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  • Hello, my third pregnancy and currently at 27 & 1/2 weeks. It needs to hurry! LOL. My other kids are grown and I haven't done this in 21 years.
  • Hello KELLYCREV and welcome. Currently pregnant with my third and working out at home works best for me as well. Three under the age of 6, no wonder you are ready to crash! Not to worry, sneak in little exercises while doing other chores. That is what I always tell everyone. For instance, while I'm cooking at the stove I…
  • Hello, Shelley here as well. I have and think about a quote I had seen long ago on a Garfield the cat comic strip where it said he believed the word "Diet" was DIE with a T. So I do not diet. I do not deny myself what I want. I used to be 5'3 but at 47 years of age and my daughter measuring me last year I have shrunk and…
  • I have and think about a quote I had seen long ago on a Garfield the cat comic strip where it said he believed the word "Diet" was DIE with a T. So I do not diet. I do not deny myself what I want. I used to be 5'3 but at 47 years of age and my daughter measuring me last year I have shrunk and am now 5'2 and a quarter. I…
  • Pregnancy weight gain charts are JUST guidelines. Most babies will take whatever is needed from their mothers so it's best just to maintain your normal eating habits unless unhealthy and only adding 300-400 calories a day. However, protein is your best friend if you want to gain weight. Attached are recent links for…
  • Pain, fitness level before pregnancy, Drs. opinions on your pregnancy fitness, are reasonable things to consider before working out while pregnant. I already have a grandson and finding out I was pregnant at my age only motivated me more to be around until this one has his own kids! Lofty goals I know. But the age old…
  • I just keep mine to walking, and LOW, LOW impact for some mild cardio. At my age one loses muscle easily so I have 3lb weights that I use for my arms and LaLa is right, there are some great pregnancy workouts on Pinterest. If you do not find a perfect one for you, just take pieces that are livable with your daily routine…
    in Exercise Comment by SMean1 January 2016
  • I love sweets and wished that I did not. I have attached a link here for further info. http://www.babycenter.com/0_six-healthy-fixes-for-pregnancy-junk-food-cravings_669.bc However, I don't believe in denying yourself anything while pregnant or otherwise UNLESS it is going to diminish or jeopardize the health of you or…
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