One thing that has really helped me throughout my pregnancy is that I’m still staying active and working out. I’ve always run and worked out, so I just kept it up and didn’t let my pregnancy stop me. Of course I have to be careful and had to change a few things in my workout for the safety of my baby. Instead of lifting weights and doing push-ups and sit-ups, I bought this great pregnancy workout dvd called, The Perfect Pregnancy Workout, and it really has been! I recommend this video to all women who are pregnant or even trying to get pregnant. The instructor is Karyne Steben, a world-class acrobat formerly with Cirque du Soleil. It focuses on strength training exercises using your own body weight. It also incorporates many moves that will benefit you before, during and after labor. I’m thinking of keeping it up even after the big day because I love the way I feel afterward and the results have been amazing. I have fallen in love with this dvd and make sure I do it atleast 3 times a week.
In addition to this great dvd, I have kept up running about 3 miles a day, 5-6 days a week. Of course I have had to decrease my speed and listen to my body when I get any aches, pains or shortness of breath (which is very rarely). Since I ran before I was pregnant it was perfectly okay for me to keep it up during my pregnancy. I have been running on a treadmill, because I just don’t quite trust myself outdoors. Pregnant women usually get a little off balance once their bellies get larger, and I have actually fallen three times just when I’m walking the dog. So you have to be extra careful about running outside if you choose to do so. Not to brag some more, but I also walk 2 miles a day thanks to my little dog Moe! I have been feeling great throughout my pregnancy (besides the sickness the first couple of months) but I ran through this and it definitely helped. I feel great everyday and give all the credit to my running, walking, and the amazing workout dvd. I never take naps or feel extra tired like so many pregnant women complain about, and I get so much done after work and on the weekends. I recommend every pregnant woman to stay as active as possible to get through your pregnancy. It has been my saving grace and has absolutely made this time fly by. I am now 34 weeks along and still feeling wonderful. I plan to keep up my running and workouts until the day I go into labor, God willing!
