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  • Hello everyone ! I'm due with #2 on May 13 :). I have a 2 yo daughter . Tomorrow I'll be 24 weeks . Had my appointment today and so far I've gained 12 lbs . Everyone feel free to add me
  • I just read that article last night in my app WTE (first year) funny funny! Now I try to follow baby clues when she's sleepy ... She's a horrible napper :/.. Usually 2 naps of no more of 45 minutes. She's sleeping now from 8-6:30 with a feeding at 3-4 am ... Can't complain since we are in Mexico now and she's been sleeping…
  • We had one back in August ( I was 20 weeks) to Hawaii for 2 weeks ( Kuwaii and Honalulu) ... super fun and well deserved babymoon. Went hiking , snorkled, tons of swimming, walking and awesome fresh food ! :) Gained just like 1 lb after we came back .... I guess I also underestimated how many calories I burned :P ....
    in Babymoons Comment by Exna October 2012
  • Doctor's scale: Started weight 124 lbs ( gain of 18.5 lbs as of last week ) My scale : Started weight 121.5 lbs ( gain of 21 lbs) The thing is I didn't go to the Dr's office until I was 8 weeks pregnant and I knew like 4 weeks before that my actual weight .. so that is what I am going for .... a gain of 21 lbs @ 29 weeks…
  • I went to the doctor yesterday, Thursday, btw my mom that was visiting from Mexico was able to come with me :) .. that made me really happy to know that she was part of at least one appointmen and she was able to hear my little girl's heartbeat :D At 22 weeks and 3 days I'm up 11.5 lbs according to their scales, and 14 at…
  • I was doing the HIIT workouts from Trubo fire.. My doctor told me that anything that keeps me out of breath is a NO NO ... and since the HIIT workouts do this for you I do all the modifications, I tried to do the HIIT workouts during my 1st trimester but my back was killing me... everyone is different... I am now at 18…
  • I have Salma Hayek's accent ;) ... j/k :laugh: !!! Spanish Accent.... I am from Mexico ... living in WisCOOOnsin....
  • •"Most like someone from Sweden"• BMI lower than 71% of females my age in my country, Above Average than 59% of the females in the world. "If everyone in the world had the same BMI as you, it would remove 9,233,108 tonnes from the total weight of the world's population"
  • <17 weeks :)
    in Belly pics! Comment by Exna July 2012
  • My husband and I started trying to have a baby last year and I guess I wanted to be very fit and healthy before-hand, so that I can keep it up during and after pregnancy.... a healthy start for the baby and lots easier for me to get back into shape. 16 weeks pregnanct and this lifestyle has made everything a lot easier!…
  • you should join the group "Fit, Fabulous, & Pregnant! " there are a lot of moms to be that post questions like this :) ( me being one of them ;) .
  • Fruit and any form of cheese ! ... give me some pizza !! yummm ;)
  • MMM I can think of some things (not that I am an expert or anything :P ) : 1st- after the first trimester you are supposed to gain 4lbs per month, this is average ... and so far I think this is where you are right now... (more or less is normal) 2nd - even if you are meeting your calorie goal.. what kind of food are you…
  • Great job .. you look awesome ! :)
  • Hello 2nd Tri Friends!! I'm freshly 2nd tri at 13 weeks 3 days.. I had an ultrasound this week - which was great.. heartbeat of 150! They told me he/she is measuring like 5 days larger than "normal" oops! ... I so want to get my baby bump - so far I've gained 5 pounds - all I can say is that my jeans are fitting tigther…
    in 2nd Trimester Comment by Exna June 2012
  • 13 weeks and I gained 5 lbs ... I am not THAT worried .. because I know I am putting healthy foods in my body and excercising ... I am not perfect (who is anyhow ?? ) My body knows better what is the best way to react to this pregnancy ... :smile: Eat 90% of healthy food, 90% of the time and we will be fine :) ....
  • Morning : I prepare a Smoothie every morning (strawberries, oat bran for my fiber intake hehe, greek yogurt and 1% milk) I like to prepare my smoothie with at least 2 cups of milk, 1/4 cup of greek yogurt, 5 tbsp of oat bran and 1 cup of strawberries, so when I come back from work if I am super hungry I can drink that…
  • Name: Edna Hubby/Partner: Brian How many kids do you have: This is our fisrt baby :) Due Date: December 18, 2012 Do you know the gender: Nope Have you picked out the baby's name: Nope! Where do you live: Wisconsin, USA Workouts you are doing while pregnant: Beachbody workouts: Turbo Fire/ 3 times a week and Chalean…
    in Introductions Comment by Exna May 2012
  • Hi ladies just hit 10wk2d today and this week my "morning sickness" look to be fading away, was kind of worried about that but yesterday was my first prenatal visit and heard the baby's heartbeat <3 Doctor said everything looks good and to a good start :) .. My morning sickness are fine as long as I am eating every 2 hours…
    in 1st Trimester Comment by Exna May 2012
  • December 18th baby :) ... This is my first pregnancy, it was planned, prayed and wanted.. Can't wait !! I am 10 w and 3 days :) ...
  • I was told to do the same routine I was doing before pregnancy (Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme) .. For Turbo Fire : I do not do the HIIT part to a 100% since before before pregnant I was wayy out of breath ... I modify all the moves and try not to jum a lot. Regarding the weight training (CLX) I was told not to lift more…
  • I actually left Mexico (where I was born ) to live USA. I got married 5 years ago, my husband was born here. I have a bachelor degree in accounting from Mexico, when I came to America 4 years ago ( lived first in Montreal, Canada, bc of my visa and blah blah), the situation was difficult when I arrived and finding an…
  • it become everybody's business when you pose for a magazine ... The photo (not breastfeating per say) and title are disturbing ... my opinion :)
  • core excercises are so important ! .. don't skip this workout ... I kind of like it .. I will always do Core and then cardio :)
    in Core 20 Comment by Exna April 2012
  • It is weightlifting for the most part, 2 days of intense cardio ( some peple think Insanity is way more difficult than these 2 cardio workouts, never tried Insanity so I do not know for sure) CLX is a hard workout is you push yourself enough ... Phase 1: Burn Phase This Phase is to boost your metabolism with a great…
  • People don't realize how strong I am for a 5'1 girl.. until they see me working out , lifting or eating LOl.... :laugh:
  • sounds like South Beach 1st phase. .. unrealistic :S ..
  • yo creo que si ... Intento ir a visitar a mi familia a Mexico al menos 2 veces por ano..... y la verdad eso me mantiene "down to earth" ... Creo que extranaria las comodidades que Estados Unidos ofrece, ademas de la seguridad.... pero estar cerca de mi familia no lo cambiaria por nada :heart: Por fortuna/ desgracia no creo…
  • I did Burn this week .. is my second round of CLX .. on the first round I did Burn with the bands .. I thought (for some crazy idea) this second round will be easy ... pff sooo wrong!!! hahaha .. I am doing almost the same weights as Chalean .. oh my ... butt and legs hurt ... hurt super good :laugh:
    in Workouts Comment by Exna March 2012
  • I follow the Chalean Extreme Program. Or you can look for Jamie Eason's program at http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html . She has a great program as well...
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