When you’re pregnant it’s more important than ever to drink plenty of water. There are multiple benefits to drinking water. By keeping your body hydrated with water it can help reduce edema (or swelling typically caused pregnancy). It also keeps your digestive system in good working order to prevent constipation (another common complaint of pregnancy). …
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Did you know that toned shoulders give the appearance of a smaller waist? Try this simple exercise you can do almost anywhere without needing any special equipment. 2 Sexy Shoulder Exercises: The combonation of these exercises will tone and define your shoulders and firm your chest. Stand approximately 3 feet away from a wall. With …
As long as you have a healthy pregnancy and get the ok from your doctor, it’s highly beneficial to exercise when you’re pregnant. Exercise will help keep your energy and mood elevated, reduce muscle pain and plus help you maintain a healthy weight. I highly recommend walking and prenatal yoga since both are exercises you can …
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I’m often asked for suggestions about exercises to do indoors. Now more than ever if you live where there were fires, it’s important to exercise indoors to avoid inhaling the poor air quality. Try this simple exercise to tone your buttocks and thighs. Squat and Back Kick: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Sit back …
After a week of being evacuated from the fires here in Poway, CA, I have learned so much about what is truly important. It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily stresses of life, business, etc….but when it comes down to it there is NOTHING more important than our family. In the week …
Did you know that you can still keep your abs in good shape while you’re pregnant? The best part is, you don’t even need to do a single sit up. I’ve found that prenatal yoga is excellent for maintaining and even improving muscle tone and strength. Yoga of any type uses the “core” muscles or …
Believe me, I know how busy life can be. We’re so busy that many of us eat while on the go. The problem with eating on the go is were not conscious of the taste nore when we’ve had enough. Thus, if you have to eat while on the go I recommend that you pack …
One BIG reason to get motivated to exercise is that it can actually make your labor easier. The reason why is because exercise gives you the strength, energy, and endurance to endure your labor. If you do prenatal yoga you will also have the added benefit of learning postures that open up the pelvis as …
I get so many questions about what to do about the tummy fat after having a baby. Many women say they have rolls of “skin” or “fat”. First determine if the rolls are fat or if they’re skin. When you’re pregnant your belly has to stretch a lot…especially if you’re pregnant with twins and or …
Life alone can be stressful, and when you’re pregnant, there are additonal stressors. It’s important that you are as stress-free as possible to ensure the best health for you and your baby. Try this simple exercise to release stress in your neck, shoulders, and spine. Exercise to release stress in your neck and shoulders: In …
