We all know that being active during pregnancy for the reasons of health, healthy weight gain, and a healthy baby is important. However, it is also extremely important to remain active so that you have the energy to work! As a recording artist, I am self employed and therefore, need to be disciplined, not only with my time, but also with my energy. I don't work 9-5; I work all day long, and I need that energy to sustain my career. I know many other mothers to be, who are not self employed, who also need to be energized because they work 9-5, and have other kids at home. Rest is crucial, but so is exercise. Some women feel that being pregnant is a free pass to be lazy, and eat junk. It is nice to indulge in those things, however, this is not a lifestyle you want to continue for the whole 9 months.
It is important to keep your ambitions and passions alive, which take energy. Several women I feel lose themselves, and that can be unhealthy, and sometimes lead to postpartum depression. Of course there are other factors that can lead to this as well, but feeling good and keeping active is a huge component in how you will cope after the baby arrives.
As the months role along, and you get bigger, you have to adjust your workout. Women don't realize how effective a simple hour of walking a day, at a good pace, can be. I like to do my squats when I walk my dog. Every time Tonto stops to pee or sniff, I am squatting. I also practice yoga once a week which helps keep me focused, strong and limber. I am about to give birth any day now and will be recording a new song in the next few days, if I am not in labour. I feel motivated to keep working; yes because I love what I do, but because I still have the energy to do so. I also believe that this will help when the baby arrives, as I will continue writing and recording, and hopefully putting on a few gigs here and there.
I looooooooove sweets, and so I have no choice but to work out. If I got too big, I wouldn't want to go anywhere. It would be too painful to walk or even get up. Not to mention, I would feel miserable. I like that I can still go for a night out with my friends and family. I was dancing away and doing the limbo, only a few days ago. I feel strong, and it is all thanks to not giving into my pregnancy, and staying active.
Balance is the key...so stay fit, rest, work and have fun!
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