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.

You are what you eat. Well this is true for your unborn baby. What you eat is what your baby will eat. Now more than ever it is so important to get the proper nutrition. You may want to eat for two but put the breaks on and remember you only need an extra 300-500 calories a day for your growing baby. You may want to throw caution to the wind and indulge in everything you NEVER eat but your pregnancy is NOT the time for careless eating. Did you know that poor food choices can mean unnecessary pounds for you and leave your baby malnourished?

Pregnancyis all about the belly bump. So dont’ leave it out when you exercise. Here are the 5 best ab moves for the expectant mom. These moves keep your tummy tight during pregnancy and give you a head start to regaining your abs post-pregnancy.Move 1: The Standing Crunch

Finding out you’re pregnant is probably one of the most exciting and scary moments of your life. Whether you have been trying or it is a total surprise, your whole world is about to be turned up-side-down. Starting with your body.Before you know it morning sickness will set in, your desire to eat large amounts of carbs will be overwhelming and the exhaustion that you feel will probably be like nothing you have ever felt before. With all of these changes happening your motivation to workout may go right out the window.

Our mental state is just as important to our overall health as our physical state. As a mom it’s hard to find time to take care of yourself, and even harder if you are a FIRST-TIME mom. Start practicing now and make a habit of taking just 15 minutes a day to relax your mind as well as your body. Here are a few ideas:-Power Nap-Sit quietly and practice your breathing before you go to bed-Get up 15 minutes earlier than the rest of the house and enjoy a hot cup of tea in the quiet.