Should you exercise when you’re pregnant? How many weeks along should you stop exercising when you’re pregnant?
Here’s a hint… they call it labor for a reason. You wouldn’t show up for a marathon without training, so why show up for a hugely physical event without training?
Read MoreFor some reason we have this crazy notion that by six weeks postpartum a woman should automatically be the same size as she was before she was pregnant… or smaller.
But it doesn’t work like that. It took MONTHS for your body to make changes and grow a human. And it takes time for your body to make even more changes (not to mention while juggling a newborn!)
So take a deep breath mama, you’ve got got this!
Read MoreFrustration, anger, fear, Grief… your feelings are valid. You are allowed to have them. \
None of us planned to have babies in the middle of a pandemic, but here we are. Sharing your story can help you sift through your feelings. I hope sharing mine will help as well.
Read MoreBody image can be difficult even at the best of times. But when your body is changing, almost daily, it can be even more of a challenge.
Some women are able to let go of all body-image issues throughout pregnancy (I’m going to get big no matter what, so whatever), some of us are still hyper aware of every little detail.
Pregnant or not, it’s important to realize we think about our own bodies more than anyone else does.
Read MoreCan you workout during your first trimester? How do your workouts need to change when you’re pregnant? Do you need to follow a prenatal workout plan? Can you exercise during pregnancy? What exercises should you avoid during pregnancy?
Find out some general information about exercising during pregnancy; whether you worked out before or not.
Read MoreExperienced traveler. Your GO-TO place for motivation, accountability, balanced life tips, and, well... the FRICKin Good Life with Erin Frick: Fit Life Coach; recovering perfectionist, people pleaser and clearance rack shopper.
