New Year fitness check-in

[frecklesnbrains]

It's a New Year (and a great one at that)! What better time to jump-start your pregnancy fitness goals?

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week?

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year?

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns?

[frecklesnbrains]

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week? I ran 4x3 miles (12 miles total), which is the most I've done in a week since getting KU.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year? I'm aiming for 9-12 miles running this week. I'd really LOVE to do a hike this weekend, but a winter storm is in the forecast so I think that's going to put a crimp in my plans. Something about hiking in heavy snow and freezing rain that just doesn't sound pleasant (not to mention unsafe if the steep sections ice over). I hope to fit in a hike or two before the end of January. There's probably enough snow up north to break out my snowshoes too, which is fun! In terms of long-term goals, DH and I agreed to sign up for a half-marathon later this year or early next to motivate us (mostly me) to get back into shape after delivery. I've never run a half before (10k is the longest distance I've done) so it feels kind of crazy!

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns? I feel great that I'm doing the running, but my body definitely feels really heavy and slow. My pace has gone from ~9min/mi pre-pregnancy to ~11min/mi. Normally with this frequency of working out I start feeling stronger with each run but I'm not getting that at all, and I'm having a hard time keeping up with my DH (normally it's the other way around!). I'm a pretty competitive person so I'm having a really hard time being okay with my mediocrity. DH has been supportive and keeps telling me I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but I've had this vague sense of disappointment after each run this week. I know I'm just going to have to get over it.

[Flair Underwood]

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week?
Got to the gym to use the arc trainer twice... it was hard to get a third in between my parents coming up, going to MIL's house and NYE.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year?
Just to get in 3 workouts this week. Running is out for me - ton of pain up the right side of my belly. The ob said if it hurts - don't do it. So.

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns?
I feel like I can feel a positive difference in my butt/thighs already (which is what I wanted by choosing the arc trainer). Although last night I realized my legs bump into my belly on the higher inclines. I guess the elliptical will be my next stop, but I feel like it's so USELESS! I've gained "less then 10 pounds" so - i should be content. Growing baby or not, not being in control of my body is rough. Also - my butt is getting bigger this time. Yay?

ETA:  Congrats frecklesnbrains, on the running!  Half training is no joke but it's really a great experience.  You can do it!  The hardest part of training for me was getting the mid-week 7 and 8 mile runs (The long runs on the weekend I considered "me time").  With a LO, it can become such a time suck.

[babyzebra]

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week?
I went on several brisk walks with my dog. We both need the exercise and I feel like I also need some one-on-one time with my fur baby and to clear my head.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year?
I want to continue taking my dog for walks.

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns?
I felt fine cardio-wise, but my hips were kind of sore from the power walking.

[babyzebra]

frecklesnbrains that's such a good idea to sign up for a half some time next year. I feel like I would really benefit from some motivation like that! I may think about doing the same.

[frecklesnbrains]

Flair Underwood I get the sense that you and I are feeling the same way... It's hard to put so much effort into workouts without feeling like you see results. I think I need to change my mindset and keep reminding myself that simply MOVING as much as possible needs to be the goal. And I need to let go of any goals for improved fitness/times/strength and remind myself this is all for baby, not for me.

[Kevinmac]

What did you do to keep your body moving? I walked countless miles at Disney World. My feet and legs hurt every evening.

What are your goals? I want to walk at the gym four times a week. I have shows I want to watch while I'm there to help me achieve this.

How are you feeling about workouts? I need to start. Four days is doable so I need to remind myself of that.

[titania]

I missed this yesterday!


1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week? For most of the week I was super sick, but MH and I took the dog for a long walk on Saturday and Sunday - 9 miles for the weekend!! My legs were super sore yesterday, but in a good way.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year? Keep moving! I feel better and the dog feels better when we get outside and walk, so we are going to try to find a new pretty place every week to walk and explore. During the week I need to hit the gym and do some neighborhood walks. I got an UP for Christmas, so that is super motivating.

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns? It is weird to get so winded so early. I have to move so much slower then I want to and that can get frustrating.

[frecklesnbrains]

titania 9 miles in two days is awesome! Nice job! And I feel your frustration at getting winded and going slowly. I keep telling myself it's just because my heart and lungs are pumping and oxygenating more blood so that explains it.

[titania]

Jan 5, 2016 11:16:22 GMT -5 frecklesnbrains said:

titania 9 miles in two days is awesome! Nice job! And I feel your frustration at getting winded and going slowly. I keep telling myself it's just because my heart and lungs are pumping and oxygenating more blood so that explains it.

Thanks! Walking and Netflix was pretty much how we spent the weekend!  

[mymilkshake]

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week?

I ran once and walked the dog about 2 miles a day x3 days. I also do pregnancy Pilates a few days a week.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year?

My goal is to start heading to the gym so I can use the elliptical. I jinxed myself last week because running is just uncomfortable for me now! I quickly get groin pain and some sort of pelvic discomfort.

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns?
@frecklesbrains I felt the same way about my runs! I used to be fast, but ended up running 11-1130 minute miles with my HR still up there!

[mladerri]

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week?
I've been running 2-3 miles every morning and walking so much throughout the day.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year?
I really hope I keep up some exercise when I get home. Easy to get caught up with the business of life. I want to maintain muscle and at least walk if not run 4 days/ week.

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns?
I'm feeling good at this stage and I hope I can keep it up. I'm having back pain but I'll be seeing my pt next week to follow up again.

[GOmamab15]

1. What did you do to keep your (growing) body moving during the past week? Went on a super long walk on the beach on Friday, and a lot of walking for work on Monday.

2. What are your goals for the upcoming week? Or upcoming month? Year? This week I'll be lucky if I get 1 day off over the weekend, so I hope to go for a long walk if I get a chance.

3. How are you feeling about your work-outs? Looking for advice or suggestions? Any concerns? Meh, I shoulda tried harder to keep up with cardio at home, since I stopped when I got my BFP it's been really hard to motivate myself now, and I get random pains in my abdomen if I try to do squats or anything so I feel like I need to take it easy.