Look at the size of that belly!🤰🏾 // Throwback to running 9 months pregnant with my 2nd. I can never get enough of these images🥰Love sharing them to show Mamas-to-be that you can keep running and working out while pregnant. For a long time things like this were discouraged because they thought physical activities would harm the baby, but it won’t. So if your OBGYN gives you the go ahead and your body is up to it, run on😀 #Throwback #fitpregnancy #pregnantrunner #motherrunner #diverserunnersworld https://www.instagram.com/p/CHy221pHsVm/?igshid=1aoqhq2tnxptt

Throwback to running 41 weeks pregnant 🤰🏾(and flying high) with my 1st child😀 Hard to believe the little baby I was carrying here, is about to be 4 years old in only 4 days😱 Time flies so fast 💨 Make it stop 😭 Welcome to October. My favorite month 🤗 #Throwback #fitpregnancy #pregnantrunner #motherrunner #birthmonth #octoberbaby #diverserunnersworld https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0TKS0nraj/?igshid=s83wf8cbvbae

42 weeks! // 42 weeks with a bun in the oven 🤰🏾swimming, lifting weights, dancing on the spin bike & crushing miles 🏃🏾‍♀️ on the treadmill and pavement. It’s been an amazing ride and one that I won’t forget. And truth be told, if it were up to me, I would keep you inside a little bit longer. But it’s time for you to come out and show this world what your Mama has made 💪🏾 // This is it folks! The last time you’ll see me and this bump 🤰🏾on the pavement. In just a few short hours, I’ll finally get to meet this sweet stubborn girl. Thank you 🙏🏾 all for your support and following me on this journey. Wish me luck!👍🏾😀 // P.s. Congrats to everyone who raced today. Y’all killed it!👊🏾 . . . #fitpregnancy #pregnantrunner #sundayrunday #42weekspregnant #9monthspregnant #bumpdate (at West Orange, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvIkF_EBzHb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nwb23piopza7

Two thumbs up 👍🏾👍🏾 for finishing week 38 of my pregnancy 🤰🏾super sweaty but smiling😀 // This was another week of 5 quality workouts that started with running & strength and ended with 45 mins of spinning (see my stories and highlights). I’m now 38.5 weeks pregnant but fully expecting my little one to arrive late, just as her sister did a couple years ago. And since I’m still feeling great you get used to seeing this sweaty smiling for a couple more weeks 😉 Hope everyone had a great Saturday! Did you workout today? Share. . . . #fitpregnancy #spinning #9monthspregnant #38weekspregnant #pregnantrunner (at Livingston, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9iYZjhfpB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vv77zb2p489i

“You still here?!” This is what happens every time I show up in the fitness studio to workout 🏋🏽‍♂️ at 41 weeks pregnant. My daughter has decided to go past her due date(just like her sister) so people are surprised to see me. // Well don’t be. I have until next week for this baby to come on our own before my doctor goes in to evict her via c-section(I cannot be induced because I’ve already had a c-section. Most induction drugs can cause a uterine rupture 👎🏾). So in the meantime, you can find me staying active and strong with 45 mins to an hour of exercise. // I will NOT be staying home to make some people feel more comfortable because they think I may give birth in class🙄Seriously, I won’t! Although one of my instructors thinks that would be kinda cool 😝 I don’t think people are trying to be mean or rude especially since they usually tell me that I’m motivating them. I think they just don’t know what to think or say because their pregnancy journeys have been so very different which is the reason I decided to share my own journey. I want to normalize women working out during pregnancy. Apart from having a big 44” belly in front of me, having to pee a lot and only being able to sleep on my sides, I feel totally fine. Still no pain, discomfort, shortness of breath, heartburn, swelling etc. // Today’s workout: 1hr Orangetheory Fitness which included 30 mins of strength and 25 mins of running, walking & rowing (see my stories). Got questions for me? Shoot it. I’ll try to answer any and everything until my little one arrives. Happy Thursday! . . . . #fitpregnancy #pregnantrunner #41weekspregnant #9monthspregnant #bumpdate #orangetheoryfitness (at Orangetheory Fitness Totowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuutjzoB0uK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vc1csfd1u36a

“You’re crazy!” I’ve been getting this a lot lately. Every time I set foot on the pavement. Every time I increase the speed on the treadmill. Every time I clip into a spin bike. Every time I sit on the rowing machine. Every time I lift a set of weights. // I think seeing a woman workout with a big ole baby 👶🏾 bump in front of her, is still a little shocking to people. Never mind the fact that: - It’s recommended by the American Pregnancy Association - I’m completely healthy - Working out at a fraction of my capacity and previous levels - Have an uncomplicated pregnancy - Not hurting my baby - Have done this before(hello 2016!) // The bump 🤰🏾and I have been fortunate enough to crush our workouts for the past 40 weeks including today💪🏾 (see my stories). And since our OB GYN saw no signs of my little one coming today, we’re gonna show what crazy can do by crushing our workouts for a little bit longer😉 Todays Workout: 1hr Orangetheory Fitness Happy Tuesday!😀 . . . #justdoit #fitpregnancy #pregnantrunner #40weekspregnant #9monthspregnant #bumpdate (at West Orange, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXdmI_hCi6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=848fz02uuj8n

“Life is a balance between rest and movement.” // As much as I love getting super sweaty with 45 min spin sessions and 1hr Orangetheory Fitness classes, I also love to give my body a break by incorporating active rest and recovery. So 20 mins of prenatal yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️ followed by core, pelvic floor and toe exercises closes out week 36th of my pregnancy 🤰🏾 // Currently working on my fitness schedule for next week. Looks like I’ll be doing 2 spin 🚲 sessions, 2 orangetheory sessions, 2 recovery days and 1 outdoor run 🏃‍♀️ since I’m seeing temps in the 50’s this week 😀 // What does your fitness schedule look like? Will you be incorporating recovery days? Share! Also congrats to everyone who ran or races today 😀 . . . #treepose #fitpregnancy #pregnantrunner #36weekspregnant #9monthspregnant #superbowlsunday (at West Orange, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcOCeuh6VC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nddfwj6zhv2b

When you’re 34 weeks pregnant 🤰🏾 and still able to come 5th 🏅place in your spin class 😃 // Working out during pregnancy is definitely a challenge and I never try to compete with anyone but myself especially this far into my pregnancy, (I actually cover the metrics console with a towel during spin class).But it sure does feel good (and a little bad ass) seeing how strong 💪🏾 this body is and what it’s able to do while carrying my little one 👶🏾 Hello 👋🏾 week 34! 😀 // What workouts do you do that make you feel strong or bad ass? . . . . #fitpregnancy #spinning #8monthspregnant #34weekspregnant #pregnantrunner https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrZ9THhShG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fgs850ne4fui