Hi Sara–I just found you when I was going insane and had to order some yoga videos to keep me from banging my head against a wall…:) See, I just finished Ironman Wisconsin in September 2006, and have been used to training and racing for 5 years. I am pregnant with my first child, and …
Today I was talking with one of the busy working moms in my “Fit Momma” stroller workout class about how committed to coming to class she was in her busiest season of work. She had a great tip that I want to share with you. She said she blocked out the time for our exercise class so …
Postpartum Exercise- No Meetings Allowed During My Exercise Time! Read More »
You’ve had your baby and you feel like there is no time for yourself let alone time for you and your husband, what a perfect opportunity to get fit and spend quality time with your husband! Most babies like the movement of the stroller. If they don’t right away, don’t give up! Your baby might …
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Many pregnant women use pregnancy as an excuse NOT to exercise. They’ll say they are afraid to exercise in the first trimester because they want to make sure the baby is safe. In the second and third trimesters they’ll say they’re too uncomfortable to exercise. Studies have shown that exercise is completely safe assuming a …
If you want to lose postpartum pounds it’s important that you make a commitment to yourself to get fit. I know as mom that you can become overwhelmed by all of the things to do, but remember that taking care of you if the most important! If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t …
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It’s amazing how our children pick up words that we say as well as our actions. Our children are sponges, and it’s important that we are good role models. When you eat healthy, your children will likely do the same. When you exercise, your children will be more likely to exercise too. Think of the impact …
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Often pregnant women in their third trimester experience difficulty breathing because the baby is taking up more space. Here is a nice yoga stretch you can do to “lengthen your waist” and bring your breath fully into your body. In a comfortable seated position (you may sit on the ground or on a chair with no …
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While you are pregnant it can seem like a long time, but once it’s over it can feel like a blink of an eye. Capture the time being pregnant with photos of your “new” body. Journal about your thoughts and feelings over the experience. Connect with your baby as often as you can by sitting …
As a new mom, one of the hardest things to do is to find time to exercise. By changing your mindset from “I have to exercise” to “This hour is just for me”, you will notice that exercise becomes something that you look forward too, versus something you have to do to look better. I …
If you want to lose weight post baby, start now! Come up with a plan of what you want to accomplish and set a date of when you will reach your goal. Make sure your goals are attainable. For example: “I will exercise 3 times this week.” “by 4 weeks I will have exercised 4 -5times per …
