I’ve often been asked if stretching is beneficial for pregnant women. The answer is absolutely yes! Stretching can help to alievate pain caused by pregnancy such as tightness in the buttocks and low back (see stretch below). Also when taught correctly the yoga breath can help to prepare mom to be for labor. The main …
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If you want to lose weight after baby, use every opportunity to move your body. Park your car further away from the grocery store and walk, use the stairs instead of the elevator, carry small groceries instead of using the cart, do abdominal crunches while you watch TV, or leg lifts while you cook. All …
I’ve often been asked if it’s safe to get your heart rate up when you’re pregnant. First of all, it’s safe to exercise in general assuming you don’t have complications and your doctor approves. Second, yes, it’s safe to get your heartrate up, but you need to listen to your body. When you’re pregnant your …
I know we have limited time as moms, so it’s important that you set your priorities. One of your priorities should be to exercise at least 3-4 times per week. The baby bulge is caused by body fat, so sit ups are not going to get rid of the fat- getting your heart rate up …
One of the best prenatal yoga exercises for the end of your pregnancy is “cat and cow”. It will help to ease discomfort in the low back, plus it may help to turn your baby! My first son was facing the wrong direction and my midwife instructed me to do cat and cow several times …
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One sure way to feel fat is when you continue to wear maternity clothes even when you are not pregnant. Eventhough your body has changed, it’s important that you buy or wear clothes that fit your body. Don’t put on something that makes you look and feel larger! A step towards losing weight is to …
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In our busy society, we often eat while on the run, and we’re barely conscious of what we’re putting in our mouths. The result is weight gain. If you want to lose weight, I highly recommend that you eat your meals while seated, without distractions such as the TV, or reading materials. When you eat, …
If you want to lose weight, I highly recommend that you stop eating at least 2-3 hrs. before you go to sleep. When you sleep you burn the least amount of calories, plus it’s harder for your body to digest food. A simple way to prevent eating before you go to bed is to set …
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A great prenatal yoga stretch is called, “butterfly”. This stretch will open your pelvis, and strecthes your inner thigh, outer thigh and buttocks. It’s a great stretch to release tension as well as prepare you for labor. To do butterly, sit with the soles of your feet together. Clasp your feet. Inhale bring your knees up …
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As a mom you may feel the stress of working, and or maintaining a happy family. It may seem like there is no time for yourself, and the last thing on your mind by the end of the day is to exercise. The key is to realize that exercising will decrease your stress level and …
