julie_broadhead Member

Circuit training comes pretty close

I had an appointment in my second trimester where I saw a big weight jump. My care team was pretty surprised and told me to lay off the sweets. I gained 40lb during my pregnancy. After I had my son and got rid of all the water, I had 15lb to loose to get back down to my prepregnancy weight. The fact that you are active and…

Yes. I like the chocolate sea salt, peanut butter, the maple sea salt, and the coconut chocolate.

Congrats! I loved this prenatal Pilates video when I was pregnant:-) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8M7X73qN-b0 I would keep going with the walking as long as you can. Even if you end up doing a couple of 10min workouts (that's what happened to me towards the end).

I'm going to third the recommendation of Sara Lurie's Iron Core Kettlebell. It is relatively inexpensive on Amazon and her instruction is really good. I think 8k is a really good place to start. Be mindful that you will probably want something heavier after about 4-6 weeks. Maybe even sooner. You may want to look into…

Here are some different ideas: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VFUerQhClng https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLFA865D4B68D0588B&v=qR0zbXtTdMk The second video is part of a program you can find here:http://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/3-strength-conditioning-workouts-for-kettlebells If you are just looking for more workouts,…

Cool! I've never seen that one before. With programs like that I like to see what I need to do in a week and just get it done making the Kettlebell work the priority. How well the C25K mixes with that will depend on how you respond to the running. If there are days in the Kettlebell program where there is less…

Which Kettlebell program are you doing? I would alter the programming to get some rest days.

It is definitely a good thing you are getting in to see the doc. Rest, ice and pain reliever are the best things you can do for the shoulder right now. I would keep going with all the lower body work. If the back squat is bothering you, you could try holding dumbells in each hand and squat that way. If your gym has a…

https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/pregnancy/pelvic-floor/can-i-exercise-with-pelvic-organ-prolapse/ Here is a pretty good article with exercise suggestions. Is there a way you can get a second opinion on physio?

I would suggest starting with this Video https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FRWTSO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502140707&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=iron+core+kettlebell&dpPl=1&dpID=414ROZIMQ1L&ref=plSrch It's relatively inexpensive and her instruction is really good. After you have become more proficient at…

I train with Kettlebell. I'm getting ready to finish Kettlebell Strength and Conditioning for Women and will start Be SLAM next. I enjoy it:-)

Amy's Vegetable Lasagne:-) I also like Amy's Indian dishes.

That's so cool that you get to stay at Bellagio:-) The Bellagio Garden Cafe has some lighter options (request a table with a garden view!). You may want to see if the spa at Bellagio has a cafe that you can use without purchasing a service. The Nordstrom in the Fashion Show Mall has a cafe that offers reasonably priced…

Are you going to be able to go off the strip? Where are you staying?

Make sure before you start taking more D3 that your doc has checked your vitamin D levels. Mine are higher than normal and extra supplementation gives me panic attacks.

I go to physical therapy for my pelvic floor and diastasis and it has been great. I can't recommend it enough!

Which DVD are you using? If they have you doing periods of work followed by periods of rest, log it as circuit training. If it more of an introduction to Kettlebell technique and skill practice, log it as strength.

Try adding an ounce of protein to each of your meals. Here are some good high protein snacks that I eat on a regular basis: -2% Greek yogurt 6oz with 1/2 cup of blueberries - string cheese - A tuna packet - Enlighten Roasted broad beans - Roasted chickpeas

Awesome work! Have you looked at Wendler's 5-3-1? https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/hardcore-look-at-jim-wendlers-5-3-1-powerlifting-system.html You could also add some of the stuff Alan Thrall talks about in this video to blast through your plateaus. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZWM-_JNhQ

Here is what I do https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ARohP6TvKTY

If you really want to nerd out on training for climbing, here are some great books https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1493017616/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496382568&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=training+for+climbing&dpPl=1&dpID=51op5pwlaBL&ref=plSrch…

That all depends. If you vary your training, you can go 3-4 days per week. For a beginner, I recommend a lot of volume 1-2 grades lower than their current project ability to help them build endurance and allow them to build up their tendons on large holds. They can may be do one day of projecting after their first month of…

I'm going to respectfully disagree with this. Campus boards are a great way for someone who has not built up their tendons to get hurt. I recommend that you stay away from them for at least your first six months. Take a technique class at one of your local climbing gyms. You can only get so far in bouldering with poor…

Are you on insulin? What is your blood sugar doing pre and post workout? When I had gestational diabetes, I had one of my main meals then exercised about 30min later so I never felt the need for a pre workout snack. Post workout, if I was feeling drained, I would have a moderate carb snack. If I felt fine, I would have a…

I'm pretty confident. I'm 5'9" and weigh 153lb. I find that the less I care about what other people think the better I feel about my body. The only person who's permission you need to have to feel confident is your own.

You need to know how bad your gap is. Here is a pretty good video that takes you through how to fully assess your gap. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1y6_f3iE9mU You will want to stay away from any workouts that involve crunches. Here is a video I used to help heal my gap. I know it is geared toward women, but I hope it…

Is there progression in the Kettlebell routine you are using?

Every word of this! I also found the website Girls Gone Strong super helpful. https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/category/pregnancy/

Are you experiencing urinary incontinence as well? I have moderate diastasis.It broke my heart, but I have given up lifting for a bit to rehab my core and my pelvic floor. Lifting made things worse for me. My gap widened and the incontinence I was experiencing increased. See what your doc has to say. I would ask for a…