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Im only 8 weeks, but before i got pregnant i was working out alternating every other week:
2.5 miles 5 x per week
or
30 minutes a day on the eliptical
I have continued with this schedule so far, but the past 3 days i have been feeling really yucky so i have cut back some.
I kept up my same workout schedule at first, but mostly because I was training for a half marathon, which I ran when I was about 7 weeks pregnant. My exercise routine slacked off after that because I was moving, getting ready for the wedding and a new job... just too hectic! I'm 28 weeks now and still as active at work and around the house, but I haven't been running or going to the gym since about 17 weeks. I can't wait 'til a few weeks after baby gets here so I can start running again! Hopefully my answer to that last question will be "no time at all!!" :)
I totally did not work out during my pregnancy. I was worried that since I didn't that I would have a difficult labor and delivery but for whatever reason, I had a fast labor and delivery. I've been looking forward to my 6-week postpartum follow up with my OB/GYN so I can get clearance to start exercising so I can begin getting back to a healthier weight. I was at my pre-pregnancy weight within one week postpartum, however, that was still above a healthy weight for my body so I still have a way to go to get where I should be.
I plan on going to the gym at least 3x a week or more all the way until my feet get too swollen to put my shoes on. So far I haven't slacked off any, although there are some days that I don't go as fast. You have to listen to your body in that regard, but there is no reason to stop going to the gym unless your doctor says so.
I just found out I'm pregnant but have every intention of continuing with my exercise as best as I can.
I work out 5 days a week, usually for an hour and a half with cardio and strength training combined. I like to run but I'll likely try to add in a little more lower impact cardio as things progress.
That's all I can answer from now and hopefully I actually stick to it :s
I have continued on my regular workout routine and plan to for the remainder of the pregnancy and so far, I have lost 30 pounds! eeeeee! I was never able to shed this weight before but being pregnant, my body seems to know what it does and doesn't need. To answer your question: I'm continuing working out, just as much though it has gotten harder and I will let you know the rest when I have the kid! :)
My future sister-in-law was going to the gym and doing squats up until the week of her birth. She's a tiny little thing and didn't start to show until she was into the third trimester, had an easy birth, and ended up weighing less than she did *before* she got pregant. :o
This is fascinating for me, keep the responses coming!
@firsttimemom: AWESOME! What an accomplishment!
1. Did you work out? No. Actually at my first pregnancy appointment my doc asked me if I work out regularly (before getting pregnant) and when I said no, she said, "well now's not the time to start." Like music to my ears :)
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? N/A
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby? Obviously I'm not there yet but I plan to do what I've always done to stay lean which is pretty much portion control and watching what I eat.
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? Not there yet but fingers crossed that it won't take long!
1. Did you work out? Not at all. And I totally completely regret it.
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? N/A
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby? For me, I started working out totally differently after having my baby. I went to the gym for the first time in my life to try and shed the 60+lbs I gained. I'm now nearly back at my pre-pregnancy weight but I'm definitely in the best shape of my life. Prior to having my daughter, I never really "worked out." I'd walk on the treadmill once in a while but to actually strength train or understand how to properly do cardio, etc, I had never done it before. Now I've taken charge of my health and am much more 'in the know' about what to do at the gym! :)
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? Well, like I said, I gained 60lbs so it wasn't easy. I'm about 7lbs off my pre-pregnancy weight but I also have a lot more muscle on my body than I did before :)
I walked my entire pregnancy, about an hour or so a day. It wasn't hard to keep it up after the baby; actually taking long walks every day helped my baby blues quite a bit and also helped speed my recovery. I was down to my pre-pregnancy weight really quick, like within a month, but I didn't gain much during pregnancy because I was so sick.
I'm still pregnant so I can only answer the first two questions. I'm 29 weeks and still working out 5-7 days a week. I was a big runner and biker before pregnancy so that helped giving a good base. I've been able to run 5-8 miles a day still or ride the bike trainer inside since it was icy a lot last month for an hour or so. Still do modified sit ups and pushups and sometimes yoga. I'm hoping to be able to continue to run the whole time, it hasn't been too bad yet except having to pee all the time.
1. Did you work out? yes
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? Well - I was really sick so took off the first 4 or so months. I did snowboard 2 days around week 12. Ran here and there in the middle but it was uncomfortable. Got really into spin during months 5-7. FINALLY enjoyed walking during my 3rd trimester and would walk for 45min - 1hr 3-4x/week. Walked 2 miles the morning I went into labor.
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby? Not too bad. Gym has a daycare. Hubby is good about helping me fit in workouts. In the past 2 months I've really gotten into a routine of 4x/week. (Warren is 6.5 mos now)
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? At 6mo post partem I'm down -10 from pre-pregnancy weight. Gained 30. Have lost 40. (I'm 5'7" and was 163 pre-preg. Athletic build. So not skinny - but not overwieght either) I think the breastfeeding made the weight drop off - but at this point it's going to take effort to get the body back into 'shape' (toned).
I ride my bike a lot in the spring and summer and fall, but in the winter my workout is down to about 1-2 days a week at the gym (on the weekends) and that's about it. I have heard, like what Nachos said, that you are not supposed to start an exercise program when you are pregnant. You can keep up the level of activity your body was doing pre pregnancy. But I know I've heard doctors encourage pregnant women to work out when they never have before- maybe they recommend sticking to a low impact exercise? I'm not really sure.
Anyways, it's still icy and cold here, but I am hoping everything thaws out by the next few weeks and I can start riding my bike again. I am tired of the gym.
1. Did you work out? - No, I would get dizzy everytime I got winded or out of breath during my pregnancy.
2. How much did you work out? Until what month?- N/A
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby?- I wish that I could get back to running but so far it hasn't happened. My son has an illness so we don't want him exposed to daycare situations and we had the hottest summer ever so taking him out in the stroller wasn't an option either. We are getting out every chance we get as the wx gets nicer.
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? - Still working on the last 10 pounds. Breastfeeding and a healthier diet have helped a lot but definitely need to work out to get back in shape.
I haven't been, but not b/c I don't think it's safe or ok to do when pregnant. Working out gives me migraines, and when I get migraines I have to take meds that I don't like to take while pregnant. If I could work out, I would!
Im 20 weeks so here is my input
1. Did you work out? Yes.
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? I work out 3-5 days a week, usually a spin class and other days spin supplemented with yoga or light weights. Still doing this at 20 weeks. Ill probably have to slow down a bit in a few months though.
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby? cant help ya yet =o)
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? CAnt help ya ehre yet either
I can tell you, I have only gained 5lbs at 20 weeks, and my doctor thinks its due to my maintaining my workout schedule. He did also tell me that it would be easier to lose the baby weight afterward because your body is conditioned to be at certain levels of fitness, Every woman is different, and if you shouldnt work out, your doctor will tell you that. I also worked out this frequently BEFORE i was pregnant, so not much changed.
I was not working out before I found out I was pregnant. As soon as I found out I was pregnant I started walking. I was about 15lbs heavier than I wanted to be starting out so I knew I needed to get going!
I now walk at least 30mins to an hour a day 5 days a week. I also have started taking prenatal yoga with a teacher once a week. I'm now 15 weeks & am thinking about mixing up the yoga & the walking. I do it at work during lunch & breaks b/c when I get home I'm too exhausted! So now I'm thinking 30 min of yoga & 30 min of walking a day ....I really want to get rid of my pudgy arms! I'm hoping yoga can do that for me.
BTW...I'm really surprised how much yoga works your muscles! I love it!
I'm 26 weeks - I'm still working out every AM for about 30-45 mins. I do the elliptical trainer because I wasn't much of a runner before and I think it would be hard to get started now. I also do some weight training.
I've never been pregnant before but hope to be by the end of the year. (Crossing fingers) But I plan to exercise. I hear light exercise is okay. Nothing too physical. Although, you are suppose to get permission from your doctor first.
I looked into it because I've started going back to the gym and wanted to make sure I could continue with my sessions while I was pregnant. I found this link. http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_center/your_pregnancy/exercising_pregnancy.html or
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/toprecommendedexercises.html
I am 5"4 and a half, before I got pregnant I weighed about 105lbs, I was tiny. I gained over 80lbs, thats right 80 lbs!!!! I didn't work out at all while I was pregnant, besides going for the occasional walk, I didn't have a set schedule or anything. I was down to 120lbs within 8 weeks of giving birth, and back into my pre-pregnancy clothes too! I think it has alot to do with genetics, because I also didn't work out after giving birth. With my second baby, I started at 120lbs, and weighed in at 150lbs before giving birth and was back down to 120 lbs within a month, once again without working out. I am now at 115lbs and wanna stay here, I do the 30 Day Shred to stay toned.
I have a 5 1/2 week old so here is my imput...
1. Did you work out? Yes, I played a D1 college sport on a full scholarship so I've always been athletic. When I found out I was pregnant, I was at the end of my training for a Century bike ride...I did that ride at about 7-8 weeks pregnant.
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? I continued riding my bike for a little while after my ride, I also played volleyball one night a week up until about 14 or 15 weeks. After that, I stuck to walking every day (and I am a Physical Therapist so I am on my feet a lot during the day - I worked up until my due date) and I did prenatal yoga twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes. This yoga was pretty intense and not just stretching and relaxation. I did yoga the night before I delivered so it's safe to say I worked out up until Kayla was born.
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby? This has been the hardest part for me. I was initially getting a little winded after about 15 minutes of walking with my LO. I can't wait for my 6 week post partum appt. next week and I really can't wait to get back on my bike!!!
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? I'm not sure how much weight I've lost but I'm guessing I'm darn close to my pre-pregnancy weight if not below. I honestly thank breastfeeding for most of the this loss, I need to start doing some ab work to get my stomach beck to normal though!
1. Did you work out? Not really... I did walk a bit in the first few weeks, but then it got too hot to walk outside and I hate walking on the treadmill... but I wasn't a heavy exercizer before I got pregnant, either. I sort of don't like sweating.
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? Some light walking was about it.
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby? I delivered in October 2010. I spent every second I could in the first few weeks focused 100% on my baby, and I truly don't think that I would have worked out, even if I wanted to. I was given clearence at my 6 week appt for light exercise (I had a c-section) but again, I just didn't have the desire to go sweat on a treadmill. I did start Weight Watchers at 6 weeks postpartum, though.
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight? I put on 60 lbs during my pregnancy and started doing WW at 6 weeks postpartum. My daughter is 18 weeks old and I am 5 lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight. I am hoping to be at my pre-pregnancy weight by 20 weeks. Most of my old clothes fit, minus a pair of size 4 GAP jeans! So I put on 60 lbs in 38 weeks (she came early) and am on target to get it all off in 20 weeks.... thanks to WW and breastfeeding.
Wow - I'm really surprised by these answers. It sounds like a lot of you were able to get the baby weight off really quickly! Did those that were able to do this, have a steady weight before the baby? I struggle with my weight so was wondering how I would do trying to get back into shape after I do have a baby.
I am not pregnant, but just changed ob/gyn practices and learned a lot about different philosophies when I made the switch. My (new) doctor requires that pregnant patients work out (a minimum of 45 minutes of walking every day) and maintain a specific diet (nothing white - grains, sugar, rice, etc., limited fruit and juice, lots of lean protein, a wide range of and large quantities of vegetables). She has had great luck minimizing weight gain and avoiding gestational diabetes with this approach.
I am 7 months pregnant, so I can only answer some of your questions
1. Did you work out? Yes!
2. How much did you work out? Until what month? Pretty much kept up my same schedule as before 4-5 days a week. However the "intensity" of the workout had to go down. For example, I lift lighter weights, I run slower and for shorter distances and in step class, I took a riser off my bench.
I wish I could work out. I still take walks and hike with my husband on the weekends (which counts, I guess) but I am nauseous all.the.freaking.time. which has my workout motivation at zero.
I'm at 10 weeks, so here's hoping that in the next few weeks the nausea goes away and I can get back in the game.
Way to go ladies who kept it up all the way through!
@septcabride: I'm all for moderation, but if my doctor put me on that I would be looking for a new doctor.
@septcabride: I think thats so awesome!! I am ALL for healthy eating, and thats how I try to eat almost all of the time. Instead of drinking juice, I eat an apple and there is nothing white(bread,rice etc) allowed in my house!! It's actually great to start adopting these healthy habits when you're pregnant so you can give your children the best possible eating habits. Especially considering how many north americans are overweight, obese and have so many related health problems.
@Miss Sapphire: Yeah, different strokes, I guess. I actually really liked that about her (it's a doctor-backed midwifery practice at a hospital).
I am with you Miss Sapphire- I think it's great to encourage your patients to eat right and exercise, but that regime seems overly restricted. And limiting my fruit intake would be a deal killer for me.
Wow...was I the only one tired exahausted before 12wks?LMAO
I'm 13wks and I am just starting to walk. I could barely do anything before. Hell, I jsut started back going to sleep at 9, I was going at 8 or 7:30!LOL
Zero working out! I know I technically can, but I just don't feel like it, to be honest. I'm tired and bloated and feel so "off" that it just doesn't really get me excited to exercise. I'm just starting to get back into my old activities, like gardening and carpentry and fixing up the house. That stuff really burns calories, so I don't want to overdo it and workout on top of it too, since weight gain has been really slow for me and I'm a bit worried about it. If I ever do decide to work out, it'll probably just be yoga or a walk around my "block", which is about 3.5 miles.
I figured that i've spent my whole life being active and exercising, and now I'd just like to relax and take a break. No worrying about whether I'm getting overheated or hurting the baby, just taking it easy and eating well.
i'm 15 weeks with my first baby so i can only answer some of the questions. before i was pregnant i used to exercise 2-3 times per week - either cardio classes at the gym or 30 minutes on a cardio machine + weights and crunches. since being pregnant i have not been exercising at all. i have been waaay too exhausted and nauseous to exercise! just last week, since i'm starting to feel *a little* more energetic and slightly more normal, i started my first prenatal yoga class and it is phenomenal! i also started walking on the weekends.
@MsMamaBear: Amen, sister. I am right there with you! Hoping I perk up in the 2nd tri!
@Tisty1982 - I was doing WW before I got pregnant and was at my lowest weight ever, and stopped counting WW points the day I found out I was pregnant. I think some of the 60 lbs I put on was water weight (I was SO SWOLLEN) because I lost about 40 lbs in the first 6 weeks after delivery. I have been doing WW since week 6 pp and I've been losing steadily!
Wow, you ladies are amazing! I hope I have that motivation when I get pregnant :)! And clearly, I need to breastfeed!
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No... I'm not pregnant! But I really must settle this argument with FI.
To avoid biasing you, I won't tell you what side I was on - but tell me (and all the other weight-anxious bees out there):
1. Did you work out?
2. How much did you work out? Until what month?
3. Was it easy to continue working out after baby?
4. How long did it take to lose the baby weight?
Thanks ladies :)