When you’re pregnant you may wonder how you should eat to help your baby’s development. My advice is to focus on nourishing your body. Whenever possible chose foods such as lowfat yogurt, orange juice/fruit, veggies, and whole wheat bread. However, don’t feel bad if you have sweets or chips once in a while. The more you …
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If you want to lose weight, you need to make exercise a priority. Us moms are busy, and by the end of the day, we’re pooped and the last thing we feel like doing is exercising. In order to make sure you exercise, do it first thing in the morning. Schedule exercise just like you …
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If you want to lose the postpartum weight, I highly recommend that you begin a strength training program. Muscle burns more calories at rest, so when you tone your body you will notice weight loss. Start out learning the exercises without weights, then slowly implement 2-3 pounds. Go to a class with a highly recommended …
A couple of common questions I hear from active pregnant women is, “Can you continue to exercise at the same intensity, and how much exercise is too much?” My answer is everyone’s body is different and it’s really important that you listen to how you’re feeling. Most active pregnant women can exercise at nearly the same intensity all the way …
A big key to losing weight is to eat when you are hungry, and chose foods that will nourish your body. Start paying attention to how you feel both in mood and energy when you eat something nourishing vs. something high in sugar or processed. Once you notice that your mood is better and you …
When you feel a craving for something sweet or salty, your body is telling you that it needs energy. It’s important that you listen to your cravings, but chose foods that will nourish your body vs. foods that are empty calories. Nutritious foods include a couple of handfuls of nuts, a baggie of cereal (like …
In the first trimester of pregnancy you may feel low in energy and have nausea. The last thing you will feel like doing is exercising. However, if you get up and get moving, exercise can actually decrease your nausea. I highly recommend that if you have nausea to go outdoors and walk. While you walk take deep …
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If you’ve been exercising consistently and have platued, you may need to up the intensity of your workout. For example, when you walk “pump” your arms. If you workout in a gym up the speed or the level on the treadmill or bike. When you up the intensity, you will burn more calories in a …
After your doctor gives you the thumbs up to exercise, you may wonder what exercises are safe to do when you are pregnant and new to exercising. I recommend walking and prenatal yoga. Both walking and yoga are gentle on the body so you can do them from the beginning of your pregnancy all the …
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When you’re ready to make a change and lose a lot of weight, you might set off full speed ahead with huge goals such as, “This week I will not eat any junk food and I will work out at least 4 times a week.” This is a drastic change from your typical behavior and usually can’t …
