[Trying to stay] Fit Mama... Tuesday 12/18

lelkcot · December 2018

Soooooo, I’ve been terrible recently. How’s everyone else doing with their exercises goals? Any wins/successes? Areas you’re struggling?

meggyme · December 2018

So much struggle here. However, I've started working squats/wall sits into my teeth brushing routine. It's been extra challenging with the cold that has me unable to breathe through my nose but it's the only way I remember to do them. Last pregnancy I did this and when I ended up laboring I never felt like my muscles were particularly taxed so it can't hurt. 2x 0:30seconds of wall sits is hardly a workout but it's more than I was doing.

Maybe once I confirm baby's in a head down position I'll switch the inversion I've been doing with some light yoga. I've been doing the inversions while I await my DD's first appearance after I put her to bed. It's probably more productive than sitting around on my phone.

HoneyBear40 · December 2018

Totally on the struggle bus over here too! I suddenly feel like my bump is getting in my way for workouts and I'm sluggish on top of it. These holidays are kicking my butt and we aren't even really to them yet!
Think I already shared but my coaching club has a "holiday hustle" (one minute of an exercise daily and it's been compounding like the 12 days of Christmas) on top of the regular workout schedule that is set for 6 weeks. I've been a total slacker on the regular workouts but I'm happy to say I haven't missed a day of holiday hustle yet so that's at least something. The trainer has been adding new workouts we can do daily now through the new year but I haven't felt ambitious enough for them yet either. *sigh*

maggiemadeit · December 2018

I was doing well last week until this nasty little cold hit my house. I was home with a sick kid on Friday, so I took the day off, went for a long walk on Saturday, then came down with the cold myself and took Sunday and Monday off. It’s not looking great for today either. Hoping I feel better for a workout tomorrow to get back on track before the holiday.

applesandbananas23 · December 2018

I'm feeling very sore this morning!! I can't make my fit4baby class this week and next week it is closed because xmas, so I found a prenatal workout subscription ($15/month for 5 workouts/week) targeted for strong pelvic floor and preventing or healing diastis recti..

I did my first of their workouts Sunday and second one yesterday and oh man. It hurts so good (that's what I'm telling myself). I'm taking a rest day today (which means just dog walking and maybe stretching if I remember). I feel like I haven't really pushed myself very hard in a long time even with an in person class. I very often let myself get tired in my head before my body is actually done. Well I started using 8 lb weights on Sunday and told myself I couldn't drop down to 5s until my body actually couldn't keep going - - and I made it through 3 rounds before dropping for the last one. I'm hoping it's good practice for labor, since I can't really give up in the middle of that - - so kind of both mental and physical practice!

The girl who designed it is certified in pre and post natal fitness and posts a lot on Instagram and her website/handle is good for the swole if anyone is interested.

Thanks for reading my novel

I feel like I might get 4-5 good workouts in this week since I'm having a strong start!

lelkcot · December 2018

@meggyme I alternate between squats and calf raise while brushing my teeth! DH always laughs at me, but I figure it’s at least a little exercise every day!
@maggiemadeit this time of year is extra tough, especially if you’re main exercise is outside. Between weather, sickness and other obligations I’ve hardly walked in the past 3 weeks.

westslopemama · December 2018

It's been hard for me to keep the motivation, but I've found if I start out strong on Monday it's easier to stay active the rest of the week. I did pretty well last week with 2 days at the gym for strength workouts and stairs/treadmill incline, 5 days of yoga and 3 days of hiking/snowshoeing. Went snowshoeing for almost 5 hours on Saturday with close to 2000 feet of climbing and I was so sore that night. I forgot how much of a workout it is to snowshoe and carrying around a baby bump didn't make it any easier.

I was feeling so tired and lazy yesterday, but I managed to do 20 minutes of yoga before work and 25 minutes of Pilates before bed.

novelblessings · December 2018

I had a rough week last week and only went to my yoga class on Thursday. I was feeling pretty exhausted and out of breath the end of last week, then Friday my blood pressure was up. I was encouraged to rest with my feet up over the weekend. I'm feeling better as of yesterday, so I've been cleaning more around the house. I'm hoping to do some home practice with yoga this week and just see how it goes. I think I'm really slowing down but I potentially only have around 9 weeks left. Push to the end!

mihaelams1 · December 2018

@novelblessings I count the cleaning around the house as a full workout! It took me almost 2h on Saturday just to clean our 2.5 bathrooms and vacuum the first floor! It also gets harder and harder to bend to clean the master bathtub, I can't reach the back wall easily anymore

Apart from fit4baby yesterday and some walking during lunch breaks I didn't do much since I've been feeling quite out of breath recently even when resting. Let's see what this week brings...

BuckeyeNut05 · December 2018

As I type while eating Jet's bread...not great! I am back in the gym 3-4 times a week, and I don't know if because I had to take a month off, or my larger size, or both, but I am struggling. I caught my girls' colds this week so I've not been active and had to rest even more.

I did have a dream last night where I was out, effortlessly jogging, so I'll count that!

navete · December 2018

All you ladies are inspirational, even when you're struggling to get workouts in

. I went to my first pre-natal yoga class with a friend of mine who is also due in March. It was very relaxing and I got some good stretches in, but it was less of a workout than I expected lol (my only real exposure to yoga pre-pregnancy was bikram yoga and I always found that very intense). I'm a wimp when it comes to being cold (like, it's barely in the 60s here), so I think I'll switch out my walks with indoor biking and try to work in some squats/wall-sits, etc as meggyme and lelkcot are doing.

lalalauren15 · December 2018

Diet is going really well, but this week wasn’t great for me on the exercise front. We were super busy. I did get quite a bit of walking done in DC over the weekend, did some volunteer work that required some light lifting/walking, and lots of Christmas shopping....but no actual gym time or focused workouts. I don’t expect much from this week, as I am doing a training in DC and brought all of my workout gear - except my tennis shoes!!! Lol however, you ladies have inspired me to do some squats/yoga/whatever I can do in the hotel room in socks! Haha

mihaelams1 · December 2018

@lalalauren15 take it as an excuse to treat yourself to new shoes?

babycolima12 · December 2018

So far this week is going ok. Still doing Birthfit, and trying to get to the gym 4x/week plus get around 10 miles in/week, down from closer to 15. My doula also specializes in pre/postnatal health and fitness, and has checked me for diastasis recti, and apparently I already have a gap. So this morning, since I had a down day for work, she took me through a lot of the different exercises I do to look for doming and show me modifications. There are definitely things that I shouldn’t be doing now that I wouldn’t have thought would cause doming - even squats with a bar, back or front rack (I can modify by holding kettlebells lower). Would love to hear from others who’ve had it about how their recovery went!
@abbykwail, definitely interested in the prenatal program you’re doing!

chocolatelemons · December 2018

I’ve been “working out” 3x week on the elliptical. I’m a distance runner when not pregnant so this really hasn’t felt like much of a workout. I just have no time to run between my 19 month old waking up at 5:30, working full time and getting home at dark. Right now, I’ve been getting on the elliptical at almost 8 pm and I have zero motivation.

novelblessings · December 2018

@chocolatelemons I totally understand the lack of running. I am dying over here watching all my friends start their training for spring races. But there is no way at this point I can even walk a substantial distance. We’ll be back to it soon enough!! I already races lined up for postpartum.

applesandbananas23 · December 2018

@babycolima12 here is the link to the one I just started doing:
https://www.goodfortheswole.com/workout-subscription/

And I have also heard good things about this for diastis recti but I don't have personal experience with it (although I want to know more about her push prep method!)
https://knocked-upfitness.com/
I'm thinking I might join for 1 month and then cancel since it's like $40/month, although I haven't done it yet.

maggiemadeit · December 2018

@babycolima12 I had a separation of several inches with my first, and it healed quickly with the simple PT-type exercises that the midwife gave me at my post-partum visit. They are definitely weaker with this second pregnancy, and I can feel a separation starting already.

@chocolatelemons @novelblessings Count me in for the runners missing running group! There are other exercises but there really is no substitute. I am out power-walking like an old lady, or riding the elliptical st the gym, but neither one is very satisfying. Worth it for this little love in my belly though ♥️

lalalauren15 · December 2018

@mihaelams1 haha that is a brilliant idea!

hlmtnmama · December 2018

This week I’m celebrating the fact that, for the first time since I found out I got pregnant, I feel like I have fallen into a fun & sustainable fitness routine.
We moved when I was about 6 wks, which meant we left our old gym/yoga studio, and it has taken me quite a while to find new facilities & classes that I liked enough to stick with.

I’ve settled into 3 different workouts each week: 1 prenatal fitness class, 1 water aerobics class and 1 at-home yoga class (currently practicing with an online subscription that has prenatal options).
For me, it’s enough to feel like I’m building some strength and maintaining fitness without getting too worn down.

We’ll be traveling next week for the holidays, but hopefully we’ll do some walking & sightseeing to keep active!

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