Here is a helpful postpartum weight loss tip: drink more water and cut back on your caffine intake, and you are gaurenteed to lose a few pounds! Most of us put sugar and cream in our coffee and that adds to our calorie consumption. Even if you drink it black, it is a diruretic and …
Why does it seem that when you are trying to loss the last of those postpartum pounds that all you crave are some chips? Your body may be indeed craving “salt” because it is lacking in electrolytes. First make sure that your body is hydrated by drinking a full glass of water. If you still …
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Here is a simple postpartum weight loss tip that will satisfy your sweet tooth without packing on the pounds! When you have an urge to have sweets, try having a piece of fruit or make a smoothie with lowfat frozen yogurt and your favorite berries. This should satisfy the “sweet” your body is craving, and …
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A key to postpartum weight loss is to know when you are really hungry. We are so conditioned to eat at certain times. For example, most people look at their watch at 12 and think to themselves, “it’s lunchtime”. Instead ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?” Also, if you are hungry before 12 you should …
A common complaint towards the end of pregnancy is pressure on the ribs and diaphram making it challenging to breathe. Try this simple pregnancy yoga posture to open up your ribs. In a comfortable seated position (note: you can do this posture sitting on a chair as well as the floor), extend one arm up …
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A common complaint during pregnancy is feeling uncomfortable when sleeping and/or having trouble falling asleep. This happens because as your belly grows, there is more pressure on your spine and into the glutes and hips. Plus your mind gets into gear about what needs to be done before your little one comes. One key to …
A common problem during pregnancy is pain radiating from a point in the glute down a leg. Prenatal yoga can release tension and help to reduce pain. A simple posture is called “butterfly”. In a seated position bring the soles of your feet together then gently press your knees open and towards the ground.
A common question I’ve had is whether it’s safe to start yoga when you are pregnant if you have never done yoga before. The answer is, YES! First and foremost check with your doctor about exercising in general. Once given the go ahead, find a beginner yoga class catered to pregnant women. Start off slow and listen …
Prenatal yoga is wonderful for reducing tension in your body. A common problem for pregnant women is low back pain. Try this simple posture which I call “modified cat and cow”. What you do is while you are taking a warm shower, place your hands on your upper thighs and bend your knees slightly. Inhale sway …
Like most pregnant women I really disliked “weighing in” every time I went in for my doctor appointmnets. Prior to my visit I would contemplate how much I ate and guess how much weight I gained. If I didn’t gain a pound I felt like I wasn’t nourishing my baby enough, but if I gained more …
