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So since I went back to work I have totally fallen off the wagon. By the time I get home from work I need a hardcore nap to even function, wake up, dinner and then its just about bedtime. I walked some over the weekend, and was pretty pooped from that--which is a far cry from running 3-5 miles. I am really hoping that I get some ju ju back once this first tri is over!! I miss working out.

@nana87: I've heard that re: heart rate before. I think its outdated advice, but that's just from internet searches. My OB just said exercise is good and to keep it up! She made no mention of my HR should be kept below a certain level, but I didn't specifically ask either.

I've been slacking sort of. Haven't gone to my crossfit class in a week. I did run on Saturday morning and I went on a 5 mile hike yesterday. I was supposed to go on a run this morning, but my knee was hurting when I woke up so I decided to rest it instead. I'm already gaining weight....blah. I know I'm going to gain weight but I seem to already be outpacing those "pregnancy weight gain by week" charts. Oh well. Here we go again.

@Amelieisme: I don't actually think it's outdated-- my dr is only about 40 and very up to date about the most current research, like she was telling me about early screening tests that aren't even available yet. But I do think she is just being extra cautious. It's like with anything in pregnancy, better safe than sorry

Trying to get back into this, but it's been hard! I've started by taking the stairs, and I took the pup on a walk before school this morning. That counts, right??

In all seriousness, I think once the sickness and my worry goes down some, I will try to exercise more regularly. I feel SO MUCH BETTER when I do. And I hate that I've gained a little bit of weight already. Guess that's what happens when you go from a low carb diet to one where all you can eat is carbs without getting sick

@LovelyPlum: YES!! The carbs! Can't stop eating them and was not eating them at all pre-pregnancy, but now I can't seem to stomach anything else. And the weight is coming and its so early. Oh well. I'm also finding motivation difficult when I know I'm going to gain weight either way, why not indulge in the ice cream?

@nana87: True. Better safe than sorry. I'm biased because I don't want to believe it either since I run and I'm pretty sure my heartrate gets above 140 That's why I mentioned my info coming from internet searches

I've been working out the same but my diet is crap! I mean...Chinese food, burger and fries, pizza, cheese and crackers, candy,,... It's embarrassing. I haven't gained any weight yet though, likely because there are days when I can barely eat. I'm just scared of keeping this up! Someone snap me out of this!

@LindsayInNY: congrats!!!! so excited for you!

How's everyone doing so far? I know some of us are rounding out the first trimester so is it getting easier?

My nausea is almost 100% gone but fatigue is still pretty bad. As long as I go before 2pm though I feel okay. I have tried adding an extra day of just doing the elliptical to keep up my cardio and adding a yoga class. I went to one last week but did not like it very much. I'm going to try another day and hope it works out.

I'm not feeling too bad...just a baseline "blah", but I still am having trouble finding motivation. I did do a light 5k yesterday (I usually run a lot further and faster) and was so out of breath! I was supposed to go to an exercise class this morning, but was so tired last night I just couldn't set my alarm so early so I slept in. So hard to find the motivation!

@LindsayInNY: ooh! I just came over here to update-- I didn't know you got your positive!!! congrats, lady

Oh, and I started a prenatal yoga once a week. Felt a little strange when we went around the room and they asked what we want to concentrate on mentally during contractions and I was with a woman who was due the day before, someone at 37 weeks, two at 34.... I just said, well, I"m almost 12 weeks and I'm just trying to get out of my first tri, haha

@nana87: i was going to ask if anyone had tried any prenatal yoga dvds at home. glad to hear it was good. i may check it out.

@lovelyplum you are doing much better than me with the walking. i spend much of my day on my feet so some days i am just too tired out to think about walking. but i did manage a long walk on mon. & tues. evenings. it always makes me feel better though!

@nana87: oh ok I think I read several posts & mixed them together in my head! Lol

@nana87: will let you know what I find! I haven't done a ton of yoga but right now yoga and walking just feels like my only options. I love spin & Zumba but I just don't have the energy & am scared I will get sick or dizzy.

@luckypenny: Oops I just saw this! Blogilates are workout videos on YouTube. I highly recommend them for when it's easier to stay in the house. I love Cassey (the super peppy instructor and creator of Blogilates). But she can really kick some butt. Great for abs and toning.

I was away overseas on business until a week ago. While I was there, I went running once, 5 miles, and every other day was walking around for 5-7 hours. I really thought I was going to die! When I got back, my body just crashed and I got sooo nauseas. Stayed off my feet for about 5 days and resumed running and weights last Saturday. I've been to the gym or have run outside the last 3 out of 5 days. I think I'm slowly getting my energy back but with the colder weather and shorter days, it's really hard to stay motivated!

Let's keep each other accountable. :). I've been a gym rat for as long as I can remember and it's SO strange being this inactive, but it am listening to my body....(or maybe I'm just giving into the laziness...).

@T.H.O.U.: I raked leaves today for an hour! I was crazy tired afterwards, but it was a good bit of exercise. Also took the dog on a 20 minute walk after dinner. That's more than I've done in months! Paying for it a bit now, but it was great to get out and enjoy the weather

i walked the dog twice this week with DH. monday he had to go without me b/c i was feeling so sick. i'm hoping we can get out & walk at one of our favorite spots on saturday. the weather is supposed to be super pretty!

@T.H.O.U.: @jhd: thanks! Trying to make up for my 12+ weeks of laziness, lol.

@LovelyPlum: I'm pretty sure I won't be exercising in the winter whatsoever even though I'm a self professed gym addict and terribly vain on top of it. It's so hard to stay motivated when it's freezing outside!

Right now I'm going to the gym twice a week and running outside once a week. I took a boot camp class two days ago (really modified the moves) and it kicked my butt. I was really sad to see how much my stamina had gone down since July.

@HazelEyes: i'm struggling with the fact that i can't even keep up with anything besides walking. i'm on my feet a lot at school so if i manage a 30 min brisk walk with the dog on top of that it's a great day. i miss spin class and zumba

ETA and i can feel myself getting out of breath walking up hills. i feel like a wimp!