08/16/2026
Pregnancy is HARD. I don’t think anyone is arguing that. 😂
And before we go any further — obviously every pregnancy is different. If you’ve been told by your doctor to limit activity, you’re on bed rest, or you’re dealing with complications, this isn’t directed at you. Always listen to your body AND your doctor. 🤍
But for everyone who can move their body…
Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop moving.
I’m tired.
I’m uncomfortable.
I waddle. 😂
Some days I feel strong and other days I feel like simply putting my sneakers on should count as the workout.
There are PLENTY of days I don’t feel like going to the gym.
There are days I look in the mirror and don’t feel confident in this changing body.
There are days the weights feel heavier than they did a few weeks ago.
And there are definitely days when my workout looks NOTHING like what it did before pregnancy.
But I keep showing up — not because I’m trying to prove anything, but because moving my body makes me feel better.
I’m doing it for my physical health.
My mental health.
My strength.
My labor.
My recovery.
And the version of me who will be taking care of a newborn while also being a mom.
And “showing up” doesn’t always mean crushing a workout.
Sometimes it’s lifting weights.
Sometimes it’s slowing everything WAY down.
Sometimes it’s a walk.
Sometimes it’s stretching, breathing and calling it a day.
It all counts.
Pregnancy has taught me that staying active isn’t about doing what I used to be able to do.
It’s about meeting my body where it is TODAY.
I’m not chasing PRs.
I’m not trying to maintain my pre-pregnancy body.
And I’m definitely not trying to win an award for being the fittest pregnant woman. 😂
I just know that every time I move my body, I walk away feeling better than I did before.
So yes, pregnancy is uncomfortable.
Yes, I’m tired.
Yes, everything is getting harder.
But as long as my body allows me to, I’m going to keep showing up for her. 🤰🏼💪🏼
Because right now I’m not training for how my body looks.
I’m training for everything my body is about to do. 🤍