So, after the OB casually mentioned my enormous weight gain over 4 weeks (ooops), I decided to do something about it. I'm eating better (more healthy foods) and I decided I would try some prenatal yoga I saw on Netflix streaming. UGH - Awful! A. I have no flexibility. B. My wrists ache when I lean on them and C. I just...hated.every.minute of it! It was uncomfortable and not something I'm used to doing.
Does anyone else hate exercise as much as I do? What do you do to combat it?
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
my DH used to take me to the gym with him 3x a week. omg. if your wrists hurt now, just wait until you have your LO! protect the wrists!!! mine still hurt from time to time..
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
I swam a lot, and did water zumba. Your body will feel so much better in the pool! Now when you get out.... that's another story.
kiwi / 525 posts
I'm with artbee- swimming is just wonderful now (29 weeks). So relaxing, and still exercise if you move at all rather than just enjoy floating around!
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
Is there no exercise you enjoy? Something fun? Or just turn on some music and have a dance party?
persimmon / 1465 posts
Swimming is good. Or go for a walk? Doesn't have to be too vigorous.
pomegranate / 3503 posts
Maybe start with just more walking? Window shopping sounds like a fun "workout". 
kiwi / 525 posts
Yeah more gentle walking would be a good start alright, god knows you'll be doing plenty of it later on when nothing else is any way comfortable!
pomegranate / 3225 posts
I'm very early, so I'm still running and going to be doing weights today. I really want to stay fit but not overdo it... I guess it's different for everyone. I already feel huge since I haven't lost the weight from my last preg that ended in MC. I guess I just force myself to do it and then I feel so much better after. Walking is always good!
pear / 1723 posts
Walking outside or on the treadmill has been just about my only form on exercise since getting pregnant. Sometimes I do light weights with my arms, but I'm usually a slacker. My best trick for the treadmill - only allowing myself to watch certain shows when I'm walking, so if I want to see more, I have to walk more
I'm gaining a lot, but aside from an initial thickening of my legs and arms a little, I think I've avoided looking puffy or chubby so far, and I would guess a lot of that has to do with the walking. So that's motivation too!
grapefruit / 4671 posts
I would say that walking is the best IMO. I just try to ensure I get 3 miles in everyday and I'm good.
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
I recently discovered and really enjoy Sunner Sanders workout DVD - it is pregnancy appropriate but challenging enough! All you need are handweights or an exercise elastic.
cherry / 133 posts
I don't like extreme working out. I only work out if I enjoy it, burning and aching are not what I call enjoying it lol. I have found that pregnant I love the water, wether it be the pool or the bath tub. I just love the way I feel in the water. I went for a walk last night too and it was great!
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
I'd highly recommend finding something you enjoy! Just because you didn't like that prenatal DVD doesn't mean you hate all exercise. You deserve to be active in a way that makes you feel good and happy! I hope you find something like that. Don't be afraid to keep trying new things until you find something you like.
clementine / 878 posts
I've been active throughout my entire pregnancy (30 weeks). But I hate (HATE) prenatal yoga. It would make my wrists hurt, even after doing the modifications they recommended and made my sciatic pain worse. So, I do my elliptical workout, some weights and every so often I go swimming (which I also hate). Basically, if it's an exercise that everyone recommends for pregnant ladies, I've hated it. Just do what works for you and whatever keeps you moving.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@Goldilocks1107: haha. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that hates pretty much everything. I have looked into pools but they are SO expensive around here. I'm considering joining a gym that allows you to go monthly so I can just use the elliptical or bike. Either of those would be better on my joints/ligaments in my groin than walking.
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