Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-November 2011
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28 weeks...gained 25 lbs... not because of the baby but because I started eating simple carbs again and stopped exercising! yikes!!!! Its a new day....removing simple starches from my diets and adding more veggies....and I'll start my elliptical again today...dr said it was okay! I hope to lose 10 lbs before the baby comes in February.0
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Hmmm...this would be interesting to see...how far along everyone is and how much you've gained...it will hold us all accountable to post!
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Kristin...20 weeks (tomorrow)...12 pounds gained
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Morning fabulous ladies!
I headed out for a very dark evening run, about 4kms, my HR was about 157-165... I tried to do some walk breaks to bring it down. Felt great after not running at all this past weekend.Aquasize tonight! Going to walk on the treadmill for 30mins at lunch.
Back has been hurting lately feels like a pinched nerve.
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Heather-Great to hear you & Charlee are fine. Yay for the bonding time. I am sure you'll get back on your walks soon, take it easy & enjoy Ms Charlee.
Amanda-Glad to hear you're feeling better. Hope your complete OB U/S around your 20 weeks the Dr can let your hubby be in your room .
Roobean-Walking the dog counts, that's my workout really and I add some PYoga here & there.
MrsJax-Good thoughts your fou and your lil one.
Welcome-AmandaR
BMfrazie-Good luck on your appt!
Babeed-How exciting getting more items for your lil champs room. Congrats for you to get back on your workouts, also i think 11 lbs is good.
Ashley-Enjoy your time off! i will also be out of town and might not have access to the PC until Sat.
Kalee- Congrats for Kallon, he's a cutie.
Rayna- Mason's room looks great, I love the bedding and the colors. I also love your belly pix too cute!
Jessica-Good workout, you must have inspired those neighbors. lol Excited for my days off too. Enjoy!
Misti-Good luck on your GC results, my test is next Friday not looking forward. Excited to BFriday shop too!
Kcurtis05- I bet you're anxious for 12-08-11 to come, any hopes for boy or girl?
Taldie-Great job on your run! No fun if your back is hurting, maybe try some yoga to open the chest and shoulders it might help.
Shelley-All the food sounds yummy, I think it'll be hard this week to eat healthy for me, I am looking forward to pumpkin pie!!!
Congrats for your lil girl! I bet your hubby & son will warm up along the way.
AFM: We walked for 20 mins last night. I am packing tonight and we drive to Cali tomorrow. :bigsmile:
Work has been extremely busy and more projects keep popping up.
Funny thing, at 2 am I got up to the RR, opened the door for the doggies to go out and drank like 3 oz of OJ, as soon as I got back in bed I felt her move alot. I think I am feeling her stretch her legs across to the left of the belly. Haahaa
My hubby still hasn't been able to feel her movements, when he touches. Maybe in a couple more weeks.
So I enter my 7th month next week, Wow time is flying by.
As for my weight gain I am still at 7lb gain, (please keep in mind I wasn't at my loss goal BP) and haven't dieted during pregnancy but, I tend not to overeat, I get full quickly. I hope I can be at this same weight gain when I go to the Dr on 12-02-11.
~Brenda~26 weeks today.0 -
I'm watching "Laugh and Learn About Breastfeeding", highly recommended it. I borrowed it from the library. Here is what looks like:
http://www.amazon.com/Laugh-Learn-About-Breastfeeding-Bayles/dp/B0008GPAP6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321982948&sr=8-1-spell
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Hmmm...this would be interesting to see...how far along everyone is and how much you've gained...it will hold us all accountable to post!
So...
Kristin...20 weeks (tomorrow)...12 pounds gained
I like this idea:
Ashley
30 weeks and 4 days (EDD 1/25)
19.5 pounds gained as of last Thursday (I'll weigh again tomorrow before I head out of town)
A little about my weight loss journey:
I had lost 6.5 pounds over about 4 months prior to becoming pregnant and was at my lowest weight in a while (133.5) at that point. I am 5'2". I gained 1.5 pounds first trimester, 14 pounds 2nd (pretty consistently about 1-1.5 pounds a week) and so far 4 pounds this trimester. I reckon I'm on track to gain about 30-35 pounds. I have been eating pretty healthy (lots of veggies, protein, tons of water) and usually stay under my calories. I have also been logging about 70-80% of the time. I typically get 3-4 workouts in a week although not as high intensity as I was doing prior to being pregnant.
I am one who has been very conscious of my weight my entire life so to see the scale go up was pretty difficult at first, but my husband has been incredibly supportive (he says "yay" when I tell him how much I have gained) and I look at myself in the mirror and see the same mostly in shape body with a big round belly attached to it; I haven't really gained anywhere but the belly and the boobs. So I know I have made a good effort at remaining healthy and know that I am able to lose weight and will once the baby comes. Right now I need to make sure I am getting the nutrition the baby needs and keeping myself active so I am not a mushy out of shape mess when it's time to ramp up my workouts again in a few months.0 -
24 weeks and 25lbs
You can see why I'm here. Lol.
I had JUST lost 60lbs from 12/2010 to 5/2011 and got pregnant in June 2011.0 -
So I had an interesting 24 week appointment. I've gone from threatened preterm labor to preterm labor. Contracting every 2-3 minutes on the monitors. So my bedrest has been extended and working out is still clearly a no. Plus I have a blood pool under the placenta so even if the contractions calm down, working out this pregnancy is out.
I'm so sad. I know the reason I'm gaining so much is the lack of activity. The things we do for these babies!!! lol0 -
Kristin...20 weeks (tomorrow)...12 pounds gained
Denise....24 weeks (25 on Sunday) and 11 lbs gained :frown:0 -
33 Weeks, 0 Days
14 lbs gained
Pre-pregnancy I was not at my optimal weight. In fact I was 15 lbs over my optimal. That beings said, I shouldn't gain more than 20 lbs with pregnancy. So I am ok with my current weight gain.
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Hattie, 26 weeks 5 days, 18-19 lb gained.
Pre-pregnancy, lost 7 lb and pretty much at my optimal weight (would like to build more muscles with that weight). 0 -
Rayna, 26 weeks and 5 days, 27 lbs gained :blushing: :noway:
Pre-pregnancy lost 25 lbs and was almost at my goal weight, had about 10 lbs to go.
It seems my weight gain since getting pregnant was more gain in the beginning and it seems to be slowing down now...I hope!
My goal is to gain a MAX of 35 lbs. Really hoping I don't go above that...but I have 13 more weeks to go so we'll see!0 -
Amelia, 11 weeks and 6 lbs gained
Fitness goal: hike or walk 15 miles per week
This is my 2nd pregnancy and for the first one my 1st trimester was in spring and 2nd during summer which made for lots of fun hiking vacations in Arizona and Utah. We would even get 10-12 mile hikes in somedays. Now with a 5 year old and no $$$$, those long hiking vacations are no longer possible. Oh, my hubby has a knee injury so I now have to hike w/out my hiking partner. Anyone from San Diego who wants a hiking buddy?
I work full time and do not have a treadmill at home. I'm not a runner at all. I hate that it now gets dark at 5:30pm, so I don't like taking my 5 yr old to the park so late. I don't live in the best part of town so I don't feel comfortable walking alone my neighborhood before work. Any suggestions for getting more miles into my day? We do a once a week date night, so wondering if we should at least make that a walking date night....dunno. HELP!0 -
What a beautiful banner, Hattie!0
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36 weeks and 1 day -- 35 lbs weight gain - have been maintaining all week and my midwife said towards the end I may even lose some pounds. Although I think I am starting to retain water as my feet are a little swollen but my blood pressure is good.
Before being pregnant I was at my goal weight and had decided to try to lose 5 more pounds. I was working out 5-6 days a week and eating about 1400 to 1600 calories.
i am not worried about the weight gain as I know I will lose it all once I start nursing and can get back to working out hard core like I used to. Everyone says I'm all belly anyway so that at least makes me feel good.
My goal was between 25-35 lbs weight gain so hopefully I won't gain much more.
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I just got back from the doctor so I have to change my date We went back 6 days :sad: I mean really it is no big deal but it still makes me sad thinking I am not as far along as we had thought.
Belinda.....11weeks.... 0 gained.....goal is 25-30 gained0 -
28 weeks 3 days - 11 lbs gained so far. My goal is no more than 25lbs!
I made the decision to get healthy, get in shape and lose weight Jan. of this year! After Jan - April of working out everyday sometimes twice a day and eating right I lost 28lbs and was at a healthy weight for me, but not a goal weight. I gained a couple pounds back April - May and then found out I was pregnant the end of May. I'd say I started at a healthy weight within healthy BMI range. So far I haven't gained as much as I expected I would, but then again I'm always busy and 90% of the time I eat healthy foods. Also drink a ton of water everyday!0 -
Hi - Love to follow along with you all! I'm 7 weeks, just went to the doc today. Due July 12, 20120
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Hey ladies! Just a quick check in. Charlee and I are doing wonderful. Breastfeeding is going absolutely wonderful now. She is eating, sleeping, and pooping just as she should be. The lack of sleep finally started to check up to me (I wasn't napping at all throughout the day) and have needed to relax a little more and nap at least twice while Charlee is napping. I have found it hard to not clean, do laundry, and cook, even though Al is here and is helping so much. I guess it is just in my nature.
I've lost 16lbs in 6 days...pretty awesome lol. I had gained 33lbs in total but because I had not been at my goal weight prepregnancy I still have 25lbs to go. I had gained a bit when I had taken Clomid (fertility med) and then had two concurrent miscarriages before I got pregnant with Charlee. I'm not too worried about that 25lbs. I know breastfeeding will help a ton and as soon as I see my doc on the 29th I'm sure she will release me to workout again. I'm enjoying my time "taking it easy" right now with Charlee though.
All in all things couldn't be better and I am so happy. I just look at her and my heart melts every time.
So for all of the ladies worried about their weight gain...I know I've told my story so many times, but let me give you a friendly reminder... I had gained a whopping 12lbs the first Trimester and was up to 25lbs by 24 or 25wks. My weight gain slowed down and ultimately stopped by the last several weeks of my pregnancy resulting in a 33lb weight gain (which was within my goal of 25-35lb gain for the entire pregnancy). Ultimately the number on the scale is NOT what is most important, it is what you are putting in your body (healthy nutritious food vs. junk) and being active/working out. I felt like I was training for a marathon and thought about it that way. It took so much physically during labor/delivery and without having been so active I'm not sure I would have done as well as I did. Please don't get hung up on the amount of weight you are gaining and focus more on the good versus the bad habits you have. If you know you are eating too many desserts, decide to have dessert every other evening. If you aren't able to hit the gym 6 days a week, do at least 3 days of some cardio and 1 or 2 strength training/yoga. Be kind to your body...it is the vessel carrying your little one.
Welcome to all the newcomers.
Keep up the awesome work ladies! I hope you all enjoy Thanksgiving with those you love.0 -
I'm 15 weeks and have been oscillating between being down a pound and even with my starting weight. I've been eating maintenance calories and will continue to do so bc of my gd risk. Dr doesn't want me gaining more than 10 pounds Hoping I won't start gaining until at least week 20 to stay on track for the pregnancy. I'm about 25 lbs overweight. 0
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Hi gals!
Heather...glad to hear you are doing well. Those first few weeks are the most precious!!
AFM: I got in a good strength/cardio workout last night, as well and the night before AND Sunday! Hoping to do it again tonight, or at least some yoga. Thursday will be a toss up, as well as Friday, Saturday and Sunday since I will be out of town. But I'm looking forward to spending some quality time with my family!!
Busy day today so probably won't get back on...so HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! And have a wonderful long weekend!!0 -
Oh...P.S....I'm 20 weeks today!!!! YAY!0
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jessica - 27 weeks (today!!!) - 30lbs gained
that is honestly very hard for me to put out in the open because its been a source of stress for me. my story goes something like this: my pre pregnancy weight was the lowest i have been in a long time. i was counting my calories and working out like a mad man - i was 124 at 5 ft 5 in - so needless to say i was super happy at where i was. when i found out i was pregnant and the cravings hit i literally caved into a lot. i gained most of my weight in the first trimester and just steadily went up from there. but i have reigned myself in and hope to maintain for a while. ultimate goal was between the 25-35 lb weight gain total...so we will see. i am assuming that i will go over...but we'll see! i have been eating well and exercising almost every day which is good. i am trying to not stress about it and just make good decisions for me and my little bug!
but everyone looks to be doing really well! i like the idea of posting name, where you are and what you've gained just to keep us on track...nice suggestion Kristin!!!
hope everyone has an awesome holiday tomorrow!!! i am headed to my mother in laws house in NY and plan to bring walking clothes!0 -
How many of you actually count calories still? I had stopped but I am wondering if I should start again just to make sure I am getting what I really need for me and the baby.0
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Heather - good to hear things are going so well for you and Charlee! Thank you for your post, it is nice to hear that you are feeling well, losing lbs, and getting ready to get back into an exercise routine!! One thing I keep worrying about is how the "after baby" life will be. Hoping to be back in my running shoes as soon as I can after!
Also...I have my ultrasound today!!! So excited/nervous. This will be the first appointment my husband will be able to go to. YAY!! I will post results and more later.
Aimee....18 W/6 D0 -
Heather- Good to hear you're catching up on the sleep and that you're breastfeeding is a success. It's good your taking it easy, and sooner than later you will be all active again. Yay for your 16 lbs down!
Thanks for the advice on the weight gain, I think that's everyone's main concern, but you are absolutley right, as long as it's good food, the weight you put on will be easier to burn.
Kristin-Nice workout, keep up the good work! Yay for your halfway there.
Rayna & Jessica- You guys look great!
Elce & Aimee-Good luck on your appt!
Bmfrazie-I stopped a while back, but I try to bring food I normally eat. Since it's been cold I've cooked many soups with lots of veggies.
Everyone have an awesome thanksgiving, I am driving to Cali today after work.
I forgot to add we leisurely walked for 30 mins, after eating some Sam's club pizza. lol
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How many of you actually count calories still? I had stopped but I am wondering if I should start again just to make sure I am getting what I really need for me and the baby.
I stopped in my first trimester, mainly because I couldn't keep anything down and I was more of a heavy snacker than a full meal eather.
May start here again- debating it.0 -
Belinda- Hope everything went great other then moving your date back a few days. As long as baby is healthy that's all that matters just remember that
MrsJax- Welcome! Hope everything continues to progress well for you!
Babeed- The book I'm reading, What to expect when you're expecting, says to not get too excited if you lose weight or don't gain any in the first 3-4 months but be prepared for your body to make up for it in later months. So I wouldn't stress about it.
Ashley- Hope you have an awesome weekend with your family and it gives your foot time to heal!
jchecca- That must be so cool to feel your baby like that
Brenda- Safe travels!
Shoppingqueen- Welcome!
Heather- I'm glad to hear everything is going so well with your little family! You are so awesome at keeping up that positive attitude and I love it! Thanks for the continuing inspiration:)
Aimee- Good luck with your U/S.
AFM- I have officially hit trimester 2(13weeks) today. I have my first official pre-natal visit today and I'm SOOOO excited to hear our little baby's heart beat! Yesterday was the worst day thus far of my pregnancy I puked, puked, and then puked some more(Which I had yet to do even with all my nausea). Then I dry heaved the rest of the morning. I also had some really bad sharp abdominal pains the majority of the day yesterday which kept me basically bed bound for the day. It was plain old horrible! But on the bright side I'm feeling much better today.Tonight is my Breaking Dawn girls night which I am also very excited about Hope today continues to improve hope everyone has a fabulous day!
Amanda 13W and I'm at 5 lbs lost compared to my pre-pregnancy weight
PS On another note I know there were a few of you using a certain lady's workout DVD's but I can't recall the name. If anyone else has a few good prenatal workout videos I'd love to hear the titles. Thanks!0 -
OMG my back is killing me today! Im hobbling around, feels like a pinched sciatic nerve. Thi happened to me in my last pregnancy. I was planning on a run tonight, but mabe will have to do some streatching and yoga instead. Aquasize was great last night, my instructor asked me if I was a runner cause she couldnt figure out how a pregnant lady could just breeze through her class... that was nice to hear. I know I shouldnt stress about my weight but Ive been eating really good and excercising and my body is still packing on the lbs!:grumble: It doesnt matter what I do.
Im also 17 weeks and havent really felt alot of miovement so that also stresses me out! I just hope the lil nugget is ok.0 -
shelgib- i know what you mean...my husband and I are hoping for a boy. He has 1 older brother and I have 3 younger brothers so especially for me, I just feel like I understand little boys better than little girls. BUT, that being said A GIRL! You had a feeling it was a girl right? I'm sure she feels like all new territory and that's a little scary but I am sure you will raise her to be sweet and loving and not the least bit bratty. :flowerforyou:
Kistinbee - I have 2 thanksgivings as well...YIKES. I also seem to gain irregularly and seemly no matter what...but all we can do is try our best! BTW waiting to find out the sex of the baby is so exciting...I think about doing that but I don't know if I can hold out!!
Rayna - Nursery looks adorable!
MrsJAX - I understand why you are cautious. This is my first pregnancy but I still worry a lot since I'm only 8 weeks. It's hard to not worry, but it sounds like baby is doing great so try to relax and enjoy it too if you can.
Jchecca - awe! baby hiccups!
Let's see - I started at 126lbs and am now 130 at 8 weeks. I have been holding steady there for almost 2 weeks. I think I ate too much in the beginning because I felt like I was STARVING all the time, so in-between meals I snacked heavily. Now I just eat 6 smaller meals and that spreads out the calories and helps me stay comfortably full. I have my 1st ultrasound Monday...excited and hoping that baby will look good. Eating well, but need to fit in more exercise...always a work in progress!!!0
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