Pregnancy is a magical time, full of blessings and amazement at what your body can do while growing a human inside of it. It also is a time full of unsolicited advice, old wives’ tales, and the inevitable self-diagnosis from Dr. Google.
We are here to clear up some of the misconceptions about what it means to have a healthy and fit pregnancy. Most are centered around two topics: exercise and nutrition.
***As always, we recommend consulting with your doctor and following their recommendations.
Fit Pregnancy Misconception #1: You Can’t Work Out While Pregnant
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to overall health and wellness, but it becomes vital when a woman is pregnant or planning to conceive. A common misconception is that working out during pregnancy will put the baby at risk.
The best way for women to stay healthy during and after pregnancy is to begin a new regimen BEFORE they conceive, as it’s not recommended to start any completely new nutrition or fitness programs after conception. If you have been exercising prior to pregnancy and haven’t experienced complications, then it should be perfectly fine for you to continue during pregnancy while adjusting to modified training and exercise as you progress. In fact, it’s commonly recommended by doctors and midwives to maintain a fitness regimen even throughout your third trimester if you feel up to it.
Fit Pregnancy Misconception #2: You’re Eating for Two
Women have long been told that they need to increase calories while pregnant because they’re “eating for two.” But that just isn’t true! In fact, consistently over-consuming can cause complications in pregnancy. Instead, focusing on whole-food nutrition along with a safe exercise routine can actually reduce the risk of disorders and common pregnancy ailments, including gestational diabetes.
Pregnancy the FASTer Way
Are you ready to feel healthy and fit through your pregnancy? The FASTer Way Fit Pregnancy program is the answer! Overall, pregnant women can go through the FASTer Way Fit Pregnancy program with great success, we just suggest a few small adjustments to our regular FASTer Way program.
Carb Cycling While Pregnant
During pregnancy, the normal FASTer Way food cycle will need to be altered a bit. This can be easily obtained by adding in extra nutrients and macros to your meal plan.
As your baby develops, he/she will need a ton of calories to grow and flourish! Regular macro days and modified low carb days are fine as long as you are being intentional with how you feel. Modified low carb days should include 100-150 net grams of carbs as opposed to the usual 50. Some women feel great with 100 net grams, while others do better with 150.
Intermittent Fasting While Pregnant
Most women will have no trouble with intermittent fasting during pregnancy. However, it is extremely important that enough calories are consumed every day, even if that means lengthening the eating window a bit. Under-eating has serious consequences when not pregnant, so it is critical that pregnant women are consuming all of their nutritious and healthy whole foods each day.
Fit Pregnancy Modifications
Here are a few other modifications recommended through the FASTer Way Fit Pregnancy program:
Increase low carb days to 100-150 net grams of carbs
Be very mindful of hitting macros daily as under-eating is a big concern as the consequences will not only affect you but baby as well.
Do not start a new exercise regimen while pregnant, but if already working out, it is safe to continue with your doctor’s approval.
Modify exercises as needed and be especially mindful of overhead lifts and ab work.
Do not engage in 24-hour fasts.
Lengthen the feeding window if necessary.
Routinely attend your doctor’s appointments.
***Before committing to the FASTer Way Fit Pregnancy program, be sure to consult with your doctor to make sure you are cleared for exercise and our recommended nutrition strategies. Those who should NOT join the FASTer Way Fit Pregnancy (but should absolutely join us for the FASTer Way to Fat Loss after baby is born!) include beginners who have not exercised prior to pregnancy, women with significant weight to lose prior to pregnancy, and women looking for a watered-down version of an online fitness program.
Ready to thrive through your pregnancy with the FASTer Way? Join the FASTer Way Fit Pregnancy program today!
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