I thought a thread to support each others' fitness and health goals during pregnancy would be nice! I'll throw out some "get to know you" questions, and then we can check in on Mondays to see how things have gone and what your goals are for the week. We can let the thread run for two months before starting a new one.
How far along are you?
Baby #
Were you active before getting pregnant?
Do you have specific goals?
What type of exercise do you enjoy?
Anything else?
pomegranate / 3895 posts
How far along are you? 31 weeks
Baby # 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yes, very.
Do you have specific goals? Keep it in the fairways at this point... no crazy gain the next two months. I'd love to gain just 8 more lbs (which would be on target for a pound a week)
What type of exercise do you enjoy? I assume you mean while pregnant - my top two are swimming and walks with my husband.
Anything else? I was stalking another due date board and saw someone say that people who do 300 squats a day have an easy delivery. While I'm not sure I can do 300 squats a day, I'm trying to do 15 squats every 30 minutes while I'm at work. So far I've done 75!
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
Great idea!
13.5 weeks
Baby 2
I was running, skiing, hiking, and spinning before getting pregnant.
I am currently running (jogging really) and going to the gym and doing light weights and hiking. Usually 4-5x a week. It makes me feel good about myself! I was on bed rest from 30-37 wks last time so I would like to remain active as long as possible.
pomelo / 5228 posts
Great idea! I've been doing great with weight gain, but keeping in shape hasn't gone as well.
How far along are you? 31w
Baby # 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yep, at the gym 5x/week
Do you have specific goals? At this point, just to keep up with going 3x/week
What type of exercise do you enjoy? I take a book and elliptical for 40mins. I used to take strength training classes, but I'm chicken to do it while pregnant (even though doctor OK'd it).
Anything else? Had a mild episode yesterday... Not sure if it is related at all, but I went to the gym for 20mins for the first time in over a week (I've been sick). I noticed myself getting tired quicker than usual, so I left early. Then soon after I started having a lot of BH contractions, so I ended up at the doctor. All is well, she thinks I may have just overdone it a little bit, but I'm to rest for a few days. I'll try again (gently) next week.
pomelo / 5720 posts
Love this!
How far along are you? 24 weeks
Baby #: 2 (pregnancy #3)
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yes. I like to ski, waterski, bike, hike, go to the gym, etc.
Do you have specific goals? Staying active and continuing to go to the gym 3-5 days/week. It definitely helps my mood and energy level. I exercised until the day I gave birth with DS and I hope to do the same this time.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Elliptical, yoga, Pilates, hiking, walking.
persimmon / 1313 posts
So excited for this!
How far along are you? 11w6d
Baby # 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? Very,
Do you have specific goals? Right now I want to keep up my yoga practice and continue to work on keeping upper body strength. It's very easy to lose that with these boobs!
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Yoga, strength training. I like to run when I can but it hasn't been possible yet. I also like dancing!
Anything else? So happy for this thread! I need to be held accountable.
pomelo / 5000 posts
I'm glad to see there is interest and there can be a supportive group for this.
@Mrs.Someone: I'm sorry you had what sounds like a scary experience, but I'm relieved everything is ok!
@winniebee: are there good hiking spots where you live? I'm in Virginia and there are lots of nice trails nearby, although I hate dealing with ticks in the warm weather.
@BakerBee: "keep it in the fairways...." love that! I'm impressed with your squat goal. (I was the one going on and on about squats this morning.) I'm going to start working on this: http://www.katysays.com/you-dont-know-squat/
pomegranate / 3895 posts
@Happygal: haha, little did I know I was outing myself as a lurker to the actual poster.. whoops! I just looked at that website - I'll have to try it out tonight! My squat goal is nothing compared to all these ladies. Working out multiples times a week? No energy for that!
@Mrs.Someone: I didn't talk on our board a lot about my L&D trip, but when I went it was for bleeding and contractions. The only two things different I had done was started back jogging that week and lifted a case of water. Don't feel bad if you are a little gun shy at first, you'll get back in to the swing of things.
pomelo / 5000 posts
How far along are you? 8.5 weeks--still very early! I joined the gym the first week I found out I'm pregnant. I feel like I'm preparing for a marathon.
Baby #: Number 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? Not really. I take my dog on regular walks, but exercising honestly hasn't been a priority in the past. I go through working out spurts, but haven't been consistent.
Do you have specific goals? I want to keep my weight gain in the appropriate range and get strong. My good friend had a great pregnancy, and she attributes it to being so active. If all the exercise helps out with labor, I'll consider that icing on the cake.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Group classes are the best for me. I've been going to barre and working with a trainer recently to learn how to safely start lifting weights, and will do pilates training in the upcoming weeks.
Anything else? Again, I'm happy to see you all here and chiming in! I hope to get motivation and learn things from you all.
pomelo / 5220 posts
How far along are you? 27w 6 d
Baby # 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yes, running 20+ miles a week on average.
Do you have specific goals? I would like to get back to the gym 2-3 days a week. I walk over 5 miles a day to and from work, so I'd like to keep doing that unless it is crazy hot outside. I'm also taking a pre-natal yoga class and would like to keep doing that as long as I can.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Running the most, but it is just too uncomfortable on my bladder lately, so yoga, walking and elliptical will have to do for the next 12 weeks!
Anything else? Thanks for starting this!
pomegranate / 3921 posts
How far along are you? 11+4
Baby # 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yep. Not crazy active, but doing hot yoga about 3 - 4 times a week and lots of power-walking with the doggies, too. I miss hot yoga SO MUCH! My husband and I also love hiking and being on the river.
Do you have specific goals? Well, my first goal is to stop coming home from work and going to sleep every day. Ha! Does that count? 
Starting soon, I'd like to get back into some lighter yoga classes, as well as take my crazy-lady wrist weights back around the neighborhood for walks. Once I'm settled at my new job, DH and I will be canoeing more as well (once we figure out the scheduling). In a perfect world, I'd find a couple of good at-home videos, too.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? See above.
Anything else? Thanks for starting, @HappyGal:!
pomelo / 5228 posts
@Happygal: @BakerBee: Thanks! I'm really not too concerned, more of an annoyance than anything It apparently made DH realize that things are going to happen soon though!
And ladies in the first tri, I commend you for having the energy to do ANYTHING right now! I was able to go to the gym maybe once a week, and spent lots of time sleeping
pomelo / 5000 posts
@mfa_lady: I'm looking forward to doing prenatal yoga. It's also like a little support group, so I'm hoping to connect with other moms-to-be.
@Mrs.Someone: Around 4 is normally when I really start to hit a wall. Even though it's counter intuitive, I've found that getting up and taking my dog for a walk at that time helps to give me some more energy. It's way to hot and humid here to do that now though, so I'm going to have to come up with plan B!
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
@Happygal: yes! But a lot of them are too strenuous. I live in the mountains in NM (for another month)
pomelo / 5228 posts
@Happygal: Remember, your body is doing a lot of work right now, so don't feel bad if plan B is the nap You'll feel better in a few weeks though!
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
How far along are you? 9 1/2 weeks
Baby #: 3, but pregnancy #2
Were you active before getting pregnant? Not really, other than chasing babies. I had just started doing Couch to 5K to get back to running, but I haven't done anything other than take a few walks since I got hit by the first trimester exhaustion.
Do you have specific goals? I'm still carrying baby weight from the boys and I was at my heaviest when I got pregnant with them, so I'm focused on gaining as little as possible (but still enough of course!). I'd also like to slowly build up my activity level, especially since I'll be staying home with the boys starting in a couple months and I want to be able to get outside with them for stroller jogs.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Eating heavy chocolate? I'm not sure I would say I "enjoy" it, but running is my exercise of choice. I do enjoy yoga, but we don't have an affordable yoga option in my city and I can't seem to get into the yoga videos I've tried.
Anything else? I'm trying to focus on eating whole and healthy as well. I'm thinking of taking on a whole 30 challenge after I get over the first tri nausea. This is an awesome idea for a thread! I love it.
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
How far along are you? almost 16 weeks
Baby #2
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yes!
Do you have specific goals? Try not to gain too much weight. I'd like to only gain 25 pounds.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Walking, running, aerobics
Anything else? I'm high risk because of pre term birth of my son at 34 weeks, so I will be exercising moderately.
pomegranate / 3643 posts
How far along are you?
35 w, 6 d (I keep trying to round up to 36...ugh so close to full term!)
Baby #
2
Were you active before getting pregnant?
I was through my last pregnancy, but kind of fell off between pregnancies. (There was only 9 months between, though!) I'm not inactive; I've always gone on walks, hiking, etc. I've had some leg and ankle problems that have made it tough to find a good sport that doesn't aggravate them.
My 1st/2nd trimesters was through our long, dark MT winters so I just did the occasional exercise video in my basement. It wasn't until the 3rd trimester I got a lot more serious!
Do you have specific goals?
A med-free birth. I hate listing that as a "goal," because I know being in shape doesn't guarantee you an easy birth. (And really hated when people told me they had easy pregnancies because they worked out/ate well/did yoga. I worked out with #1 and my pregnancy was rough!) But my epidural didn't work with #1, so I don't plan on getting another.
What type of exercise do you enjoy?
I've been all in to prenatal yoga. I wish I had signed up for a class, but it's too late now. (The courses run for two months and if I'm pregnant for two more months, someone's math is way off). I should try to go on a few more walks.
Anything else?
I went hiking two weeks ago! It was only a three mile hike, it still took three hours, I used poles, and DH carried LO. But still, I was proud!
pomegranate / 3643 posts
@Happygal: What part of Virginia? I grew up in SWVA. My parents have been going hiking every Sunday, and it makes me miss that area so bad!
@Mrs. Blue: I've been enjoying this one:
Granted, I feel like prenatal exercise videos in your first trimester feel a little ridiculous, but it feels challenging enough at 8 mo! So maybe just bookmark it for later.
grapefruit / 4311 posts
@Happygal: all hope is lost for me at this point, just waiting on postpartum to get healthy, but wanted to tell you congrats!!! I think I must have missed that you are pregnant!!!
coconut / 8475 posts
@BakerBee: I think that squat quote came from Ina May's childbirth book. "Squat 300 times a day, you’re going to give birth quickly.” - Ina May Gaskin.
cherry / 243 posts
@Happygal: thanks for starting this!
How far along are you? 10 weeks on Fri
Baby # 1
Were you active before getting pregnant? kind of - hot yoga and hiking 2-3x/week
Do you have specific goals? I'd just like to do something active most days, whether it's a long walk or a class at the gym. My back/butt/hips is already pretty sore and my OB said exercise will work wonders.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? yoga, anything outside, weight training
@Mrs. Blue: love the idea of a Whole 30 - have been looking into it myself - right now I am a carb machine and I'm sure it's not helping the exhaustion I'm feeling.
@jedeve: great pic! even walking up the hill to work from my parking garage has me out of breath right now - i went hiking the day after i got my bfp, but hoping i can get back into it soon.
pomelo / 5000 posts
@jedeve: I sent you a wall post! Thanks for sharing that picture and video. I want to start the prenatal yoga, but they specify you should be in your second or third trimester. I'm guessing I might draw some looks if I showed up now.
@Runnerd: thanks! I didn't really announce it to anyone except the IF group. You're so close! Were you able to run during your pregnancy at all?
@Oliviapope: glad to see another January mom here! Is it nerve type of pain you're going through?
pomelo / 5000 posts
Anyone have goals for the rest of the week?
My goals are to get the gym at least once and stock up on some healthy, high protein snacks. I am always feeling hungry!
pomegranate / 3895 posts
@Happygal: I'm still rocking my squats. If it was a postathon day (I think it is but I haven't seen any sticky posts?) I would start a squat challenge for the day!
Trying to increase my water intake too.
pear / 1961 posts
Ooh - fun....and hopefully motivating
How far along are you? 17w
Baby #2
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yep, well until the 1st trimester blahs convinced me to prioritize all spare time for sleeping.
Do you have specific goals? Stay active to minimize weight gain & swelling, increase energy, and (hopefully) help with recovery time/getting back to an active life post-partum.
What type of exercise do you enjoy? Usually running & cycling, sometimes weights/crossfit. But pretty much all of that goes out the window when pregnant, and I just do whatever sounds good and gets me out the door. Usually a lot of elliptical (i.e., reading trashy magazines) once running gets uncomfortable.
persimmon / 1177 posts
Thanks for starting this, @Happygal:!
How far along are you?
10w5d
Baby #
1
Were you active before getting pregnant?
Yes, gym 5x a week
Do you have specific goals?
Keep weight gain to a minimum and stay active. I have some sciatic nerve pain that gets worse when I don't work out regularly.
Even though I'm pretty tired lately, I've found that I have more energy and feel better once I do work out.
What type of exercise do you enjoy?
Weight lifting (ok'd by my dr. to continue) + some sort of cardio. Also looking forward to golfing this summer before I get too big!
Anything else?
@Mrs. Blue: I did a Whole30 in January, and was eating mostly paleo before I got pregnant. I'm going to try to get back to that sort of eating, if my food aversions to anything that is not a carb ever go away
grapefruit / 4311 posts
@Happygal: unfortunately no. I was on pelvic rest from 6 wks to 20 wks bc of bleeding, so when I got cleared finally, I only walked.
hostess / wonderful grape / 20803 posts
@Happygal: I missed working out the past few days because of doctors appts and stuff for my son. So hoping to work out the next few days. We leave for vacation on Saturday and my goal is to jog every other day during that week.
persimmon / 1313 posts
@jedeve: I like that video a lot! It's a good one @BakerBee: I'm into a squat challenge!
@Happygal: I want to get some extra miles in walking wise but today I'm pretty nauseous and have gotten sick once. 
cherry / 132 posts
This is a great idea! Thanks @happygal:
Baby #1, 9 weeks today!
Were you active before getting pregnant? Yup - workout 6x/week and a competitive horseback rider
Do you have specific goals? Keep weight loss reasonable (had a knee replacement super young after an accident so am nervous about extra pressure/weight on that joint!), keep as strong in the arms, back/core, legs as I can so hopefully I can fulfill my "bounce back" fantasies and be back competing asap
What type of exercise do you enjoy? generally - horseback riding, running, spinning, boxing, bootcamps, etc. now pregnant - no horses for me 
promised husband I'd keep it safe, so mostly just trying to get out there with some jogging, spinning, barre, elliptical, or even just walking 5 times/week.
Anything else? Really think this is a great idea. Love hearing what ladies farther along and more experienced are up to! Very motivating. Thank you.
Question - are you all monitoring heart rate when working out? Just doing what you can?
pomelo / 5000 posts
Here's our Monday check-in! How did you do last week? Any goals for this week?
And here's a conversation topic for you all: were you involved in sports during school?
pomelo / 5000 posts
@Gigi2: I don't monitor my heart rate during work outs, but there is a popular trainer in town who swears by the imporance of it. Not like I was in great shape to start with, but I'm getting winded much faster than usual. It's hard for me to say, "I'll just follow my body," because I know I can be lazy with workouts. I'm sticking to light cardio and focusing more on strength exercises.
I did not so great last week. I had plans to take my dog for a really long walk, but called it quits after about 20 minutes. So hot and humid here! I also failed on stocking up on healthy, filling snacks, so I'd love to hear what you've found that works well! I'm going today to meet with a pilates trainer so I can take the reformer classes.
The only athletics I ever participated in was track in middle school. I did it just for the social aspect and was so bad. I was horrified when the coach, who thought she was being nice, said that even though I didn't qualify to compete based on my scores, she was going to put me in b/c I had been to every practice!
pomegranate / 3895 posts
I swam tons this past week / weekend. I traveled for work the last 2 days of the week, so my squats got sidetracked . Feeling completely worn down today, though. I could literally fall asleep at my desk - hence the HelloBeeing. My productivity level leaves a LOT to be desired.
I was very active in sports during school. Mainly basketball, but I played pretty much everything.
cherry / 132 posts
@happygal: you're getting out there and trying, so that's what matters! Even 20 minutes walk with the dog is good for you, baby and the dog Pilates sounds awesome! Let us know how it goes and have fun!
For healthy, filling snacks I've been keeping Kind bars with me, babybel or string cheese, am obsessed with those Icelandic skyr yogurts, and lots of fruit with high water content. I've been so, so thirsty and feel like I need to be hydrating so much more to keep up with exercise.
Last week - did well with staying active, but am having to learn to listen to myself and scale it back if I'm not feeling up to a more intense workout. Did more walking than running last week, but that's OK! Right!?
Sports during school - I was a swimmer in high school and swam Div 1 in college, also a competitive horseback rider. Sports have always been a big part of my life, gives me structure! It's strange to have different priorities now (baby), but I think a great learning experience.
Have a great week everyone!!
pomelo / 5720 posts
How did you do last week? Any goals for this week?
-I wasn't able to work out as often as usual last week but still managed to get several walks in and two trips to the gym. I checked my weight this morning and it;s still pretty steady, so I guess it wasn't too bad of a week Hoping to get back to my usual schedule starting tomorrow!
Were you involved in sports during school?
-Yes. I played volleyball and softball throughout middle/high school.
persimmon / 1177 posts
How did you do last week? Any goals for this week?
- Last week was pretty meh; went to the gym once, but also went golfing and did a lot of yard/house work over the weekend. I ate terrible all week though 
Hoping to get to the gym at least 3 times this week, and eat something besides junk food.
Were you involved in sports during school?
- Yes, played volleyball and a little softball.
pomelo / 5000 posts
@BakerBee: do you have a swimming program in mind when you get in the pool, do you swim for a certain amount of time, or do you just go until you have to stop?
@Gigi2: I've been craving those types of fruit as well! My husband and I divide and conquer grocery shopping. I took the produce section, and came back with oranges, strawberries, kiwis, and nectarines.
And walking is great! I do feel like I need to make it to the gym a few times a week to justify the expense though--it's not cheap!
@bushelandapeck: that sounds like a good week to me! What do you usually do at the gym?
@charmed: I had many food transgressions as well. Went to a BBQ where there was an awesome potluck, and had to satisfy a donut craving. Here's to a new week!
pomegranate / 3895 posts
@Happygal: I tread water for as long as I can. Usually about 45 minutes to an hour.
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