Getting in shape and all the things to do before

ive_flipped · Jul 18th, 2008, 12:27 PM

Hello Ladies...

Is anyone else here that is ttc doing extras to get ready...like working out (focusing on abs, thighs etc) along with the usual pre-natal vitamins?

And what else can be done? My goal is to be the healthiest I can be and also to bounce right back to my pre pregnancy body after having a baby.

I have a personal trainer that is aware of this goal and has me eating more proteins, working on those few target areas (lol and keagel's) but I feel like there is more I could do.

Any advice? what are all of you doing or not?

wasabipea · Jul 18th, 2008, 01:16 PM

Well, I'm trying to lost the weight that i've gained since we started TTC. My problem isn't working out, it's eating. I love junk food. I'm trying to eat more veggies and fruits. oh, and cutting out soda.

BearyT · Jul 18th, 2008, 01:23 PM

me too.. I'm like wasabipea... I'm trying to loose the weight that I've gained during TTC. I tend to eat a lot during winter and which is when I first started TTC in Jan. So I'm trying to eat less, do more exercise to loose that weight. Oh yeah eat healthy too, Fresh & Easy is my favorite spot for healthy food now. Exercise at least 4 times per week for at least 1.5 to 2 hours. Drink lots of water during the day too! yeah and also taking pre-natal that my doctor prescribed. OTher than that, just wait for it to happen!

Virgo · Jul 18th, 2008, 02:21 PM

I haven't been focusing on losing weight but I focus on being healthy and active. I walk/jog 2 miles every other day, need to increase to 3 miles next week. Play tennis once a week. Do light weights. I have been cutting out sugar substitutes and limit my caffeine. Take pre-natals. Once I am in the 2 week torture then I make sure I am eating healthy and avoid things like sushi.

I did cut-out yoga since I did heated yoga. Every spring and fall I play on a 2-touch coed football team, I won't be able to do that this year

I am new to this so I am sure I am not doing everything I should!

ive_flipped · Jul 18th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Is sushi something to avoid? And why?

Virgo · Jul 18th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ive_flipped

Is sushi something to avoid? And why?

well its raw seafood

here's some info
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pre...shimercury.htm

ive_flipped · Jul 19th, 2008, 12:17 AM

Wow thank-you that is a great website. I really had no idea. Never really thought about it much. I love sushi!! I do think though when I was in Cali I ate way way way too much lol I ate it 4 days in a row and didn't feel so good. Now I know why.

Thanks again

LeMonde · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Well, before starting ttc I was on Atkins for over half a year (almost no carbs at all, only few grams a day from couple of cherry tomatoes that I simply couldn't give up); first three weeks were a torture but after that I LOVED IT! I lost almost all the weight that I gained after quitting smoking; even though I wasn't eating more I still put on weight, common side effect, yuck...
Then ttc started and dr forbade the Atkins... and of course I put on some weight again... working on it, again. I got membership to the gym and of course, soon after, they had to close the location closest to me... now I have to drive to the other one... Will I get a break finally! lol

btw - I recently discovered a website that helps you track the diet and make sure you get all the nutrients you need:

http://www.babyfit.com

I quit caffeine; decaf coffee, tea, etc. only.
I just heard that green tea is not recommended; I'm doing research on it now...
Diet Lipton Green Tea was The Drink for me so I'm trying to figure out that one...

I've also been taking vitamins and extra folic for months now...

Other things:

I bought quite a few books and try to educate myself as much as I can. Definitely get "The Pregnancy Bible":

http://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Bibl...6443283&sr=8-2

And I subscribed to Pregnancy magazine...

Oh, and shame on me, I buy some baby things from time to time...

For GOOD LUCK of course lol

And of course, I chat with lovely ttc ladies on tPF

Nola · Jul 19th, 2008, 02:33 AM

I just watched my eating and tried to go for long walks a lot

LeMonde · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:23 AM

I don't remember if I recommended this book to you in another post or not...?
That's for before and during ttc.
"Taking Charge of Your Fertility"

http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-...6448466&sr=8-1

Oh, and FOR FUN I also read quite a few mom-lit books

ive_flipped · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Thanks everyone you are all very helpful. I am a big reader and have read a TON of things. And like you JackieG I also have bought baby things

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I know I need to eat more things. I have though been taking a prenatal vitamin for some time so I am good with the folic acid, calcium and those things. For it is hard to eat right because I am on the road everyday. I am very tiny though so it doesn't make me gain weight. So for me it is trying to eat better on the road and get in really great shape (because it is we all know the more fit you are and the more you walk in labor the easier it can be) I worked in that unit lol

Baby Dust to all of you and keep all those tips coming :)

LeMonde · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:39 PM

ive_flipped -> I know, I saw your vote on the other thread... and TG! I felt like an outcast there lol

* Baby Shopping while TTC - do you or don't you? *

I just can't help it and my theory is I'll have to do it sooner or later so I may as well start a little early and take advantage of the best SALES lol...

ive_flipped · Jul 19th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackieG

ive_flipped -> I know, I saw your vote on the other thread... and TG! I felt like an outcast there lol

* Baby Shopping while TTC - do you or don't you? *

I just can't help it and my theory is I'll have to do it sooner or later so I may as well start a little early and take advantage of the best SALES lol...

LOL that is how I look at it too. I really do not believe that it jinks or anything like that. I really have a hard time not buying more.

LeMonde · Jul 20th, 2008, 05:35 AM

btw - go to the dentist for a check-up (if you haven't recently); I believe anesthesia is not recommended while pregnant... and personally I can't even think about having anything done without it LOL (and of course they won't do X-rays either)

ive_flipped · Jul 20th, 2008, 11:02 AM

^^thanks. I go regularly to the dentist and had my x-rays done the last time to check on wisdom teeth. I thank goodness have never needed anything done at the dentist. I so far have managed to go through life without ever having any type of surgery or work on anything lol. I want to keep it that way too ha ha ha. So let's hope if baby does come along baby comes along without any iv's or c-sections lol

Jul 18th, 2008, 12:27 PM	#1
ive_flipped It's a Girl!!!!!!! Location: eh!! lol	Getting in shape and all the things to do before Hello Ladies... Is anyone else here that is ttc doing extras to get ready...like working out (focusing on abs, thighs etc) along with the usual pre-natal vitamins? And what else can be done? My goal is to be the healthiest I can be and also to bounce right back to my pre pregnancy body after having a baby. I have a personal trainer that is aware of this goal and has me eating more proteins, working on those few target areas (lol and keagel's) but I feel like there is more I could do. Any advice? what are all of you doing or not? __________________ IT'S A GIRL

Jul 18th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#3
BearyT Member	me too.. I'm like wasabipea... I'm trying to loose the weight that I've gained during TTC. I tend to eat a lot during winter and which is when I first started TTC in Jan. So I'm trying to eat less, do more exercise to loose that weight. Oh yeah eat healthy too, Fresh & Easy is my favorite spot for healthy food now. Exercise at least 4 times per week for at least 1.5 to 2 hours. Drink lots of water during the day too! yeah and also taking pre-natal that my doctor prescribed. OTher than that, just wait for it to happen! __________________

Jul 18th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#4
Virgo Member	I haven't been focusing on losing weight but I focus on being healthy and active. I walk/jog 2 miles every other day, need to increase to 3 miles next week. Play tennis once a week. Do light weights. I have been cutting out sugar substitutes and limit my caffeine. Take pre-natals. Once I am in the 2 week torture then I make sure I am eating healthy and avoid things like sushi. I did cut-out yoga since I did heated yoga. Every spring and fall I play on a 2-touch coed football team, I won't be able to do that this year I am new to this so I am sure I am not doing everything I should! __________________ Virgo

Jul 18th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#5
ive_flipped It's a Girl!!!!!!! Location: eh!! lol	Is sushi something to avoid? And why? __________________ IT'S A GIRL

Jul 19th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#7
ive_flipped It's a Girl!!!!!!! Location: eh!! lol	Wow thank-you that is a great website. I really had no idea. Never really thought about it much. I love sushi!! I do think though when I was in Cali I ate way way way too much lol I ate it 4 days in a row and didn't feel so good. Now I know why. Thanks again __________________ IT'S A GIRL

Jul 18th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#2
wasabipea Member	Well, I'm trying to lost the weight that i've gained since we started TTC. My problem isn't working out, it's eating. I love junk food. I'm trying to eat more veggies and fruits. oh, and cutting out soda.

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:25 AM	#8
LeMonde Loving Life :) Location: NJ & NY	Well, before starting ttc I was on Atkins for over half a year (almost no carbs at all, only few grams a day from couple of cherry tomatoes that I simply couldn't give up); first three weeks were a torture but after that I LOVED IT! I lost almost all the weight that I gained after quitting smoking; even though I wasn't eating more I still put on weight, common side effect, yuck... Then ttc started and dr forbade the Atkins... and of course I put on some weight again... working on it, again. I got membership to the gym and of course, soon after, they had to close the location closest to me... now I have to drive to the other one... Will I get a break finally! lol btw - I recently discovered a website that helps you track the diet and make sure you get all the nutrients you need: http://www.babyfit.com I quit caffeine; decaf coffee, tea, etc. only. I just heard that green tea is not recommended; I'm doing research on it now... Diet Lipton Green Tea was The Drink for me so I'm trying to figure out that one... I've also been taking vitamins and extra folic for months now... Other things: I bought quite a few books and try to educate myself as much as I can. Definitely get "The Pregnancy Bible": http://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Bibl...6443283&sr=8-2 And I subscribed to Pregnancy magazine... Oh, and shame on me, I buy some baby things from time to time... For GOOD LUCK of course lol And of course, I chat with lovely ttc ladies on tPF __________________ . . HERMES & KIDS: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/hermes-baby-lets-chat-share-pics-stories-gifts-342006.html MYSTERY of HERMES Clic Clacs: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/mystery-colors-of-hermes-h-clic-clac-bracelets-345843.html

Jul 19th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#9
Nola Waiting for my baby Location: Europe	I just watched my eating and tried to go for long walks a lot __________________

Jul 19th, 2008, 03:23 AM	#10
LeMonde Loving Life :) Location: NJ & NY	I don't remember if I recommended this book to you in another post or not...? That's for before and during ttc. "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-...6448466&sr=8-1 Oh, and FOR FUN I also read quite a few mom-lit books __________________ . . HERMES & KIDS: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/hermes-baby-lets-chat-share-pics-stories-gifts-342006.html MYSTERY of HERMES Clic Clacs: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/mystery-colors-of-hermes-h-clic-clac-bracelets-345843.html

Jul 19th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#11
ive_flipped It's a Girl!!!!!!! Location: eh!! lol	Thanks everyone you are all very helpful. I am a big reader and have read a TON of things. And like you JackieG I also have bought baby things : I know I need to eat more things. I have though been taking a prenatal vitamin for some time so I am good with the folic acid, calcium and those things. For it is hard to eat right because I am on the road everyday. I am very tiny though so it doesn't make me gain weight. So for me it is trying to eat better on the road and get in really great shape (because it is we all know the more fit you are and the more you walk in labor the easier it can be) I worked in that unit lol Baby Dust to all of you and keep all those tips coming :) __________________ IT'S A GIRL

Jul 19th, 2008, 03:39 PM	#12
LeMonde Loving Life :) Location: NJ & NY	ive_flipped -> I know, I saw your vote on the other thread... and TG! I felt like an outcast there lol * Baby Shopping while TTC - do you or don't you? * I just can't help it and my theory is I'll have to do it sooner or later so I may as well start a little early and take advantage of the best SALES lol... __________________ . . HERMES & KIDS: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/hermes-baby-lets-chat-share-pics-stories-gifts-342006.html MYSTERY of HERMES Clic Clacs: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/mystery-colors-of-hermes-h-clic-clac-bracelets-345843.html

Jul 20th, 2008, 05:35 AM	#14
LeMonde Loving Life :) Location: NJ & NY	btw - go to the dentist for a check-up (if you haven't recently); I believe anesthesia is not recommended while pregnant... and personally I can't even think about having anything done without it LOL (and of course they won't do X-rays either) __________________ . . HERMES & KIDS: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/hermes-baby-lets-chat-share-pics-stories-gifts-342006.html MYSTERY of HERMES Clic Clacs: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/mystery-colors-of-hermes-h-clic-clac-bracelets-345843.html

Jul 20th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#15
ive_flipped It's a Girl!!!!!!! Location: eh!! lol	^^thanks. I go regularly to the dentist and had my x-rays done the last time to check on wisdom teeth. I thank goodness have never needed anything done at the dentist. I so far have managed to go through life without ever having any type of surgery or work on anything lol. I want to keep it that way too ha ha ha. So let's hope if baby does come along baby comes along without any iv's or c-sections lol __________________ IT'S A GIRL

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Getting in shape and all the things to do before