#23weekspregnant Weekly Bump Date 
🙌🏼WE GOT A CRAZY AMAZING surprise last night!!! I can’t share just yet what it is, but let’s just say Mac and I were OVER the MOON 
which is ironically also what this mama feels like most days 
We had an Ultrasound this past week and she weighed in at just under 1.5 lbs. and mama is for sure feeling that in more ways than one. .impact, resistance, and yoga. 🙌🏼 Loving leading the Tone Yo Tush challenge right now with my ladies
Also noticing LOTS more sciatic discomfort toward the end of the day. But some light stretching and elevating my legs seems to help. .A SAMPLING OF MY WORKOUTS FROM WEEK 23. ALL AVAILABLE AS PART OF MY VIRTAL WELLNESS STUDIO. TAKE YOUR FREE PREGNANCY HEALTH ASSESSMENT HERE AND LEARN MORE
Sometimes you just gotta DO IT
It was one of “those” days where it took EVERYTHING I had to not just blow off a workout. .Yesterday we went ALL DAY outside Easter Festival, Sealife Park, a mini Nature Walk/Hike, Church, Farmers Market, and it was HOT 🔥🌡 But we packed it all in, and this preggo mama CRASHED HARD when we got home. .
But after some solid sleep and hydration I knew what my body needed most was to move and sweat it out. It was a slow start, but once I got over the hump of getting going my energy kicked in and now I feel SO MUCH BETTER!! 🙌🏼 .
It’s usually the times we just feel “unmotivated” that we need it most, and the only thing that will get us motivated is to JUST DO IT ANYWAY!! .
Plus I was excited to give my first pair of athletic maternity leggings with belly support a test drive. I gotta say that at #23weekspregnant it was nice to have a little extra support for one of my favorite 25 min workouts!! These ones are from @lucyactivewear and I’m giving them 👍🏼👍🏼 .
Today is also LAST CALL for my 3 week all levels wellness group kicking off mañana…. if you wanna join us comment below or message me TODAY!!
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes on Sunday, April 9, 2017
Short Workout, BIG BURN!!
If like me you’re all about more time efficient ways to get in a BUTT 🍑 kicking workout and burn more calories WORK YOUR LOWER BODY & bigger muscle groups, and/or do INTERVAL work!! .At #23weekspregnant I’m not looking to do endurance training or win a bikini competition here, and let’s be real as a preggo mama, chasing after a 5 year old, running a business, and holding down the home front as a solo parent while my hubby is deployed I need EFFICIENCY!! .
My daily workouts take anywhere from 20-35 mins and what’s even better is they help me have more energy throughout the day, so I can show up in all the ways I NEED TO!! .
Making time and an investment in you isn’t selfish, it’s a necessity!! .
That’s why I workout. How about you? Why do you workout? Looking to get the right workouts and support to actually DO THEM?! Comment below or message me for details about my virtual gym and online challenge group!
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes on Monday, April 10, 2017
Ever tried a Barre class?!? If so you know that it wrecks your tush and lower body (in a good way 😘🔥🔥🔥🔥🍑)We are diving into my monthly challenge with an emphasis on the 🍑and mine is feeling the 🔥🔥
This Barre Legs workout is one of my faves and adding 7 lb ankle weights really packed an extra punch.
Try out Full Range for 30 secs, Pulse for 30, and Hold for 30 with just a few of these moves and you tell me what you think.
All these workouts are accessible online and each month I host online challenges and fun groups, to connect, teach , help with accountability, and meet you where you’re at comment below for more info! Summer is coming!! And this mama wants to make sure that if my belly is gonna be poppin 🤰🏼 so is my boo-tay 🍑🍑🍑 😊
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes on Wednesday, April 12, 2017
I am NOT immune to the stresses of LIFE, insecurities, or the overwhelming sense of exhaustion that comes from being a preggo stay at home, work from home mama with a deployed hubby, but this right here friends is how I stay sane. .Might seem like an odd choice, but exercise is my outlet. It didn’t always use to be this way. .
In my life I’ve self medicated with food, pharmaceuticals, bad relationships, binge watching Netflix (Ha), and straight up other unproductive/unhealthy distractions. All things that kept me from realizing the driven, happy, and motivated person I really was. .
So I get it, you may be facing something challenging, exercise may be something you “wish” you had time for, or know you “should do, but I can tell you that unless you MAKE the time and JUST DO IT, there will never be a “perfect” time. .
And until you step into taking care of your body AND mind you’ll never really know what you’re truly capable of. Our body is our vehicle for life!! Treat it right, fuel it with great stuff, and take it out for a spin!! .
Need some help getting started? …. welp, THAT’S what I DO!! No matter where in your journey you are! Let’s chat! Drop your email, comment or shoot me a DM 🙌🏼
PS this little 8 pound weighted ball kick my tail today 😱😳
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes on Thursday, April 13, 2017
Best way to change your mood and what you’re focused on is to change your physical state, and this definitely did the trick!! 🙌🏼 .Getting those endorphins going with one of my favorite lower body low impact workouts. Busted out my strength sliders for this one, but if you don’t have them you can try out these moves with Paper Plates or Wash Cloths if you’re on a smooth surface. .
Give it a try and tag a friend! And if your looking for an uplifting group of mamas to help keep you motivated and on track and some amazing workouts you can do in your own home 30 mins or less a day that will get you some amazing results, comment with your email below or “Tell Me More” and I’ll get you the deets on my Spring into Health Challenge!! 😊🙌🏼
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes on Friday, April 14, 2017