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@omri Omg I'm 24w and my manager (have a somewhat physically demanding job) told me today that I am meeting expectations but that he's reminding everyone on the team that we can exceed our productivity expectations. I couldn't help myself.. I flat out said I doubted I would be exceeding any...

@oranges Agree with everyone saying the first trimester is full of exhaustion. Do what you can do but moderate your expectations and listen to your body. It's that simple!

@oklahomaevangelist Even when doing upper body exercises your core is doing a lot of stabilization. I wouldn't risk it until doctor signs off.

@vanillasunflowers Good luck!! 👯‍♀️

@vanillasunflowers I figured I'll need stronger legs when I'm heavier / later in pregnancy plus the upper body stuff when I'm carrying these 2 babies around post partum. Plus in general it's just good to build muscle before we get old!

@vanillasunflowers I take dumbbell classes at my gym. But I was doing that before I got pregnant also. I don't see why you couldn't start with light weights now!

@vanillasunflowers I think YMMV but I've been doing resistance training for the past 6ish weeks since my first trimester symptoms improved. With my pregnancy energy level and work schedule I only am able to 2-ish times per week but I still feel like I'm either gaining muscle or maintaining what...