Exercise?

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My FIL keeps getting on me to walk and I just don't feel like it. I go to work when it's dark and get home when it's dark plus it's cold at night. I know exercise is important but I just don't feel like it and I have only gained 2 pounds at 18 weeks 3 days. He is getting annoying bc it's my pregnancy and he isn't that nice about it. Anyway, just wondering what everyone else does. 😀

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I walk to the bathroom and back to bed , I think that's enough walking for me 😂

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It doesn't matter how big, little, whatever a person is. Exercise is vital to be healthy.

You should walk. It can only benefit your pregnancy, child, and birth.

It refuses stress, gets your blood flowing, and provides a miriad of other benefits. If you don't feel like doing it for you, do it for your baby. He/she doesn't have a choice in the matter.

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I've never been big on exercising and lucky to also be thin, but I was an elementary/preschool teacher for years  and always on my feet! I had VERY busy days...I mean I only gained 18 pounds with my first babh and was told by my dr not to exercise so I would gain and much as possible. Now, as a SAHM, I still am active and try and go on walks daily but...sometimes running errands is my exercise. 😜

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I was specifically told no exercising until 37 weeks, but I'm high risk and have a history of preterm labor. I only have 1 more week before I can, but I have so much nesting to catch up on...we will see if I have time! Haha

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I walk everyday but not that far I between 1-5kms once or twice a day. I'm 20 weeks. First trimester I didn't do a thing. 
Before I fell pregnant I worked out a lot though. It depends what you're used too.
I've put on 2.5kgs (about 5 pounds) since conception. 
Just ignore him. Tell him you've got a new pregnancy workout you're doing. Or something.

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Walking is beneficial. Even though i am pregnant I am to get 5000 steps a day. Before pregnancy my goal was 10000 but I don't have enough energy right now. Also I was getting out of breath. Studies show those who take more steps are in better shape than those who exercise for just 30 min day. But don't stress do what you can do☺️. Is not always easy as it sounds.

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I have hardly even went on walks with my pregnancy let alone exercise throughout my pregnancy! I'm 34 weeks and 4 days and have only gained 25 pounds so far! I'm all belly and didn't necessarily eat healthy like I should of but myself and my son are very healthy!

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I walk daily, 1-2 miles. Regular exercise is beneficial to baby and being in the best shape possible aids with delivery and recovery...

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I'm 39+4 and have to walk my daughter to & back from nursery 3 times a week so I've done a lot of walking. If you work a lot, you shouldn't feel the need to go out in the dark, cold just for a walk. Maybe at the weekend?

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I don't love exercise either, but it's not just about weight! "In general, research examining the impact of maternal exercise during pregnancy on offspring chronic disease risk has been positive. Although there have been a few reports of detrimental health outcomes in the offspring in response to maternal exercise during pregnancy, the vast majority has shown improvements in offspring metabolic, cancer, and cardiovascular health and disease risk. Thus, overall, the current body of work supports the recommendations for exercise during pregnancy set by the ACOG and DHHS" (Blaize et al, 2015). Convincing enough for me!

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