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I just started taking water aerobics. Once an exercise class I snubbed my nose at has become something I really enjoy.
I never considered taking water aerobics until a friend and fellow fitness professional (who’s also expecting a little one soon) raved about it. “It’s so great on the joints and it’s nice to feel weightless,” [...]

Here’s a nice piece from the folks at babycenter.com which includes exercises that both help relieve some of those baby body related aches and pains as well as ease your labor. I’ve personally been following a regimen that includes Squats and The Cat (as noted in the article!) as well as a core training program.
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The “they” people say that the average weight gain during pregnancy: 35 pounds. Or so.
Yes, weight gain is part of pregnancy. Another rite of passage so to speak. But honestly, it’s a concern among many pregnant women, leading to: What if I gain too much? How long will it take me to get it off? [...]

My exercise program is picking up as I’ve been feeling a little bit better (not feeling so pukey as much) and not as exhausted.
But my heart rate quickly shoots up. I’m calling myself a little red corvette: but instead of  going from 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds, my heart rate will get jacked up [...]

Sounds pretty clinical, doesn’t it: Physiologic Effects During Pregnancy.
While I can’t speak on a clinical level, I can share what’s happening to me with real life terms. And also provide a link with clinical mumbo-jumbo at the end of this blog post.
I started getting back into the gym and exercising after getting over the bug [...]

Here it is, by popular demand.
I love basic protein smoothies. I’ve fooled around with different recipes, and this one is my favorite. No fuss, no frills…just basic ingredients that your body will process well.
Janet’s Fun and Fruity Protein Smoothie
- 8 oz orange juice OR apple juice OR cold water (I use organic pasteurized apple juice [...]

Gasp! Yes, I’m approximately 9 weeks along now.
And with that, I’ve decided that my blog, in addition to the regular health & fitness posts, will feature insights from my pregnancy: my prenatal exercise regimen, diet, etc. on top of pregnancy health & fitness tips.
I wasn’t going to share my news until I couldn’t hide it [...]