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Guest writer Kerri Walsh recently shared about taking baby steps on the road back to fitness after having her second child. The post prompted this question: Medically speaking, why does a woman have to avoid physical activity for four weeks after giving birth? — Asche Since DrSugar is in the house, I handed the question over to her to answer. Here's what she had to say. I'm so happy you Read more
I know that being pregnant and/or having a new baby can be tough on your workout routine. In my Fit Momma series, I'm trying to make getting fit a little bit easier so you have a little more time to focus on yourself and your baby. Baobei, a brand of workout gear for expecting moms, has the perfect bra for moms who are starting to get back into the swing of things now that baby has arrived. If Read more
On the next stop in my Fit Momma series, I took on Fit and Healthy Prenatal Workouts With Gabrielle Reece. Let me start by saying I am a huge Gabby Reece fan. She's very inspiring so I was thrilled when she put out this video with trainer Mike Monroe. All the exercises have been approved by a leading OB-GYN, so you know that you're not putting yourself (or your baby) in an unsafe situation. The Read more
It feels like baby fever over here on the Sugar Network. Many of our favorite celebrities along with our very own BabySugar are expecting so I've decided to dive into the world of keeping healthy while pregnant in my Fit Momma series. Having already experienced the joys of pregnancy myself, it's been a few years, so I recruited a pregnant pal to try Prenatal Fitness Fix with Erin O'Brien. My Read more
We're not the only ones who have redecorated our houses with a little help from Pinterest. When Shannon of Googie Momma was brainstorming how to fit her five children (four girls, one boy) into two bedrooms, a pin from another mom-to-many blogger inspired her to create a bunk room for her girls. The end result was a magical shared space for four little heads to rest. Keep reading to check out all Read more
Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is loving the third trimester of her second pregnancy and has no complaints. Without experiencing the usual discomforts of pregnancy, she told People magazine, "I feel really good. I love this pregnancy. It's been really easy. I haven't gotten really nauseous or anything." The VS Angel's secret to feeling great is keeping up with her fitness routine. Read more
Just two weeks after giving birth to daughter Haven last August, Jessica Alba tweeted: "I did my first day of wrkout [sic] since I had the baby, just cardio for 40 min. — it's a start." No wonder she had no problems slimming down to her amazing postbaby body. As a fellow momma, I'm not the only one in awe. A pregnant Jessica Simpson is totally inspired and tweeted: "New goal: look like Read more
If you're pregnant or planning on having children in the near future, it's good to know the facts about what's safe and appropriate when it comes to working out. Check out the posts below to ensure you stay active, fit, and strong during your pregnancy. Momma-to-Be Strength Training Routine Hip and Back Stretches For Mommies-to-Be Expecting? Dos and Don'ts of Working Out How Read more
When I became pregnant with my first, it was important to keep up with my healthy lifestyle. Running was always a big part of my exercise routine, so if you were an avid runner who now has a baby on the way, here are some tips for keeping up with your running routine. As soon as you find out you're expecting, talk to your OB about continuing with running. Chances are your doc will encourage Read more
As a mother of a nine month old, I've been spending time with lots of mommas lately. I've found that besides chatting about diapers, teething, and lack of sleep, we all tend to mourn over the loss of our pre-pregnancy bods. Even if we did lose the baby weight in the beginning, our busy schedules make it hard to find time to exercise and eat right, so it seems inevitable to gain a pound here and Read more
