Hi! Here's my baby gut at week 23 :
He's moving like crazy! He's kicking, uppercutting (yes, uppercutting) and doing somersaults, mainly when I'm trying to relax, probably because he's preparing me for the future, which I've been told contains zero time for relaxation.
Anyways, I have a video for you all (lucky you). I received an email yesterday asking me for a good love handle exercise to do while pregnant. Obviously I chose my favorite, the love handle lean... which looks like this:
Sorry for the poor quality, but I specialize in exercise not videography.
Just incorporate this exercise into your weekly workout routine and you should see better love handles in no time!
My workout today:
- 40 minute power walk outside - yep, pumped my arms and all!
- 4 sets of 12 squats to shoulder press with 10 lb. dumbbells
- 3 sets of 12 love handle leans with 10 lb. dumbbells
My meals and snacks today:
- Breakfast - bowl of grape nuts and a cup of coffee (with a prenatal vitamin of course)
- Snack - orange juice and a banana
- Lunch - peanut butter and honey sandwich and an apple
- Another snack - pear and sourdough pretzels (my faaaaaavorite!)
- Yet another snack - cottage cheese
- Dinner - we were going to have chicken, brown rice and broccoli, but I just told my husband I want Thai food instead. Drunken noodles anyone?
Omg you are so inspiring!! I hope you are pregnant again when I am!!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteHi Emily... :)
ReplyDeleteI, too, am pregnant, but ran into some medical issues the first couple of weeks. I've now been cleared to resume normal activity, and i was wondering if you could suggest a good starting workout again. I'm tall, athletic, but haven't worked out in years. I'm not overweight, but do have a larger lower half (legs and butt). I regularly play vball and used to work out like crazy in the military. I want to have better than pre baby body after and don't want to gain unnecessary/unhealthy weight...hoping you can help as i just seem to need a starting point.
Btw...I love your blog! You look incredible
DeleteThank you so much!!! :) Definitely check with your doctor first, but I think you should be completely safe using light weights for toning and doing low intensity cardio, like walking or an elliptical if you have access to one. You can't go wrong with walking in my opinion - I suggest 25-45 minutes everyday if you can. Also do squats! No weights needed, just normal bodyweight sqauts will do the trick. Also, pay attention to what you're eating. Make sure you're making plenty of healthy choices, that'll keep you from gaining unnecessary weight.
DeleteI hope this helps!
Great Blog! I get so frustrated when women think they need to just sit around while they are pregnant! I will be referring my friends here.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I agree, staying active really helps with everything from mood swings to swelling, and of course, unnecessary weight gain.
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