Working Out While Pregnant

Once I started to feel “normal” again after finding out I was pregnant I spoke to my doctor about my workout routines. At that point I was teaching a Sunday spin class and going to Crossfit regularly. She cleared me to continue to keep doing what I was doing and just monitor my exhaustion and heart rate. So I ran with that, and it has been the best decision that I have made throughout my pregnancy. I have always been someone who wanted to be in the gym so there is no reason what so ever for me to give up something that A) makes me feel good B) is good for little lady C) keeps me healthy.

Throughout these months I have made plenty of changes to my normal routine. After about month 4, I decided teaching was not the best plan for me so I stepped back from that but continued to take classes. I am no longer able to hold a sprint (anything over 160 bpm) because she just borrows so far in my pelvis that she might be digging a hole in my leg. Other than that I am golden during spin. If things feel off, I sit. Its all about listening to your body.

Crossfit has really been such an amazing activity for me throughout this pregnancy. You know the saying “It’s not a crossfit box unless someone is pregnant” well that has definitely been true of CrossfitRTP. There have been 3 of us pregnant and it has been such a relief to have those people work out with me and provide advice. I have loved watching as they progress further and further along in their pregnancy.  With that being said, I have 55 days left to go in the pregnancy and I still feel amazingly strong and completely capable of lifting heavy-ish. I am rocking out Metcons and that makes me super happy.  I have been put on much more restriction as my pregnancy has progressed. My bar path is completely compromised (OBVI) so there is no more snatching or cleaning L Other things that have changed are that my weights have been lowered, there are no more box jumps, and I definitely do receive more attention. I hope to continue with as much intensity as I can up until the very end.  I wish I had some pictures of me working out at the box but there are no mirrors and I am usually too busy sweating my ass off to think about pictures lol

Like I said on FB: I might be pregnant but my ass isn’t. I am so stoked to see what I can do when I am no longer restricted!!!

Some people have been snarky about my workouts during my pregnancy. That’s cool and you can have your own opinion. I have done what was best for me and lil girlfriend and that is all that really matters to me. It is really funny though when people say, OMG you shouldn’t be lifting that box, or you need to sit down because you have been standing for over 30 minutes. I laugh and think, I can lift 5 times that box, over-my-head, and then squat with it.

The stereotypes about being disabled when you are carrying a baby are absolutely crazy to me.  I am still a badass woman, just wanting to be healthy for herself and her kid. The next time you see a pregnant lady in the gym, please don’t stare at her with crazy eyes.  Give her a high five and tell her she is awesome—because she is.

18 weeks at the Teleflex Gym

24 weeks at Teleflex Gym

32 weeks in Tecate MX

Obviously, I still love my Jakes Saloon Shirt from college. 

Baby J and Momma Stats:

How far along? 32 weeks

Sleep: I have been sleeping in the most comfortable hotel beds in the history of beds. SO MANY PILLOWSSSS

Best moment this week: All of the amazing Mexican food I have been able to eat. I was also thrilled to go to the beach, and dig a hole for my belly to sit in, and be able to "lay" on my stomach. It was magical.

Miss Anything? Being super adventurous with my tacos…no brain, or tongue for me this trip!!

Movement: tiny dancer for sure

Workouts: :)

Food cravings: nothing really this week
Belly Button: Innie still

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking Forward To: BABY SHOWERS!!!!!!! OMG it is time!!