I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: being a parent is tough – especially when you’re trying to work, take care of yourself, and maintain a healthy relationship with your partner (whew – i’m tired just writing that). I, personally, feel like I’ve done a fairly good job of balancing work and taking…
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Jul
Jul
Will cutting carbs help me lose weight? Atkins. Keto. Paleo. All these buzzwords have one thing in common…they describe a diet where very little carbohydrates are eaten. These diet fads, while well-meaning, have led to the vilification of a whole one out of three macronutrients….carbohydrates (the other two being protein and fat). Think about that…
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Jun
Jun
Pregnancy comes with many changes, not all of them welcome. We talk a lot about fitness and getting back in shape here, but what about those bodily changes you can’t help while pregnant? You put on weight fairly quickly. And the most obvious change: your belly grows, and while many women welcome this change, for…
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Jun
Jun
We all know that when you are pregnant you are supposed to gain weight and this healthy normal weight gain is due to an increase in body fluid, your expanding uterus and of course the added weight from your baby growing inside of you. Sometimes, a woman will gain a little more weight than she…
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Jun
Jun
So you’ve decided you’re going to start trying for a baby, and are wondering what you should and shouldn’t do. Or you’ve been trying for a while, and are looking for ways to boost your chances. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. When trying to conceive, there are some things to be avoided…
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May
May
There’s no doubt that being a mom can be hard. But when you add in work, relationships, and making time to get fit, things can get pretty freakin’ cray. I personally feel that I am a better mother to my little ones when I have a good balance between motherhood, work, getting fit and healthy,…
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May
May
You’ve probably heard the expression “eating for two” from well meaning friends and family members. But while this doesn’t mean you need to double up on the calories, it is accurate in a way. Every bite of food you put in your body affects not only you, but also your baby. And beyond pregnancy…during breastfeeding…what…
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May
May
Pregnancy is a time of change, but not all of that change is welcome! Among the unwanted changes many women experience is the development or worsening of cellulite. There are several reasons why pregnancy is so conducive to the development of cellulite. But the good news is that the cellulite you develop is entirely possible…
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Apr
Apr
So you just had a baby, and are eager to lose those extra pounds you put on during pregnancy. But how you diet matters. If you’re breastfeeding, drastic dieting and calorie cutting should not be things you’re doing right now. In fact, your body needs more calories than it usually does in order to produce…
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Apr
Apr
There’s something so magical about pregnancy and having a baby. During pregnancy, you spend your days reading up on your baby’s development and your nights dreaming about what your baby will be like. And then the baby comes! You just know your baby is the absolute cutest baby you have ever seen. You can’t…