Anyone else struggling with exercise?

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I used to be very fit but gradually fell off the bandwagon prior to getting preggers... Now I am seriously regretting it, as I am finding it nearly impossible to motivate myself to do any working out whatsoever. I work all day 8-5 and by the time I get home I just want to plop down on the couch. I used to be great with eating healthy too, but now I feel so nauseous all the time, all I want is starch. Blergh!! Please tell me I'm not the only one? I'm seriously starting to think my coworkers are suspecting something since I got fast food for lunch today. Lol.

Anyone have tips on how to get back on track? I tell myself I don't want to push it because that might jeopardize the health of my little embryo, but that basically ends up in zero motivation to do anything...

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I regret not getting in shape better before getting pregnant!💪 I thought I would eat super healthy and workout once I found out I was pregnant, but I'm exhusted and all I can eat is crackers! 😷 I'm so worried I'm going to blow up and be super fat during this pregancy! At the end of the day I'm just so grateful I was able to get pregnant after doctors said I might not be able to!

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I feel the same way, the only thing I want to do for exercise is swim. Soon I won't be able to though with fall approaching.

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Same here I was a gym rat right before I found out and now I have NO motivation what so ever

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Same here! I was going strong until I started traveling for work and now getting up is a hassle! I do try to do some things while I'm getting ready in the AM... Squats lunges arms circles wall presses. 
But what I have noticed.... Cellulite is coming out in mass quantities! 
I'm still pretty small 5'4" and 123 lbs.... It's like cottage cheese city on my rear and thighs! 😣😣😣🙈

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I've been struggling too-although I was running pretty consistently before I got pregnant. I finally came to terms this week with the fact that I can't keep up the level I was doing but I can still move. I went back to my running group for the first time since finding out this morning and ran with a slower pace group--it was great! I suggest just trying to find something you like and do it just for fun. Zumba, barre workouts, walking with friends all good options! I've read we should get our mojo back in the 2nd trimester!

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I fell off too before getting pregnant. I work a 8-5 too. I eat healthy everyday plus I drink 84oz of water everyday & I come home from work and before I get in the shower I work out with 5lb weights since my arms are my biggest concern lol. I want them to look nice for my maternity pictures. I do about 4 sets of 15 reps sometimes 5 sets if I'm in the mood. Start out little by little :) I'll be moving on to lower body when I get bigger as I'm only 6 weeks, I don't want to jeopardize this pregnancy. Good luck 💕💕

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You're not the only one. With my first two I worked full time and exercising was like "yea right". I did pickup walking here and there as I was able. This time around I'm ONLY 5 weeks and so far have not yet had any horrible nausea (yet.....) so I've been doing the elliptical 30 mins a day or just walking in place while watching your favorite show is something to get the blood pumping. Now, from my older 2 children I remember the nausea kicking in around week 7 so in 2 weeks I might be laying on the couch who knows. Listen to your body.

Anyone else struggling with exercise?

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