Amanda's Pregnancy Workout Journal

ajarvis · 15-Nov-05, 01:25 PM

So I found out on November 5th that I'm pregnant

I have only done a couple of workouts in the meantime since I've been fairly tired. I seem to have more energy today. It comes and it goes. I'll back date the couple of workouts that I've done and add them in here. I haven't yet seen a doctor - my first appointment is November 30th - so my workouts have been sort of toned down. The last run I've done before I found out I was pregnant was 5 miles at a fairly decent pace - then I got sick. Since then I've only done 4 workouts. I'm hoping to get back into a steady routine as it does help my energy levels when I can get it in.

ajarvis · 15-Nov-05, 01:26 PM

Tuesday November 8th

Chinups - 2 sets 2 reps - full range! My neck was past the bar
Dips - 2 sets 10 reps
Incline situps - 4 sets 15 reps
Pushups - 3 sets 10 reps (on mat)
Back extensions - 2 sets 15 reps 1 set 10 reps
Hanging Pushups - 1 set 8 reps (feet on a bench and arms in these hanging straps then pushup. It's like an atlas pushup because you go below the normal range of motion, but it also utilizes a lot of stabilizing muscles! I'm going to feel it tomorrow!

ajarvis · 15-Nov-05, 01:27 PM

November 12th

A workout at my desk

Dips - 3 sets 8 reps
Bicep DVRs - both arms together 10 seconds to go up 4 reps
Situps on ball - 3 sets 20 reps
Lunges with 1 foot on ball - 3 sets 10 reps (per leg)

Can't do too much at my desk, but it feels better to just do something

Also 7KM of walking today

ajarvis · 15-Nov-05, 01:29 PM

November 15th

2 Chinups
20 Pushups
2 Chinups
20 Pushups
2 Chinups
20 Pushups
4 assisted chinups (palms facing eachother) 20lbs assistance

Isometric ab contraction from the tiger moves - 10 reps held for 10 seconds

Plank - 1 minute
90 secs rest
Plank - 1 minute

1 mile run 8:56

2 Chinups
20 Pushups

**I got in 8 chin ups. All the way up. The first 2 sets I was able to get fully up there. The third was just past my chin, and the fourth and final set was just up to my chin. Progress!

tim_mcf · 15-Nov-05, 01:43 PM

Congratulations! Awesome...

**threenorns** · 15-Nov-05, 01:50 PM

yeah, congratulations on all counts!

ajarvis · 15-Nov-05, 01:52 PM

Thanks! It's still sinking in.

**maverick** · 15-Nov-05, 02:10 PM

It'll become a lot more real when you are trying to do those dips with a baby adding some extra resistance!

**Firehawk** · 15-Nov-05, 02:12 PM

Congrats. Was it a planned thing or?

**.V.** · 15-Nov-05, 06:16 PM

Hey congratulations. Is this your first?

And you are doing right by keeping up the exercise. That will give you a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby. Your body will not allow you to do something that will harm the baby.

After that first appointment and you get started on the prenatal vitamins, you'll likely feel much better and have more energy. The old saying about "you are eating for two" is so very true and your body is giving that baby all the nutrients it needs (even though it's still pretty tiny) instead of giving them to you. That is a big part of why pregnant ladies feel so tired so often.

Best wishes for a healthy pregnancy and a happy healthy baby.

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ps - (in a teasing, singing manner) we know what you've been doing.

ajarvis · 16-Nov-05, 12:18 PM

Thanks everyone! It does seem like I'll be doing weighted dips sooner than I thought lol.

This is my/our first. It wasn't unplanned, or planned really. I went off birth control so we knew it was a possiblity

Plus we've been keeping busy

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I'm definitely eating quite a bit more now than before, and am eating way more veggies, and fruits. I've always like fruit it's the veggies I have to force down.

What amazes me is the amount of people telling me I have to stop working out now that I'm pregnant. Can't run, can't do situps. Just walk everyone keeps saying

I'm just taking it easy, and monitoring my heart rate. No more high intensity workouts, but that doesn't mean I have to stop all together!

**.V.** · 16-Nov-05, 01:52 PM

I'll bet when you talk to the OB/GYN, they will tell you to keep right on with the high intensity stuff if you feel up to it.

I remember my PE teacher in 7th-8th grade. She was always pregnant. She would keep running right up to the day she went into labor. Lifting too. Always had an easy delivery and was right back at it in 6 weeks instead of 8-12.

Keep doing what you need and are able. Keep us posted too.

ajarvis · 16-Nov-05, 02:12 PM

If my OBGYN says I can keep up the high intensity stuff I'll be thrilled! Right now I'm mainly going on how I feel. Like today I did a 2.5mile run. It wasn't as easy as it has been in the past, and I don't want to push to much til' I've seen my doctor

ajarvis · 16-Nov-05, 02:15 PM

November 16th

2.5 mile run

24:07

I stayed a lot slower than most of my TM runs. I did 5 minute intervals of 6.0mph, and 6.5mph. I was going to do 3 miles, but I was having cramps. I had to run to soon after eating because of my messed up work schedule. I hope to get outside soon. I haven't run inside in a while and I forgot how boring it can be...

**.V.** · 16-Nov-05, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ajarvis

If my OBGYN says I can keep up the high intensity stuff I'll be thrilled! Right now I'm mainly going on how I feel. Like today I did a 2.5mile run. It wasn't as easy as it has been in the past, and I don't want to push to much til' I've seen my doctor

A most excellent plan.

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