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Is the Flat Belly Diet Real?
The decision to lose weight is the first step to a healthier life. Choosing which diet to follow, however, can be difficult. The Flat Belly Diet, which incorporates the use of a diet book, exercise and specific food choices, is an option for anyone who wants to lose weight.
Signs of Movement of Baby During Pregnancy
When and how a baby moves during pregnancy is different for each pregnancy. Some babies are calm, rarely moving, which can have moms doing kick counts and drinking orange juice out of concern for their baby’s health. Other moms have such active and surprisingly strong babies that they feel like a punching bag and start wishing for a moment of peace. Many believe that movement in the womb is the first clue to a child’s temperament. Dr. Harvey Karp reports in his book “The Happiest Toddler on the Block” that “moms… knew their children would be spirited because they were so active in the womb.”
Mommies Can Have Abs, Too!
Photo Courtesy of Steven Trujillo, AZ
Is Exercise During Pregnancy Safe?
A regular exercise program is not only safe during pregnancy, but it’s recommended as a healthy part of pregnancy self-care. Regular aerobic exercise and light strength training help keep your weight in check and ease some of your pregnancy symptoms by strengthening your muscles and relieving muscle tension. There are safety considerations to make sure you’re getting all the benefits and taking none of the potential risks.
Workouts to Flatten Your Stomach
Most moms will agree that children are a blessing, but that blessing sometimes comes with a price — sagging, extra skin and fat around the stomach. Realistically, it’s impossible to get a completely flat stomach after childbirth without a little nip and tuck surgery, but some good old-fashioned exercise can go a long way toward flattening your stomach and improving your health, appearance and self-esteem. The Plank