A great weight loss tip is to never allow your body to get too hungry. You can avoid getting too hungry by bringing a healthy snack with you (such as a baggie of nuts, a balance bar, or a baggie of cereal). When you eat nutritious snacks when you’re hungry you’ll eat what your body needs, vs. …
If you really want to lose weight after baby, it’s important that you stay focused on your goals. I sometimes remind my stroller workout class “Fit Mommas” to stop talking while they are exercising and to stay focused on the muscles they are trying to target and tone. When you keep your focus on your workout …
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I always say to my yoga students, “The key to yoga is the breath”. Whenever you feel confused about a movement, I recommend that you stop what you are doing and rest in child’s pose. (i.e. in a kneeling position spread your knees apart to make room for your belly. Place your arms overhead with …
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If you want to lose postpartum pounds I highly recommend that you do a weight loss challenge with a friend, your husband, or co-worker. Come up with a great prize for the person who loses a certain amount of weight by a certain date. Challenges are great because they’ll push you to achieve your goals, …
Here’s a simple prenatal yoga move that will open up your pelvis (i.e., prepare you for labor) and “lenghten” the back of your legs (i.e., reduce tension in your legs and low back). Start with your hands on the floor or on blocks. Place your feet approximately 4 feet apart, inhale and look up, exhale …
A common weight gain culprit is eating out of boredom. The foods most people eat when bored are high in fat or high sugar foods such as chips, ice cream, cookies, etc.. If you want to lose weight, the first step is to become aware of your eating out of boredom habit. The second step is …
Boy, you can get quite the workout if you push a double stroller (i.e. the kind with one seat in front and the other in back) vs. a jogging stroller (seats are side to side). I decided to try the front/back stroller today because my baby doesn’t like the double jogger (I think he’s afraid …
Here’s a great exercise combo to tone the chest and shoulders, and the best part, it requires no weights, and is simple to do. Standing knees bent, pelvis tucked under, abdominals tight, bend each arm to make 90 degree angles. Inhale then exhale as you press your elbows together. Repeat the “chest press” 10-20 reps. Then …
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When it comes to losing the postpartum pounds many women focus on what they are eating, and don’t think about what they are drinking. Soft drinks, alcohol, and fruit drinks (i.e. those with only 10% real juice) are packed with empty calories. I had one client cut her alcohol consumption from 1 drink every evening …
If you’re looking to lose weight, make sure you’re getting enough sleep. I personally know that this can be challenging when you have little ones…but it’s very important. Studies have shown a link for lack of sleep to weight gain, because people who do not get enough sleep tend to eat more. The Journal of …
