fit pregnancy

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    For those of you exercising 5+ times a week

    What kind of workouts are y’all doing? And do you work full time? I’m struggling to get 3-4 and could use some tips/motivation. Thanks in advance! Edit: thanks for all the replies!! It’s motivating to hear how everyone is continuing to make themselves better when it’d be easy to slack. PS I’m...
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    Have any of you gotten fit *during* your pregnancy?

    Before getting pregnant I was pretty thin, but during my now 17w pregnant I’ve put on a lot of weight for my frame (petite, 5’0). I haven’t been eating all that well and definitely haven’t been moving enough. So I’m looking for some encouragement about getting fit while pregnant! Before and...
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    Yoga for 3rd tri - but not ‘mild stretching pregnancy yoga’???

    Hi all - Im 25w and going strong. Ive kept training from day 1 with 2 days weightlifting and 2 days doing lagree a week and loads of walking. I stopped doing yoga because my studio basically bans anyone on 1st tri and from then on only allows ‘pregnancy classes’ which, for an avid yogi, are...
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    Any free online exercise class gems?

    I’m a FTM, looking to add to my daily exercise routine. Right now I walk my dog for 30 min and then do a 30 min daily online workout: I alternate between Strength YouTube videos such as BodyFit by Amy ( )or Nourish Move Love ( ). As well as the Down Dog apps; Prenatal Yoga and Barre. What...
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    Sports Bra Recommendation for Nursing Moms - Link Inside

    Link to Bra I was scrolling through Zulily today and saw that the sports bra I bought when my daughter was a few months old was on sale. It has velcro adjustable straps that you can completely unthread from the cup so it can be pulled down easily for nursing. It's good if you maybe are taking...
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    C Section Recovery SUCCESS

    5 day PP, and had an emergency c-section at 35 weeks, 6 days. I am walking already (1.5 miles yesterday and 2.3 today). Keep TOUGH, listen to your body. 🩷 women are super humans!!!!! I attribute all this to staying super active in pregnancy and a positive mindset. Way to go gals. 💪 I...
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    Anyone stop running first trimester due to fatigue only?

    Hi—it’s my first pregnancy and I’m about 8 weeks. I’ve been so fatigued and trying to make myself run, but I’ve had to cut my mileage way down and take what feels like constant walk breaks, and I just don’t want to run anymore because I have started to dread it. I’ve been relatively fortunate in...
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    Running so much slower!

    I’m 14 weeks pregnant and running had gotten so much less enjoyable for me. Prior to getting pregnant, I was running 6-7 days a week close to 75 mpw. I used to have no trouble running long distance and qualified for Boston twice. Recently, I haven’t been able to run faster than a 9:30 pace...
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    Seeking advice - staying active- 8 weeks

    So leading up to my pregnancy, I started developing really healthy habits— esp with cardio using peloton and my Apple Watch. A few notes: Pre pregnancy: I made a rule for myself that I had to close my rings on my watch to be allowed to drink an ipa. It was great motivation and often I didn’t...
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    Pregnancy coaching

    Is anyone working with a coach during pregnancy? I’m 7 weeks 5 days via ivf and the weight gain has been unreal. Between my two retrievals and me medicated FET protocol this meds have wrecked my body and I have gained so much weight without changing anything in my habits. Ok absolutely miserable...
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    What are my options for delivery with rectum prolapse?

    I am 30 weeks pregnant, I don’t know how severe but I have rectum prolapse.. every time I attempt the RR it comes out, It’s been happening for about 2/3 months I thought it was a hemorrhoid but it’s definitely not.. I thought it would go away but it’s getting worse. I have a 16 month old whom I...
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    My Biggest Pregnancy Accomplishment: Third Trimester Half Marathon (X-Post r/babybumps)

    So thrilled about this and just wanted to share a happy pregnant moment! I'm still SHOCKED my body let me do this, but back in February when I found out I was pregnant I decided to try and run a half marathon in every trimester. I'm a newer runner (18 months at that point, so wasn't super...
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    Lap swimming through pregnancy - 33 weeks

    Hi there. Me again. I wanted to write a continuation of my previous post. The purpose is to offer an enthusiast level perspective on lap swimming through pregnancy. I’m a life long swimmer, currently a member of a masters team, but never a high level swimmer. I can’t find much out there between...
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    Concerned I’m not gaining weight?

    Hi everyone! First time posting here. I’m 19 + 2 with a baby boy. Before I was pregnant I weighed 57kg (5 foot 6) lean muscle mass. I’ve been weight lifting for 3+ years 3-5 days a week and during this time I’ve gone from weighing 47kg to 57kg . My body fat has decreased during this time...
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