Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Working Out and Staying Healthy During and After Your Pregnancy

HOW TO PLAN YOUR PREGNANCY MEAL PLANNING TO STAY ON TRACK

Hi all! I'm 20 weeks pregnant and trying the 21 day fix to maintain a healthy diet and exercise program throughout my pregnancy (gained way too much last time and paid for it in the end). Not trying to lose weight at this point just wanting to get healthy. Does anyone have any advice on adapting the meal plan on here? It's given me the balanced lean diet and I know I need to increase the calories that are listed, but as far as what are good foods to add in or any samples of what other folks are doing as far as eating plans?

Thanks!

Hi! I specialize in OB as a Labor Doula, Lamaze instructor and this may I will complete my RN. So you actually only need 300 extra cals over your maintenance cals. Technically you shouldn't gain any weight during the first trimester, clinically speaking. I don't know how that actually happens since I think I gained 5 lbs of bloat right away with my pregnancy!emoticon But I know how you feel, so I would be in your same position. Also if you happen to be over in BMI then weight gain can be less but that's also in accordance with your HCP. I would try to get that in by an extra serving of broccoli, greek yogurt or protein. Let me know if that helps or if you need more direction! Good Luck! - Anna Marina

I agree with Anna. I'm a FNP and can't give actual "medical advice" without seeing someone in the office, but a good rule of thumb is not more than 300 cal increase a day for average or "fluffy" gals. I'm 18 weeks pregnant and I'm starting 21 day fix with my OB and midwife's approval. Otherwise I would be eating waaaaay more junk. Hoping this keeps me healthier than my last pregnancy!

I'm in the same boat. Just found out that I'm pregnant. I'm starting a hybrid workout schedule (PiYo, modified 21-DF and modified T25). I'm going with 1 workout per day. I calculated my calorie bracket this morning. I tried the maintenance one since my goal is not weight loss but only gaining baby and placenta weight. I ended up going up 2 brackets (from first bracket to third bracket)! There is no way I can eat all that food! Not sure what to do. Should I just go up one bracket and see how it goes?

Yes, try going up one bracket first. Don't set yourself up for failure. You aren't trying to lose weight, but you only need about 300 extra calories. 

I recently pregnant ! YAY!!  I am carrying on with both 21 DFX and 21 DFX Extreme.  My target market is pregnant MOM”S.  Can you share any modifications tips for myself and other pregnant mom’s.
(Autumn Calabrese)
Congratulations! You are having a baby! You want to continue on with 21 Day Fix and/or 21 Day Fix Extreme, can you and if so what are the modifications. First of all you need to always get clearance from your doctor. As long as you have the go ahead a few small changes and you are good to go. For the nutrition component of 21 Day Fix, add 300 calories to your calculation to make sure you end up in the correct calorie bracket. For the workout part of the program, take it slow, follow the modifier, your body will be going through a lot of changes over the next 9 months, listen to it. Stay off of your back after week 14. You will need to modify a few of the abdominal moves at this point. Planks are a great substitute for ab work that is usually done on your back. I would hold off on doing 21 Day Fix Extreme until after you have had the baby. The workouts are more intense and the nutrition is a little more restricted, stick with 21 Day Fix during the pregnancy.

I stayed active my entire pregnancy using Beachbody programs and Shakeology. It's helped me bounce back so quick that I'm officially back to working out using the 21 day fix as of yesterday! 

(Check out Amanda’s story that she recorded during her entire pregnancy with 21 day fix)

SO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, YES, YOU CAN DO THE 21 DAY FIX DURING PREGNANCY, BUT WITH A FEW MODIFICATIONS.

All you have to do is adjust your calorie intake depending on what trimester you are in and adjust the exercises so they are comfortable (try to avoid plyo exercises and anything where you have to lie on your back).
So to adjust your calories, you want to change from weight loss calories to maintenance calories, which means recalculating your base calorie needs. You also want to follow your doctor’s recommendation about how much weight you should be gaining during each trimester. Most women will want to gain around 25 lbs during their pregnancy.
First: This calculator is a good one and will tell you how many calories you need to maintain your weight.
During your first trimester, your calorie needs won’t really change. During your second trimester, The Institute of Medicine recommends that women consume an additional 340 calories per day and 452 calories above their normal energy needs each day during the third trimester. So these you will add to your maintenance caloric needs.
Having a healthy pregnancy is easy!

Should I edit my meal plan at all while pregnant or breastfeeding?

You don’t have to edit your meal plan; just make sure that you are eating enough. Your shakes as a meal replacement should contain additional ingredients (like bananas, peanut butter, fruit, yogurt, etc.) so that it is filling enough.

Can you drink Shakeology while pregnant & breastfeeding?

Yes! Check with your doctor if you have any allergies to the ingredients, however many pregnant & breastfeeding women drink Shakeology daily. It’s also safe for children.
Dear Doctor Letter:

http://www.beachbodycoach.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/pdfs/Dear%20Doctor%20Letter.pdf

(Check out Amanda’s story here while she was pregnant)

Hi all!

I'm pregnant! Really happy about it! I'm probably at the end of my first month. I would like to know which Beachbody (or others) program would you suggest during the first 3 months of pregnancy and also during the whole pregnancy? You can also advise me other sports.

A bit about me: I completed a few rounds of insanity and asylum, combo of both, and loved it! I tried a bit of T25 but didn't like it since it was a lot less intense than insanity/asylum. I'm big into mountain biking, road biking, snowboarding, some climbing & hiking and I used to swim regularly (but haven't in the last five years)

Thanks for letting me know which Beachbody program is best during pregnancy as I'm guessing all the plyometric done in the insanity/asylum are not recommended for pregnant women.. Yet my goal is to remain active and find a training that I can do at home. Can you still do abs and abs training during pregnancy? What about Shaun T softer training such as Back to Core or Core Cardio and Balance?

Thanks for helping me out,
One thing you need to stay away from is ab-targeted exercises. Most of the programs have that, however, so it makes picking a program difficult if you're pregnant. But there is a program that I would recommend to you that you don't have to do the abs for, and that program is Body Beast.

I'm not saying you need to bulk up; women cannot do that anyway since they do not have enough testosterone in their bodies. But Body Beast will make you stronger overall. You don't need to go too heavy on the weights; you can modify all the workouts as well. For instance, instead of a pull-up bar, you could use resistance bands. Instead of a bench, you could use a stability ball. Sagi Kalev (the trainer for Body Beast) has a modifier, and all you need is:

1) Dumbells (probably for you no higher than 25 pounds)
2) Resistance bands
3) Stability Ball

You can get through the entire program with those three things. I recommend doing the Lean schedule since you don't want bulk, and whenever it says BEAST Abs, eliminate it from the program. You don't need to do that.

If you would like support and help, send me a buddy request and PM me. I would love to help you through the program you choose.

Christopher K

What most doctors will tell you is that if you were doing it before you were pregnant you can continue to do it after you are pregnant. You do of course not want to participate in any contact sports, or sports that could put the belly in danger of being hit. As far as I know if you were doing all the plyometrics before you should be able to continue that through the first trimester, at least. The jumping will become harder as the belly begins to grow and you get more relaxin in your system. 

I would say as you move into the second and third trimesters, or your belly really starts popping out to cut back on the plyometrics and you'll need to take anything that involves high kicks and start kicking lower. I have never personally tried the workouts from the 21 day fix (will be soon) but I have heard great things about them, and they would probably be lower impact. As Christopher stated above, now might be a great time to do low weight lifting or especially later on in your pregnancy. Any of the p90x videos or body beast would be great for this. Since you are in such great shape, you really can do whatever exercise routine or videos you feel comfortable with, as long as you modify as you progress in the pregnancy. 

As far as abs, it is important to remember that as the uterus grows it actually pulls the abs apart. You can continue to do oblique work, but doing abdominal work in the front is not only not going to do anything during your pregnancy, but is will also possibly squish or give the kid a headache, and could possibly even pull the abdominal muscles even further apart. 

Also since you said you use to swim a lot, I just want to tell you how amazing it feel being in the pool, especially once you enter the third trimester. It relieves the tension from you lower back and hips. It might become a way you really enjoy working out while pregnant. 

I hope this has helped. I am a coach and would love to answer any more questions you may have and work with you through this process. If I can help you out or answer any more questions please let me know
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POST PREGNANCY PLAN
Who is planning to do a Beachbody workout program after the baby comes to get back in shape? I have Slim in 6, Turbo Jam, and Power 90! My favorite is Turbo jam, Chalene is the best and most motivating trainer! She also has a new program out called Turbo Fire! I told DH I want it as a gift for after the baby!

Does anyone else love working out at home? As a SAHM it can be hard to get to the gym and doing Turbo helped me drop 35 lbs this past summer after I had DD!

I love beach body workout programs! Chalene's programs are my favorite and I will also be purchasing her new program Turbo Fire to start after I have the baby. I have Turbo Jam, Chalene Extreme, P90X, Slim in Six, and Insanity (which I also love).
I still do the phase one Insanity DVD's now. I'm 21 weeks preggo so I modify some of the jumping moves and monitor my heart beat, but my OB says if I was doing it before the pregnancy then I'm fine to do it now, just to listen to my body. Since I was working out hard before I got preggers, switching to a low intensity workout wasnt doing anything for me cardio wise, I wouldnt even break a sweat, so I asked my Dr if I could go back to my regular routine with a few modifications and she said sure. 
I love beach body!

           
heck yeah! I did 45 days of P90X last year and it was EPIC! I will for SURE be doing it again

I want to send out a huge congratulations to my client and friend Christina. She delievered a beautiful baby boy, today and his name is Colton. I could not be happier for her and her family. At this time I am working with 2 women who are pregnant …one has been able to work out the whole time and the other has had many complications and had to stop. Either way, the end result will be that they will want to get their pre baby body so I figured I would write an article on  post partum weight loss
So  wheather you are trying to lose the weight you gained from making a beautiful baby or just trying to get in the best shape of your life  eating a sensible diet that helps you shed pounds gradually while supplying you with enough nutrients to keep your energy is the best way to go. Here are some useful tips
 Weight Loss Tips

Write it down… I know … I am a broken record on this one. But every single bite counts and most people don’t actually believe they consume the calories they actually do. Think about it… the cream in your coffee… your kids extra chicken nugget.  The couple of French fries you steal off your kids plate. They all add up!
Go Greek
Greek yogurt is fast becoming a dieter’s best friend. This protein rich foo can be used in smoothies, salad dressings, dips or right out of the container. Because its higher in protein than regular fat free  yogurt its got longer staying power!
Eat breakfast
Eating a good breakfast can actually help you lose weight. It’s true. A breakfast packed with protein and complex carbs helps stabilize your blood sugar and starve off hunger.
Pump up the protein.
You know the mid morning crash? That is your blood sugar at work… or rather not working so well. The solution is to keep your levels at an even keel by including protein in all your meals. Make sure you sneak some protein in your kids snacks as well 
Spray calories
Substitute cooking spray for oil or butter when cooking. You can easily save 100 calories with this tip alone
I do this also with salad dressing.  You can spray olive oil vs pouring it out of the bottle.
Eat more Fruits and Veggies.
It’s all about filling up on the food that are high in volume but low in calories.
A massive pile of raw veggies will keep you full and regular.  Also having an apple
with some Greek yogurt dip will keep you full
Don’t go fat free
Don’t be fat phobic be fat savvy
Steer clear of those saturated fats, but do include small amounts of healthy fats in your weight loss diet.
Olive oil, canola oil avocados, nuts and seeds are good choices. Also fatty fish like salmon is a great choice
Go berry!
Berries are an amazing food! They are off the charts for antioxidant which help with memory, good skin and  your heart
Best of all they may actually help you bust the post baby belly fat.
I buy frozen berries from Cosco and put them in my smoothies. I love it.
I hope you enjoy these tips!


I've always been an avid user of BB products and used Turbo Jam, Slim in 6 & Power Half Hour thigh trimmer to tone and trim my body before I got pregnant. About 22 weeks into my pregnancy I had a slight scare that caused me to stop working. My post pregnancy weight leaves me at 30 pounds heavier now and I'm determined to lose it before my 35 B-day in April.

So...my questions are:

1) Is it best to burn off the fat with cardio and then focus on toning up and gaining muscle OR do I focus on building muscle first and afterwards add cardio to help shed fat? 

2) Is it possible to maintain a 45 minute cardio session of I'm on a low-carb diet or do I NEED to have cars? 

3) How effective would my progress be if I alternated Turbo Jam and Slim & Six each day?

Looking forward to some advice. Thanks!
Hey there!!

I had my daughter 4 years ago.  Although i have finally got the pregnancy weight off, I'm still working on what I call the "marriage" weight. LOL.

Just from my experience... first you need good cardio to burn the fat, but you want to focus on some weights also to help build the muscle and in turn helps raise the metabolism. I focus more n cardio myself but try to get at least 2-3 days of some sort of weights in. I get lazy about weights, and I definitely notice the difference when Ihaven't been using them.

I think you would be ok on the carb part. you might see how your body does. Everyone is different. Just make sure you are fueling after your workout with some protien.  Usually the consensus is to fuel the workout with a carb, then follow the workout with protien to support and help repair and fuel the muscles used during the workout. 

Finally, I think turbo jam and slim in 6 is a good combination. i have done both and they are great. Lots have had good success alternating them. Turbo jam is awesome for cardio and slim n 6 is great for toning and has some srength moves in it. I think that would be a great start for you.

Good luck. I sure hope it doesn't take you as long as it took me to get my baby weight off. But I have issues eating right. As long as I eat clean and track my food I do great, but then i get lazy and make bad choices and it sets me back. A good workout program with clean diet, and you'll shed it off in no time



 FIT PREGNANCY WORKOUTS FROM AUTUMN CALABRESE




Let me tell you a little story about a girl who got pregnant, gained sixty pounds, and then couldn't lose it for over a year. I would have LOVED something like this when I was pregnant. It didn't exist back then. But you can learn from my misfortune and my mistakes and be better than I was!

Autumn Calabrese helped me FINALLY get a grip on my eating habits. When her program, 21 Day Fixcame out (
read my review here), my whole healthy living world was changed because for the first time I learned how to truly eat in the right balance and moderation. Since then, I've been the biggest fan of Autumn. I've gotten the chance to workout live with her, to meet her, to thank her, and even to take pictures with her and I can say now even more than before that she is an incredible mom and human, not just an incredible trainer!

When she announced that she was working on a 
maternity and post-natal workout series exclusively for Beachbody On Demand I was so pumped! FINALLY something build FOR mamas with their exact needs in mind to help them stay strong and have a healthy pregnancy and easier recovery! Up until now women with buns in the ovens had to deal with awkwardly modifying regular workouts but not anymore because these ones were made specifically with knocked up ladies in mind and are structured to help minimize normal pregnancy aches and pains, boost sense of wellbeing, and help you have a foundation started already for your recovery after childbirth!                                                                                                        I'm so stoked on this.


Active Maternity is available right now for streaming:

FIRST TRIMESTER FITNESS: Get Stable - strength training for core, legs, back, and shoulders
SECOND TRIMESTER FITNESS: Get Strong - more strength training for core, legs, back, and shoulders to keep you moving and your muscles strong
THIRD TRIMESTER FITNESS: Get Ready - hold each move for 10 seconds to prepare you mentally and physically for pushing during labor
POST-NATAL FITNESS: Get It Back - short half hour workout full of squats, lunges, and planks to help you bounce back while baby naps

You can access these workouts from your computer, tablet, or phone as long as you have wi-fi which is incredible because you aren't limited to a gym or to the room that happens to have your DVD player in it. You can also take your workout outside which feels amazing!

So how do you get these? All you need is to sign up for Beachbody On Demand! The cool thing about that is not only will you have access to these workouts but you'll also have access to an entire library of content (over $3000 worth!)
What else is on there? Let's see if we can say it all in one breath. Ready? *innnhaaalllleeeee* P90X, P90X2, P90X3, INSANITY: The Asylum (Vol. 1, Vol. 2), Tony One-on-One (Vol. 1), (Vol. 2, Vol. 3), TurboFire, ChaLEAN Extreme, Brazil Butt Lift, 10-Minute Trainer, Hip Hop Abs, Tai Cheng, Rev Abs, Rockin Body, Shaun T Dance Party, Turbo Jam, Yoga Booty Ballet, and Insider sneak peek videos of PiYo, 21 Day Fix, Body Beast, FOCUS T25. PLUS exclusive content just for BOD like this Active Maternity series and something called the Challenge Du Jour where a new workout is posted each day as the "workout of the day" for you to try. *gasps for breath*

So while you're doing Active Maternity your man can try P90X and work on his six pack. And then everyone wins really
J

You can get access to On Demand for a month FOR FREE when you 
purchase a Challenge Pack! When you do this you also get a free seat reserved in an upcoming challenge group of mine! Which means I'll be giving you daily accountability and plugging you in with a community of people just like you working on their health goals! I would recommend getting Piyo because you can do a lot of it pregnant and it's THE BEST for a first program to do after you're cleared for working out from your doctor after deliver because it focuses on body weight resistance and core strength!

You can also get a 
FREE 30 DAY TRIAL by using this coupon link but this doesn't come with all the goodies of a challenge pack. After your trial is up it's just $2.99 a week to keep going. If you ever purchase a hard copy of a program from Beachbody it will automatically show up in your On Demand as well as a digital copy! How cool is that? If you have more questions check out FAQ page about Beachbody On Demandfor tons of info.



These are just a few stories that I found while looking up information for an amazing challenger/friend of mine.  She was doing amazing and loving Hammer and Chisel till she found out she was pregnant with her 3rd child.  She did not want to slow down or fall back to where she was before she started Hammer and Chisel.  So we had to come up with a plan to keep her going and prepare her for after her pregnancy as well.  I hope this helps out many of you and have a Happy Pregnancy!!!!!

Janellwilson.com

XXOO

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