Most women want to have lean, toned, strong legs…even during pregnancy. Some women are blessed with lean legs, others have to work at it a little harder. Regardless of which type you are, here ...
Have you ever been asked the question, “what is your favorite body part?” Well, the answer for me is, “back.” Yup…I LOVE a muscular, lean back. The problem is how to get...
As busy moms we often get caught up in the day to day hard work of raising our children, keeping our homes in working order and trying to squeeze in some exercise time. There doesn’t seem to be...
It all begins with Health! To be truly happy our families must first be healthy! But sometimes that is harder than it sounds! Our lives as mommies and daddies can get so overwhelmed with activities, ...
Ok, so you are pregnant and hungry! The two often go hand in hand…you may want to grab the first thing you see to eat. But you also want your little growing baby to be healthy. What’s a h...
Although there is a lot of conflicting advice out there when it comes to exercise and pregnancy, it is generally accepted that it can be beneficial to you and your baby. This page, http://www.america...
Even though most women know it is best to stay in shape during pregnancy, getting it done can be a much harder task. Here are few helpful hints to help you stay motivated: 1. Start small - you don...
It may seem counter-intuitive, but exercise during pregnancy can actually give you more energy! In fact if you can just get yourself out the door to take a nice walk or get to the gym to do an approp...
There are MANY benefits to exercise anytime, but never more than when you are pregnant (if complications don’t limit your ability to do so). And the benefits are not just for you, but for you...
If you exercised regularly before your pregnancy, you shouldn’t have to be too concerned about your heart rate during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) u...
Try not to think about it too much, just keep doing what you know you need to do and your baby will be here before you know it! Here are some guidelines: DO: 1. Exercise regularly (if you’ve b...
Even if you were in good shape pre-pregnancy, you are probably finding yourself out of breath at the top of a flight of stairs especially in the final trimester. The reason for this breathlessness is...
Remember that even though you may want to gain as little fat as possible, it is critical that you gain enough weight. Low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds) is a predominate factor in two thirds of ...
So you thought you were clumsy last trimester? Watch out! It gets worse! Although your bulging belly is fun for most people to see AND feel, it can also cause falls if you aren’t careful! -wear shoes...
You may have heard from friends or other pregnant women that you should keep your heart at a certain rate during pregnancy. Pregnancy and the extra weight your body is carrying make your body work ha...
Not only do we have to deal with our expanding waistlines during pregnancy, but we have to worry about these two beauties as well! Pregnancy hormones are responsible, especially progesterone. This ho...
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