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Exercise in Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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Hi all:
I have a question for all of you active moms out there. Currently, I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and most of the morning sickn...
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- Hey L., I agree with Carey S. You should speak with your doc first. I have to say, though, that what has been good for other moms, isn't necessarily what will be g...
- Hello and congrats! Before becoming pregnant I was VERY active, doing cardio every day and weights every other - I was very in shape. My doctor didn't have much to say...
- Hi L., if you have run marathons you know your body very well, but you are also able to shut its signals out (to survive the last 5 miles....). So use the first abi...
Early Pregnancy and Exercise
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on September 17, 2011
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I love working out and I do at least 4 times a week. Now that I am 5 weeks pregnant, I am not sure what is safe and what isn't. I am mainly concerned about abdominal w...
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- I am not an expert but am an avid exerciser and just had my 3rd child in 4 yrs in may :) I ran till I was 32 weeks with this one, did plyometrics till it felt uncomfy ...
- this is really a question you should be asking your OBGYN.
- you should not do anything that makes you lie flat on your back after a certain point. also, as long as you do things you are used to, they should be fine. i take ba...
Exercise Routine-mixing It Up
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on September 26, 2011
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I am trying to buckle down and exercise regularly. I can't afford a gym membership so I work out at home with DVD's or walk outside (weather permitting). I have The...
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- When I first started getting in to shape, my absolute favorite workout DVDs were by Ellen Barret. It is cardio and toning, no jumping! Fun and effective too. No pain, ...
- I use Jillian Michaels Trouble Zone circuit workout. It has 7 circuits and I'm finally up to circuit 5!!!! This workout ain't no joke so your body won't plateau so so...
- I check out different DVD's from the library to mix things up. I also love Fit TV.
Losing Weight
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on May 22, 2007
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Hi,
I am trying to lose my spare tire around my waist desperately. Any exercise routine you folks out there might recommend. I do exercise regularly and I have had ...
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- Hi - a couple of things I will point out - the spare tire is due to elevated insulin levels. Insulin is the "fat storing hormone" and it goes directly to the spare ti...
- Side bends. With weights. You hold a bumbell in each hand and stand straight up with your feet together. Slowly bend at the side and lower the weight down tghe side...
- The only way to lose fat is to do cardio......run, elliptical machine, aerobic classes......but cardio is the key, no matter how many crunches, sit-ups etc......it won...
11 Yr Old
Asked by M.M. from New York
on March 23, 2011
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I have an 11 yr old son that shows no interest in sports. Whenever I register him for a sport (that he asked to play) he gives me a difficult time whenever it's time ...
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- Why would you force him to participate in organized sports? I can empathize with him - I HATE any kind of formal sport, I simply don't enjoy doing it. That doesn't mak...
- Even if he asks to sign up, if it is a sport that he dug his heels in and complained about going to last season, I would say no, you tried that last year, and then did...
- Why does he have to do sports? What does he like to do? Have you ever asked him? If you want him to have regular exercise and physical activity, there are plenty of...
Middle School HELP!
Asked by J.L. from Sacramento
on November 3, 2008
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My VERY smart 6th grade girl is refusing to get higher then a D in her classes! She is way above average in her star testing. She does assignments, but does not turn t...
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- I think your daughter's twin is living at my house??? My son is doing the exact same thing. What I did was call a meeting with the principal, his teacher and the sch...
- She has to take some responsibility so I suggest you have a meeting with her and her teachers to work out a system like having them give her an assignment sheet daily ...
- Hi, I did the same thing when I was in middle school. I wonder if anyone has commented on her being a "nerd" or "smarty pants". When I was in middle school, I notic...
Which Piece of Fitness Equipment Is Best for in the Home?
Asked by B.T. from Cleveland
on February 24, 2009
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Hi Mammas. I am tired of not doing any exercise so my husband and I are looking at getting something for our home. We just want one thing that we can both use, nothing...
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- I would get a treamill. It would be good and you do get an all over exercise that really stimulates you. Good Luck and welcome to our Beautiful America K.
- B. The best piece of equipment (and I have gone through a few) in my opinion is the Wii fit! Everything from yoga to aerobics to strength workout and if you're gonna...
- I'm curious to hear what other mamas have to say too! However, I have several friends who love their elliptical machines . . . they would say that is the way to go!
Which Is Better, Cardio or Sculpting?
Asked by L.S. from Pittsburgh
on December 16, 2010
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I workout out pretty regularly, about 4- 5 times a week doing cardio/sculpting. But some days I dont have much time, maybe 25-30 mins. I figured a little exercise is...
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- Hit the cardio. Sculpting is great and we need to use and work those muscles and joints, but we need to get our heart rates up and into the "aerobic" range even more!
- When you are short on time do circuits of both. If you do sculpting in super-sets/pairs with short bursts of intense cardio, you can bust through a fantastic fat-bl...
- I have been working out for a long time, and read quite on the subject. Most places say that doing resistance exercises will get your body how you want it to look, rat...
Neeting Motivation and Maybe a Walking Partner.
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on June 26, 2009
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I am writing this just now with a heavy heart. I just found out that my 31 year old step sister died today of a heart attack. When I left home she was the cutest lit...
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- Hi S.. I received your message, thank you for sharing your concern. I have a consulting practice that coaches about adopting a cleansing lifestyle of healthy clean f...
- S., From my heart, I am very sorry for your lost. Just take a little step at the time and just think that you do not want to feel a pain like this again. This is yo...
- Hi S., Sorry I'm slow with this, but I've been out of town. I have been where you are and it's hard!! We started eating better at out house at New years. I was seei...
Double Stroller for Older Kids?
Asked by N.T. from Los Angeles
on January 6, 2012
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Does such a thing exist: a stroller wide enough for 2 older kids (4.5 & 2) -- not an umbrella stroller or a sit and stand, but basically a bench on wheels? I have a w...
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- My double BOB (Bob Duallie) is AWESOME! It easily accommodated my 4 and 2 year olds. Now that they're 5 and 3, it still works if absolutely necessary (the five year ol...
- You would be dealing with a high weight limit on such a stroller, so anything that would accommodate your needs would be expensive. Sorry, I can't think of any offhan...
- at the age of almost 5 a child is too old for a stroller. You could get a buddy board (if they sell them in the US, I got mine in the UK) which is a standing board th...
