Pregnant and Want to exercise
 

hi there.
i just found out that I am 2 wks pregnant right before after i decided it's time to lose weight. I am about 40 pounds overweight and in addition to walking I am torn between 10 min. prenatal pilates and summer sanders. which do you suggest? also I am open for more suggestions from others who have been where I am now.

btw, i haven't been doing any strenght/flexibility exercises for about 2 years now.

I have a personal trainer 3 times a week and do strength training. I'm nearly 21 weeks pregnant. I would check with your doctor and see what they recommend.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

It is actually very good to do exercise while pregnant, especially core body weights. It is important to be fit for childbirth. You might want to purchase a heart rate monitor, you can find a simple Polar HR wristband and strap monitor for like $40 I think and check out where your heart rate should be at during exercise. Some doctors are very superstitious about exercise, but others are more pro-exercise. Definitely consult your doctor, you don't want to over do it, but I hate seeing my pregnant friends stop everything because they are afraid something will happen because that is certainly worse than adding a little exercise.

Exercise is healthy when preggers!!! Always talk to your doctor of coarse, but after I had my daughter i ended up being lighter than when i found out I was preggers!

Just remember your not "eating for two" That is an old wives tale and how women get fat when pregnant.

I ran up through my third trimester. It was a lot harder but helped me stay healthy and keep from gaining a ton of weight (like I did with my first child). I'm now almost 9 weeks postpartum and only have 10 lbs to my goal weight. Listen to your body and don't overdo it and certainly talk to your doctor. I was already running 3-4 times a week before getting pregnant so keeping up that pace wasn't a bad thing... However most docs will warn not to START a program (of any kind) if you aren't use to the frequency/intensity. Pilates is good, but don't do too much ab work. Stick to planks for your core strength rather than crunches.