Exercise??

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Are you ladies finding it easy to get exercise during your first trimester?? I’m 7 wks + 3 days and every time I try to go for a walk to get some exercise I end up with sharp pains in my right abdomen that I can only guess are round ligament pains. I’m so exhausted after 20 minutes and my belly hurts and I just feel like I shouldn’t be doing it. But I know I need exercise or I’m going to be gaining 100 lbs! How are y’all doing??

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Its the only time I don't feel nauseous lol. But some days are better than others, sometimes I feel great and really energized and others half way through I just feel off and hurt so I leave. Just listen to your body and keep moving when you can and rest when you have to.

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My husband keeps asking me to go to the gym (we used to be lifting partners), and all I can think of is sleep. Walking or standing a lot makes my lower back really angry (had a bout of sciatica when I was 24 due to an injury while I was in the Navy, so I'm prone to back pain), but so does a lot of sitting/lying down. It probably doesn't help that I am a teacher and on my feet 8 hours a day.

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Going to the gym sucks. I am so tired. And working out is harder. But, it's true--I always feel better afterwards. It especially helps with fatigue.

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Can I swim? I’ve got physical long term injuries so have to do low impact exercise. I’ve read I shouldn’t swim because of the chemicals but I don’t know!!

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I have been doing Pilates and it’s been great. Highly recommend for anyone. I did try to go for a walk recently and could hardly keep my eyes open (while walking!).

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I have been massively exhausted so trying to exercise has been difficult. Pre preggo I was working out min. 4 days/week now I’m lucky if I get to the gym once. Interestingly I also do a lot of yoga and this week tried to hit a class and was removed from my mat at the beginning of class for being in my first trimester. I’m not allowed back to the studio until I’m in my second as they won’t teach anyone in their first 12 weeks. Really disappointing as yoga was my secret weapon to stay sane!

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