Staying fit and healthy during pregnancy

Life throws many things at us that can often get in the way or even stop our healthy eating regimes and prevent us from being active. One thing that can often put women off working out can be the news that they are expecting a baby.

Everything you eat during pregnancy, your baby will eat as well – and sometimes the food isn’t ideal for a small baby who when born will only be drinking milk for the first few months. This is why it is vital that more so than ever expectant mothers treat their body like a temple. Everything you digest should be wholesome food full of goodness for both you and the baby.

Pregnancy can be different for each person and it is important to listen to your own body and go at your own pace. If you’ve regularly worked out prior to pregnancy then there should be no reason that you can’t continue with a few amendments to your regime. If you are a first time mum who has never worked out before and are now feeling like you have so much energy, then a great idea to keep off those extra pounds is to start walking a few times a week. Keeping active will also help your body recover much quicker after childbirth. 

The Bulalicious Team caught up with our Activewear Ambassador Suka during her pregnancy whilst she was expecting her first child with husband Ikaia. We spoke to her on the changes she made to her diet and fitness regime as she embarked on the newest chapter of her life and her thoughts on becoming a first time mum.

1. Congratulations on the amazing news, when are you due?

Thank you, I am due in September 2018.

2. How did you feel when you first found out you were having a boy?

I was surprised and happy at the same time, more so surprised.

3. What foods were you craving that are out of your normal diet?

Well, for me it has been vegetables and fruits. More than I would usually consume (that’s in the daytime). At night my sweet tooth kicks in. I try and eat as clean as possible, however I am only human and I think it’s important to indulge every now again as long as you don’t go crazy. My husband has been known to do the odd late night ice-cream run around 10:30, bless him

4. What exercise were you doing and at what levels?

I started off not being able to get out of bed and feeling so weak. Getting up made me light headed and so the best thing for the first three months was rest and trying to eat food that would give me more energy. That would have been when I felt at level zero or one, but now if level five was considered the strongest, I would rate myself between levels three and four, which is pretty good. I go to the gym and try and keep active as I was prior to my pregnancy, although now making alterations to what weights I lift and certain exercises. But on the whole still keeping active.