16 Weeks Pregnant: My Current Workout, Nutrition, and Wellness Routine

Second Trimester Wellness Update

• 🤰 16 weeks pregnant, the host shares her current wellness routine, noting increased energy and a return to nutrient-dense foods after a first trimester with some food aversions.
• 🥑 The baby is the size of an avocado, and she feels grateful for a relatively smooth pregnancy so far, without significant nausea or vomiting.

Current Nutrition and Eating Habits

• ☀️ Mornings start with a raw protein bar due to increased hunger, followed by a large Hydro Flask of water, sometimes with electrolytes or colostrum.
• 🥣 Breakfast typically includes Purely Elizabeth vanilla blueberry cereal with whole milk, banana slices, fresh eggs, and berries, alongside prenatal vitamins and fish oil.
• 🥗 Lunch often features a green salad with feta, olives, chickpeas, and roasted chicken, or occasionally a deli meat sandwich from a trusted source.
• 🍓 Snacks include protein smoothies, rice cakes with goat cheese or avocado, string cheese, and plenty of fruit.
• 🐟 Dinners focus on a protein source like chicken, steak, or salmon, with Atlantic wild-caught salmon prioritized for its developmental benefits for the baby.
• 🍫 Dessert cravings are minimal, with a preference for cut fruit like mango or pineapple over traditional sweets.
• 🍵 Matcha is the primary caffeine source, with a maximum of two cups per day, while coffee is avoided due to anxiety-inducing effects.

Pregnancy Workouts and Movement

• 💪 Weightlifting four times a week has resumed, providing a strong and empowering feeling, with a prenatal certified trainer assisting twice weekly.
• 🚶‍♀️ Aiming for 10,000 steps daily, including morning and evening walks, with plans for hiking in Aspen.
• 🚫 Abdominal exercises and hip thrusts are avoided due to personal preference and potential risks, though core is engaged through other movements like squats and push-ups.
• 💖 The focus has shifted from aesthetic goals to working out for strength and purpose, embracing body changes during pregnancy.

Skincare and Self-Care Routines

• ✨ Lymphatic drainage gua sha and ice rolling are incorporated to address facial fullness and inflammation.
• 🧴 Pregnancy-safe skincare is used, with increased attention to body care, including oils and creams for the belly and breasts to combat stretching and itchiness.
• 🥥 An all-natural deodorant (Buddha Cream) is used to manage increased body odor during pregnancy.
• 🩹 Face taping is being explored as a non-Botox alternative for reducing fine lines during sleep.

Q&A and Pregnancy Considerations

• 🥪 Cravings are more about specific needs for items like club sandwiches or seeing appealing food online, rather than strange combinations.
• 🏋️‍♀️ Workout attire includes Form shorts (sized up), comfortable sports bras like Skiims, and loose tops or bodysuits from brands like Beyond Yoga.
• ❌ Deli meat and medium-rare meat are consumed cautiously from reputable sources, while sushi, excessive tuna, alcohol, and unpasteurized products are avoided.
• ⚖️ No anxiety about postpartum weight loss is present, stemming from previous successful natural weight loss experience.
• 🐎 Horseback riding has been paused during pregnancy for safety reasons, with the horse being cared for by another rider.
• 💡 Simple, nutrient-dense breakfasts like protein bars, toast with butter and salt, eggs, or smoothies are recommended for early pregnancy, especially with nausea.
• 🍎 Emphasis remains on prioritizing protein with every meal, incorporating healthy fats, and not overly restricting carbohydrates.