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CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
12/28/09 11:53 A

Nice workout! It's cold and windy here today, but I'm going to try and get out for a x-country ski later.
Cathy

Catherine is the co-author of "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" with Dr. James Clapp, and author of Fit Pregnancy For Dummies, published by Wiley Publishing in 2004. To learn more about these books or buy them online you can find them on www.amazon.com.

Cathy also provides Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Information and certification courses to Healthcare Professionals. Click here to learn more.

WETJCK
Posts: 145
12/28/09 10:40 A

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Checking in after the Christmas Break:
Wii Sports EA Active, Saturday and Sunday 35 minutes each, stregth training and cardio. Got a good sweat going with my new Wii game. Would recommend it to anyone with a Wii.

I am truly blessed!

TANYA_BABYFIT
Posts: 17532
12/1/09 11:23 A

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CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
3/3/09 10:14 P

You sound like you're feeling great! I'm so glad to hear that and hope your little one is feeling better too.

Cathy

Edited by: CATHY_CRAM_MS at: 3/3/2009 (22:15)

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
2/27/09 10:21 A

You're really strong to keep up with your exercise when feeling queasy!
I'm hoping that the nausea ends soon and you start feeling much better.
Cathy

BRONAGHONE
Posts: 528
2/26/09 8:40 P

The acupuncture... well I will tell you tomorrow because I am going back for one more. I have to admit this week was not as bad as last week, but that could be either the acupuncture or the fact it's week ten and I am coming to the end of the blech time. Definitely notice the higher-intensity of the boxercise makes me much more tired the next day than the days when I just run. Forturnately the class only has four more weeks.

Yesterday I did the boxercise class for 55 minutes and today ran for three miles. Tomorrow planning another three for a measly twelve this week but hope to make it back up to 20 in the next few weeks as the weather has to improve sometime and so does my stomach!

Later from Bro

Bronagh

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
2/24/09 10:28 A

Does the accupunture help with the nausea? I've heard it can really make a difference.
Hope this is a good week for you!
Cathy

BRONAGHONE
Posts: 528
2/24/09 9:34 A

OK I am back, what a terrible week I had last week, hopefully things are going to turn around soon with this baby-related nausea. Went to accupuncture on Sat and going back on Fri, somethings got to help!

Last week on Monday I lifted weights for 25 and biked for 15, Tuesday ran 6 miles, Wednesday taught boxercise for 55 minutes and Thursday ran 3 miles. That was it!

This week I ran 3 miles and taught boxercise yesterday and today I have run three miles and that is probably it.

OK back to work, later from Bro

Bronagh

BRONAGHONE
Posts: 528
2/13/09 9:09 A

Here are my workouts from Tuesday (6 miles running)... Wednesday (50 minutes boxercise)... Thursday (3 miles running) and today so far 3 miles running, planning another 3 to go pick up Ivy from daycare!

Happy (early) Valentines everyone!

Bronagh

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
2/12/09 10:54 A

Great to have you join in! Looking forward to your post-
Cathy

KRDONLEY
Posts: 563
2/11/09 2:46 P

I am back after having my son in August 2007. We are trying to conceive this month in hopes of a winter baby.

I am currently training for two 10 milers in April and a half marathon on Mother's Day.

I am so glad I can post my workouts here. I definitely need some accountability.

Here are my workouts this week:
Sunday - Ran 3 miles
Monday - Day off
Tuesday - Pilates and Strength
Wednesday - Ran 3 miles

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
2/11/09 1:29 P

You are allowed to vent here! I think you're amazing to continue to exercise when you're feeling so lousy.
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
2/9/09 8:28 P

I thought I remembered your name!! Glad to see you back BRONAGHONE and hope you feel much better soon.
Cathy

BRONAGHONE
Posts: 528
2/5/09 8:24 P

Aha this is where I used to post workouts! I forgot. OK, I am back after two and a half years and expecting baby # 2. I am in the throes of all-day sickness in month 2. If pregnancy #1 was any indication then by the end of this month I should be feeling great.

In any event I am working out despite the blahs. This week since Monday here are my workouts:

Monday ran 3 miles and taught boxercise for 50 minutes.
Tuesday ran 6 miles.
Wednesday taught boxercise for 50 minutes.
Thursday ran 3 miles.

Tomorrow I hope to run 6 miles but it is sooooo cold here I may just run 3 and try to get some resistance training done at home.

OK back to work... hope everyone is feeling better than me! From Bronagh

Bronagh

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
2/4/09 9:09 A

Warming up before you hit your stride with your cardio exercise is so important. It prepares your muscles and joints for more intense movement, and I've found that I need time to get to the point where I can comfortable exercise. The first 20 minutes is always rough-after that everything kicks in and feels fine!
Cathy

KMM1212
Posts: 12
2/3/09 10:50 A

Thursday and Monday: 60 body pump...I figured out that body pump goes much better if i do 15 minutes of warm up a elliptical or something. I think i'm going to try to incorporate this before each work out... i never realized how important warming up was before...i used to be able to just charge right into things but with the warm up my headaches went away and i could lift more weight

KMM1212
Posts: 12
1/28/09 11:33 A

Hi Cathy! Monday I didn't have time to go to bp (body pump) so I did 25 min on a stationary bike.

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
1/26/09 10:33 A

I really commend you for doing your workouts even though you weren't feeling motivated!
Your workouts look great and kudos for including yoga. That's a great way to increase your strength and flexibility.
Cathy

KMM1212
Posts: 12
1/26/09 9:16 A

Ok sounds good.

I forgot to post Friday but I didn't have anything to post anyway :(

Saturday: bodypump 60 min...felt strained like I was forcing my body to obey instead of easy like it usually is...I don't think I gave my body enough time to wake up before I ran to the gym at 8 am, plus I had a mild headache the whole time.

Sunday: Prenatal Yoga 35 min - i suck at yoga! I'm going to try to do this one more often and is if I can increase my flexibility. I can't seem to get comfortable lying on the floor for the floor exercises. Lying on my side hurts my ribs. I need like any 6" air mattress or something instead of the little yoga mat.

hopefully this week will bring more enjoyable workouts

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
1/25/09 6:25 P

There are some in the pregnancy section, but please feel free to post here-hopefully we'll get some other posters!
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
1/21/09 8:37 P

So glad to see this thread active again. Great workouts!
Cathy

KMM1212
Posts: 12
1/21/09 3:29 P

O yeah...I almost forgot my exercise check in! I'll start from Monday

Mon - 45 min prenatal yoga video - very low key and relaxing, i suck at relaxing so it was kindof boring for me

Tues - 60 min BodyPump class - felt great, i was really tired and crappy feeling prior to going and it woke me right up

KMM1212
Posts: 12
1/21/09 3:06 P

Hi everyone! My name is Kristin and I just found this exercise check in board and would like to join.

I need motivation to exercise a little more frequently. Right now I'm a solid 2 days a week at the gym doing body pump but I'd like to consistently incorporate at least one more day a week of at exercise at home (either x-country skiing or workout tapes or whatever else comes up). I live in Buffalo, NY so it is freezing here right now which is kind of limiting.

I will try to check in Mon/Wed/Fri

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
6/22/08 10:11 P

Great job this week!
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
6/19/08 11:33 A

I found this site that has animated resistance band exercises.
Let me know if you have any trouble getting on the site.
Cathy
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor
.com/resistance-band-exercises
.html

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
6/17/08 11:26 A

I put in 4 reg workouts again last week. I need to get in gear again...I feel like I'm still in vacation mode.

Found my resistance band and am thinking about adding it to my workouts just to change things up a little. Cathy, any great exercises I can do utilizing the resistance band? or places to look for them? Thanks!

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
6/10/08 9:09 P

Great pictures-what a great looking couple you and your husband are!!
Glad to hear you had a great trip!!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
6/10/08 11:29 A

Just got back...DH and I had so much fun in Colorado...did two 6 mile hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park plus I had two reg workouts earlier in the week. I just uploaded some pics of the trip

Edited by: MOMTOGC at: 6/10/2008 (12:04)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
6/2/08 9:45 A

Worked out five times last week, including Saturday, since I missed Monday

I decided it was time to buy some new summer pants Saturday (I hate trying on pants!), but it was nice since I learned that my usual size was way too big and I needed two sizes smaller...Yea!!! Thanks for the support the last few months Cathy!

Leaving for vacation this week...so excited about that, LOs are staying with their grandparents and it will just be DH and I

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/29/08 6:51 P

Each pregnancy can stretch your belly skin and the tissues below, making it more difficult to regain pre-pregnancy tone.
It's still early in your PP recovery, so give your body time to recover. I've pasted some great exercises for new moms below-start with level one and progress slowly to get the best benefits from them

Your skin can take a while to recover, and for some women it can remain somewhat loose. Again, I wouldn't stress about it this early in your recovery-give it time to heal.

You can help provide the nutrients your body needs to rebuild by eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, high quality protein and complex carbs.

Check out the website www.sparkpeople.com for great nutrition information and support.
Cathy
http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/m
yspark/post-pregnancy-exercise
-demos.asp

Edited by: CATHY_CRAM_MS at: 5/29/2008 (18:52)

SONIA_28
Posts: 7
5/29/08 6:09 P

I'm here to ask for some help..

I have a 10 yr. old Son, 5 yr. old Daughter and a new baby girl She's 8 weeks old. With my first two children I had my flat stomach fast! But with this pregnancy I have a a flabby stomach and under my belly button it's all wrinkly..What kind of exercise can I do? Will it ever go away?

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/28/08 12:57 P

If you haven't been biking that amount of distance up to this point, then I do think it would be a big stress right now. That doesn't mean you can't start biking, just keep the mileage down to 5-8 miles the first couple of weeks. As you build your endurance you can add more miles, and even get to the point where you commute is a comfortable distance.
The key is building slowly and paying close attention to how your body responds.
It's not that hard to get the additional calories needed for that amount of energy expenditure. An additional bagel with peanut butter and a glass of 2% milk will cover it. Biking caloric expenditure can range from 400-600 calories an hour depending on your speed.
Let me know how it goes-
Cathy

Edited by: CATHY_CRAM_MS at: 5/28/2008 (13:02)

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/26/08 6:52 P

Great job! Hope you get to use your new swimsuit soon!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
5/26/08 5:52 P

I found time Saturday for my workout.

45 min elliptical level 8, ab exercises, lunges 3 sets of 10

I bought a swimsuit today...so excited...just need to work on my abs a little more

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
5/23/08 11:32 P

Found time for a hike last weekend at my parents...it was nice and peaceful.

Had my usual workouts Mon-Thur. I didn't get a workout in today, but I'm going to try for another this weekend.

Edited by: MOMTOGC at: 5/23/2008 (23:33)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/15/08 9:10 P

Have fun at the graduation! It's been sunny and warm the past few days so hoping for the same.
Cathy

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/11/08 8:06 P

We've had a lot of rain the past four week-ends, so glad to hear you're getting better weather. Great job with the workouts!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
5/10/08 6:02 P

I put in my five days of workouts this week...hoping to get another in this weekend

Every chance we get, we're outside playing and working on things....I love spring!

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/6/08 6:39 P

Glad to see your posts gals! Keep up the great work and hope you're getting the great weather we're having here!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
5/5/08 10:18 P

Ablanes,

Wow, I'm impressed that you've kept going despite the problems you've had...way to be flexible!

I agree with you on exercise making pregnancy easier...I worked out during both of mine and it really helped my energy level...although I would get odd looks from time to time when I was lifting weights at the gym LOL

Friday: my reg routine, 45 min elliptical level 8, lunges 3 sets of 10 w/ 10 lb weights, abs

I didn't eat very well this weekend...DH's b-day, but I plan on making some healthier meals this week to make up for it...grilled chicken, sweet potato, peas tonight

Monday: 45 min elliptical level 8, 3 sets of 10 lunges, abs

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
5/4/08 2:08 P

Great job MOMTOGC!
You're doing a great job of keeping consistent with your exercise!!
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
5/1/08 11:05 P

Tuesday: went to our local Botanical gardens -so pretty, the tulips were all in bloom -walked everywhere pushing my double stroller, short elliptical workout -20 minutes level 8, arm strength training

Wednesday: elliptical 45 min. level 8, lunges set of 30 w/ 10 lbs, leg exercises, ab exercises

Thurs: elliptical 45 min. level 8, 20 pushups, arm strength training

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
4/29/08 12:00 P

Welcome Beth!
Your workout routine looks great! Just remember to take it slow as you get started, and listen to your body.
Looking forward to your posts-
Cathy

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/28/08 10:38 P

Welcome Beth!

Monday: I didn't get my usual elliptical workout in...it was just too nice outside, but I did do yard work for about 3 hours

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
4/27/08 7:01 P

Fantastic MOMTOGC!!! I'm so happy for you and what a motivation you are!!
Keep up the great workouts-
Cathy

Edited by: CATHY_CRAM_MS at: 4/27/2008 (19:01)

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/25/08 3:44 P

Welcome ladies! I've been checking in for a few months now and this has helped to keep me consistent...Cathy is great too if you need advice!

Thursday: elliptical 45 min level 8, biceps, triceps, straight arm lifts w/ 10 lbs - 3 sets of 10, 20 pushups

Friday: elliptical 45 min level 8, lunges set of 20 w/ 10 lb weights, ab exercises

Reached my May 1st goal early...down to 127 pounds this morning..

The last time I was at this weight was over four years ago!

Edited by: MOMTOGC at: 4/25/2008 (15:46)

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
4/25/08 11:29 A

Welcome Seansmom! This it great to have a group going-you all can help motivate each other to check in and keep consistent with your exercise!!
Your workout looks great and make sure to use proper body mechanics when cleaning your house. Bend from your knees not your hips and hold anything you're lifting as close as possible to your body. Cleaning house can be a tough workout and cause back pain if you're not careful with your movements.
Cathy

MOMTO3BOYS85
Posts: 6214
4/25/08 8:42 A

Name:seansmomma

Goals: To get to a Healthy BMI and weight for my height and age and to be in good physical shape to be able to run after my boys and be a fun and active mom.

Checkin: I work out Monday through friday, doing the Curves circuit 30-60 minutes each day and saturdays and sundays cleaning my moms house and my own.

Today I will be doing 60 minutes circuit training,100 crunches on my ablounge 2
I have 2 boys, Sean will be 2 next month and Daniel will be 6 months in 5 days. We are going to be thinking of have one last child in 4 years when my Mirena IUD runs up.

BBCGZS
Posts: 3012
4/24/08 10:11 P

Name - BeckStevens, EDD 12/28/08

Exercise - Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays work best for me. I was a runner before I got pregnant but have been reluctant to run since I found out. I walk and use the elipical instead.

Today - I went for a 3 mile brisk walk, 30 squats and 30 lunges this evening

I am looking forward to a happy, healthy pregnancy!
Becky

Call me Becky

Check out our family blog: http://stevensfamily07.blogspot.com/

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/23/08 10:11 A

Tuesday: 45 min elliptical, pushups, biceps, triceps, straight arm lifts w/ 10 lb weights, 3 sets of 10

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

MOMTOGC
Posts: 292
4/22/08 11:09 A

It wasn't strep...thank goodness! Poor DH...he was so sick! However, I have a cold that DS came down with last week, but its not near as bad as strep. I finally stopped coughing enough to start working out again yesterday. Its funny how you start to miss exercise after you stopped for a few days.

Monday: elliptical: 30 minutes

I did some garden work too. I watered our new trees while DH tilled the garden and planted some tomatoes. I'm looking forward to homegrown ones!

daughter born 11/04
son born 12/06

If there’s anything I want to do so badly, I should have already done it.

Randy Pausch, Author of The Last Lecture

CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
4/18/08 1:13 P

If you DH has strep and you start to feel a sore throat, do go in right away to see if you have it at well. The sooner you treat it the faster you'll feel better.
Keep me posted on how you're doing.
Cathy

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