{"id":4680,"date":"2011-03-18T08:02:23","date_gmt":"2011-03-18T12:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/2011\/03\/18\/soft-serve-exercise-the-bump\/"},"modified":"2021-02-11T11:06:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:06:45","slug":"soft-serve-exercise-the-bump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/soft-serve-exercise-the-bump\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Serve, Exercise, and the Bump"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday was all about the first trimester food<\/a>.  There were a lot of questions about the soft serve ice cream.  There are definitely mixed opinions on this one, but studies have shown that if the soft serve machine isn\u2019t cleaned properly, it can harvest listeria bacteria<\/strong>.  Listeria (also why you have to avoid deli meats<\/em>) is 20% more likely to be contracted by pregnant women (according to the CDC).  The scary part is not only will you get sick, but can infect your baby causing miscarriage, premature delivery, infection and sometimes death.<\/p>\n

Now, I will say, as soon as your pregnant you begin to see warnings about everything<\/em><\/strong><\/span>, and there\u2019s no way you can avoid everything, so \u2018just do your best\u2019 has been my motto.  I\u2019m choosing (completely personal choice<\/span>) to avoid everything I can on the \u201cpossible danger\u201d list, just because I know me and I know I will blame myself if anything is wrong with the baby.  But, I\u2019m not perfect\u2026<\/p>\n

I had bad back aches around week 7-8 and Hubbs had a great idea to use a little Tiger Balm on my back. Wow- it felt great.  However as soon as it was applied, my sensors popped up- can this harm the baby? Frantic googling ensued, and mixed opinions said to stay away from Tiger Balm, so I immediately jumped in the shower and scrubbed my back raw in an attempt to get it all off.  Does this make me a little crazy? Maybe.  But I\u2019m trying to play things as safely as possible.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I also have done away with any facial soap, products or lotions that contain any salicylic acid of benzoyl peroxide.  But that\u2019s just me<\/span>!<\/p>\n

Now exercise\u2026 spring has sprung- yay!<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

Meaning I can get outside and MOVE.  The day I found out I was pregnant, I had just proclaimed my goal to run a 10k<\/a> to all of you.  Seriously, I announced it to you in the morning, and found out I was expecting that afternoon! Well, being a first time pregnant lady and a nervous nellie, I decided I shouldn\u2019t be training during this time.  So between lower back pains and carrying a bean around in my belly, I decided to stop jogging.<\/p>\n

I kept up with walks- about 30 minutes everyday<\/a> \u2013 and then would sit and relax while Koda ran her heart out.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

But a few weeks ago I had had enough.  I missed real exercise.  Who knew that could happen to ME?? So since I was beginning to feel more confident in my pregnancy, I brought back the WOG<\/a>!<\/p>\n

So my new routine looks like this:<\/p>\n

Monday – 31 minute wog<\/p>\n

Tuesday- 1 hour of prenatal yoga<\/p>\n

Wednesday \u2013 31 minute wog<\/p>\n

Thursday \u2013 light, easy walk with Koda<\/p>\n

Friday \u2013 wog<\/p>\n

So far, it\u2019s worked out wonderfully.  Did you know when you\u2019re pregnant that you blood volume increases by 40-50%<\/span><\/strong>?!  It does, which means your heart rate shoots up more quickly.  I\u2019m being very careful to warm up, and listen to my body.  Also, when it gets warmer, I\u2019ll be sure to stay hydrated and monitor my temperature- making sure I don\u2019t get too hot.<\/p>\n

I know, I know, where is the strength training? Well, yoga counts.  My arms and legs are sore the next day, so it counts.  And I try and throw in some random pushups and lunges (not 184<\/a>!) in between.  It\u2019s enough for me for now \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

And without further adieu, yes, I am starting to show.  Here\u2019s the proof :<\/p>\n

6 weeks:<\/p>\n

\"6<\/a><\/p>\n

15 weeks:<\/p>\n

\"15<\/a><\/p>\n

Please take note of my awesome, hot pink pj pants- haha \ud83d\ude42 Another long post\u2026 sorry, I just love this baby talk- thanks for reading!<\/p>\n

And have an fabulous weekend!!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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