feeling ugly :(

[Criss_Romero]

Hello ladies im 21 weeks and I started to gain wight.  I was that women who went to the gym Monday to Friday at 5 am no I can't go and I feel fat and ugly ppl say you look beautiful but I don't feel like. Can somebody tell me what kind of exercises can I do?

[jjolfert]

My favorite pin on pinterest "pregnancy is the best reason for feeling like crap". HAha. So true. So worth it. My daughter doesn't care if I have stretch marks or a flabby tummy. She loves me and wants to be with me regardless of how I feel about myself. It's a definite self-esteem booster for sure.

[organicmama]

You can for the most part do whatever you used to do, just less vigorously and with less weights. I wouldn't do a lot of high impact stuff or jumping or twisting or crunches etc. But leg work arm work and light aerobic or cardio activity are OK. Maybe no deadlifting or p90x or Insanity ;).

[katey_d]

Stationary cycling is good as long as you stay hydrated, and like the others said swimming & walking are great too. I'm really enjoying prenatal pilates at the moment. I think pregnancy is far less glamorous/sexy than portrayed by the media, but it is all for a good cause!  

[Criss_Romero]

Thanks ladies I appreciate and I will try!! :)

[Breezy21612]

Pregnancy yoga. It is so calming and relaxing. You can take brisk walks, if you still feel like it. You can actually carry some like 2-3 pound weights while you walk. You can swim, which is great it promotes better blood flow and a few other things. The pregnant body doesn't feel very beautiful or sexy, trust me i know. Im almost 34 weeks and I've gained right at 50lbs. I was 120lbs pre-pregnancy and i had a perfect flat tummy. Now i have a watermelon where there used to be a flat stomach and i have horrible stretch marks everywhere else. It is depressing at times, but pregnancy is only for nine months. It will soon be over.

[jjolfert]

Water aerobics are great! Low impact and they help you stay fit and toned while not putting pressure on your belly.