Posts by Melissa Peterson90

Carol Palmer44 said:Hey, did you actually ask her about doing ab workouts? Are we even allowed to talk about that??

I mean, technically, we can 😉

I kept working out for those first few weeks before I even realized I was pregnant. Honestly, I think it just varies from person to person... you’re probably better off just getting a straight answer from your OB-GYN instead of guessing

Carol Palmer44 said:Thanks, 😘
The guy is 😍

Honestly, these rainy days are driving me crazy. It used to be so easy to just head out for a long walk in the morning or afternoon when the weather actually cooperated

I was at the gym earlier, but I completely blanked on asking if I should start my actual workout routine yet 🙄...but everything seems fine, so I guess I can just go for it 😕

Melissa Peterson90, I assume your husband or your mom could watch the baby for you, right? That’s exactly why I’d prefer a gym membership—being able to drop in whenever the baby’s schedule allows 🙂
Keep me posted on how the weight loss is going 🙂

Is it possible to lose 11 pounds in two months? 😁

My husband is away on business in Europe until mid-June, so it’s just been the baby and me 😢...
My family is pretty private about their schedules; my mom doesn't get home from work until late, even though she's up by 5 AM, so I really don't have the heart to ask her to watch the little one until 9 or 10 at night when I know how exhausted she is 😉
I'm looking for some childcare, but nothing has panned out yet... it's amazing how much more critical you become once you're on your own
For now, it's just using the Orbitrek and trying to squeeze in walks once this stupid rain lets up

Carol Palmer44 said:I gave birth about two months ago. Honestly, everything from the pregnancy through the delivery was just perfect. I’ve always been active—hitting the gym, doing aerobics—and even during my pregnancy, I made sure to stay moving with daily long walks.
I feel pretty great overall, though I am carrying an extra 10 or 15 pounds, which seems to have settled mostly in my hips and glutes. 😠

I’m thinking about heading back to the gym because weightlifting feels more my speed right now than aerobics. Plus, the gym lets me show up whenever I want, whereas aerobics classes are on such a strict schedule. With the baby, flexibility is key, so the gym is the better move... if I'm actually cleared to go...

It sounds like we're dealing with the exact same struggles...🙂 and the same stubborn extra weight. 😁
I’m also less than two months postpartum. Everything went smoothly, and I actually started working out again after just one month. My OB-GYN gave me the green light to go for it at my last checkup.
The trouble is, I can't get to the gym or a class because I don't have anyone to watch the little one...😢, and I used to be a regular there all the time. It was honestly the one thing I missed most during my pregnancy, and it's still what I miss most now.
For now, I'm just working out at home, trying to stay consistent...👍, using the elliptical and some light weights...