Pregnancy Tips

You just had a baby; it’s a time of joy, albeit some stress and lots of sleepless nights too. Be realistic about the return of your pre-pregnancy body.  Unfortunately breastfeeding alone won’t melt away the pounds and tone-up the muscles, but with time and commitment to exercise you will get there.

Read tips from our fit mom ambassador, Melanie. Melanie is a Registered Dietitian and mom to three young children...

We are always looking for great workout tips for pregnancy. Hear from our fit mom ambassador, Leslie, about her top workouts during pregnancy.

Since finding out that we were pregnant, not too long ago, I have made it my mission to continue to sweat while enjoying a healthy & happy pregnancy. This can be easier said than done, much easier in fact with a small baby bump...

Check out these great breastfeeding nutrition tips from For Two Fitness Ambassador, Kate Horney.

As a hormonal nutrition consultant AND an exclusively breast-feeding momma, I can attest to the fact that Breast-feeding nutrition can be confusing… even for the experts.

How much should you eat? What should you avoid? How might your diet affect your baby?..

We really appreciate this fit mom guest post from Sarah Young. Sarah Young is a 35-year old papillary thyroid cancer survivor and soon-to-be mother of three girls. Sarah likes to TurboKick her stress away and prides herself on the perfect 30-minute running playlist. You can read more about her journey through thyroid cancer and life without a thyroid at thyroidlesslife.com.

After my second daughter was born, I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. My chances for survival were very good – more than 95% – but my chances for a permanently decreased metabolism, altered quality of life and infertility were also very high...

Are you looking for safe exercises during pregnancy? Read these tips from fit mom, Kate Marron.

I am truly blessed that every day I can go into work and make a difference in people’s lives.  I love helping people feel more comfortable about moving in their own bodies.  Helping people feel better, healthier and stronger is my main passion and goal in life.  I have been specializing in pre/post natal training since 2006 with my “fit mamas and move’n moms or mamas” classes...

Ready to get back to your pre-baby/pre-pregnancy fitness levels?  Here are some tips and ideas for the road ahead from fit mom and For Two Fitness ambassador, Rosi.  Remember, it took nine months for this human being to be made and for your body to accommodate that process.  Don’t be in an unhealthy rush to get back, listen to your body, make fitness decisions that are best for you, pay attention to your diet, and you WILL get there.  This will be a fabulous journey you will be so proud of yourself for taking...

We all know eating healthy is essential to breastfeeding, but have you ever wondered how to give yourself an extra boost in supply? Well, look no further. I have done the hard work for you and compiled the five very best foods/drinks to give your supply a jump start...

We are thrilled to feature fit mom ambassador, Melissa, as she explains how to stay fit and fashionable during and after baby. 

If fit isn’t fashionable, I don’t know what is. Fit never goes out of style.

As a busy mom, it can be a little more difficult to keep a fitness routine, and even harder to bounce back after a baby.

A stay-at-home mom and full time fashion blogger at Fashionably, Melissa, finding time for fitness isn’t always easy...

A simple Google search for “pregnancy and exercise” can bring a lot of confusing and mis-leading information. Hear from our fit mom expert, Deanna, as she explains 5 things you might not know about pregnancy and exercise. 

My fourth pregnancy has been a bit of trial and error regarding pregnancy and exercise, as it has been my first pregnancy as a fit person...

Were you on bed rest during pregnancy? How did you cope? Read this fit mom guest blog  by Dr. Ariane Smith Machin. Dr. Ariane Smith Machin is a Licensed Psychologist and Professor. She is also a Licensed Sport Psychologist and a Member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. She works with many of her clients via online appointments, including those who are struggling with infertility and coping with body image, exercise, or fluctuating moods during and after pregnancy, using positive-based problem solving and a gentle approach (integrating humor as much as possible!)...

Do you worry about gaining excess weight during pregnancy or have a fear of getting “fat”? We are thrilled to feature fit mommy-to-be, Heidi. Read Heidi’s great perspective on weight gain during pregnancy. 

One thing that has always been a “fear” of mine is gaining weight. I have been interested in exercise healthy eating for a very long time. I remember being 10 or 11 and reading the nutritional information on food labels. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not being that young, but that’s how it was...

Have you wondered how to safely and successfully continue running during pregnancy? Read Kelly’s tips below.  Dr. Kelly McNelis lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband (Andy) and two young daughters (Cameran and Isla). Kelly is a psychologist, wellness coach, cookbook author, and owner of the business for moms.

I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant with my third baby and I’ve already logged more than 500 miles running during pregnancy...

We are thrilled to feature this guest post from fit mom ambassador, Amanda, about the best exercises for postpartum women. 

Let’s face it, every new mom is looking for the best and fastest way to get back to start feeling like herself again after having a baby, and wondering what the best exercises are for postpartum women. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all postpartum fitness program for new moms...

Read this fit mom guest post about how to stay fit during pregnancy.

I have always been cautious about what goes into my body. Many would say I have a strict diet, but for me, it is just a healthy way of life – it is (or was) my norm. I ate many salads and I loved my fruits and veggies. I have always loved a crazy, tough, sweaty, kick-A workout. I am (or was) mega-healthy...

What are the benefits of Yoga during pregnancy? Read this advice from fit mom featured blogger, Amy. 

I’ve always been a pretty active person. I grew up swimming competitively and moved to the most beautiful place on earth, to attend college in Boulder, Colorado. I quickly embraced the active lifestyle of the mountains spending a ton of time skiing, running and hiking, it was in Boulder that I first tried yoga...

How can you get your pre-baby body back? Read this advice from fit mom, Angelena. 

My name is Angelena Riggs, I am the mother of a beautiful little girl. Before I became a stay at home mom I was a full time personal trainer and nutrition coach at Life Time Fitness. So naturally fitness and nutrition are a huge part of my life and I love to help others live a healthy lifestyle too, which is why I started my blog...

Have you wondered if it is safe to lift weights during pregnancy? Read what Cassandra from MrAndMrsWorkout.com says about this hot topic. To learn more about Cassandra and her family, follow her on Instagram (@mrandmrsworkout), Twitter (@mrandmrsworkout), and Facebook.

Hi I’m Cassandra — a certified personal trainer from the UK, who is also certified to train pre/post-natal clients. I am also a mother of two, and recently delivered the newest addition to our family in June. Fitness is in the home for me 24/7...

You have likely heard that every woman is different, and every pregnancy is different. But don’t take our word for it — read what fit mom ambassador, Rachel, has to say about the differences between her first and second pregnancies in terms of weight gain.

When it comes to pregnancy and weight gain, everybody is different, or rather, every body is different. No one knows exactly how their body will react to this new and marvelous adventure and I feel this can sometimes become a taboo subject even between moms or moms-to-be.

We are thrilled to feature fit mom, Rachael Wooten on our site. Read what she has to say about how to handle the post-breastfeeding phase. 

I made it to two years breastfeeding with each my boys. Out of the last 6 years I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding for about 5.5 of them. My body is used to eating for two. Obviously our body needs less extra calories once the baby starts eating more real food, but extra is still a factor. Once you’re really done, how do you swing back to eating for one?..

We are thrilled to feature Faith as a fit mom ambassador on our site. Read her perspective on running during pregnancy. 

Running has been a part of my life for the past six years – I started with a Couch to 5k program and haven’t looked back. I knew I couldn’t let it go when I found out we were expecting our first child and knew running during pregnancy would be a big part of my life. What makes the run so great? The post-run high, the progress, the feeling of freedom as my feet hit the pavement…they are all great, but...

Read this fit mom ambassador featured post from Whitney and learn about the reality of gaining weight during pregnancy.

Hi, I’m Whitney and you can find me blogging over at Life – Love, Whit. As the title of my blog implies, it’s me, sharing my story and you pretty much get it all – workouts, recipes, trips, concerts, adventures, laughter, friends and love. And as for the rest of the details – I’m 31, I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband Chris and our half lab/half german shepherd Chance. I work full-time and am expecting our 1st baby, arriving February 2014. Here is my story about gaining weight during pregnancy...

Weight gain during pregnancy and how to lose weight after a baby continue to be hot topics for our blog readers. We asked Micky Morrison of Baby Weight Fitness, a licensed physical therapist, to comment on these important issues...

Weight gain is not only inevitable, it’s a necessary part of a healthy pregnancy. You should gain between 20 and 35 pounds if you were in a normal weight range when becoming pregnant.