I realized I have not posted since October 2014, which is right before I found out I was pregnant! I am due in July of this year- 2015 so I am 6 months along now with another baby boy. The first few months of my pregnancy I had bad morning sickness and because of that, I could not find energy and fuel to work out; I felt like I was disappointing myself, my body, and most of all my unborn baby! Once I was able to eat food without vomiting, I took it too far and I began gaining too much weight too quickly. Now that I have no excuses and I am disgusted with my body (mostly lower body), I have decided to STOP complaining and do something about it!
Even though I am a NASM certified personal trainer, I was scared to work out while pregnant in fear I could harm my baby; I didn't work out during my first pregnancy. After talking to my doctor, a dietician, other CPTs, and of course the watching of YouTube video workouts, I knew I was more than capable - especially having the knowledge and professional training I have DUH.!!. Soooo I have started working out and already feel better about myself.
Now let me explain, I am NOT trying to lose weight during my pregnancy, I am (trying to) control my weight gain and maintain my muscle tone. During the first trimester, my hips were the first noticable physical change of my pregnancy. My hips spread like a wildfire and my buttocks have unfortunately grown too (I hate it). I have reverted to my old leg workout that includes (light)weighted squats, lunges, leg curls, leg extensions, and then dreaded CARDIO lol...
Yesterday, my good friend and fellow personal NASM CPT, Leah Walker came over to my house and she showed me things I could do at home with resistance bands and a ball! Pictured above is me, 25 weeks pregnant, doing hip abductors with a resistance band - I felt the burn!
Now that I have my motivation and routine started, there is no way I will stop now. My baby deserves to be healthy and so does Mommy. I am very self conscious of my body when I am not pregnant so it is only worse during pregnancy, but I know I am beautiful and strong.
If you have questions, please email me at MyFireFitness@gmail.com
As always, I love you Fire Flames,
KK, NASM CPT
You look gorgeous to me!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Your Husband