I am too heavy And big to exercise

[del79]

I really want to stay healthy but at week 26, I find it hard to remain mobile .. Go for swim or jog...

I do a bit of yoga stretching and that's about it.. Should I b exercising more??

My swim suit does not fit me anymore so I quit swimming..:( but I like to go swimming if I can..

Sounds like I m making a lot if excuses but I really feel heavy... Help

[gizmoduckus]

Swimming is the best when you feel heavy because you don't have to support your weight in the water. I just started up pregnancy aqua aerobics because I can't handle any more of my normal exercise routines and I love it.

I didn't buy myself a maternity swimsuit but just a 2 piece tankini set in a couple of sizes larger than what I wear at Target.

[One of THOSE mums!]

Swimming really is the best exercise.
When pregnant with ds I just wore shorts and a plain black bra in the pool. I don't think anyone realized I was in my underwear!
I found swimming later in pregnancy relieved sooooo many aches and pains.

I hope u find some way to work with you body!

[del79]

Gizmuduckus: good idea withthe tankini.. I did think about that but the tankini material seems a bit thin and my breast n butt too big n I feel shy wearing them.. :(

[One of THOSE mums!]

You can get away with anything with a baby bump!

[gizmoduckus]

My breasts are huge too but there is not much I can do to hide them but I wear shorts over my bathers to hide my butt. You could wear shorts and a t-shirt if you are really uncomfortable.

[scarlett41]

The biggest lesson I learned while being pregnant was:
To you-you are humoungus/frumpy, big, disgusting etc etc
To the world-you are a beautiful pregnant woman!!

I know its hard beacuse you feel so big but seriously you can get away with anything!! I went and got a new bikini while I was preggers last summer and got my belly out. I felt hideous doing it (I feel bikinis give my huge boobs more support tho) but everyone made comments about how beautiful and amazing I looked. In contrast, this summer I'm just a big white flabby eyesore on the beach!!!

If you love swimming keep doing it..thats the best thing to do-something you enjoy!

But I think the most important thing is to keep mobile. Walk (waddle as I did) around the block, park a bit further away at the shops, nest (boy did I get a good incidental workout as I was nesting!!) and just work around the house in general!!

[Boobycino]

:iagree: to the rest of the world you look like a big beautiful fertility goddess ;)

Swimming is great :) feeling *weightless*

[ZumbaMumma]

You should only exercise as much as you feel is good for you...any exercise is better than none at all. Try this: http://www.youtube.com/user/nishacoach

I found her when I was searching for pregnancy exercises...just click on the "uploads" button to see all of her videos...she has quite a few for different trimesters and so on. I find if I do one or two of the videos, it seems quite easy, but I am weak by the end of it so I know it's working. Of course, like everyone else said swimming is the best...and if you are uncomfortable, where a shirt over your bathers.

[monnie24]

have u thought of aqua aerobics?

[Amara]

Just walk. Its one of the best low impact things you can do.

[MissyMoo76]

I went and brought mens budgie smugglers, they are cut far more better and very comfy to wear. Not to mention cheapo at $12 from KMart. Some of the ladies bikini bottoms lately just aren't a comfy cut or fit no matter what or where you buy, so I got the poopies and went for the mens brief!

On top I wear my sports bra.... something you know you feel comfortable in, and also holds in those boobies that threaten to spill sometimes :D

I don't care ATM what I look like, lol, I am only out of the pool and in open areas for seconds lol before I am wrapped up in my towel.

But swimming is fantastic.

I take my little bag with kick board, flippers and hat and sunnies for those lazy laps where I just kick away. It is certainly a great support when you don't feel yourself and you can go as hard, or as slow as you want. :yes: