BlondAnnieOakley Member

Well, I'm probably not going to gain any friends over this but since you asked, I really feel like I need to shoot it straight because I really feel for you. It seems most parents don't feel they need to spank any more, but personally, I feel this is sometimes exactly what is needed. I have raised two boys (now in college)…

WOW!!! Good for you!!! 34 lbs. sounds really good and healthy! I'm totally with you on the food thing... I've got to really keep my focus though because I've got 4 weeks to go! I could do a LOT of damage in 4 weeks :) Great job on your workout routine!!! I'm very impressed!! Let us know how the delivery goes!!

Good for you!!! Don't listen to those people who tell you that! I practically lived in the gym with my last pregnancy and was lifting VERY heavy up until the day before I went into labor!! And I'm SO thankful I did!! More and more studies are coming out PROVING that mama's who stay fit during pregnancy have MUCH better…

Okay ladies, give us an UPDATE!! How far along are you? What # pregnancy is it for you? What are you doing for your workout? How are you eating? How are you feeling?? How much have you gained? -I am currently 36 weeks.. -Baby #2 :) -Still lifting weights pretty heavily 2-3 days a week.. Had to stop running last week due to…

YES!!! Definitely!! I've had them really bad! But I think it's due to us mama's needing even MORE water, and also a possibility of a potassium deficiency since the baby is taking everything from us. I'm trying to increase my intake through food, as well as making sure I take my PreNatal Vit. I also sometimes stretch really…

I have been preparing meals also! I'm due around the 11th of April!! Today I bought a bunch of RAW boneless, skinless chicken breasts, separated them into dinner sized portions, put them in Freezer bags with different sauces, labeled them and threw them in the freezer. In example, I made one Dinner Bag, BBQ Chicken, and…

Wow ladies!! Don't ya just love how great it feels after a good workout!! Remember those days when the doctors used to advise basically staying on the couch for 9 months?! Let's show the next generation what FIT MAMA'S LOOK LIKE!!! yahoooo!!

Nursenikki!! HOLY cow!! You get my applause! Chasing three kids, working 12 hour shifts and STILL making (notice I said MAKING - not 'finding'!!) the time to stay fit during your pregnancy!!! WoooWhoo!!! Go girl!!

Hello! Congratulations!! I am currently pregnant with my second baby, 34 weeks along now. I wanted to encourage you to KEEP lifting throughout your pregnancy as long as you can! I lifted with my first all the way up until the day before his birth.. but with that one, because it was my first, I was a lot more careful.. I…

33 1/2 weeks - 17 lbs.

Update... Just had my 33/34 week check up yesterday. I've gained 17 lbs total. I am feeling great other than my abs are spitting apart. I have to be really careful while lifting weights now, not to do more damage. Still running or doing stair climber 4-6 days a week and lifting pretty heavy about 2-3 days a week. People…

I would NEVER choose a C-Section over regular birth. I had to have a an emergency C-Section with my last one and the recovery was horrible. I am not one to slow down or 'not be able' to do something, it took 6 months to really be back to doing everything normal. It's been 2 years, and I still don't have any feeling in my…

WOW, you ladies are amazing! First of all, I'm so sorry to hear about the miscarriage that you had Oishii.. I pray this little one will be the joy of your life!! Don't worry about pushing it, you'll be able to get back to it in your 2nd Trimester. Erinthebodo: Don't worry, you'll be feeling a lot better in your second…

Okay, time for an UPDATE!! I'm 33 weeks now, still running 4-5 days a week, lifting weights about 3x a week AND STILL chasing my almost 2 year old! Whhheeew! But I feel GREAT when I workout! HOW ABOUT YOU LADIES!?! UPDATE TIME!! How far along are you? What are you still doing? How are you feeling?

I'm so excited to see all of you being so diligent!!! I just switched gyms yesterday and now belong to a really nice fitness center that offers so much more. I'm excited! The child care at the old gym just wasn't cutting it. The new gym offers a million classes, swimming, courts, you name it! Great child care....Oh....and…

I'm due April 11th, with baby #2! I have a 21 month old little boy and have raised two sons from my husband's first marriage, who are now 21 and 23. I was a personal trainer for years and owned my own In-Home training business for women until we moved and I became pregnant. I've been out of it since he's been born but I…

That is SO great!! It's so so refreshing to hear so many mama's are staying fit during their pregnancy when so many women let themselves go.. even though it would be extremely easy to do! Healthy, Happy mama's equal Happy Babies :)

37 weeks!! Alright!! You're getting close!! Keep us posted!

No. That much protein should not harm you unless you already have kidney issues. Without knowing you LBM (Lean Body Mass) or who much of your body weight is comprised of muscle tissue, it's a little hard to know exactly how much you really need but a safe bet is .75 grams per lb. of LBM. In order to know your LBM, you will…

Sounds great! Try making your own French Fries! Slice some nice soft, white potatoes and sweet potatoes, sprinkle with salt, spread on a SPRAYED or oiled (Olive Oil) bake 400' until desired crispiness! Yummy!!! My husband prefers the over fried ones!

About HEARTBURN!! A 77 year old neighbor of ours shared a trick with me about Heartburn at night and it's really worked for me!! Eat an APPLE before bed!! I know that's weird and you wouldn't think it would work, but it truly has for me! And I've had it BAD until I started the apple at night trick :) If you try it, let me…

I love the meanings of the names!!! Way to go!! Our little girl will be named "Remington" and we'll call her "Remi" for short. Our son's name is Gunnar :) We are very outdoorsy people and love unique, strong names.

Check out Athleta.com for a good sports bra! They have really good ones, and they have a great return policy if they don't work out or you need to try one. You're so right, a good support sports bra is priceless while your exercising and pregnant!

I am an April 2013 mommy too! My due date is somewhere around April 11th. I also have a 21 month old! And YES, I'm tired!! I've gained about 12-14 lbs. so far (28 weeks). So far, all is going well (thank you Lord!!) and we are having a little GIRL!! Which scares me to death... but hopefully, she'll go easy on us ;) I had…

That is so awesome ladies!! All of you are doing great!! I really encourage everyone to keep it up! I am convinced too many women are afraid to do anything and it ends up really hurting them in the end. The benefits FAR outweigh the negatives! With my first pregnancy, I continued to lift weights, pretty heavy (..but…

Great job!! I love P90X!!

Good JOB!!!!