My boys are 4 1/2 yrs. (Ty) and 19 mo. (Kaden) and sometimes my older son got jealous or frustrated with our baby and responded by hitting him with his toy bear. My husband and I tried several approaches. The first was telling Ty, “Do you want Kaden to grow up and hit you or …
Many new moms complain about their thighs after baby. Here’s a great exercise that will firm your thighs and get your heart up so you burn a bunch of calories. Thigh Firming Exercise: Squat Kicks Stand with your feet approx. 4 feet apart with your feet slightly turned out to the side. As you pilee squat, lean towards …
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While you’re pregnant it’s important to stay in good shape. Being fit and toned will make your delivery easier, plus you’ll feel better. Try this simple exercise to firm and tone your outer thighs. Outer Thigh Exercise: Using a chair for balance, stand with sideways with your right hip to the back of a chair. Holding …
You may wonder why it is that you crave sugary, cookie, cakey foods, especially when you’re trying to lose weight. Here’s why…when we don’t get enough sleep our bodies want energy, so we crave foods that give us quick energy, and then within an hour or two our energy plummets. Often when people diet they deprive themselves from eating and this too causes …
Prenatal yoga is so useful to prepare you for your labor. The breath alone will help reduce stress and tension, and specific postures help to open your pelvis making labor easier. I had both of my sons completely natural (yes, no pain meds), and I attribute it to prenatal yoga. When the pain became intense …
Have you been consistently working out and eating healthy to reach your weight loss goals? If so you deserve a reward! Rewards will keep you motivated to stay on track. Some examples of good rewards are a manicure, pedicure, massage, etc.. For example, mark your calender at week 3 with a pedicure and notice how …
As you approach your third trimester, you may have a harder time breathing because your baby is pressing on your diaphram. Below I describe a great prenatal yoga posture to lengthen your waist and open your ribs allowing in a full breath. How to do the yoga posture: Seated cross legged comforably on the floor (you …
Our children watch the way we do everything…including the way we eat! Be a role model and chose to eat healthy and exercise. Also your children should eat what you eat…so show them that healthy food is good! My kid’s personal favorite is whole wheat pasta w/ turkey meatballs and carrots. Just think, do you …
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I was personally training a client when my normally calm husband came barging into my session. He was holding our screaming baby. On instinct I searched my baby’s face for gashes, then continued to search for other signs of great impairment. Right away I saw his left arm, completely limp. My husband said that his …
A great exercise to tone your thighs when your pregnant is the good ole “pilee squat”. I’ve got a great variation that will tone your thighs. Remember, a strong body makes for an easier labor! To do the move: Thigh Toner: Turn to the side of the back of a chair. Step your feet about 3-4 feet …
