tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post4461890978963062287..comments2024-03-13T01:23:44.418-06:00Comments on Eric and Courtney: let's talk about it...Courtney Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00932251648323616331noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-27524910220889921592012-06-29T12:48:15.925-06:002012-06-29T12:48:15.925-06:00Your hilarious! I think the thing that helped me m...Your hilarious! I think the thing that helped me most was keeping in mind that the more active I am, the better the labor/delivery will be (supposedly...worked for me though:-)) because I was way scared of it not going well!<br /><br />Cooper and I went on A LOT of walks. That way we were together and could talk eachothers ears off about baby while getting exercise!Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973312541039980567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-59209605733273769432012-06-28T17:21:43.341-06:002012-06-28T17:21:43.341-06:00I was TOTALLY like that Court...I didn't work ...I was TOTALLY like that Court...I didn't work out my first trimester because of all the spotting, etc (this was after being a work-out aholic!) and it was so hard to start up again in the 2nd trimester. I finally just forced myself to do it EVERY DAY...not just a piddly walk, but to really work out and I am SOOOO glad I did. I can't tell you how much easier it made the end of my pregnancy, and how much easier it made labor and pushing...oh, and your body will bounce back so much faster if you are in good shape! Do these things motivate you? lol!<br />♥ Kynakyna...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07271509049697686005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-44239732656484901972012-06-28T12:53:43.656-06:002012-06-28T12:53:43.656-06:00Right there with ya girl...Right there with ya girl...Kristen Thornburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04045290194113980536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-69856599135463953262012-06-27T02:27:21.685-06:002012-06-27T02:27:21.685-06:00Walks. Go on lots of long walks. That counts as ex...Walks. Go on lots of long walks. That counts as exercise right ? Also Zumba was a lifesaver for me because It was basically the only thing I could do. Not too much bouncing or jumping. <br /><br />Enjoy the 2nd trimester. I miss my second trimester energy. Now all I want to do is lay down and sleep.Aftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431965427689480042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-56413200050763378002012-06-26T22:55:38.983-06:002012-06-26T22:55:38.983-06:00Okay here's some motivation:
1) Working out he...Okay here's some motivation:<br />1) Working out helps with all the pregnancy aches and pains. It helps with nausea, it helps with fatigue, it helps with joint/ligament pain.<br />2) Working out now, helps with delivery because you stay strong. You need those muscles for pushing out a baby!<br />3) Working out now makes recovery SO much easier. Both in the fact that you bounce back faster, and because you gain less weight that will have to come off eventually.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-11960225251213131512012-06-26T21:52:36.602-06:002012-06-26T21:52:36.602-06:00Don't sweat it! Some women are amazing and ca...Don't sweat it! Some women are amazing and can continue their exercise routines, but for the majority of us it is just plain HARD to exercise while pregnant because we're constantly growing and changing and tired and out of breathe. It is super hard to slow down and accept that you just can't do the same things you used to do. <br /><br />For me, I do what I can when I can. That means a bike ride or a mild hike or now (at 34 weeks) a little swimming and a slow mile or two walk around the neighborhood.<br /><br />Good luck! I think a little movement is much better than none at all.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08689650276724970488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-34357728233685886712012-06-26T20:44:12.195-06:002012-06-26T20:44:12.195-06:00Girrrlll... YOU motivated me w/ this. A 10K... cra...Girrrlll... YOU motivated me w/ this. A 10K... crazy awesomesauce, you go mama! I am really the worst at working out since I had the Jax & that was going on 3 1/2 years... UG! I need to get back to it, SO need to. But you mama... keep healthy, but also take this time to relax & Heck EAT WHAT ya want! Really, you should be giving me advice w. this. <br /><br />LOVE yas mama!! xoMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650622633714884703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-8572168992365224182012-06-26T20:36:37.169-06:002012-06-26T20:36:37.169-06:00Uh I don't know what to tell you. As a girl wh...Uh I don't know what to tell you. As a girl who's equally pregnant it's HARD to get out and work out but I do it. Know what motivates me? A healthy baby and a rockin' prego bod. I love exercise but it's extremely difficult to get going these days. Just keep in mind that a healthy mama means a healthy baby!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666748548148235158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-41856529154439696802012-06-26T19:52:09.409-06:002012-06-26T19:52:09.409-06:00They make several at home workouts for pregnant wo...They make several at home workouts for pregnant women...including some Yoga work outs. Tons of options that you may enjoy :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267311177081002256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-11557752595778299552012-06-26T19:37:10.854-06:002012-06-26T19:37:10.854-06:00On man, wish I could help you, but when I was preg...On man, wish I could help you, but when I was preggers the only thing that would get my fat butt off the couch was to get up and eat again. I was a bad example of a healthy pregnant lady. However, some of my cooler than me friends did baby yoga and then walk...ALOT. BTW, you look amazing!! Good luck!Brithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15110298825711210828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-59238733411778708582012-06-26T19:20:10.569-06:002012-06-26T19:20:10.569-06:00I bought some workout DVD's that had prenatal ...I bought some workout DVD's that had prenatal yoga and pilates that I enjoyed. I try to walk at night 3-4 days a week and have been able to keep that up til now, 32 weeks. Hopefully I'll be able to keep it up until she comes but it's definitely harder and harder each night!Leah @ Everyday Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00705804150028387604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-47534697072296731172012-06-26T17:51:57.172-06:002012-06-26T17:51:57.172-06:00I'm bad at advice pregnant. Going to the groce...I'm bad at advice pregnant. Going to the grocery store is working out for me! But something that helps me normally is if I do something new to workout. Like buy a new DVD or get a new routine somehow. Good luck!Alexis Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078793693594634917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-35563613150126337992012-06-26T17:00:12.433-06:002012-06-26T17:00:12.433-06:00Hahahaha! You are so funny! I love that you have t...Hahahaha! You are so funny! I love that you have the water bottle wedged in your stomach.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723548534210723002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-7403116640056292702012-06-26T15:01:14.343-06:002012-06-26T15:01:14.343-06:00I would LOVE to help you, but I can't. I don&#...I would LOVE to help you, but I can't. I don't work out :( If you find a magical motivation pill, please send it my way. I know if I DO work out, I like to trick myself by doing something fun, ie. hiking, yoga, dancing, hula hooping, etc. Maybe find something like that?Janna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803772675815432282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-83215416510675284132012-06-26T14:44:10.976-06:002012-06-26T14:44:10.976-06:00When I was pregnant I found that my best motivatio...When I was pregnant I found that my best motivation (if that's what you wanna call it) was working out first thing in the morning. and I mean FIRST THING. NO, you DO NOT feel like it, but I start my morning by washing my face, brushing my teeth and drinking a ridiculous amount of ice water. I bought a few work out DVD'S (you can find ones on Amazon specifically made for pregnant women) and I really loved them. The thing is, you want to remind yourself that working out now will help you remain fit and have a healthy pregnancy, also if you get into a routine NOW then things will be easier after the baby. What worked for me was reminding myself how awesome I felt after a great work out, how great it was to jump into the shower after I was finished, blow dry my hair and slather myself with lotion. Then I reminded myself how bummed out I would be if I just plopped myself down in front of the TV instead and obviously working out won. It won't be easy at first but once you get into a routine and MAKE yourself things will get tons easier and you'll feel 100% better:) Good luck momma!Laurie @ Stylin Savannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00236265683325007444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-85836833668608746672012-06-26T14:44:10.796-06:002012-06-26T14:44:10.796-06:00When I was pregnant I found that my best motivatio...When I was pregnant I found that my best motivation (if that's what you wanna call it) was working out first thing in the morning. and I mean FIRST THING. NO, you DO NOT feel like it, but I start my morning by washing my face, brushing my teeth and drinking a ridiculous amount of ice water. I bought a few work out DVD'S (you can find ones on Amazon specifically made for pregnant women) and I really loved them. The thing is, you want to remind yourself that working out now will help you remain fit and have a healthy pregnancy, also if you get into a routine NOW then things will be easier after the baby. What worked for me was reminding myself how awesome I felt after a great work out, how great it was to jump into the shower after I was finished, blow dry my hair and slather myself with lotion. Then I reminded myself how bummed out I would be if I just plopped myself down in front of the TV instead and obviously working out won. It won't be easy at first but once you get into a routine and MAKE yourself things will get tons easier and you'll feel 100% better:) Good luck momma!Laurie @ Stylin Savannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00236265683325007444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-36858508224357513612012-06-26T14:20:58.298-06:002012-06-26T14:20:58.298-06:00Pinterest is really helpful (for me) with finding ...Pinterest is really helpful (for me) with finding new workout tips and fun ways to mix it up. Plus, it's great for looking at motivational pics. All you need after your motivation is an awesome playlist!The Pink Growlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07989903849187564517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-7474740868028800482012-06-26T12:29:48.018-06:002012-06-26T12:29:48.018-06:00Here's some motivation for you. With Charlie,...Here's some motivation for you. With Charlie, I barely even walked because I was so nervous that I would do something to him.....his labor was 24 hours. With Walker, I worked out at the gym EVERY day and usually took a walk in the afternoon...labor=3 hours. Do it!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378873480294402296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-5641288139376442402012-06-26T12:17:39.119-06:002012-06-26T12:17:39.119-06:00When I was in my second trimester I alternated wal...When I was in my second trimester I alternated walking/jogging some days and prenatal yoga others (Yoga Mama dvd). In 3rd I just did the yoga - I swear by that thing. I think it's one of the main reason my kid stayed in the right position. It also helped make me feel like I accomplished something that day which I could do in the comfort of my living room.<br />I'll never be those women who run all throughout their prenancies. :)Devenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615040846444184529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-85770956201936587512012-06-26T11:49:51.119-06:002012-06-26T11:49:51.119-06:00Pregnancy drains your energy. Then a baby drains y...Pregnancy drains your energy. Then a baby drains your energy. You can never win. I started a fitness linkup that I think you should join in. Check it out!Sean Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326658791690401591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-83529462808902985152012-06-26T11:36:36.225-06:002012-06-26T11:36:36.225-06:00You're precious. =) I have no advice. Just ...You're precious. =) I have no advice. Just wanted to stop by and tell you that I fully support you sitting on your butt and eating, haha! =) That's what pregnant chicks are supposed to do, right?Mrs. Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899841412612434302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-4099391747852273832012-06-26T11:31:30.865-06:002012-06-26T11:31:30.865-06:00Oh my goodness, girl. I am so not the person to co...Oh my goodness, girl. I am so not the person to come to for workout motivation right now. I have become incredibly lazy since moving to Florida a year ago, and I'm not even pregnant. I have Zero good excuses (except maybe the heat) for not working out.... I'm just being lazy. It's good you listen to your body though. Don't overdo it, and I'm sure you'll gain energy after having your baby.... you'll need to in order to keep up with your little one! (:Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678835803511719128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-7738701050834547192012-06-26T11:16:49.160-06:002012-06-26T11:16:49.160-06:00stretch!!!! and walk! :) i'm no momma but have...stretch!!!! and walk! :) i'm no momma but have a few fit mommas and all they tell me is when you get preggo stretch and walk...=https://www.blogger.com/profile/13475052895078611750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-7719927673897395622012-06-26T10:48:32.675-06:002012-06-26T10:48:32.675-06:00I have to work out before I do anything leisurely....I have to work out before I do anything leisurely... that includes shopping trips to Target even if I NEED razors. Also, before checking blogs, Facebook & e-mail. It's also helpful we have a spin bike in our house...but try that! Do something, even a yoga video or stretching before your reward!from head 2 toehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591774185118173408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3893515133765667462.post-75360991835793330082012-06-26T10:44:35.042-06:002012-06-26T10:44:35.042-06:00Well, when you commented on my blog post you said ...Well, when you commented on my blog post you said you needed to try a yoga class, so obviously my vote would be to find a prental yoga class and try it out.Nikkianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08769877554857471397noreply@blogger.com