I went to the midwife yesterday, and discovered that I've gained 8lb (3-4kg?) in the past 4 weeks! Too much snacking and big meals over the Easter weekend! My weight gain thus far isn't too terrible - 19 lb (9kg?), but I don't want to gain much more than 30 all together, if I can help it. Plus, I could really use a little exercise.
So here's my plan: I'm going to try to cut back a bit on snacking (which I've been doing too much), eat normal, healthy meals (as I have been all along), drink more water (I hate water!), and go for a 20 minute walk every morning before DH leaves for work (been spending too much time on my bum!).
Now, I have a feeling that I may stop gaining weight for a while if I manage to actually do this, or possibly even lose a bit. Trust me, I'm NOT going to try to lose weight or "diet" or anything while pregnant, just be a little more fit! Will I be putting my baby at risk if my weight gain stops or drops? Even if I continue to eat properly?
OMG I've really stacked on the weight this pregnancy. My aim now is not to put too much more on rather than trying to lose any.
Last pregnancy I found going to the swimming centre and doing laps helped a lot. At first I couldnt do many but by the end was swimming for ages - felt great and not out of breath, thought it would do wonders for labour (Then ended up having a c/s anyway - bugga) I tried to do that again this time around but somehow sprained my right arm so that was the end of that.
I eat healthily but eat a few too many 'extras" I think.
On the other hand - I tend to put on 20kgs a pregnancy whatever I do. whether I stress over eating the 'right' things all the time, whether I exercise or not etc, It sounds like a lot but it does seem to be the 'norm' for me. Even with the twins I gained 20kgs to the dot.
Some things that work well for getting fitter are walking/waddling (he he he) and swimming.
Goodluck.
I am usually a bit of a fitness freak - 3-4 times a week to the gym or I feel like I am gong nuts. BUT of course once pregnant that all had to change.
I am high risk for pre-term labor and small baby so OBGYN is a bit strict with me. She has given me the following guidelines;
# can maintain but NOT increase fitness during pregnancy
# can go to gym but only take heart rate to 130 beats min not the usual 180-190 that I was doing (I have a heart rate monitor so easy for me to tell). Basically it s a warm up for me and not a workout -no puffing or sweating.
# no swimming and definitely not in a heated pool
So really I go for walks - stop when I get out of breath, go on the treadmill or stationary bike at the gym with my HR monitor on and so a weights program designed by my personal trainer that works muscles and doesnt put a strain on my tummy or back - NO tummy crunches for me any more! Boo Hoo.
I still get to the gym but only 2 week now an it is not so enjoyable for me - I love to work out hard and feel really exhilarated by it.
I have put on nearly 5 kgs so far and I am nearly halfway through the pregnancy. Its mostly tummy and boobs but I think my bum is getting bigger too! I also notice the lack of muscle tone in my bum and legs which is a bit depressing. Looking forward to getting back to my personal trainer and gym program when I am up to it after bubs comes.
Actually I sound a bit obsessed having written all that up...not a nutter really!
Just no swimming for me. I had a high risk (baby with heart disease) and complicated (pre-term labour, irrirtable uterus, two vessel umbilial cord, failure to thrive baby and reversal of flow along the umbilical cord) pregnancy.
So for me the swimming is out because it works my body and belly too much. I am 50/50 chance of having the same preg complications this time around so OB being very cautious with my care. Last time I was on a combination of home and hospital rest from 24 weeks on so wanting to minimise the chances of that happening again!
I believe with a low risk normal pregnancy (oh that would be nice!) swimming and pregnancy aqua aerobics are considered idea.
RM - Thanks for explaining. You certainly have been through a lot. I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy - I hope it is as stress-free as possible.
Becoming more fit during pregnancy
Too much snacking and big meals over the Easter weekend! My weight gain thus far isn't too terrible - 19 lb (9kg?), but I don't want to gain much more than 30 all together, if I can help it. Plus, I could really use a little exercise.
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