Finally hit the 10 week countdown. 10 weeks or less and baby P will be here! Check out my stats below on what's going on with fitness, nutrition and my personal health!
Pregnancy symptoms: Leg cramps and they suck! I usually stay very, very hydrated but sometimes it's just the luck of the draw. I find that calcium can help prevent them so I try and monitor my intake and make sure I'm getting enough (being lactose intolerant, it's easy to lack here). Periodic nausea- Yah, wasn't expecting this one! It's not typical but it's happened to me a few times in my third trimester. I carry crackers in my car now just in case it strikes! Frequent urination: Pretty sure this happens to everyone...! No fun. Workouts: Workouts are actually not bad! Except leg days! I truly think squats are going to help with pushing this baby out and getting everything to go back together (and I've heard it before as well). Squats help strengthen your core muscles (hello, baby house), quads, glutes and hamstrings. Not to mention, it also works your stability. However, the bigger you get the more awkward these get! Find a good placing for your feet that makes your belly not feel like it's getting in the way and you should be good to go. If it still feels awkward, try using a different machine or perhaps a seated leg press. Reminder: you don't want to sit too long during exercises in the 3rd trimester. Nutrition: As I've mentioned before, I've been monitoring my food via My Fitness Pal. When I say monitor, I mean just watching my caloric intake to make sure I'm not consuming too much of anything. I haven't been crazy strict but this has helped keep my weight gain in check. My weight gain as of 30 weeks is about 19-20lb. A lot of water weight in my lower body! I have not had very strong cravings for anything but a slight increase in appetite (I think it's because shes growing a lot more now!). Stay tuned for more info in regards to nutrition and pregnancy next week! In good health, Cristina
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AuthorCristina Panagopoulos is the owner and founder of CW Physique, an in-home personal training and nutrition company. She has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and loves helping others transform their lives. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and metabolic coach along with American Fitness Professionals & Associates certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. Over the years, Cristina gained specialty certifications through the American Council of Exercise for Orthopedic Exercise and Pre and Post Natal Exercising. Cristina started this blog as a casual and personal journey through her experiences of pregnancy and later on motherhood. She wants to educate females on proper fitness and nutrition who are going through pregnancy and motherhood. For more information, please email Cristina directly at [email protected] Archives
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