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On the Run—Even During Pregnancy
Over the years, researchers have found that staying active before, during and after pregnancy is uber important for having a more comfortable pregnancy, improving delivery times and even making it easier to get back in shape post-baby (realistically,... Continue reading...
Tunes for Teens
I know we’ve been talking a lot of babies around here lately, but let’s not forget what happens when babies grow up: They become teens! (Cue scary organ music, dun dun DUN.) It’s oh-so-important for kids to be active (especially as... Continue reading...
Work Out With Your Pooch!
The FBGs love our dogs. LOVE our dogs. (That’s mine at left wondering what I’m doing at my desk and can she please be included?) So when Jenn and I have the opportunity to work out with our dogs, we go for it! Walks are more fun with company,... Continue reading...
Eating for One…and a Little One
As most pregnant women are aware, current guidelines allow for a woman of a healthy weight to gain about 25 to 35 pounds during her pregnancy. The guidelines also recommend that obese women keep their weight gain between 11 and 20 pounds. However,... Continue reading...
Babies Know Right from Wrong
July 15, 2010 by Jenn
Since I don’t have any kiddos yet, I have been immersed in learning about the ins and outs of healthy pregnancy, childbirth and parenting for our new site Fit Bottomed Babies. (I’m even dreaming about changing—or attempting to change—diapers!) And... Continue reading...
Fit Bottomed Babies Has Launched—Check It Out!
July 12, 2010 by Jenn
After much anticipation and a labor of love by Erin and I (mostly Erin as she’s the one expecting!), we are happy to announce that the Fit Bottomed Girls’ new sister site, Fit Bottomed Babies is live and ready for you to check out. Woohoo! With... Continue reading...
UnderReview: BabyFit.com
June 25, 2010 by Erin
Throughout the course of my pregnancy, I’ve been testing out pregnancy workout DVDs, reviews of which I’ll start including over at Fit Bottomed Babies once the new site launches (July 12! Mark your calendars, folks!). It’s been interesting... Continue reading...
Off the Charts
June 21, 2010 by Erin
I’ve been lucky. Through staying active, eating healthy foods (for the most part) and good genes, I’ve maintained a stable weight for most of my adult life. On any given day, my weight could fluctuate ±4 pounds, but for the most part, I... Continue reading...
Breast is Best…for a Slim Waist?
Everyone knows that breast milk is great for babies. And many new moms know that breastfeeding can help shed those pregnancy pounds because it takes about 500 calories each day to produce milk. But what I didn’t know as an expecting mom is that... Continue reading...
Special Treatment for the Expecting
June 7, 2010 by Erin
I’m now at the point where I’m quite obviously pregnant. People no longer hem and haw around the “Is she or isn’t she?” forbidden question—there is no way this bump is just an indication of a too-heavy meal or an extra... Continue reading...
