If you’re looking to lose postpartum pounds, it’s important that you are aware of the food you are buying. Think about this…are you buying a lot of chips and cookies? And if so, do you feel tempted eat chips and cookies if they’re around the house? If you are buying junk food, I recommend that …
Chicago Tribune editor, Julie Deardorff reviews Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga DVD’s. She quotes Sara, “I really want women to listen to their bodies. I’m a guide at the top of the fitness chain but I want women to realize everyone is different in shape and size.”
Here’s a simple prenatal yoga posture you can do to open up your hips and ease tension into your hips and glute. Start by placing your hands on the groud in between your feet (bring your feet 3-4 feet apart). Inhale then exhale extend your legs as straight as possible. Then inhale, bend your knees …
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If you’re trying to lose weight it’s important that you understand your eating habits and cravings. I highly recommend keeping a journal of how you felt during the day so you can see if you eat more when you are stressed. A lot of people eat more when they are stressed because food that tastes …
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If you’re pregnant and you are in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters then you probably have experienced muscle tension and possibly pain into your hips and glute. Prenatal yoga is excellent for decreasing muscle pain and tension. Try this simple exercise (you can do all 3 trimesters) to open up your hips and glute. Butterfly stretch: …
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If you’re pregnant you’ve probably noticed some heartburn and indigestion…especially in the later months. I personally found that when I did yoga I didn’t experience indigestion! As your baby grows there is less room for your stomach and this can cause indigestion. Try these simple prenatal yoga exercises to create “space” for your stomach: Belly Opening Pose: Standing …
If you’re pregnant and you’re afraid to exercise….it’s not too late to get started NOW! Once you’ve spoke with your doctor and he/she has said it’s okay, you can exercise no matter how far you are in your pregnancy. The exercises I recommend the most are prenatal yoga, walking, and swimming. Remember, the sooner you …
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Here’s a simple postpartum exercise tip to tone your belly that you can do with your baby. I like to call it “Abs with a tickle”. Lay down on a mat or towel. Bend your knees and place your baby on your thighs so he’s seated facing you (I’ve found that when the baby is …
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If you want to feel good during and after your pregnancy it’s really important that you exercise consistently. I highly recommend that you added it as #1 on your “to do” list, and/or schedule it in on your calendar. The more consistent you are with exercise, the better you will look and feel. Exercise has …
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When you’re pregnant being intimate changes from trimester to trimester. For me personally, the first trimester I was tired, but my belly was small, so if I got enough rest I felt comfortable being intimate. Most moms to be agree that the second trimester is usually the best for intimacy. In this trimester pregnant women …
