I'm 28 weeks and exercise is definitely a chore, but once I am done I feel so energized.
Thanks ladies for the encouragement and for encouraging other readers. I want a smooth as possible labor and from all the responses it looks like working out is the way to go. I walked on the treadmill and did the bicycle machine at the gym. Is there anything else I should do? Tomorrow imma push myself outta bed early so I can do yoga and maybe zumba afterwards.
I worked out my entire pregnancy and i had a great, easy pregnancy. No sickness or anything. Also i have lost a lot of weight already and had my baby just over 3 weeks ago and i havent even been able to work out yet. I dont know if that helped or its the breastfeeding, but i'd say its a mix. I do feel like people got sick of the fact that when they asked if i was miserable or ready to get that thing out, i always said no im fine or i feel good. Lol. It was rare if i felt miserable and that usually happened to be on days when i was feeling lazy and didnt workout. Keep it up, it really does help or at least thats what i strongly think :)
I used to work out everyday. When I got pregnant that went out the window. I tried, and I did workout here and there but further in to the 2nd trimester it got more difficult. I think every woman and every pregnancy is different. For me, I have no energy after housework, cooking, cleaning,and taking care of hubby. My ankles and feet have been swollen since 13 weeks, I started showing right away and got a big bump fast which made it very difficult to do anything without back pain, and I get lightheaded very easily since being pregnant. Besides working out I have stayed active,and if my feet can stand it I take walks still. But my advice would be do what you can. Don't push yourself. I have full intention on getting back to the gym after baby is born, but right now I need to focus on my health and safety so baby is ok.
Ugh yes. I exercised every day until I got too sick with HG... three months later, yesterday actually, I walked half a mile and did twelve lunges and I'm so sore. Im angry and discouraged. Before I got sick I was running 3 miles/day and lifting. I could do multiple sets of burpees and lunges. I dont want to try anymore :(
Im 38 weeks and taking a shower seems like a chore so i know how you feel i of course do it anyway and press on
Keep in mind, girls, that your body will cope with pregnancy and labour better when you're fit. Speaking from previous experience. My body barely coped, i had to wear a hip brace to be able to continue to work and it took months to regain my strength after labour.
It really is worth it!
Xoxo
Maybe you need to change to something less tedious? Aerobics is a bit like dancing for me so easier to keep up with. I generally don't exercise outside of pregnancy :)
I'm starting to feel guilty for how much time I feel sleeping lol. I would rather sleep than eat sometimes so just imagine trying to motivate myself to exercise.
Lol yes I'm 19 weeks and I barely got the energy to exercise now. But I feel so much better after the workout