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  • Can you put the baby in a stroller and go for a walk? Or a jogging stroller and go for a jog? Another option is exercise videos while baby has tummy/play time next to you. I have 5 kids ranging from age 10 to 2 so I have the luxury of having my 10 year old keep an eye on the others while I work out at home. But sometimes I…
    in Difficulty getting into it Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder June 2014
  • I just felt the other side of this should be presented: http://kellymom.com/nutrition/starting-solids/delay-solids/ http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/iron/ I personally don't put much weight in the recommendations given out by the medical community. They are almost always outdated and presented with an agenda. But…
    in Feeding Baby (purees) Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder June 2014
  • None of my 5 kids ate pureed food. I tried it with all of them and they just cried and spit it out. I just mashed what I could and let them eat what they liked. I would not worry about the selection being limited. These first foods are not really about nutrients. Babies get all the nutrients they need from breast milk for…
    in Feeding Baby (purees) Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder June 2014
  • I am 8 weeks. I lost 45 pounds before getting pregnant this time and was finally to a healthy BMI. This is my 6th child, 8th pregnancy. I gained so much weight with all of my other pregnancies. I really want this time to be different! For those noticing a bump sooner, that is totally normal. The more times your uterus…
    in Any other first-trimester moms looking for buddies? Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • You should of been like, "I know, right! I mean I am almost as big as you are at this point." But seriously what is wrong with people?
    in Need to Vent Why people don't think before they talk! Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • I would suggest working the cravings into your daily calories. Usually just a small amount will do of whatever it is you are craving. Eat it slowly and distract yourself with a walk or something that requires being away from the food. Right now is not the time to diet though. You should at least be eating maintenance level…
    in 1st time pregnant and seeking support Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • I have a fitbit that I let MFP use to figure my calories when I only walk. If I do a more intense workout I override that time frame with my HRM readout on calories burned. I usually end up somewhere between 1900 and 2200 depending on how much activity I do. I am still in the first trimester so I only add about 100 extra…
    in workouts ? Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • Before pregnancy I was doing 90 minutes on my elliptical everyday using the training programs built in to the machine. My HRM said I was burning abut 700-800 calories per workout. But I was working really hard. I am afraid to continue at that level. My HR was ranging from 150 - 170 throughout the workout. I am now taking…
    in workouts ? Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • Congrats! I am also 7 weeks pregnant today. This is my 6th though. 8th pregnancy, 2 ended in miscarriage. I actually have the opposite problem from constipation :( Not fun! Also very nauseous pretty much all the time.
    in 7weeks tomorrow Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • bread!
    in Pick ONE food you could make zero calories Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • A double jogging stroller would be ideal :) You can find them cheaper used on craigslist. They are great for jogging, but also for off-road walking where normal stroller wheels don't work. I have 5 kids, ranging from age 9 to 2. My youngest 2 are 4 and 2. We go on long nature walks together with the youngest 2 in a double…
    in Kid Friendly Exercise? Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder May 2014
  • I LOVE my elliptical. I am on my second one actually. The first was given to me and a much cheaper made model. I just recently got the one I have now which is AWESOME. However the workout you get will greatly vary depending on the machine and settings you work out on. I work out pretty intensely for about 45 minutes to 90…
    in elliptical questions Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder April 2014
  • Usually the rule is that if you did it before you got pregnant then it is safe while pregnant unless your body or doctor say otherwise with few exceptions. I would be more concerned with jumping back into strenuous exercise too soon after birth though. That is how women end up hemorrhaging. Take it from me, who ended up in…
    in Staying in shape throughout pregnancy Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder April 2014
  • um....so you can eat more calories. Of course all the other stuff people said. But for me personally I exercise so I can eat more. Because, well I will be honest, I like food. lol
    in what's the point in exercising? Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder April 2014
  • 1/4 cup of roasted pumpkin seeds
    in what's your favorite post workout snack? Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder April 2014
  • Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad. Over 1000 calories for a salad :noway: I still cannot believe it :sad:
    in Foods from your past- What you know now... Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder March 2014
  • I have a fitbit force. I know it was recalled, but I don't have a rash and have decided to keep it. It works great for most daily activity. The only time it does not pick up steps for me is when I am pushing a stroller or grocery cart. As a stay at home mom of 5 that is a lot of my day. lol I end up taking it off my arm…
    in HRM? Fit bit? Jawbone? Nike? Help! Comment by roxannemezzapesamulder March 2014
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