Resources, tips, and discussions about working out, eating right, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and being active with your family.
Has anyone else experienced postpartum knee pain or notice it gradually with baby wearing? My 5 week old is about 12 pounds and I wear him kangaroo style in a Moby wrap about 4-6 hours of the day. I also have been strength training for the past two weeks, with appropriate rest days, and cardio via incline walking and elliptical use everyday. (No running). Any thoughts before I make a trip to ... More
Crazy read about how this stroller should have been recalled long ago after the front wheel kept falling off. I actually have this stroller but never got around to using it. Now I feel lucky I was lazy! https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/after-hundreds-of-crashes-this-britax-jogging-stroller-faced-recall-then-trump-appointees-stepped-in/2019/04/02/faf23c20-4c06-11e9-b79a-961983b7e0... More
I have a BOB and I recommended this stroller to a friend the day before I saw this article. I can’t in good conscious continue to do so. The fact that the company fought the potential recall is so disturbing; I vote with my dollars and I can’t endorse this kind of corporate behavior.
Any know of good ones? I have diastasis recti and can’t motivate myself to go to physical therapy, so want to do some videos at home. Ideal if they’re quick! Busy mama of two :p
Check out mommastrong.com She has a great program to address this and get you started back to exercising.
I’d suggest speaking with a professional first; however, I’ve enjoyed beachbodyondemand.com. They’re online and there’s one called, “Pre & Post Natal Fitness” Good luck!
18 months pp and it seems like trying to get myself healthy and work on fitness is becoming even more difficult. What are your favorite tips for making healthiness a priority when your hands are full 24/7 and what are the easiest things I can do to make it happen?
I wanted to lose weight when I stopped breastfeeding. I started the keto diet, low carb and low sugar. I started out the first week or two exercising almost everyday. I cheated some too, every Saturday I would cheat all I wanted not just one meal. And even during the week sometimes. I ended up losing 11 pounds the month I dieted. Then I found out I was pregnant again so I stopped dieting. Keto ... More
I’ve gotten really into weight lifting over the last month or so and this summer we plan to try for our second baby (excited!!!!). Obviously I’ll talk to my doc beforehand, but has anyone weight lifted through pregnancy? How did it go? Is it possible to still make improvements even while pregnant (ie, leg definition, shoulder definition)?
Yes it is. I’ve lifted through my last pregnancy and am doing it during this one. What you need to watch is how the hormones affect your joints. Mine loosen a lot (fourth pregnancy) which means I need to be careful when I push hard. I’ve hurt my elbow and knee (nothing crazy, but enough to take a few days off working out). Also, remember that your body may hold onto calories no matter what you ... More
This might be a stupid question but my due date is tomorrow with my second child. I’ve been dealing with pelvic pain this entire pregnancy but it’s obvi gotten worse as I’ve gotten bigger. My question is, I’ve been trying to walk and after doing so I am in soo much pain. Dr told me to keep walking but I didn’t really explain the severity when I was there last. Opinions? Push through or cool it?... More
I separated from my (soon to be ex) husband just over a year ago, and I find im still struggling to adjust to the change. While it has nothing to do with him, I find im having a hard time getting things done. For instance, I want to start exercising, going out, do activities with the kids, but I find it much too hard. My job schedule is really inconvenient, and it usually conflicts with anythin... More
My baby will be 6 months in January and I’ve been promising myself I’ll make a conscious effort to lose the weight then. I don’t do well left to my own devices, just watching what I eat and exercising. Anyone have a diet/program they like? I’ve had success with weight watchers previously and have heard great things about intermittent fasting. Bonus points if there is an Apple Watch app!
My husband and I did a diet together. Chicken and veggies for like 4-6 months he had more weight to loose than I did so he went a few months longer. In went from 165 to 129 and he went from 260-190. Also Walked/ran 3-5 miles a day and stopped drinking pop. Unfortunately we both did gain some weight back so now I’m about to be back at it. Eating out ruined it so that will definitely have to go a... More
I’m a serial dater when it comes to fitness classes. I will love body pump and do it 3X a week until I’m bored. Then I move onto ballet barre, Zumba, water aerobics (you get the hint) I’m looking for the next fun and unique way to stay fit. Anyone have something you do that you wouldn’t mind sharing? Can’t wait to hear your ideas!
These are AWESOME! Thank you for a great start I am going to look into this stuff. I tried spin once and didn’t like it but I bet it was the instructor. I’ll give that another shot! Loved orange theory but didn’t have one close, one is opening down the street so that’ll be a great option soon! I do have Beachbody! That’s amazing I like adding random fun stuff to keep it fun and different. ... More
So I’m 7 months post and still have a lot of excess skin like to the point it looks like I could have just had her. I work out eat right and do ab tightening exercises but nothing works. My abs still feel separated and even though I’m losing fat the skin is refusing to go back to normal. Any one else have this issue and if so did you get a tummy tuck? I also have chronic back pain and have read... More
Diastasis recti is when the abdominals separate during pregnancy and don’t go back together all the way. Traditional ab workouts only make it worse (like crunches). Google the term for proper workouts for it. My doctor said you can also go to physical therapy for it. It can also cause back pain. My back pain is also caused by holding my son. You don’t realize all the ways you hold them puts yo... More
It’s so easy for me to cave in when there’s bad food in the house and my husband just doesn’t want the change (he doesn’t gain easily like I do). I want to clean eat & meal prep but he wants frozen food and carbs galore. Can anyone relate? How do you deal with this?
Any ideas that could help me out this slump I’m in? My husband has this company Christmas party that we are invited to and I was trying on all the clothes I had and NOTHING FIT. All I could do was cry because I never had this problem before I was pregnant. I know it sounds dumb but it’s been three months now shouldn’t my body be going back to normal? I work out and eat healthy now and still not... More
Your body did something amazing, growing a baby! Weight gain is normal and it can take over a year to lose the weight. And even if we do lose the weight, like others have said, our body shapes have changed. It’s an adjustment but I urge you to celebrate the changes. Treat yourself to a new outfit that fits you perfectly the way that you are now. I went through the same thing, except it was nine... More
I found that drinking a lot of water, and doing yoga is really helpful. But also eating healthy, not like diet, but I guess I didn’t really change that much post baby. It just kinda fell off without much work!! A lot of my weight was just from baby, it takes 9 months to put it on and up to a year to make it go away, so don’t get frustrated!!! I just posted a couple articles, that you might cons... More
I went from 165 before pregnancy to 230 while pregnant ...I gained so much weight with my twins and I can’t lose it. I’ve tried dieting and I can’t really exercise because I have no one to watch my girls. The gyms that offer child care are out of my budget. I want to do at home workouts but my daughters are alway at my side ... I can’t remember showering or using the bathroom without one of t... More
For me I’m into fitness have always been I’m a health freak, however with my son I gained almost 45lbs I was disgusted with myself and it took me 2 yrs to get my body into semi normal again my son is now 5yrs old and I just now reached my goal! I have learned to take it easy, use a more holistic, realistic goal start small for instance increase your water intake by 2 extra glasses do this for ... More
Hi, ladies! I'm curious if protein bars alone for a meal supply enough nutrition for breastfeeding. My hubs and I are on Weight Watchers, and sometimes for lunch (not everyday) I'd like to have a protein bar with say some fruit and veggies. Its alot quicker for me since lunch generally falls during my 6mo's nap, and ya never know when a baby will wake up! I know I could meal prep,... More
I usually pump before bed but tonight I was feeling kind of tired... then I came across this story. Ok I have no excuse now! https://www.foxnews.com/health/airman-mom-of-2-pumps-breast-milk-while-completing-ironman-70-3
Recommendations on an at home elliptical machine that works well for losing weight.
Moms who breastfed - how long did it take you to lose that last 10-15 lbs of baby weight? Was it during bfing? Or after you stopped? If after you stopped did it just come off or did you have to work at it?
With my daughter I didn’t really diet, I ate like I normally did during/before pregnancy if not healthier because I was breastfeeding and the stubborn weight stuck to me like a fly on tape. I was very active, constantly moving around and lifting for work. I ended up 175 at the end of my pregnancy and was 160 when I was done breastfeeding when she was 13 months. I started the Keto diet with inte... More
Not until I stopped BF. Your body needs to hold onto that fat to give nutritients and essen tial fats to baby's developing brain. That means eat healthfully, but no dietinf while BF.
Hello mamas, i have 17 months twin girls and i go to school and work full time.. my time feels very limited and no matter what i do i can’t seem to find time to lose weight .. is there anything i can take to knock the weight off or anything i can do???? ALL suggestions ARE WELCOME
I’m a personal trainer and one of the easiest things you can do is eat your healthy calories (2,000 a day), but make your portions smaller. That’s where we fail. We may eat spinach and fruits, but only eat 2 meals a day, meaning we starve our bodies. Try to eat lots of good things, with 4-5 meals. Good luck!
Well the one thing my husband said could do it is the leg press if I was straightening my legs all the way, and I think I was. More interestingly, all my late night feedings/research time also introduced to me the idea that it could also be the way I am sitting while breastfeeding. I tend to sit on the couch and keep one of my legs tucked underneath me for a long time. I usually switch them f... More
Yes! Postpartum is so brutal on your body! I did a lot of damage to my knees and feet in the first months after having my son by not being careful about my posture and form throughout the day. Bouncing and carrying them around are very physical activities (especially while relaxin is still in your body), but I didn’t treat them as such. Be sure you’re wearing supportive shoes and watching your ... More