The Motherhood- The Blog

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. 

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 Anne as our featured fit mom guest blogger today. Anne is expecting her first any day now! 

As a lady with a vigorous exercise routine, I was definitely going to be a pregnant lady with one too. There have definitely been times that it’s been harder to get motivated thanks to that pregnancy tiredness or ligament aches and pains, but I’m so glad I have kept up a good (if slightly slower…) program. At 32 weeks, I’m still feeling great, and I think it has a lot to do with all the running, spinning, and weight lifting I’ve been doing...

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...

We have an amazing giveaway (total retail value $175) with premium accessories for an awesome workout!   We’ve partnered with incredible brands to bring you inventive essentials you didn’t know you were missing – but won’t want to live without.

Do you run or walk with your bluetooth compatible phone or other device?  You need these SPORT+ Bluetooth wireless headphones from Jabra!  Retailing at $99.99, check out these great features...

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...