Hello + welcome to this tiny space on the internet! I created this blog (+ changed the name twice since) 14 years ago as a creative outlet from my career in the emergency room as a PA. After spending the past 7 (or so) years on social media outlets, I have decided to delete all of the ones associated with this blog and get back to the heart of blogging.
Ever since I posted about the align leggings during my legging review, I have had SO many of you recommend these leggings instead for my Orange Theory workouts! I was really excited to put them to the sweat test for this campaign and review them with a baby bump for you all! These leggings are made with Lululemon‘s Everlux™ fabric which is a fast drying fabric that manages heat and sweat so that you can stay comfortable during your workouts and perform at your best. This post will give you a breakdown of my exact thoughts as well as my current workout routine!
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Finding leggings that are supportive while ALSO having enough stretch for the bump can be tough when you’re pregnant! I am not ready to switch over to “Maternity leggings” at this stage (I hate that extra fabric over the bump) and feel much better in non-maternity leggings! I was excited to try out the Wunder Train leggings because I heard that they are GREAT for high impact but I did have some reservations on how they would fit with the bump. I was FLOORED when I tried these on! They slide right on (a necessity for a woman and a big ole pregnant belly) and they fit the bump PERFECTLY. I wore them to OT a few times already and they pass the squat test and I never once had to adjust them! The fabric is perfect for those high impact workouts where you sweat a lot but want to be comfortable too! I usually wear a size 4 so I sized up to a size 6 for the bump and they fit perfectly! In my opinion, lululemon runs a bit smaller so I am typically a 2 (not pregnant) and usually wear a 4 in their brand! Just to give you context on sizing!
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I was also impressed with the tank top! It’s the PERFECT length for the bump as it grows and it has giving fabric! I will definitely be able to wear it all the way through and it’s supportive too! I went with a size 6 in this as well! The zip up hoodie is also a size 6 but won’t be able to zip with the belly for much longer 😉
My goal after my third pregnancy was to get back into the best shape that I could. Arguably, I did get into the best shape of my life (even more so than when I trained for a marathon after college) with the help of Orange Theory. I joined at the tail end of 2018 and I swear I was sore after every single workout for 8 solid weeks! I didn’t think I would ever build up the muscle I needed and eventually I did! I knew I wanted to have a fourth baby but I wanted to feel strong and in control of my body again first. I wanted this fourth pregnancy to be my healthiest and “most fit” pregnancy to date. As I get older, I know how important physical exercise is and how important it is for your growing baby as well! I have stuck with this workout since I found out I was pregnant and didn’t modify much until my belly started to grow. I have since stopped all ab exercises, planking, etc. I just ditched the rower last week at 21 weeks because I wasn’t able to row properly and I was nervous I would pull a muscle or injure myself. In its place, I walk uphill (10 incline, 4.0 without holding on) OR use the stridor. I was IMPRESSED with how insane that stridor is, it’s difficult!
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My plan is to stick with this workout until the end, god willing. I feel so blessed to be able to be healthy and work out 4 days a week with no restrictions! I have had restrictions with prior pregnancies and that was a valid concern I had but so far so good! It feels GREAT to be able to move my body every day even though its tough to do! 😉
So motivating! I worked out at OTF THROUGH TWO PREGNANCIES AND LOVED HOW IT MADE ME FEEL. I love how you can go as hard or as relaxed as youR bOdy tells you. Keep it up mama!