Feeling gross, not working out in first trimester

Just hoping others can relate here. I’m only 7 weeks but I haven’t really done much of anything since finding out I was pregnant, mostly due to fear of hurting myself or baby, and it’s far too hot to walk outside. I used to lift 3-4 days a week, and fitness is a huge part of my life.

How did you feel if you skipped exercise in the first trimester? Were you able to maintain fitness throughout the rest of pregnancy? I’m really hating on my body image lately, especially with all this bloat, so I’m hoping to pick things back up in the second trimester.

Posted Aug 14, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

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