https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 05:52:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active/page/2#post-2058387 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:15:58 +0000 Kemma 2058387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In terms of exercise you can continue throughout pregnancy, I'm a great believer in walking! As part of managing my GD I've been trying to take two walks a day (only short but I've swallowed a basketball!) and I'm really enjoying them! I particularly like the walk I take once LO is in bed for the evening (it's Summer in NZ so it's nice and cool in the evening). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2058370 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:26:05 +0000 mrsjyw 2058370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I can't get to the gym, I try to find active household activities. This past week was shoveling/plowing the snow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2058353 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:05:20 +0000 travellingbee 2058353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fitbit! I have back problems and can't do a lot of exercises so I'm limited but I've lost 7lbs just upping my walking and cutting out a lot of carbs. I also like dance workouts like Zumba when I have time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2058352 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:04:15 +0000 cookiemomster 2058352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the same boat. I have started running again because I stopped when I hurt my back whole pregnant and then just never started up, but it's been slow goings lately. I feel like all I do is sit since dd isn't mobile yet. </p> <p>As for exercise, if you make it a routine- be it kickboxing, barre, running, crossfit, and you're body is used to it before getting pregnant, you can still do it as long as you feel comfortable is my understanding. But like if you start kickboxing this month and then next month get pregnant, it might not be the best idea to push yourself with something that new. Obvs your doctor probably knows better and would be able to give an actual answer when the time comes though =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2058335 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:48:43 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2058335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I play tennis 2 to 3 days a week year-round. And I'm almost 22 weeks pregnant now and still playing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057879 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:32:02 +0000 avivoca 2057879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like doing barre classes (when I can afford it), going to the gym occasionally, and walking in addition to my regular running. I'm not a gym person, so I'm trying to push myself to go regularly. Even though it's chilly, could you load T up in the stroller and go for regular walks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057865 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:27:08 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2057865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>walk the kids to school. it's so bad in the winter. at least in the summer we walk a ton. i basically barely move. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057813 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:58:26 +0000 artsyfartsy 2057813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I hope so too! Right now where he isn't mobile we just do a lot of sitting in the floor. </p> <p>@lemondrop: A sticker chart sounds fun!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057812 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:58:19 +0000 sarac 2057812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: I don't really know what it involves. If it had a lot of jumping, I know I couldn't do that while pregnant. Otherwise, I'd go for it, and then keep doing it as long as you feel comfortable. That's my pregnancy exercise policy, anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057808 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:57:04 +0000 bushelandapeck 2057808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: we do the same. I bring the kids to the gym with me a few times a week and it's time to do cardio, read my kindle, and focus on myself. It's good for my physical and emotional health. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057799 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:50:12 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2057799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yoga and barre videos! I've continued it throughout my entire pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057798 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:48:48 +0000 lemondrop 2057798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The thing is, you can't rely on motivation to get you where you want to be. Motivation is fickle and it comes and goes. Discipline is what you have to commit to. </p> <p>Sticker charts or a splurge night is what helps me. Once I fill out my sticker chart (thanks @autumnlove: for the idea) then I get a fun reward, a new outfit or something fun. I've been trying to improve gradually since cutting yourself of of all comforts just makes life suck. </p> <p>Eating one really good meal a day, one convenience meal, and something in between along with a workout has helped a lot. I try to keep a calorie balance, but keep a splurge night a week to enjoy myself out. Also having a pedometer on my phone helps with smaller goals.</p> <p>I also have memberships to local things like the zoo and aquarium and butterfly garden to get out and walking on workout days off. Usually I do 5 on with two off mixed in depending where my week is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057777 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:42:38 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2057777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chasing around 2 kids<br /> taking them for a walk or to the park EVERY day the weather permits<br /> kickboxing and muscle toning on the mornings I don't work.</p> <p>I also think once T starts walking, you'll become more active. You'll be chasing him arund, and then you can start taking him to places like the park. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057761 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:35:59 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2057761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: Another thing I did that motivated me was I joined a Dietbet (Jillian Michaels was hosting one and there were tons of participants). Knowing that I had paid and would only get my money back if I lost the weight (it was a completely reasonable goal) was really motivating for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057759 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:34:25 +0000 Mamaof2 2057759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: if you need motivation I say go join a class somewhere with a friend to hold you accountable!</p> <p>I have tried to do DVDs at home but when I get tired I stop - I mean, no one is watching, its just me!</p> <p>I joined a gym and if you don't show they charge you $10 - sounds harsh but you can be sure it motivates me to go. I get am awesome work out because everyone is watching me - and I cant sit down when I am tired! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057758 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:33:48 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2057758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a jawbone up 24 for christmas and in addition to crossfit, I definitely walk a lot more to meet my step goal. It has to be pretty cold for me to stay inside with J. Today we had a high of 20 and we walked three miles :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057751 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:28:44 +0000 artsyfartsy 2057751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Haha good to know. I'd love to continue doing kickboxing if I ended up liking it.</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Not right now. Too cold. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057745 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:27:24 +0000 Purpledaisy 2057745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After I weaned last October I knew that I had to do something since I wasn't going to be burning those extra calories. So I joined a gym with daycare and do cardio and weights 3-4 times a weeks. DD loves daycare and as a bonus it makes working out a little break for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057738 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:25:11 +0000 Freckles 2057738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it motivation you have trouble with, or finding something you like?</p> <p>I agree that barre is a great low impact workout. I think pure barre has online workouts you can stream as well. </p> <p>I feel like being motivated to workout is half the battle. Is there a coworker you can go on walks with (or stairs) at lunch? Is there anyone that can hold you accountable to working out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057737 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:24:50 +0000 loveisstrange 2057737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try a pole class! It's so fun, and it really helped me get my sexy back after having a baby. I have my own pole in our garage now.</p> <p>You're pretty limited when you're pregnant though, since you can't twist or invert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057727 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:21:55 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2057727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: I do that at nap time! I also did a stroller class in the fall and it was awesome </p> <p>Can you load T up in the stroller and go for long walks? It's soooo snowy and cold here so we can't really do that right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057726 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:21:12 +0000 blackbird 2057726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: Whatever you start and do pre-pregnancy, you can continue to do during pregnancy. You just have to know your body and know your limits and be smart about it. Don't do what hurts, take it easy, etc. True of any exercise. Hell, you can hurt yourself pretty bad doing yoga, so.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057720 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:20:31 +0000 artsyfartsy 2057720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The private kickboxing classes are in our price range. I'm going to try and find a little courage and go meet with the instructor tomorrow and get more info. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057713 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:18:53 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2057713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: I think the kickboxing that isn't safe may be like the one on one combat style, not necessarily the cardio class style...but maybe it's because someone could still accidentally kick you in the belly? Kickboxing (the class style) is definitely my favorite type of cardio class. I am not coordinated enough for the dancing classes (and feel self conscious the whole time!) but I really enjoyed the kickboxing ones. I plan to go back after this baby is born! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057675 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:59:01 +0000 artsyfartsy 2057675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: For physical activity....not much. I've never been an active person. Dancing and stuff intimidates me. When I was a teen I was a part of a fun baseball team with my coworkers. We played once a week and I loved it. I don't have anyone I know who would be interested in doing something like that. Nor is the weather appropriate right now. </p> <p>@sarac: When I googled it it said it wasn't safe. I just assumed tht to be true. But you're right. I've heard people continuing to do crossfit and that's much more intense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057646 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:43:53 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2057646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The biggest thing for me was wearing a fit bit and recognizing when I was having a low activity day. We go for lots of walks, even if we have to walk around Target or the mall, just to get moving. I do Jillian Michaels videos too...I like that they are only 20 minutes but because of the intensity cover strength and cardio all at once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057609 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:26:46 +0000 jedeve 2057609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just go on lots of walks! That and housework seem to keep me on my feet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057597 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:22:10 +0000 sarac 2057597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Why can't you keep kickboxing when you get pregnant? Surely it's not more dangerous than crossfit, which people keep doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057596 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:21:30 +0000 blackbird 2057596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, what sort of stuff do you enjoy doing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-stay-active#post-2057581 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:18:12 +0000 MrsSCB 2057581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Yesssss, me too! I like how they just calmly do the workouts with you like normal people. I got tired of how a lot of videos feature either super peppy people or people who act like they might bitch slap you if you stop moving, lol. </p>