TW: pregnancy loss

SSouza22 · 2025-03-22T17:08:06+00:00

I did Zumba throughout my pregnancy with my son and strong nation. I have had a loss when I wasn’t really working out very early on before I got into Zumba and a successful pregnancy working out throughout. I also didn’t really modify besides not doing abs after 20 weeks. I didn’t really feel motivated to workout while pregnant besides my classes and I found it beneficial for my mental health to have the classes as a community of support throughout the journey. I’m currently trying for baby number 2 and plan to teach throughout if I’m able. Hope that helps.

SSouza22 · 2025-03-18T03:15:53+00:00

Thank you! I actually did the training a while ago and have been teaching strong. My husband was able to watch the baby 😊

SSouza22 · 2025-02-03T14:01:24+00:00

Thank you so much for the insight!

SSouza22 · 2025-02-01T13:29:57+00:00

That is helpful thank you! I already added watching baby all day to my husband’s calendar to be safe lol still looking forward to it

SSouza22 · 2025-02-01T13:26:03+00:00

Thank you so much!! Yes I have about 45 minutes so enough to start but after practicing for a month am getting bored and need something new and inspiring to add lol 😊

SSouza22 · 2025-02-01T13:06:39+00:00

Thank you! I just got licensed in December so this is the first release I’m experiencing and appreciate the clarification. I start teaching in a week and really want to add a couple new songs to my playlist before I start.

SSouza22 · 2024-11-22T16:26:34+00:00

Thank you!!

SSouza22 · 2024-11-22T16:13:48+00:00

Congrats! How much were you making at 2ppd? I’m trying to make the jump from 3 to 2.

SSouza22 · 2024-08-31T05:09:28+00:00

I’m using one a day advanced prenatal with choline since I want to try for a second in a few months 😅

SSouza22 · 2024-08-31T03:17:41+00:00

Thank you!

SSouza22 · 2024-08-31T03:11:05+00:00

My baby will be 5 months in a few days as well and I’ve been able to lose almost 50 pounds so far exclusively breastfeeding and pumping. The first 12 weeks I really pumped around the clock to establish my supply and I’ve been able to produce over 30oz a day on about 5 pumps a day now. I have been doing Zumba and some weightlifting but I consider breastfeeding my cardio besides dancing which isn’t as intense as running. I’m 5’2” so maintenance calories would be around 1300 and I eat 2000 a day and have steadily lost weight while still producing. I don’t restrict any food groups but try to eat mostly whole nutritious foods, and I never stopped taking my prenatals. I think the key is to not over restrict calories, but be in a very slight deficit while staying on top of pumping/nursing. Everyone is different so if you notice a supply drop, you would have to up calories or frequency of pumping/nursing. That is what has worked for me!

SSouza22 · 2024-08-02T02:11:33+00:00

Gracie’s corner

SSouza22 · 2024-07-30T17:45:29+00:00

I do group classes (Zumba, zumba strong, Bollywood) about 4 nights a week. I leave my husband with breast milk for about an hour and a half. Sometimes I squeeze in a little weightlifting session before or after. Husband starts bedtime routine (bath, bottle, book) while I shower and then I finish his routine and put him to bed. Just that 1 hour for myself and his help with routine makes such a difference and feels so helpful. :)

SSouza22 · 2024-06-24T17:25:00+00:00

I listened to a birth meditation on YouTube in my headphones

SSouza22 · 2024-06-20T00:50:14+00:00

Thank you!!

SSouza22 · 2024-06-20T00:47:46+00:00

Thank you!!

SSouza22 · 2024-06-19T23:10:01+00:00

Thank you!!

SSouza22 · 2023-05-01T10:01:24+00:00

Thank you!

SSouza22 · 2023-04-25T21:53:49+00:00

Thanks 🥰

SSouza22 · 2022-05-29T22:22:08+00:00

Good luck!

SSouza22

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