevator.

2. What are your hopes for the upcoming week for exercise? So far, I have been fortunate enough to not be experiencing too many symptoms. I'm really looking forward to getting back to my normal routine. I will make exercise a priority and make sure I do something active every day.

3. Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy: It is my goal to stay active at my (almost) normal level as long as possible, to not gain more weight than recommended, and to continue to get stronger. I go to Orange Theory Fitness and love it! I will continue working out 4x a week in the gym, and make sure that I do something active each day.

nerdyteacherlady · September 2018

@kvh22 I went to bar method in Berkeley, then after I moved further south, the San Ramon studio when I was pregnant. I loved it, but 1 hr classes now are too long to work with my schedule with any regularity. I'm loving my 30 min super intense boot camp studio. :-)

minnemiska · September 2018

@boisnae yay a fellow OTF-er! I love it and hope I can keep it up while pregnant.

1. What did I do this week—Orangetheory classes and a lot of walking.

2. Plans for this week—I’m playing in an adult soccer tournament this weekend and just hoping to have fun as recreational contact sports will soon be off the table.

3. Fitness goal this pregnancy—I’m still carrying extra weight from my first child so I really want to stay within the guidelines. I have a thyroid condition that might make that hard but I’m going to try. OTF 2-3x/week, hit 10K steps 5 days per week, and ty to fit in some other at home or prenatal yoga workouts.

danniellemichelle · September 2018

Lots of walking
Hitting my step goal every day
I want to maintain a healthy weight my whole pregnancy - by eating healthy and excersizing

So thankful for this post! I had recently lost a lot of weight prior to getting pregnant and I really want to maintain my health. I gained 70 pounds when I was pregnant the first time (DD) and my eating was Out. Of. Control. I felt awful, and honestly feel like it was a huge contributor to why I ended up having a cesarean.

Looking forward to touching base base with you ladies weekly on this!!

kels0091 · September 2018

What did you do this week to keep moving? -took the puppy for a walk 4 out of 7 days last week.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise?-i really want to go swimming at the pool. I always feel so much better after that. but it would require shaving my leg past the knee and i realize summer just ended but I barely swam in the lake this year so its like lady bigfoot legs.
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it!-I haven't been to the doctor yet but I'm pretty sure he won't want my weight going up too high as I'm already considered 'obese' as per the BMI scale haha so I want to just eat as much protein and veggies as possible and try to stay mentally healthy as well as physically. nightly walks, a water aerobics class!

guitarra1614 · September 2018

1. Does walking around my school count? Sheesh, I need to get moving! 2. My toe is broken, so that limits what I can do... maybe I’ll look into some safe plank or pushups to increase my stomach muscle 3. I have signed up for prenatal yoga. That was such a big life saver last time around with DS. Plus, it helps me relax.

lkaiba · September 2018

I love this!

1. I wasn’t very productive this week, I just tested positive earlier this week so every cramp during my walks had me freaking out, but I did a Jillian Michaels kickboxing workout today!
2. I want to continue my routine of walk at home videos during the week and strength training on the weekends. I want to get back into a pattern of walking the dogs regularly as well.
3. I’m already overweight so I want to focus on getting my eating habits under control and working to lose fat and gain muscle in a safe way.

missmcgonnagal · September 2018

I'm really out of shape right now, and I just started to get into walking 3 miles a day, plus doing 30 minutes of yoga each day before this sickness turned me up on my head. Really want to get back into doing that; I almost wonder if that, combined with no longer being able to have wine or beer, will actually have me lose rather than gain weight.

Cubslove12 · September 2018

What did you do this week to keep moving? I'm going to start trying to walk on my prep periods, and I'm still going to the YMCA every day.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? Making it to the YMCA all week
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! I already spent the money and signed up for a 5mile Turkey Trot, looks like that is my goal, I'm still getting back into shape from my previous pregnancy so I REALLY need to now stay focused.

vl_16 · September 2018

For any of you ladies looking for prenatal videos or home workouts, Amazon video has a TON of yoga, especially for pregnancy. I have never really done yoga but I started these to get back on the horse for pregnancy. They have other free videos on there depending on what you're looking for.

mrskoz428 · September 2018

@vl_16 is this included in the Amazon Prime membership??

sparrowsnest22 · September 2018

@vl_16 oh my gosh, thank you for the tip!

vl_16 · September 2018

@mrskoz428 yes, there are ton of free videos. Just look for the prime indicator on the cover of the video image.

kvh22 · September 2018

@vl_16 thank you for the heads up! I promptly went over and looked at them yesterday and picked one for the next time I have an hour - it looks awesome!

Also, might be a bit early to be buying maternity clothes but the Blanqi Sport Support leggings are 50% off (making them $44 each) through 9/15 on the blanqi website. I was eyeing them during the nordstrom anniversary sale at this price and then missed it so I figured my BFP was a sign I should bite the bullet. They are amazing if anyone is going to be needing some maternity workout pants. I hated mine from GapFit so mostly wore my seamless ones that weren't maternity which was really awkward in the 3rd tri. These will be great, even now (currently wearing them), once we start showing, and postpartum. I swear I'm not affiliated in any way, I just struggled last pregnancy to find good workout pants so wanted to share.

missmcgonnagal · September 2018

I am finally about 90% over this sinus infection and with Florence on the horizon the temp dropped so I am FINALLY able to start my routine again after a week of out of town/sick/in-laws in town. Did about 2.5 miles with the dog this evening and will be back to 3.5 tomorrow morning, with my 30 minutes of yoga later in the day. Of course once the hurricane hits that's going to mess me up again....

aels12 · September 2018

Thanks @kvh22, just ordered a pair!

MaggieG183 · September 2018

@kvh22 I loved the basic leggings by Blanqi postpartum and their support tanks are phenomenal! I ordered two pairs of the athletic leggings today for work! I’m glad you like them; I’m so looking forward to them being delivered soon!

kvh22 · September 2018

@MaggieG183 I may have gotten 3 pairs

I loved their stuff postpartum but didn't have any of it while pregnant. I have the support tanks for during pregnancy and am excited to see how they are. Their postpartum tanks are awesome, especially for nursing.

mrskoz428 · September 2018

@vl_16 awesome! I was going to buy some but if they are included, no need to!

psychobutthead · September 2018

Might as well join in on this.

What did you do this week to keep moving? I walked on my treadmill last night for about 30 minutes. I would love to go walking at the park right now but we are getting crazy amounts of rain right now.
What are your hopes for this coming week for exercise? I'm hoping to stay motivated with my goal of not gaining too much weight.
Describe at least one goal, fitness-wise, you have for yourself this pregnancy. Perhaps even add how you plan to execute it! To not gain 60 pounds. I gain 60 pounds each pregnancy. Also hoping Keeping my weight and eating in check will help me not get gestational diabetes again but thats probably a lost cause since i got it at i think 16 or 18 weeks.

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