Hi loves! Still hangin’ in there at 40 weeks preggo.  Whoa.

I don’t know if it’s because it has been basically 100 degrees here every day this past week or what but this week I was more feeling my lighter strength training workouts (that I get to do in the AC!) as opposed to my long 5 mile walks I was doing last week.  I need a treadmill 😉  I have been doing workouts from my Pregnancy Fitness Guide and just doing 2-3 sets with light weights or just my body weight.  Since you gain weight as you progress in pregnancy, “body weight” workouts really do take on a whole new meaning.  I mean, I’m carrying almost 30 more pounds than I was prior to getting pregnant so you can bet I am feeling that weight in my squats!  Still trying to conserve energy for labor but exercise does give me energy on a day to day basis so finding that balance is different every day.  Just listen to what your body needs/wants/feels like!

My pink tank top/black legging outfit is obviously a pre-pregnancy pic but wanted to share it since some of the pieces are on sale right now, in case you like any of it!  Below are the links:

Leggings | Tank | Hat (not on sale but under $25) | Sneakers (similar on sale) | Sunnies (not on sale but under $70)

WEEKLY WORKOUT SCHEDULE

Monday:  Arms & Back Blast Workout (2-3x) + Legs & Cardio Workout (2-3x)

Tuesday: 30-45 minutes cardio of your choice. I like to walk or do a spin class on these days.

Wednesday: New Workout coming for Workout Wednesday! Check the blog on Wed to grab your workout, or click here to subscribe to receive the printable workouts directly to your inbox each week.

Thursday: 30-45 minutes cardio of your choice. I like to walk or do a spin class on these days.

Friday:  Full Body Flex Workout

Saturday: 45-60 minutes cardio of your choice. I like to walk or do a spin class on these days, or sometimes a long hike! I add about 15 extra minutes in just because I feel like I have more time on the weekends for some extra exercise! If we hike it’s usually closer to 2 hours 🙂

Sunday: rest day or a nice easy walk!

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Feel free to go to my FITNESS -> WORKOUTS tab and you can search for so many different workouts if you wanna make your own routine!

In case you missed it, my Pregnancy Fitness Guide is now available!! I’m so excited to share the workouts I’ve been doing to train for a strong pregnancy, labor, and motherhood.

Remember, brand new workouts like the ones above are posted every WEDNESDAY right here on the blog. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter and get them right to your inbox each week! Also, if you want access to the full workouts with picture demonstrations, simply click the link above to subscribe and you’ll be sent a password to get them all!

You can also grab Grab the Fitter 1 Workout & Nutrition Program. It has 14 printable circuit workouts and over 30 cardio workouts, plus so much more! Want video workouts instead? Grab Fitter 2 HERE !  Both are on sale for $25!

Want more support, guidance, and accountability for living a healthier lifestyle?  Join the Bess Carter Community!  I wrote a blog post about it here! Would love to have you!

xo,

Bess