Comments on: I don’t get it. http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/ Online Personal Training, diet, nutrition, weight training, bodybuilding Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:42:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Dianna Thomas http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3078 Dianna Thomas Fri, 07 May 2010 11:29:29 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3078 Hi Sue, I agree with all of the comments above. You are so amazingly fit and toned that your body will have a memory after the baby and get straight back into shape when you are ready to put a little time into it. I was not as fit and in shape as you but lost the 20 kilos that I gained with each 3 pregnancies. Initially you can loose up to 7 kilos just by having the baby and loosing the fluid etc. I think also in a way if you do put on a bit of extra body fat it can be very much hereditary as to how you mother or grandmother gained. It may not have too much with how you eat or exercise any how? Your body is doing what it needs to, to support the baby. Enjoy it (yeah, I kinda didn't, so you may just have to let 9 months pass :))and the beauty of being on an internet website is that only your close friends and family need to see you near the end anyway. I also suffered nausea and vomiting (all the way through though) and I just had to eat what I had to eat and what I could keep down or what levelled my nausea out. As you know that sick feeling it so draining and just the thought of feeling like you are always going to be or could be sick is just crap. Really anything you can do to stop that feeling is priority I think? There is also a pressure point between your forefinger and thumb that I used a lot to stop feeling like I was going to be sick in public at least. Not sure if your massage person knows the correct spot? Also it is refreshing for people like yourself (our celebrity) and celebrities to be 'normal' at these times so an unrealistic ideal is not set for everyone else. Probably dosn't help too much when you feel crap, but hope it helps a bit. :) Di Hi Sue,

I agree with all of the comments above.

You are so amazingly fit and toned that your body will have a memory after the baby and get straight back into shape when you are ready to put a little time into it.

I was not as fit and in shape as you but lost the 20 kilos that I gained with each 3 pregnancies. Initially you can loose up to 7 kilos just by having the baby and loosing the fluid etc.

I think also in a way if you do put on a bit of extra body fat it can be very much hereditary as to how you mother or grandmother gained. It may not have too much with how you eat or exercise any how? Your body is doing what it needs to, to support the baby. Enjoy it (yeah, I kinda didn’t, so you may just have to let 9 months pass :) )and the beauty of being on an internet website is that only your close friends and family need to see you near the end anyway.

I also suffered nausea and vomiting (all the way through though) and I just had to eat what I had to eat and what I could keep down or what levelled my nausea out. As you know that sick feeling it so draining and just the thought of feeling like you are always going to be or could be sick is just crap. Really anything you can do to stop that feeling is priority I think? There is also a pressure point between your forefinger and thumb that I used a lot to stop feeling like I was going to be sick in public at least. Not sure if your massage person knows the correct spot?

Also it is refreshing for people like yourself (our celebrity) and celebrities to be ‘normal’ at these times so an unrealistic ideal is not set for everyone else.

Probably dosn’t help too much when you feel crap, but hope it helps a bit. :)

Di

]]> By: Heather http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3052 Heather Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:33:07 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3052 Hi Sue, I would definetely not worry about putting on weight ... I went from 56 kilos to 79.5 with my first pregnancy and I was sooooo fit and healthy before ... I think I spent the first 3 months in McDonalds carparks drinking Vanilla thickshakes and eating chips (before dinner) ... I could not get enough fast food and I had NEVER eaten that sort of stuff before... I went straight back to my 56 kilos within months as I had been so fit before and your body will do the same... breasfeeding and running around all day makes the weight fall off ... don't stress about it .. just enjoy it because it is the only time in your life when you can... Hi Sue,

I would definetely not worry about putting on weight … I went from 56 kilos to 79.5 with my first pregnancy and I was sooooo fit and healthy before … I think I spent the first 3 months in McDonalds carparks drinking Vanilla thickshakes and eating chips (before dinner) … I could not get enough fast food and I had NEVER eaten that sort of stuff before… I went straight back to my 56 kilos within months as I had been so fit before and your body will do the same… breasfeeding and running around all day makes the weight fall off … don’t stress about it .. just enjoy it because it is the only time in your life when you can…

]]> By: Donna http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3031 Donna Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:12:10 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3031 Hi Sue, Firstly congrats on being pregnant, it is one of the most amazing things a woman can go through watching our bodies change and then change back Awesome. Anyway what I wanted to add was the best piece of advise I was ever given when I was pregnant, it was given to me by a wonderful midwife. She said ' Everybody is different, everyone has different needs, everyone will experience different cravings, feelings, and emotions, so don't let anyone tell you that you should be like this or that you just be you and follow what is best for YOU. She also told me later on when I was having problems with my daughters sleep that we are all told how all pregnancies are different but when you are trying to get your child to sleep why do you get told to put you child in a routine like all other children, this applies to eating well everything about your child actually, you see they are all different as well and what a great gift we are given as parents trying to work this all out. Think about it we are all amazing LOL Hi Sue,
Firstly congrats on being pregnant, it is one of the most amazing things a woman can go through watching our bodies change and then change back Awesome.
Anyway what I wanted to add was the best piece of advise I was ever given when I was pregnant, it was given to me by a wonderful midwife.
She said ‘ Everybody is different, everyone has different needs, everyone will experience different cravings, feelings, and emotions, so don’t let anyone tell you that you should be like this or that you just be you and follow what is best for YOU.
She also told me later on when I was having problems with my daughters sleep that we are all told how all pregnancies are different but when you are trying to get your child to sleep why do you get told to put you child in a routine like all other children, this applies to eating well everything about your child actually, you see they are all different as well and what a great gift we are given as parents trying to work this all out.
Think about it we are all amazing LOL

]]> By: Linda http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3029 Linda Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:20:28 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3029 Hi Sue I had three pregnancies and each one completely different. The first one the nausea wasn't too bad, nothing a toasted cheese and ham sandwich couldn't fix, the second really bad from fertility drugs, really cold water and very strong mints were the go with this one and the last was just food every three hours although my choices weren't good (Belgium waffles and maple syrup) and resulted in a 20kg gain. Three healthy babies later and a bit of work in the gym and it was all good. Go with the flow and enjoy the experience. There is nothing like it. Hi Sue I had three pregnancies and each one completely different. The first one the nausea wasn’t too bad, nothing a toasted cheese and ham sandwich couldn’t fix, the second really bad from fertility drugs, really cold water and very strong mints were the go with this one and the last was just food every three hours although my choices weren’t good (Belgium waffles and maple syrup) and resulted in a 20kg gain. Three healthy babies later and a bit of work in the gym and it was all good. Go with the flow and enjoy the experience. There is nothing like it.

]]> By: emma http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3026 emma Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:03:35 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3026 Thanks to being "blessed" with pregnancies with the works there was never any doubt I was pregnant from VERY early days! Like you I suffered horrible nausea, insomnia and was very breathless early on - apparently an effect of progesterone on the cardiovascular system - and then again later of course from the old space issue. And yet my very good friend who was pregnant at the same time had virtually no symptom apart from a growing abdomen. I think for most of us who are reasonably body / health conscious the weight gain thing is hard to feel comfortable about as we're used to being reasonably controlled about monitoring food and activity. I actually ended up putting on a bit of weight in the first trimester just trying to get through the whole nausea / sleep deprivation scene (and boy do they feed off each other), then very little in the middle and a bit at the end again. Everybody's pattern of weight gain is different, and I've been told that some obstetricians no longer do regular weighs (unless there's an indication for it) as they have other technologies at their disposal to monitor mum and baby health. You sound like you're eating well, and doing the best you can, but you also have to function at some level, because you've got things to do, but also for your own sanity. And eating very regularly, especially the carbs to keep a ready supply of energy, helps you do that to some degree. As the others have said, and it was my experience too, once the nausea settles and your energy levels improve then your eating (and weight gain)stabilises too - until later when you do want to see small regular gains. Thanks to being “blessed” with pregnancies with the works there was never any doubt I was pregnant from VERY early days! Like you I suffered horrible nausea, insomnia and was very breathless early on – apparently an effect of progesterone on the cardiovascular system – and then again later of course from the old space issue. And yet my very good friend who was pregnant at the same time had virtually no symptom apart from a growing abdomen. I think for most of us who are reasonably body / health conscious the weight gain thing is hard to feel comfortable about as we’re used to being reasonably controlled about monitoring food and activity. I actually ended up putting on a bit of weight in the first trimester just trying to get through the whole nausea / sleep deprivation scene (and boy do they feed off each other), then very little in the middle and a bit at the end again. Everybody’s pattern of weight gain is different, and I’ve been told that some obstetricians no longer do regular weighs (unless there’s an indication for it) as they have other technologies at their disposal to monitor mum and baby health. You sound like you’re eating well, and doing the best you can, but you also have to function at some level, because you’ve got things to do, but also for your own sanity. And eating very regularly, especially the carbs to keep a ready supply of energy, helps you do that to some degree. As the others have said, and it was my experience too, once the nausea settles and your energy levels improve then your eating (and weight gain)stabilises too – until later when you do want to see small regular gains.

]]> By: sahra http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3024 sahra Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:30:10 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3024 You do what your body tells you to do. I have 1 child who is 3 now. For the first 14 weeks I was like you - nauseated, tired etc. After I hit the 15 week mark, I had renewed energy and really enjoyed being pregnant. I was able to walk every day for over an hour right up until the week he was born. I also lifted 2 x week. My eating in the first 14 weeks was mainly vegemite sandwiches. I craved apples but everytime I ate one I threw up. Think it was too acidic. After 14 weeks I went back to sensible eating although I craved cheese all the way through:) Try not to analyse why, just listen to your body - it knows what it needs and when:) Just do whats right for you. Try You do what your body tells you to do. I have 1 child who is 3 now. For the first 14 weeks I was like you – nauseated, tired etc. After I hit the 15 week mark, I had renewed energy and really enjoyed being pregnant. I was able to walk every day for over an hour right up until the week he was born. I also lifted 2 x week. My eating in the first 14 weeks was mainly vegemite sandwiches. I craved apples but everytime I ate one I threw up. Think it was too acidic. After 14 weeks I went back to sensible eating although I craved cheese all the way through:) Try not to analyse why, just listen to your body – it knows what it needs and when:)
Just do whats right for you. Try

]]> By: Amanda http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3023 Amanda Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:00:47 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3023 Yep, I like Hilary knew someone who was preggas and didn't know until a couple of WEEKS before she was due!! She was also quite a big girl...she had no nausea or anything, but I don't know how she didn't feel all the kicking by that stage! I knew by about 2-3 weeks with all 3 of my girls. Have you tried ginger bikkies to settle the nausea? I can understand totally why you feel the pressure to stay slim, but you are an inspiration anyway and are HUMAN!! Look after yourself and bubby first! I love having a tummy when I'm pregnant...not so much now!! Also leave the cat litter to hubby...Toxioplasmosis(i think by memory is what it's called)is something really bad that you can pick up...so there's your excuse! Take care :) Amanda Yep, I like Hilary knew someone who was preggas and didn’t know until a couple of WEEKS before she was due!! She was also quite a big girl…she had no nausea or anything, but I don’t know how she didn’t feel all the kicking by that stage! I knew by about 2-3 weeks with all 3 of my girls. Have you tried ginger bikkies to settle the nausea? I can understand totally why you feel the pressure to stay slim, but you are an inspiration anyway and are HUMAN!! Look after yourself and bubby first! I love having a tummy when I’m pregnant…not so much now!! Also leave the cat litter to hubby…Toxioplasmosis(i think by memory is what it’s called)is something really bad that you can pick up…so there’s your excuse! Take care :) Amanda

]]> By: Hilary http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3021 Hilary Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:43:42 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3021 I know of a girl who didn't know she was pregnant until she was 5 months along!! She'd been told all her life that she coulnd't have babies, and she kept going to the doctor telling them she didn't feel well... they finally did a test and she was preggers!! (She was a big girl to start with) Hard to fathom, but I guess it can be easy to assume its something else, like the flu or a virus or something. Hope you start to feel better soon! Hilary xx I know of a girl who didn’t know she was pregnant until she was 5 months along!! She’d been told all her life that she coulnd’t have babies, and she kept going to the doctor telling them she didn’t feel well… they finally did a test and she was preggers!! (She was a big girl to start with) Hard to fathom, but I guess it can be easy to assume its something else, like the flu or a virus or something.

Hope you start to feel better soon!

Hilary xx

]]> By: Liz N http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3020 Liz N Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:33:55 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3020 Sue, all pregnancies are different. I didn't realize I was pregnant with No 2 until about 10 weeks along. I was training that hard that I didn't notice. With preg no 2 I trained and ran until 32 weeks and then taught Body Pump and Step until I delivered. First preg was different story. I felt so gross, the thought of training was a no go and I craved meat pies! My advice is go with the flow as all of these other wise mothers have suggested. Sue, all pregnancies are different. I didn’t realize I was pregnant with No 2 until about 10 weeks along. I was training that hard that I didn’t notice. With preg no 2 I trained and ran until 32 weeks and then taught Body Pump and Step until I delivered. First preg was different story. I felt so gross, the thought of training was a no go and I craved meat pies!

My advice is go with the flow as all of these other wise mothers have suggested.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/2010/04/01/i-dont-get-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3019 Sandra Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:15:47 +0000 http://www.idealbodiesonline.com/blog/?p=950#comment-3019 Sue, you said the wisest thing in this post : your body isn't your own, it is definitely doing its "job" in nurturing a new human being. I was a mess during all my pregnancies, the first 16 weeks were horrid, I went off tea (my favourite drink in the world) and chocolate of all things! with my first pregnancy I ate lots and lots of veggies because I felt like it, and copious amounts of crackers to ease off the nausea...gained 23kg...so weighed in at a massive (for me) 82kg the day before I gave birth to my 10lb baby girl. You know what? I lost 15kg in the next couple of weeks without dieting...it was all fluid! by the time she was three months old, I was back to 60kg, only a kilo heavier than when I'd fallen pregnant. Walking around the block pushing a pram will do it ;) So - don't stress, look after yourself, and sleep when you can. xoxox Sue, you said the wisest thing in this post : your body isn’t your own, it is definitely doing its “job” in nurturing a new human being.
I was a mess during all my pregnancies, the first 16 weeks were horrid, I went off tea (my favourite drink in the world) and chocolate of all things! with my first pregnancy I ate lots and lots of veggies because I felt like it, and copious amounts of crackers to ease off the nausea…gained 23kg…so weighed in at a massive (for me) 82kg the day before I gave birth to my 10lb baby girl. You know what? I lost 15kg in the next couple of weeks without dieting…it was all fluid! by the time she was three months old, I was back to 60kg, only a kilo heavier than when I’d fallen pregnant. Walking around the block pushing a pram will do it ;)
So – don’t stress, look after yourself, and sleep when you can.
xoxox

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