It’s Bump Day and in this final month, Ky & I have check-ups errrrrry week. Baby girl is STILL breech, but is growing, healthy, and looks super comfy in there and is approximately the size of Swiss chard.
I have been asked repeatedly behind the scenes how am I doing. Thing is… mentally and emotionally I’m FEELING great! Happy, surprisingly energetic, optimistic that she’ll flip, and super grateful that Mike is home from deployment.
That being said, I am in LOTS-O-Pain, friends. Sometimes so bad I can’t walk or my legs buckle. Not sure if its due to her position or because my pelvis is out of whack from my firstborn and the back labor I had then, but it’s round ligament and low back pain like I’ve never experienced before. But I was recently guided by a friend who does HypnoBirthing to replace the idea, thought, and word “pain” with “sensation.”
Let’s chat strength training… this is one of the biggest differences I’ve implement with my second pregnancy that has made a WORLD of difference from my 1st AND all around with my fitness routines pregnant or NOT!!!
With Mac (my first) I almost exclusively did low impact and yoga. And for some this may be what’s needed (each body and pregnancy is different) .
But for me doing primarily strength training in my first and third trimester has helped me maintain muscle, a good metabolism, and feel more energetic and strong. (And that’s not just during pregnancy but all around)
I did do more cardio HIIT work in trimester 2, but only once I was out of the woods with my 1st trimester nausea, had more energy, and before I was “limited” in my range by my growing belly in trimester 3 🤰🏼😂🤷🏼♀️ .
This is an overview, but in my Rockin Your Bump Group and 365 Wellness Community I go into WAY more detail AND give you access to the EXACT Workouts I have done at each stage of the game. .
All are accessible where ever you have a wifi connection and I even go into meal planning recipes, mindset, and more. .
I’m SO thankful to have gotten to experience what a difference it makes to have a healthy, active, and strong pregnancy this go around and love sharing what’s working to help other mamas and mamas to be! .
If you want to have access to all my pregnancy workouts, custom calendars and even be supported by me as your coach with my meal plans, guides, recipes and more complete my pregnancy health assessment (in the comments below) and I’ll connect with you!! Or comment on this post and I’ll get you details! .
** Only available to stream in US and Canada (for now) 😉**
but I’d love to help other mamas feel healthy and energetic as they embrace this super special journey in life!!
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes Fitness & Health Coaching on Tuesday, July 18, 2017
I’m rapidly approaching week 38 and it’s just wild to me how much things change DAILY at this point. .
I am still working out daily. For no other reason than it helps me feel good and strong, have mental clarity, and I know I’m investing in my postpartum recovery by staying on top of my routine now. And to be clear… I modify A LOT, and listen to my body every step along the way. 🙌🏼😊
If you haven’t joined me yet in my pregnancy group THERE IS STILL TIME. You don’t have to have been in great shape prior to pregnancy to join us and start some healthier more active habits now!! .
Truly there is no better time to get into some good healthy habits than while you’re growing & developing tiny person!! . And for those of you NOT EXPECTING, I’m still rocking the Viva Vida 365 wellness studio and our Amazimg Make the Shift 3 week Challenge, so there’s something for EVERYONE!!
All workouts are accessible where ever you have a wifi connection, and I even go into meal planning recipes, mindset, and more. .
I’m SO thankful to have gotten to experience what a difference it makes to have a healthy, active, and strong pregnancy this go around and love sharing what’s working to help other mamas and mamas to be! .
If you want to have access to all my pregnancy workouts, custom calendars and even be supported by me as your coach with my meal plans, guides, recipes and more complete my pregnancy health assessment (in comments below) and I’ll connect with you!! Or comment on this post and I’ll get you details! .
** Only available to stream in US and Canada (for now)** but I’d love to help other mamas feel healthy and energetic as they embrace this super special journey in life!!
Posted by Jaclyn Hughes Fitness & Health Coaching on Thursday, July 20, 2017
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