When it comes to gaining weight for a pregnancy it seems many are in limbo with this. But when you really weigh all the options it is best for your child. Why not? You want everything you can possible do to help them survive the world so why not start from the very beginning.
For my first two children I just couldn’t get the weight on, it wasn’t because I wasn’t trying but I had severe morning sickness. My third and fourth children were a whole different matter, in fact I gained a lot. The doctor was happy and the baby …read more

 
A full nights’ sleep can help you lose 11 pounds (5kg).
Or, if your six month-old baby still isn’t sleeping through the night, that’s how much “baby weight” you’re likely to be holding onto at the baby’s first birthday party.

Terri at the Health & Life Mixing Bowl hosted the 16th Healthy & Fit Family this week.  The top ten submissions are a weatlh of information for new parents looking to get back into shape, people looking for economical as well as healthy recipes and inspiration on the journey toward a healthier life.

Sometimes putting off discovery of the truth is a good idea.

31 July, 2007 has been designated as a “Mum won’t go near a computer” day in order to enjoy some family time. If you miss me, feel free to comment on this classic post that I have always felt went vastly underappreciated.

St. Valentine’s Day is in 12 days. If you are like me, you will be greeted at the end of the work day with a bottle of wine and a bundle of grocery store flowers with the 1.99 price tag still attached. Still, marriage is not about presents or recognition. Not even when you move to another continent to help someone live his dream, not even when you give him two children and get up with one or both of them every night while he sleeps even though both of you have to work in the morning. But, that, is …read more

Now that the first month of 2007 is over, I thought I would check in and see which posts you found most helpful. Here are the top five.

Re-adjusting to my new work schedule has really affecting my blogging this week. I’ve been forced to pull the Random Recovery Moment out of hiatis to give you a quick hit of expert advice.
For those of you who are desperate to lose the “baby weight” after pregnancy, don’t go too low fat too soon. Don’t begrudge yourself every spoonful of olive, sunflower or sesame oil when cooking or serving food.
Not only does “good” fat give food a lot of nice flavour, but according to a study reported in this week’s issue of Maclean’s Magazine, it may not be the …read more

We are just back from a little side trip to Chiflik here in Bulgaria with my sister-in-law and her family. We swam every day in mineral water-filled swimming pools (including at the one pictured at the Hotel Diva although we didn’t stay there this time) much to the delight of babies, children, dad and mothers.
Swimming, more like bobbing along, with a baby hardly feels like heavy-evercise, but I find my thighs and arms are incredibly firmer after this little break. 
Do you think it was the swimming or the mild 1km walks we took in the stunning Central Balkan National Park?
Either way, I finally feel like …read more

Today’s Parent has a great article for new mothers called Easing Back Into Fitness by Andrea Neblett.
The piece outlines eleven tips for mothers to gain the most benefit by making little changes and if you have time, you should take a look at the full text. I’ve quoted Neblett’s tips, but summarized her point in describing each of them. The links refer to other articles we’ve already discussed that deal with the same study.
1. Set goals. Figure out what you want to achieve before you start a new exercise routine.
2. Be Selective. Choose activitie you have fun doing.
3. Build your …read more