My Pregnancy Fitness Routine

Warning: LOTS of writing in this post (below). But if you were interested in my pregnancy fitness routine, it might be worth the read. I guess I should let you guys be the judge of that…

 

Also, don’t worry about my belly-button popping out to say hello in all these pics. Awesome.

Outfit Details:

Pull-over: Old Navy, c/o {buy here} {want this one} | Tank: Old Navy, c/o {buy here} | Maternity Workout Pants: Old Navy, c/o {buy here} {love these too} | Vest: Old Navy, c/o | Zip up hoodie: Albion Fit, c/o {buy here} | Sneakers: Old Navy, c/o {similar} | Sunnies: Woodzee, c/o {buy here}

Do we like that every single pose in this post is basically the same? Welcome to the world of being pregnant and large and thus completely awkward. I love this active wear from Old Navy though. Makes me feel slightly more comfortable in my own skin right now. The maternity active pants are surprisingly comfy, and this loose (well, kinda) tank is perfect for my ever-expanding belly. Also, can we talk about my wooden sunglasses? I have Woodzee to thank for those. If you haven’t checked them out, do it. Such a cool concept.

But let’s talk about something else: some of you have asked what my workout routine has been since being pregnant. Well let’s go ahead and discuss that, shall we? First of all, a disclaimer: I am by no means some shining example of optimal pregnancy nutrition and fitness. Guys, the truth is, it’s been tough for me. I’m not shameless enough to confess to you how much weight I’ve already gained, but trust me when I say that if I didn’t gain even one more pound, my doctors would be ecstatic. Yeah. You can imagine how my appointments go. Mostly I get lectured about my weight every time. Every. Time. That being said, I have tried to keep some semblance of a workout routine throughout this whole thing. Here’s a glimpse into what I’ve been doing…

My Pregnancy Fitness Routine:

a) Weight Training. I’ve really tried to keep up with my weight lifting. Partly because I loathe cardio, and partly because I love weight training. I’ve been doing a modified version of my old plan, which has usually ended up being three different exercises, three sets each, 10-12 reps in each set. Usually takes me about 30-40 minutes. I pick a body part and then focus on that body part for the entire workout (shoulders, back, legs, biceps/triceps, chest/butt). That’s what I’ve been doing. However, if I was being as diligent as I really should be, I’d probably be doing more like five different exercises in each workout. The truth is I have a really hard time right now keeping myself in the gym past 3o minutes, and I’ve gotten a bit lazy. But hey – I figure something is better than nothing, eh?

b) Walking. I’ve tried to do some walking each week. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not always successful in this goal, and I wish my goal was to walk every day instead of just every week. But again – something is better than nothing.

c) Plans for post-baby. Well, turns out I made husband promise me – before I agreed to marry him, mind you – that after I bore each one of his children, he would pay for me to work with a personal trainer to get off the baby weight. And you better believe I am holding him to that promise ladies! My trainer for the past couple years has been this lady, and as far as I’m concerned she’s the best in the biz. More details on how we’ve worked together (and how you can work with her, even if you don’t live anywhere near her) are in this post. That being said, I’ve realized that in order to get the baby weight off and get back to pre-baby (or better, preferably!) condition, I am going to need someone I can meet with in person for awhile. I’ve been doing some personal trainer shopping, and I am happy to say I think I’ve found who I’ll be using. Something to know: NOT ALL TRAINERS ARE CREATED EQUAL. Just cuz they took a certification class and work for a gym DOES NOT necessarily mean they know what they’re doing or will be able to really help you reach your goals. Shop for a trainer the same way you’d shop for shoes: find one that fits your personality, that feels like a good investment, that you’ll feel comfortable with, and that can truly help you look like a million bucks. The trainer I’ve decided to work with LOOKS absolutely amaze-balls, for starters (I’d kill for her bod and she’s 50 years old), she is about my height, and she gained 80 lbs with each of her pregnancies. This really appealed to me, because she obviously knows what it’s like to have to work out a butt-ton of baby weight. She also used to be a size 22, so she’s not someone who has never struggled with their weight and therefore won’t be able to empathize with my struggles. Now she maintains 13% body fat. Plus she’s been training clients for about 15 years and has had some seriously impressive mentors. She also mentions God and how blessed she is all the time (which I think is adorable and absolutely love), and the bottom line is that we just click. Point being: she seems like a perfect fit for what I’m looking for in a trainer. That’s what I’d suggest seeking out if you’re going to go the trainer route – find someone that fits YOU and YOUR fitness goals. And I have to admit: I highly recommend it. It is SO NICE to have someone take the guess-work out of your fitness plan. The moment I started working with Lindsey, my body took a major turn for the best it’s ever been. If you can spare an extra $50 a month or so (yes it can be as cheap as that depending on what you get), it’s SO worth it.

Have a ‘Weally sawwy today’s post was such a novel’ Wednesday!

Thanks so much for reading. xo

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