Pregnancy Tips

We love fit mom ambassador, Kate’s, perspective. Read about her journey and fitness tips for the overweight mom-to-be.

I may never know what prompted me to do this, but on Christmas morning of 2013, I stepped onto my bathroom scale for the first time in months. Without disclosing any numbers, I cried to my husband the whole forty miles to my parents’ house for our annual Christmas breakfast...

Hi, I’m Kaella. A 30 year old mom living in Lethbridge, Alberta. I’m THRILLED to be joining the For Two Fitness community as an ambassador. You can find my blog at http://www.kaellaontherun.com where I blog about my life and my love of running.  My husband and I welcomed our son, London, in October 2012. I gained sixty pounds when I was pregnant...

We love this fit mom guest post from Diana from hiitmom.net/. Read her “How To’s of a Fit  Baby Bump.” 

Pregnancy is the perfect time to commit to you and your unborn baby’s health, and working out on a regular basis should be a really important part of your pregnancy. If you’re wondering — no, I am not pregnant with my 2nd. At least, not yet...

Nicci Howard is a wife and a mom of a 3 year old girl whom she loves to spend time with playing outdoors and being active. She owns a private training studio, HeartStrong Fitness in Missouri and in addition to that she does online private training and pre-set workouts for individuals who cannot make the leap yet to private training (www.heartstrongfit.com). She is certified personal trainer and certified sports nutritionist. She has specialty training in pre and post natal clients and enjoys helping other learn to “live the lifestyle” so that health and fitness is not a task but is just life!..

Cravings are a well known symptom of pregnancy (particularly odd cravings), and a lot of women feel like it’s a losing battle, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are top five tips to beat pregnancy cravings from Heather Montgomery. Learn more about Healther on Twitter (@HeathersLG), or ThroughHeathersLookingGlass.com...

Read these great tips from fit mom, Emma, with great post-baby workout ideas — under 1 hour each!

Gyms have gotten us so accustomed to one-hour workouts. At my gym, every Les Mills format class is exactly 60 minutes. As moms, who has 60 minutes a day for a sweat sesh unless you are up at 4AM (and your baby isn’t?!)...

Sleep can be elusive at any time of life, but pregnancy comes with a multitude of sleep-related complications for many women. Whether your mind is racing with new baby plans or you’re suffering from trip after trip to the bathroom, a good night’s sleep can be difficult to achieve. But there is one simple thing you can do to sleep better: exercise...

My name is Michelle and I am a NETA Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, I am a stay at home mom when I am not in the gym. Read about how group fitness made my third pregnancy my most fit. My husband and I have been married 6 wonderful years. I currently have three little girls. I am passionate about helping women care for their bodies both physically and spiritually...

Lauren is currently 22 weeks pregnant with her first baby girl. She is a certified Pilates and Barre instructor in Austin, Texas. When she’s not teaching, she loves attending sporting events with her husband and spending time outdoors. Read more about her adventures in fitness and healthy cooking on her blog (www.laurengeorgefitness.com) and see her five reasons you should belly up to the barre while pregnant...

It’s tough to maintain a fit lifestyle when you have a baby on the way — let alone two babies on the way. Read how Sarah plans to stay fit for three.

Sarah blogs over at Creating a Better Tomorrow. She is expecting twins summer 2014. Once an avid runner, Sarah has had to adjust her lifestyle with not one but two little ones on the way...

Hello Beauties! I am Amanda and I am a beauty blogger/ vlogger from Atlanta. You can come visit me at my blog Beautynthebronzer.com. I am married to my college sweet-heart and we are expecting our first baby in April.  Although I am a beauty blogger and a makeup junkie- that does not mean you should expect to see me rocking a full face on a daily basis. I save my glam face for my YouTube video filming days and the already ever so rare evening out. For my everyday face I like to go for a more natural look. I will be sharing with you some of my mommy must have makeup products!..

Kristin Miller is an elementary school teacher specializing in English as a Second Language in Queens, New York. She lives with her husband Brian and their yorkie, Lambeau. Kristin plans on staying fit during her first pregnancy by running, swimming, hiking and yoga...

During pregnancy it’s especially important to take care of your health and your body. A regular exercise routine can help you feel better, improve your overall health, and in general, help you be better prepared for labor. Yoga is an excellent choice for pre-natal fitness. It can help you stay active throughout your pregnancy...

Are you a morning person or do you like to hit the snooze button? Do you like to get your workout completed in the morning to start your day off right? Read Jamie’s top 5 tips about how to make your morning workouts amazing. 

Hello, loves!  My name is Jamie and blog over at The News From LaFuze.  I’m a devoted wife, full-time second grade teacher, and recently delivered my first baby...

What kind of expectations did you have for your postpartum journey? Read Maria’s experience and how she got rid of her “baby weight” within 9 months of delivery.

My name is Maria and I’m a Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard.  I live in Milwaukee, WI with my husband, my one-year old daughter, Madelyn and our yorkie-poodle pup named Oliver.  I enjoy all things health and fitness related. Barre Bee Fit and running are my workouts of choice.  This past fall, I completed the Chicago Marathon-my first one ever...

Meet Melody – a running lover and fitness fanatic with a margarita problem! Melody blogs over at: willrunformargaritas.com.

She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband (BJ), twenty-three pairs of running shoes, 3 bikes, and her brand new baby boy, Lincoln.

Melody says the following about her husband and love for running...

Do you struggle with your body image during pregnancy? Read Ashley’s great perspective and let us know what tips you have as well. 

When I found out I was pregnant, my first emotion was shock, then a mixture of laughing and crying, then fear, then just a general state of blissful happiness. The fear came from not worrying about what kind of mother I would be, or what labor and birth would be like– but what pregnancy would do to my body...

Congratulations, you are pregnant! Your body has jumped to working overtime to create this precious little life growing inside of you. At times, you may feel extremely nauseous or fatigued and you might even forget to take care of yourself. This is where supplementation during pregnancy can help cover all of your bases where your nutrition may be lacking...

Is CrossFit Safe During Pregnancy? Many women continue CrossFit, but this topic is controversial. Read what our fit mom, Melissa, has to say! 

Hi, my name is Melissa and I’m a mommy to a three year old sweet little boy with baby #2 on the way, I am an avid CrossFitter, coffee fanatic, wine lover (when I’m not pregnant!) and nut butter enthusiast...

What are some important tips to keep in mind when running during pregnancy? Read these great tips from Erin. Erin is a fitness enthusiast who particularly enjoys running. She lives in Eastern Washington with husband Blake, and husky, Kia. They are anxiously waiting the arrival of their first baby due in February...

Is it safe to workout during pregnancy? Should you continue with an intense exercise routine even if your grandmother tells you to take it easy? There is a lot of confusion surrounding this hot topic. Hear from our fit mom expert, Allison, and learn about new fit pregnancy guidelines. 

I began receiving unsolicited pregnancy advice well before we were actually pregnant. In fact, this time last year I was basking in the glory of a podium finish from my first attempt at a half-Ironman triathlon with comments like “you better enjoy this now before you have kids”...

This weekend I took the plunge and completed my first postpartum 5k. It was my slowest finish ever, but my most rewarding race to date.

Three months ago, my beautiful baby girl Eleanor arrived. Her birth was wonderful, but it wasn’t without consequence. A fast labor and delivery left me incredibly sore with a great deal of healing to do. While I happily adjusted to life as a mom (3 am feedings, and messy diapers included), I desperately wanted to regain the normalcy of exercise. And perhaps selfishly, I wanted my pre-baby body back sooner rather than later...

Do you struggle with sleep during pregnancy? Read these great tips from Jessica about how to avoid sleep problems during pregnancy.