Working out?

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How many of you ladies are still working out on a regular basis? I'm trying my best to stay motivated but when I don't see results (which makes sense when pregnant) I get a bit discouraged. I know there are so many benefits to staying active while growing my little one but gosh!  Would love to hear your ladies routines or take on things if you are having the same trouble as me. Thanks y'all!

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31.5 weeks and still going strong! Make it to the gym 4-5x a week (with an occasional week where I rest more) - still lifting (Judy less weight) and changed HIIT cardio to steady state! But something is better than nothing and I've been fortunate for the fact I still have the energy! Hopefully it makes postpartum recovery a little easier ..

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30 weeks along and I'm still working out! I work full time as well as have a 7 year old daughter and puppy, so sometimes it's hard to get my workout time in but my husband is incredibly helpful. I workout 6 times a week. If I'm working out on the weekend I usually take my time and make it about a 1.5-2 hour session, but during the week I usually do about 45 minutes since I have to wake up at 5:15am in order to workout before work. I run about 2-3 miles on my cardio days and then for weightlifting I have a squat rack and barbell at home so I do a lot of different squat variations, deadlifts, lunges, etc and I also make sure to still work core. 
I'm with you as far as it being hard when you don't see results!!! And even more hard when you see the number on the scales continue to rise.... I think what's been motivating me is that I know if I'm active and in shape now, it'll be easier to get my body back once I deliver. Exercise has also been shown to have a ton of health benefits for the baby and it can make Labor "easier" as well. Plus I tell myself the more I workout, the less guilty I feel about indulging my cravings for sweets 😜

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I don't. I stopped very early on in pregnancy actually as I was so poorly in the first trimester, I do work full time and walk the dog though. Sometimes I can't walk her far as the aches & pains of third trimester have started. I wish I did eat healthier though I just have no motivation to prepare meals 😖

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30 weeks and still working out. I can't run like I used to but I am doing body pump- weights and circuit classes- although I can't do burpees anymore 😂 my class instructors are great. I have tried spinning and think that might become the norm towards the end! Keep healthy :)

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I try to do 30-45 mins of prenatal yoga 3 days a week. I work full time and have a 3 year old and finding the time and energy to workout is tough... have to get up at 5am if it's gonna happen during the week. So I try to get in an hour on the weekends. 
Prenatal yoga is really easy on you plus it keeps your body strong enough and just really helps me overall. I highly recommend it. 
If you have an Apple TV Or Roku, I recommend a subscription to Gaia.com. $10/month and access to a ton of yoga videos. There's like 30+ prenatal yoga videos alone.

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I totally relate to being discouraged regarding progress or lack there of.  I did an Ironman last November and was in the best shape of my life. Pretty much the moment I found out I was pregnant my ability to exercise went out the window. As of now I still run/walk 1.5-2mi 2-3 days a week and swim 1000 yards 2-3 days a week. I am almost 28w and have really found it hard to skip workouts when my body and baby say "NO."  Do what you can daily anything is better than nothing!!!

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I honestly have zero ambition I still deal with morning sickness and I'll say I want to workout but I never do I also have like no appetite tho 😩 but I'm not complaining about how I look for 31 weeks, this is the biggest my belly has been 😂 it popped today

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30w and still running 3 miles three times a week (although slowing RIGHT down). Also making sure I get in 10,000 steps a day to keep me generally active. Sciatica sometimes makes that tricky though. Didn't have it in my last pregnancy, but it's definitely here this time! Anyway, I feel like any exercise we do in the third trimester is beneficial.

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29 weeks and still working out 3-5 times a week. I do a mixture of cardio and strength. It definitely has been getting harder as I get up there in the weeks, but I am motivated by the fact that it should make labor and delivery easier and hopefully recovery as well. Sometimes for me it is hard to think about what I used to be able to do and see how much I've had to slow down, however, at this point just staying active is good.

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I am 27 weeks and still going to yoga 3-4 times a week. definitely getting harder but with modified poses and supportive teachers it is still enjoyable and my main form of de-stressing!

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