What are you doing to stay active during your pregnancy? (No judgment if you are doing nothing! That was me in my first pregnancy!)
I have been obsessed with Orange Theory for the last year, but stopped going after my IUI per doctor suggestion. Now that I’m 5w pregnant I need to get back into something structured quickly, or knowing me I will get completely out of shape and unmotivated - which is not what I want. I already have a lot of weight to lose after this pregnancy.
Im thinking about just doing at home workouts but I will miss the vibe of the group classes. Other alternative is to do power walking at Orange Theory but I am worried I will over do it, and also don’t want to do burpees etc on the weight floor.
DD born August 2016
2nd baby due 9.9.19
Re: Exercise & Eating, Wk of 1/7
Does anyone else feel like they breathe heavier? Google tells me this is normal even in the first tri but I'm planning on asking my doc on Friday.
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
@chichiphin Things that shouldn't be that hard are leaving me a little winded, too. I think you're fine, but let us know what your doc says on Friday!
Looking forward to having this group to keep ourselves on track! I would love to keep hearing from others about what you are doing to workout, and also healthy meals you are making.
2nd baby due 9.9.19
@Schumerator A fellow tiu girl!
But yes, definitely would like to keep updates on this topic. Especially since this is my first I don't really know what to expect, but going to keep a positive mindset about staying active even though I'm sure there will be roadblocks.
I'm committing myself to eating healthy breakfast every day. I'm also trying to get enough good protein in throughout the day via greek yogurt, PB, cheese sticks, and meat obvs. Oh and CHUGGING water
married 11.1.14
ttc #1 since 5.18
bfp 12.22.18 letrozole + progesterone
d&e due to trisomy 13/hydrops at 15wks
bfp 7.21.19 letrozole + IUI
little girl A born 3.26.20
p.s. @aussie&yank Should this have a weekly tag on it? I think Monday is our day for a fitness thread if i remember correctly? It should have a date/week tag of some sort. Thanks for starting it!
2nd baby due 9.9.19
y'all, there’s less than two hours left in this two-day car ride and i’ve never been more excited to stretch/exercise in my life.
I gained 50 lbs with dd and I worked really hard to lose it through lifting weights, walking, and spinning. I'm still lifting, just changed up my routine a bit and I've been walking a lot but I'm so tired that spinning has been out. I'm hoping to get back into it when I'm not so nauseas and tired!
I have def been eating way more than usual though and need to get myself back in check!
@pennylane91 I used tone it up a lot before we joined the gym and love them!
Before I got pregnant, I was in the best physically fit shape of my life (we got married in November and I was putting on lean muscle for months prior to). Now, I have NO energy to do anything! I went from lifting heavy about 6 times a week to being exhausted by the time I even walk in the door after work.
I’ve been focusing on just keeping myself moving! 30 min walks on incline like 4 times a week and some body weight stuff when I can get it in. I’m a teacher so I’m excited to have the summer to do a little more with more energy throughout months 6-8.
As for nutrition, I used to track what I ate and I have since stopped that, thinking that if I’m hungry I need to eat regardless of what I planned for the day! I’m mostly focusing on getting in those important foods (spinach, sweet potatoes, avocado, etc) as much as possible and drinking TONS of water. I have however been craving “dessert” after every dinner and so I’ll have a small sweet at night time or an extra snack throughout the day.
Just doing what I can! Probably going to be my plan throughout the whole pregnancy