Round 2, let’s GO! You may or may not know, but I’m pregnant again and back with some pregnancy-safe workouts for your arms and upper body. (Because hey, they’re my favorite…and let’s face it, the lower body is doomed for the next year).
Anyone else back to the grind after an epic weekend? This past weekend was one for the books! If you follow us on Instagram, you know the App State squad got together for our annual Friendsgiving! We stuffed our faces, drank all the wine, and continued to force friendship on our children. But earlier that day… I checked off a long-awaited item on my personal bucket list. Almost 8 years in the making, I completed my VERY FIRST half marathon.
For many of us, working out can be a bittersweet activity. Sure, we might desire to be healthy and in decent shape, but how do you find the time AND energy to make it a consistent part of your life? How do you become a workout mama?
Postpartum body image is a hard. Anyone feel me? You look in the mirror and see this deflated tire that is now your tummy, dark circles under your eyes, saggy boobs and stretch marks on your thighs (still wondering how that happens since I didn’t carry a baby in my left leg). Are you still looking for the magic key to postpartum weight loss?
It all starts with the Halloween candy. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin beer, and pumpkin spice lattes… you’re halfway through November with an eye towards Thanksgiving and find yourself with [amazon_textlink asin=’B075VB52KH’ text=’holiday party invitations‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’poms2moms-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’4ca559a5-e6af-11e8-87e6-35767d595d1d’] in hand. The time is near… CHRISTMAS PARTIES ARE COMING! (Yay!)
The end of the workout can shape the whole thing. It’s the time to assess your performance and praise yourself for the effort. It sets the tone for the rest of your day, and even your mind set for the next workout. Check out some of my favorite ways to reset your mind and body with post workout stretching.
The last 10 minutes before you head back into the real world are crucial… Here’s how to make them count.
When you find out you’re pregnant, exercising may not be the first thing that races through your mind. No pun intended. This is especially true during the first trimester because it seems like sleeping 24/7 wouldn’t even be enough. It can be very difficult to find the energy during pregnancy to get up and workout, but for me (and so many others), it was SO worth it.