October 2010
Links: Saying No, Day-One Exercises and More!
October 28, 2010 by Erin
Need a break from the drool? Catch up on your reading! Light up your long nights with a newborn with these picks! —Pregnancy & Newborn A skill any busy mom needs: How to say no to outside demands! —Working Mother Keep your toddler... Continue reading...
UnderReview: 10 Minute Solution Prenatal Pilates
October 27, 2010 by Erin
I’ll admit: Pilates isn’t my absolute favorite form of exercise. I enjoy it in a classroom setting with an awesome instructor, but DVDs tend to bore me a little. However, in my bid to stay in shape during my pregnancy, I was willing... Continue reading...
Rub-A-Dub
October 26, 2010 by Erin
Who doesn’t love a good massage? If there is anyone who falls into that category, I’d love to meet her … and shake her while asking “Why? Why!?” It’s been awhile since I had my regular massages at Equinox... Continue reading...
Don’t Get Stuck in the Comparison Trap
October 25, 2010 by Jenn
I always groan loudly when I hear about celebs dropping the pregnancy weight in a minute flat. New moms are adjusting to many things—sleepless nights, a new person in the house, a different (and achy) body—so the last thing we should feel... Continue reading...
Halloween Hijinks
October 21, 2010 by Erin
Even the fittest bottoms out there get the green light from the Fit Bottomed Girls to indulge in a treat or two on Halloween. (Believe it or not, there are a few candies out there that have gotten FBG approval, so you can enjoy them in moderation!)... Continue reading...
Biker Babes
October 20, 2010 by Erin
As I’ve discovered, staying active when you’re a parent is quite a bit more challenging than those pre-baby days. There are diapers to change, bellies to fill, so much laundry to do…and by the end of the day you’re... Continue reading...
Baby’s First Flight
October 19, 2010 by Erin
As any new parent knows, leaving the house with a little one in tow makes even a quick trip to the grocery store exponentially more complicated. The timing, the supplies—you must be prepared lest you find yourself in the produce department... Continue reading...
Postpartum Workouts? Hardy Har Har.
October 18, 2010 by Erin
After months of being physically limited by pregnancy, I was sure that I’d want to jump right back onto the fitness wagon. Boy, did I underestimate the physical toll of having and taking care of a new baby! Even though I may be out of... Continue reading...
Did Kegels Work for You?
October 14, 2010 by Erin
Women always hear about the importance of Kegels, especially during pregnancy. I did Kegels regularly, along with other prenatal exercises, and I still “peezed” myself once. (Peezing is my term for peeing when you sneeze.) Little... Continue reading...
“Down There” for Women: Not Your Typical Workout DVD
October 13, 2010 by Jenn
Attention: This is not your normal workout DVD. With the title “Down There” for Women, you could probably already guess that, but still. It kind of threw me for a loop. And I didn’t know what to expect when I pressed play.... Continue reading...
