Nutrition and training during pregnancy: How I’ve thought, felt, and adapted

I wanted to share a little about how my pregnancy has been so far – and how I’ve thought about training. Not as a rulebook, just my own experience, because there’s really no right or wrong here. Every pregnancy is different, and the most important thing is finding what works for you ✨

The first few weeks = zero energy

The first weeks were honestly pretty tough. I felt nauseous on and off, but it was almost the fatigue that hit the hardest. Pregnancy fatigue is so real. I usually love working out, but I barely had any energy at all in the beginning – and that had to be okay. The nausea started to ease around week 9–10, but the fatigue stuck around for quite a while (and still comes and goes a bit).

Feeling good right now (except my hips 😅)

I’m currently in week 24 (almost week 25!) and honestly feeling really good – except for some hip pain at night. My pregnancy pillow is my absolute best friend right now, along with a heating pad, haha 🫠

I also had some light pink spotting around week 16, which of course made me a bit worried – but everything looked great with the baby 💗 I checked with both my midwife and the OB emergency clinic, and it turned out I have a small polyp on my cervix. Apparently that’s common during pregnancy and can make you bleed a little easier after things like exercise or movement. Nothing dangerous – and I’m really glad I checked it out.

The magic of feeling baby kicks every day 🥹

The absolute most magical thing right now is feeling the baby move every day. It started as little flutters in my belly… then came the tiny kicks… and now the movements are strong enough that I can see my belly move when I’m lying on the couch. My partner has also been able to feel the baby, and it’s just the sweetest thing. It makes everything feel so much more real and alive.

And how cool is this: right now, the baby is about the size of a corn on the cob 🌽

How I’ve Been Thinking About Training

I haven’t stopped training, but I’ve definitely made some adjustments. For me, it’s been important to keep moving, because honestly – my body really thanks me afterward, both physically and mentally.

This is what my training looks like right now:

I work out fewer times per week, sometimes just 1-2 sessions

I don’t lift as heavy as before

I focus more on core stability and the deep abdominal muscles

I’ve removed some exercises that don’t feel right – like hip thrusts

I try to get out for a walk on the days I don’t train

But! I’ve noticed that if I push too hard on leg day (with too much load), I often get restless legs and leg pain at night. So now I go a little lighter, more controlled, and I care less about the “performance” feeling. I just want to feel good.

Eating During Pregnancy = A Journey Of Its Own 😂🙈

I try to stick to my usual routines with lots of nutritious food, but honestly… Some days I eat like normal, and other days my body is screaming for a snack every single hour 🙋🏼‍♀️😅 And that’s okay.

My biggest cravings right now: Ice water, liver pâté, and chocolate (and I’ve never been a chocolate person before, haha). At one point it was satsumas, olives, and pepperoni. So yeah – it’s been all over the place.

I try to remind myself that the body knows what it needs – and it definitely needs energy. For me and for the baby.

My Best Advice?

Listen to your body. Seriously. It sounds cliché, but it’s so true. I’ve had days where I planned to work out but my body just said no – so I rested. And on other days, I’ve felt strong and good in my body – so I moved.

Staying active during pregnancy is actually recommended, because it helps both your body and your overall well-being. But what that movement looks like can really vary – a simple walk is more than enough.