Guilty Feelings

[mari27]

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Hi Everyone,

Ladies here is my situation
I am feeling so guilty for not continuing my workouts like I said I would at the start of this pregnancy.
Well I am now 21 weeks and am in a slump has anyone ever experienced fatigue during your entire pregnancy,This is my 3rd pregnancy but the first time I have experienced this level of fatigue.
I am always tired, my question is do I force or push myself to workout or do I just relax and keep hoping that one day I will desire to workout like I used to.
Any advice would help ease my mind
Thank You,
Marisol
P.S.Hope all is well with everyone,I live in brooklyn and my husband works just 4 blocks from the WTC and I tell you I'm so close but yet everytime I see the news it just seems like another country,I just still cannot believe that this tragedy could occur anywhere never the less in my own backyard.
My hearts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this tragedy.
I hate to ask questions at a time like this but like the mayor of nyc said "we should try to get back to normal as soon as we can"

 

[Michelle in So Cal]

Hi Marisol!

IMO, pregnancy is a very individual state of being, and it's also a day-to-day experience. If you are not up to it, I'd say don't push yourself; maybe your body is trying to tell you something.

However, if you find yourself not at all active, why not try to go for a walk around the block, or pop in a pregnancy yoga or stretch tape? Neither of these activities should be too strenuous, and you may find a renewed burst of energy. I notice that I'm really lazy and don't always feel like working out, but once I do it, I feel so good about myself, and the baby is a LOT more active, too! She likes the movement, as well.

Hang in there! And the worst thing you can do is place guilt on top of all the other emotions you are experiencing... you are human, you are trying your best, and you are working hard EVERY DAY to build another little human. Sounds like a pretty amazing feat, and NOTHING to feel guilty about, in my book.

Michelle in So Cal

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Marisol! All pregnancies are different. You obviously are just more tired with this one. I certainly wouldn't force yourself to exercise but perhaps encouraging yourself a little here and there will be helpful. Instead of saying "I'm have to go workout now", just lace up your sneaks and go out for a walk. Keep it pressure free and walk for only as long as you feel like. If it is only 10 minutes, then so be it. Perhaps taking the pressure off yourself to HAVE to workout, will make you actually want to do it more often. Also, sometimes just getting over the hump of taking that first step is all it takes to continue. Either way, just eat well, sleep well, encourage, but never force, a little daily movement per day and be good to yourself. Good Luck!

 

[lynn]

Hi Marisol--
Another suggestion to throw out there is to do your workout as early as possible in the day.. It is much easier to blow it off if you have to do it later in the day.. Plus, you are just naturally more tired towards the end of the day anyways.

Hang in there!

Lynn

 

[mari27]

Thank you,
I guess I am just a little scared that this might become a permanent slump I don't ever want to give up on fitness.
Thank you again for all your advice.
Marisol