In this fast-paced, crazy life that I lead finding quality time to spend with my 3 year old son can be challenging.
Every working mom goes through the struggle of balancing both career and motherhood. Finding those special moments to bond with your child, no matter how brief, mean everything.
When it comes to working out, it's natural for pregnant moms to have questions and concerns. Don't sweat it! With these eight simple rules for hitting the gym, you can save the perspiration for your sports bra and enjoy being active even when you're expecting.
Rule 1: Talk to Your Doctor
Pregnancy is a full time job!
If you've never been pregnant, you are probably thinking "Whats the big deal?" You get pregnant, wait 10 months and then you have a beautiful new baby. Well, for those of us who have been there and done that we know its a lot harder than that.
As a fitness specialist, I'm often asked about how exercise effects breastfeeding, from milk production and babies' weight gain to whether the baby will accept the breast. There's been a lot of research done on this topic, and I've provided the answers to some of the most common questions I've received here:
Do you ever wonder how celebrities get there mid-sections so tight? Why don't they ever have bloat? How do they always look so slim? Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? Its true and celebrities tap into this knowledge. Workouts are important but if you aren't eating properly that pooch is never going to totally flatten out.
Do you ever wonder how celebrities get there mid-sections so tight? Why don't they ever have bloat? How do they always look so slim? Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? Its true and celebrities tap into this knowledge. Workouts are important but if you aren't eating properly that pooch is never going to totally flatten out.
Did you know that you are more likely to become anemic during pregnancy? This is because your iron requirements jump during pregnancy. Iron is essential for making hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to other cells. During pregnancy the amount of blood in your body increases by 50%, you need the extra iron to make more hemoglobin for all the extra blood. You will also need more iron for your baby and the placenta.
After reading Denise's and Brooke's post on how they balance life and work, I decided I too wanted to share how I do it. This is something that has changed drastically for me in the last few weeks.
Up until a month ago I trained clients from 5am - 12pm and that was it. From noon on I was Dominics mom, we played together, went to the park together, grocery shopped together, you see where I am going with this. He had me all day every day.
Moms-to-be anxiously await the first flutters from their unborn baby as a sign that all is ok. It also can give you a sense that the pregnancy is "really" happening. Usually you will feel the first kicks between weeks 18-25, if you are a first-time mom-to-be it might be closer to the 25 week mark. Women who are pregnant with their 2nd or more can sometimes identify the first movements as early as week 15.
Its that time of year, award season is upon us and we are all going to tune in to see whose wearing what. Ever wondered how celebrities look so good on the red carpet even when they are pregnant? I'm letting you in on a few secrets to have great arms, a toned tush, and sculpted legs even when you are expecting.
