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 …
Many moms experience nausea in the first trimester of their pregnancy because their bodies are in over-drive producing hormones to make a baby. Besides the typical advice of eating small meals and eating crackers to reduce nausea, I’ve found that pregnant woman really benefit from exercising. As long as you get the ok from your …
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Being a busy mom of two I know how challenging it can be to fit a workout into your day. One thing I’ve found is that if I don’t exercise in the morning I rarely exercise later in the day, because of two main factors: 1. I get involved with my kids or work related …
For those of you who read my blog regularly you will notice that I’m a strong proponent for drinking water. Water is so good for you body, hair, nails, and skin…and if you are hydrated you won’t mistake hunger for thirst! I highly recommend that you carry a water bottle with you at all times. …
In your third trimester it’s common to feel “big”, “awkard”, and “uncomfortable”. One of the best exercises I highly recommend during this time is swimming. Swimming will make you feel light and will ease muscle pain and other discomforts caused by the pregnancy weight gain. Try these simple pregnancy exercises: * To tone your shoulders and chest: …
As a mom of two, I truly understand how busy life can be, but it’s really important that you make your health a priority. Think of it this way, if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be around to take care of those you love. So tomorrow when you make your “to do” …
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