We recently sat down with celeb trainer Tracy Anderson to talk all about her new pregnancy DVDs, which are set to be released next month. (Stay tuned for some exclusive exercise routines Tracy created for FitSugar and LilSugar.) Tracy, who's expecting a daughter in May, opened up to us about her own pregnancies, her celeb clients, and how real women should approach pregnancy before, during, and after it. Check out the highlights of our intimate talk below.
On her pregnancy weight gain: "I gained 60 pounds with my son, and I've only gained 20 pounds during this pregnancy. I was 22 years old when I was pregnant with my son, and I actually discovered my method while I was pregnant. For the last 13 years, I've been giving birth to a business! My body is so tightly knit and so much stronger from 13 years of doing my method. It's so important that you get into good shape before you get pregnant, if you're lucky enough to plan it. Your chances of staying put together are better, and it's so much easier to get it back."
On her pregnancy diet: "With my son, I ate what felt natural, and that was cheeseburgers and milkshakes! I still eat what I crave, but I learned with my son, pregnancy is not the time for a total gorge fest. But even with this pregnancy, sometimes the only thing I can get down is a doughnut or an Arby's sandwich — and I don't even eat Arby's. I've had a lot of food aversions."
On her teenage son: I don't recommend waiting 13 years between children, but my son is so excited about the baby. One thing that's been really great about the age difference is that I've been able to see that my son is going to be a great man because he's been so sweet, nurturing, and protective during my pregnancy."
Keep reading for more on Tracy's celeb clientele and her tips for real women!
Now that my baby is almost two weeks old, I'm starting to feel really great and am tempted every other hour to put on my gym shoes and head to the great outdoors! I have a huge desire to sweat, feel the wind on my face, and to make my lungs feel the burn . . . tempted but haven't made my move just yet. I am trying really hard to be mindful of my trusted doctors orders to take it easy for 4 weeks. I want to have more kids down the road, so I don't want to risk anything. Four weeks in the big scheme of things is nothing, right? 