When I found out I was pregnant, one of the first things I
started researching was exercise while carry a baby. For the past 5 years, daily exercise has been
extremely important to me---it is something I have grown to love and
appreciate. There is something about
giving myself an hour or so a day to focus solely on ME! Call it selfish, but that time allows me to
clear my head, de-stress and re-focus on what is truly important in life.
11 Weeks Preggo!
Disney Half Marathon- 2011
RNR New Orleans Full Marathon- 2012
*Note- I am not a doctor- these are my opinions, solely
meant for entertainment purposes.
Consult a doctor before any exercise, as all people and pregnancies are
different.*
SO when I found out we were expecting our bundle of joy, I
knew exercise was going to still be a part of my daily routine, however, I wasn’t
sure how. You see, my main exercise is
running, Crossfit & yoga. After running
4 half marathons, a full marathon & numerous shorter races, I couldn’t
imagine not running for 9 months. Lucky
for me, running is a safe way to stay active while pregnant! Really any activity is, as long as you were
doing the activity prior to getting pregnant…music to my ears! J
CFM Endurance Team
Although I have had to modify some moves in Crossfit &
during yoga, I’m still able to get in great workouts. For example, if there are burpees in a WOD, I
will set up a station with two 45# plates & an abmat so there is a little
room for the growing bump! Or sometimes
I’ll scale down weight…all of which is ok (this was a mental struggle in
itself to get over!).
Crossfit Family
You see, in my opinion, pregnancy isn’t an excuse to let
yourself go. It is common to hear people
say that “pregnancy is as excuse to eat anything you want” or “this is the only
time you can gain weight and it is ok because you’re pregnant”, but I think it
is best for both baby and mom to stay as healthy as possible during this
incredible time. Now don’t get me wrong,
this mama is a sucker for pizza, cake & chips, but all in moderation. Overall, my goal is to continue to stay
active, 5 days a week, until we meet Lily in December...for myself and for our sweet baby girl! J
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