Working out, yay or nay? Thoughts?

Question

I've always been "thick" my whole life and during my wedding (Dec. 2014) I was working out regularly weighing around 150lbs. I'm 5'6" and curvy so my weight is distributed proportionately but I never got to super slim & trim level. POST WEDDING, I definitely enjoyed the newlywed life and gained close to 25lbs because I stopped working out & hubby and I were eating out all the time. I just found out I'm pregnant and 180lbs.

According to this app, I'm 6 weeks exactly. I have not seen a doctor YET but what are thoughts about re-incorporating working out & cardio? Obviously because of my post wedding weight gain, I'm a bit nervous about pregnancy weight gain too! I'd like to limit weight gain as much as possible, keeping in mind, goals to have a very healthy newborn.

Thoughts?!

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You can workout. Just listen to your body and if you feel any pain or discomfort, stop. Don't lift too heavy and don't try to out do whatever your abilities were before pregnancy. I started out overweight (225 at 5'5") and have only gained 6 pounds at 24 weeks. I'm just being very careful to not over indulge and keep eating to as healthy as possible.

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Working out is great, staying active will make your pregnancy easier. The only time you shouldn't is if advised by your doctor. Just check and see if there's anything they prefer you not do.

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I do body combat 1xs week and body step 1-2 x week if I'm not feeling good I will do Barre or water aerobics in place of one of the above I'm only going to the gym 3x week and I'm 20.3wks I think around 7 months I'll mostly do water classes

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I'm in the same boat...was a runner and ran my first half marathon 2 yrs ago...then got married and got burnt out from all the training and I just stopped working out all together. I am 17 weeks and have been walking although my dr said it was fine if I wanted to try and run since I ran before. I started off with this pregnancy at about 180 as well so I completely get where you're coming from! You could do the elliptical or swimming is really great for you too.

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Ive heard you can workout. But no sit ups or abdomen exercises

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You go girl! Exercise is very healthy during pregnancy! However, if it's been awhile, I would start slow and build up. Just dont lift over 25 pounds, and maybe keep things on the light side until you can consult your OB. But exercising is very healthy during pregnancy and can definitely help ease your labor! Congrats on the pregnancy!!

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Working out is totally fine just don't do anything strenuous. Walking is GREAT while pregnant. Swimming is as well. Light to moderate lifting is really helpful, especially doing squats because those muscles contribute to the strength in your pelvic floor. Also, yoga is an option, just make sure you avoid certain positions like anything that twists your torso or where you lie flat on your back (after 18-20 weeks or so).

Working out, yay or nay? Thoughts?

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