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If Abraham Maslow had written the fitness hierarchy of needs, water would be the pyramid’s most important block. A person can survive weeks without food but only a few days without water.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine recommends at least 12 eight-oz cups (96 ounces) a day for adults. Water should be [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

The recommended daily dose of caffeine for pregnant women ranges from 150-300 mg per day. But overall, the “they people” advise that we should totally cut it out of our diets.
Pre-pregnancy, I would drink anywhere from 2-4 cups of caffeine a day: mixing my jolts of liquid energy between coffee and green tea.
When I found [...]

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 [...]