Just found out I'm pregnant :)

spicypepper
spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
edited October 3 in Fitness and Exercise
Good morning y'all and TGIF!!! I just confirmed this morning that I'm expecting again :) totally a surprise pregnancy, not planned.

Anyway, I want to remain active with this pregnancy since this is A my 6th and B I'm 37 and C I just lost 47 lbs and I don't want them back...

My normal routine at the gym is cardio via the Arc trainer or the 30 minute circuit training area plus weights. Can I keep up with the arc trainer and weights, but tone it down on the circuit trainer?

I've never been active with my other pregnancies, so this is foreign to me.

Thanks for any info you can share. :) I'm currently 7 weeks along, got a while to go ;)
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  • angelinerstetzko
    angelinerstetzko Posts: 104
    Omg congrats!!! Best of luck keeping active! I know you can do it :)
  • helenmelon29
    helenmelon29 Posts: 787 Member
    Oh congratulations. Im not sure what to advise on exercise - I havent got any kids. My friend is pregnant and does lots of walking, swimming and has a pregangy workout dvd.

    Good luck xxxx
  • mcdonl
    mcdonl Posts: 342 Member
    Congrats!!
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    Congrats!
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    Congratulations! That's fantastic news. You can keep active but get some advice from your doctor. It is best not to start anything new or lift weights that are too heavy, but provided you are in good health and the doctor agrees there is no reason why you can't keep active. You may want to take it a little easier to start with and don't let yourself get out of breath. Good for you keeping active. :flowerforyou:

    There will be certain exercises you should avoid but perhaps join a pilates for pregnancy class. That will keep you in fantastic shape :)
  • run_momma_run
    run_momma_run Posts: 319
    You might be able to do it all. I'd advise that you talk to your doctor and see what he/she thinks. If you get the green light to do it all, then just keep going!!

    And congrats - what a busy household you've got!! :flowerforyou:
  • AreneeG31
    AreneeG31 Posts: 256 Member
    Wow!! number 6!! Congrats! I just wanted to say you are awesome! I have three kids and whew! its a lot of work! they are such a blessing! Be safe working out and be healthy! Good luck with your pregnancy!
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    When I was pregnant, I ran 5k's 3 times a week until I was 36 weeks. I kept up with my lifting and my circuit training. I did yoga and pilates and I even took up kettlebell training. So yeah, you can keep it up as long as you doctor says you're okay to do so. And it's a good idea to start wearing a HRM so you don't get over heated.
  • jjrenn
    jjrenn Posts: 4
    Congratulations....there are a lot of pregnancy exercise DVD's so I'd try them. Also, just watch what you eat. I think you have to have more calories in a day when you're pregnant but still make sure you track them. I gained 50 lbs. with my daughter and 2 years later I am still trying to lose it. I'm going to have the same attitude as you when we have another child. Good luck!
  • jilliebk
    jilliebk Posts: 252 Member
    congrats!
  • PBJunkie
    PBJunkie Posts: 652
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  • skcornett
    skcornett Posts: 169 Member
    Congratulations! I would definitely consult your doctor for what works best for you. I will say that my neighbor was in the gym two weeks before she delivered. Wow.
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    Congrats! That is wonderful news! Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy! :flowerforyou:
  • groomchick
    groomchick Posts: 610 Member
    Congrats!! I know lots of people work out when their pregnant....I would speak to your DR. and let him know what you want to do. I'm sure things will have to be adjusted as you go along as well Good Luck!!
  • mrzpeep1
    mrzpeep1 Posts: 64 Member
    Congrats!
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    congrats!!!
    and you can totally do it!!

    my friend that just had a baby stayed active and ate the calories she was supposed to (obviously she got to eat more but she didn't pig out!!) and she only gained 25 lbs with her pregnancy and is right off to losing it again after the baby was born.. the greatest thing is... she said she felt GREAT during her pregnancy when w/ her other kids / she didnt feel as great when she didn't eat healthy and still exercise (she did walking outside)

    you can do it ! and congrats again!
  • kirakaydawn
    kirakaydawn Posts: 211
    there's a lady all over the news here in Australia for running a marathon 6 hours before delivery hahaa
    Yeah...
  • blarics11
    blarics11 Posts: 88
    Yippie!!! Congrats!!! I believe that you can still do your normal workouts durring pregnancy. You just need to pay more attention to your body and listen when it tells you to slow down... and definitly talk to your doctor and see what s/he thinks is best :) Congrats again!
  • adezeray
    adezeray Posts: 72 Member
    CONGRATS! I KNOW YOU WILL KEEP UP THE HARD WORK....
  • Sylvia_100711
    Sylvia_100711 Posts: 35
    Congratulation....... Stay on the program with your doctor advise.......... You will have a beautiful pregnancy !!
  • april_beth
    april_beth Posts: 616 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS...

    and since you're already active and not starting from scratch it'll be easier...i moved and moved and moved up until i was 6 months pregnant at the gym and then i got embarrased (which is just dumb so dont do that like i did) and then walked until i think 8 months and then my hips were gonna just fall off. :)

    i ended up only gaining 26 pounds and the boy was 10 pounds!!! ack!

    so you will totally see a difference. dont overexert yourself, eat right and ENJOY THIS!! :)
  • MegSommer
    MegSommer Posts: 522 Member
    First let me say Congrats!!! Second, i think you should discuss this all with your Dr but with my pregnancy (2.5 years ago) i was told i could keep up my current activities in moderation....example: last year i had 2 pregnant Zumba instructors they they taught all the way up to 38 weeks. :o) Take care and have a happy/healthy pregnancy this time around.
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    Congrats! #6.... wow that's awesome! :) I would still do cardio BUT I wouldn't do high impact. I also wouldn't lift heavy. Honestly, you should ask your doctor what exercises would be best for you. I have read some articles that say you can stick with the same routine you did pre-pregnancy BUT I am kinda iffy about that because now you have a little baby in there that I don't think can handle all the strain. Anyways, ask your doctor what would be best. I just had my 3rd baby a year ago and I wasn't very active in my pregnancy until I found out that I had gestational diabetes. Of course with that, they want you to be active and exercise. I walked a lot and did light weights. I only gained 2 pounds during that pregnancy and he came out 7 lbs 2 oz. :) I was overweight to start with so the weight I lost during my pregnancy was my own fat. I know you can do it!! Drink lots of water and walk a lot. I wish that I could give you more advice but I think you should just check with your doctor. Again...... congrats on #6! How old is your youngest?
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Congratulations!! I'm sure you can stay active but please talk to your doctor about what's ok and what's not...dont't take advice from a bunch of strangers on the internet who don't know you from Eve.
  • supergirlsu
    supergirlsu Posts: 68
    Congrats! Thats amazing. My sisters friend did aerobics classes until she was pretty much at her due date. But deffo speak to your doctor :) x
  • marcsgirl10
    marcsgirl10 Posts: 40 Member
    Congratulations sweet girl! I'm so happy for you :) I have three boys (12,7,5) and I wasn't active during any of my pregnancies. I wish I had been. I may have one more eventually.....but learning to live healthy and losing the weight, I don't ever want to put on that much weight again. Just remember how much work and time it takes to lose all the extra weight (not just baby weight) I'm here for support if you ever want to chat or need encouragement!:flowerforyou:
  • Bonita_Lynne_58
    Bonita_Lynne_58 Posts: 2,794 Member
    Congratulations! I've heard it's ok to continue with activities you normally do. I would check with your dr. for his/her advice. And with medical ok would stay as active as possible.

    When I was pregnant with my first (37yrs ago) my father would fuss nonstop if he caught me lifting a laundry basket or raising my arms over my head to hang clothes. It was pretty funny, because women have worked jobs that were very demanding and given birth to healthy babies. :happy:
  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
    Thanks guys! Yeah, I've got to call today to schedule my appointment with my Doctor.

    This is baby #5, pregnancy #6. We lost one baby between kiddo # 3 and # 4.

    Just amazing, hoping everything works out with this little one. :) on cloud 9 overe here for sure.
  • meldickman
    meldickman Posts: 38
    Congratulations on your wonderful news! I have 4 kids and exercised through all my pregnancies as normal. My Dr. told me it was ok and that my labor and delivery and bouncing back would be much easier by keeping active. I ran and walked alot and lifted weights.
    Make sure you get the advise from your Dr. because everyone is different an once again congrats and I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
  • mamafrahm
    mamafrahm Posts: 132 Member
    Congrats!!! I think you can pretty much do anything that your body is used to while pregnant.. I excercised and went horseback riding while I was preggo. Good luck, you can do it! And Congrats again!
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