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The last time I was pregnant, I gained sixty pounds fast before my body could adapt. It's time to make another baby and I'm going to be better prepared this time. I think more muscle mass will help a lot.
Why I Love It:
It makes me feel strong.
How I Stay Motivated:
It's still fun for me, so motivation is easy.
BB Accomplishments:
I've got a mini bicep already!
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Last Updated: Jul 27, 2009 4:27am
What sarah.holgate Is Up To:
Nov 8, 2009
sarah.holgateupdated Motivation Level from 10/10 to 3/10 and said: "Still going to the gym, but without the heart for it."
I want to gain 12 pounds of muscle before I get pregnant again to bring my LBM to 100 pounds.
Goal (Long):
When I was pregnant with my son, my entire body hurt and do everyday things like vacuuming was nearly impossible. I went from 115 pounds to 175 pounds in just a few weeks. I did deliver a ten pound little boy which made it all worth it. But, before I do it again, I need to make sixty pounds feel light. I think I read somewhere that a woman's fertility starts to decrease when her body fat is below 20%. So, I need to be able to do all of this and maintain at least 20% body fat.
I would love to hear if anybody has trained for pregnancy in this way. I haven't been able to find any material on this idea.
My trainer has told me that a woman of my height ought to have a minimum lean body mass of 100 lbs. I now have an estimated LBM of 99 pounds which is fantastic to say the least! On July 1st I only had 82. So, I have effectively reached that goal. I have a body fat percentage of 23...
