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I talked with my obstetric team about my workouts. Together we came up with the best plan for me and my pregnancy. The general rule was that if a movement didn’t feel right, don’t do it.

Cheese ravioli in a pop top can:-)

Have you received your daily carb numbers from either your o.b. Or a dietician? Here are some of the books I turned to when I had GD:…

Here you go: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VFUerQhClng&list=PLFA865D4B68D0588B&t=0s&index=15 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qR0zbXtTdMk&list=PLFA865D4B68D0588B&index=7 If you have doubles: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T8-5YJm2lnI&index=1&list=PLFA865D4B68D0588B My suggestion is to warm up on your own and write down the…

Be S.L.A.M by Lauren Brooks. It is a Kettlebell strength and conditioning program.

Yes, the program does change week to week. I think I’m going to repeat the week. I’m not on a time crunch.

Climbing didn’t effect my lifting, lifting effected my climbing. I gained weight while I was lifting. Specifically, I put muscle on my lower body. As a result, climbing became a bit harder. You’ve become lighter, so I don’t think that will happen to you. I think if you choose more vertical routes at the climbing gym that…

She gave you some great advice. I’m going to add if you are experiencing any type of incontenence please seek out pelvic floor physio before you jump back into lifting, jumping or running. Congrats on your little one:-)

It’s a little on the older side, but I love the Metolius Safe tech.…

I referred to this site constantly through out my pregnancy and post partem www.girlsgonestrong.com . They have great resources for working out while pregnant.

While I wasn’t completely new to running, a half was my first race. It was also the first time I picked up many of the items I mentioned above.

After I had my son, I started doing Russian Kettlebell. I think it’s fun. I can workout at home while my son naps. Most of my workouts range between 20 minutes and 45 minutes. Here are some good resources if you want to try it:…

If you haven’t been to a running store to be fitted for shoes you are going to want to do that. Buy 2 pairs if you can. As your runs get longer, good socks and a good running bra are going to be important. If you are running outside, a hat and sunscreen.

I encourage you to go give it a shot. Crossfit is one of those things that generates a lot of conflict and strong opinions when you ask about it in an Internet forum. People love it or hate. You did receive some good feedback that actually answers your original post. Focus on that. Go in tomorrow and give it a shot. Only…

You could go longer. Do you feel good at the end of your workout? If you are doing a video, are you keeping up with the people in the video? If the answer to these two questions is yes, you could definitely go longer. I’m a pretty big fan of strength training. You could work in 2-3 sessions a week along with your cardio.…

What modifiers does your instructor suggest? When did you have your last baby?

I was at risk for postpartum depression too. One thing that helped me not worry so much about it was coming up with an action plan for when/if I experienced postpartum depression symptoms. Talk with your OB or your mental health provider about coming up with a plan:-)

If you are looking to get started, check this video out: https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Core-Kettlebell-Sarah-Lurie/dp/B005FRWTSO?crid=16WNDXMT66L2B&keywords=iron+core+kettlebell+by+sarah+lurie&qid=1532027230&sprefix=iron+core+ke&sr=8-2&ref=mp_s_a_1_2 It’s relatively inexpensive and her instruction is good.

What equipment do you have at home?

I kept strength training through my pregnancy. I modified my routine to be lighter weight with higher reps. Definitely listen to your body and if it doesn’t feel right don’t do it. Girls Gone Strong has some really helpful resources.…

I hope your coaches scaled this for you. No one who is new to Crossfit should be doing something of this type of volume.

I wouldn’t recommend sit ups either. I’d start with something geared towards diastasis recti (separation of the abdominals) just to introduce some gentle movement and get you core working again. Here is one that I like: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EXm5UcVXuEU There is another post pregnancy video by the ladies at The…

Why are you choosing to cut out cereal if that is what you like? Try Kashi GoLean cereal. It’s 12 grams of protein per serving. With a serving of milk that takes you to 20 grams of protein. With a serving of non fat Greek yogurt, your close to 30.

When I did Crossfit, I used to do J.T. on my birthday because those are my initials. How about your favorite hero workout or girl?

I’ve done Eat to Perform before. I didn’t experience weight gain with it. Are you weighing and measuring everything? What type of training are you doing?

It helps to know what triggers your reactions. Play with the squat to see what about it is triggering you. When was the first time this happened? What were you doing? My triggers are needles and anxiety. When I have bad panic attacks I vegle out. I also found that I really need to pay attention to what I eat before I go on…

I would count a climbing gym session, but log them as gymnastics in the database. I’ve done that tedious thing where I tracked all the time I spent on the wall. The “gymnastics” setting gets me close without all the fuss. I think what happens with the MFP number is people will log their whole 1 hour or more session at the…

I’ve been climbing on and off for about the past 13 years. It’s fun. Most climbing gyms offer a two week trial membership. Here are some pointers: - Really pay attention to the safety stuff. Become a great belayer. - Take an intro to climbing or a beginning technique class at your gym. It’s a great way to learn this sport…

That’s actually a pretty strong rate of loss! I’d say keep doing what you’re doing!

Sounds like rhabdo. Get to a doc ASAP.