Newly Preggers with question

[naughtoj]

Hi everyone!!

Well, the time has come that I enter this forum! Just found out I am PG. I guess from however they calculate it I am 5 weeks but more like 3, I think. So far, bunch of headaches and boobs that feel like bowling balls, but that is about it. No intense fatigue YET.

I haven't even begun to read up on all the candos and cannotdos, but I ask this question. I haven't done Cathe's since I don't know when and am dissapointed to say that I am not really in very good shape at this time. That is my one regret with getting pregnant. I wanted to be in better shape beforehand. Anyhow, I know they say you should not start a new exercise routine when PG but is it OK to start doing stuff like Jane Fonda or whatever. I really want to see if I can build up some muscle in my back to help support my going-to-be humongous breasts.

What are the rules?

Thanks!!!}(

 

[Chrissysu]

Absolutely! Just make sure you listen to your body and don't overdo it. I was actually so sick my first trimester that I gave up working out all together. I picked it back up 2nd trimester, but I still listen to my body. You may find that you tire a lot quicker than before.

Right now, I'm doing workouts such as Denise Austin's Fit and Firm Pregnancy, Crunch Yoga Mama, Rainbou Mars Zen Mama, Tamilee Webb's Tight on Time series and I Want That Body Series. I just have to modify since I am 27 weeks pregnant. Since you are so early, you should be fine to work out without much modification other than, like I said, listen to your body and not pushing yourself real hard.

Babyfit.com and babycenter.com have been really great sites for me.

Good luck to you, lil' mama!

Chrissy

 

[briee]

Janice, I can't tell you how happy I am for you. I NEVER check the fitmom forum - like it's been a few years - but for some reason I was just checking to see if melanalyus was still checking in and here I found YOU prego and all!!!!

In response to your workout question - I BEGAN working out, after doing NOTHING for 13 years, when I was pregnant with baby number 5 and it was the BEST thing I could have done. Do what is fun for you! If you can mix in strength training 3 times a week - an easier strength workout like supersets, etc - or even one of Cathe's normal strength workouts, but with lighter weights - it will really help with delivery. I did squats with a 20# bar the day before delivery. Staying mobile is REALLY helpful. I was a blob the first 4 prego's and it was INFINITELY harder during the last 3 months of pregnancy and INIFINITELY harder to "get that baby out" when it came time to deliver. I worked out through prego's 5 and 6 and it made delivery a walk in the park compared to the first 4 - SO I KNOW!!!!

You won't have to worry about intensity as you now have a REAL excuse to NOT be intense girl!! Just work out light or moderately and enjoy being pregnant. Big <<<<<<hugs>>>>>>> and congratulations to both of you.

Briee

 

[naughtoj]

Thank you guys for replying!!

Yes, I know I need to jump start the fitness! I have had sooooo many changes going on if I could just get my life a little more stable! I miss my ol' 9-5 office job now.;-) Since stability is probably a thing of the past now, I guess I'll figure out how to roll with the punches instead!}(

I need to start working out to get rid of some of this horrible bloat. I feel like I ate a huge meal and drank 5 huge glasses of water afterwards....all the time! Blah. I probably should cut down on my salt but oh i just love it. I have my first prenatal appt July 11. I'll be over 10 weeks by then!