Fit 2 Wed

Back in Session this Week :)

2012-02-05T15:04:00.000-08:00

Neither does a firm butt, strong abs, and a lean tight body so come back to class if you have taken a break or join if you have never experienced Fit 2 Wed workouts.
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Welcome Back to all the girls in the next session.
So many people talk about their goals and needing to workout, but I applaud all of you who actually are doing something about it!

Just a reminder class starts tomorrow 6am Carmel Valley and Tuesday 5:30am Mission Bay.
Will need 5 & 10#db & a Mat

It's not too late to sign up or if you are hesitant about committing, you are welcome to try this week for free to see how you like it.

The New Sexy

2012-01-30T15:38:00.000-08:00

Having muscle & being fit is the new sexy!

Sign up today for the next session starting next Monday Feb 6th!
Only $395 for 12 weeks of unlimited workouts.

CLASSES
MWF Carmel Valley 6-7am
Tue/Thur Mission Bay 5:30-6:30am
Saturday Mission Bay 7:30-8:45am

Sign up via paypal on the right hand side of the blog
or email me at coach@getfit2wed.com for an application.

Pros & Cons

2012-01-24T17:39:00.000-08:00

Pro's of Working Out While Pregnant - Refer to old post of over 100 benefits, but a few are:

More Energy
Limits the "crazy/psycho" pregnancy moments
Easier Recovery
Prepares body for birth
Plus 100's more reasons

Con's

Husband wonders why I can run, do spin, kickboxing, weights, etc but I can't use the vacuum. Hmmm....

Okay maybe I can vacuum. Some how cleaning the house really wipes me out and does a number on my back, but luckily working out does not :)

My Two Favorites & More

2012-01-24T16:28:00.000-08:00

My classic favorite juice I like to make is first a green one:

celery
cucumber
greens (kale, spinach, collard greens, or swiss chard or a combination of them)
green apple

The reward for the green drink - amazing!

oranges
strawberries
blueberries

Other Good ones

small lemon/lime peeled
1 cup of berries
3 oranges peeled
1 scoop of super green foods (optional
add water to 8 oz

4 carrots
1 handful of parsley
2 apples
1 scoop of super green foods (optional)
add water to 8 oz

Benefits of Ginger = Good for helping with cancer, headaches, morning sickness, heartburn, menstrual cramping, and migraine relief! Its anti-inflammatory makes it great for reducing pain and inflammation. Also, a natural treatment for colds and the flu.

2 apples
1/2 inch sliced ginger root
1/2 small lemon/lime
1 scoop of super green foods (optional)4
add water to 8 oz

3 inch slice pineapple
1/4 inch ginger root
1 handful of parsley

It's not a matter of "if I feel like it"

2012-01-21T07:18:00.000-08:00

I like the brown rice bowls from Costco the only negative is that it goes in the mircorwave :(
I have not wanted to cook my whole pregnancy, but I'm trying to say to myself what I tell my Fit 2 Wed girls.

Somethings don't matter if I feel like it or not. If you don't feel like working out you don't just not workout (well I hope you don't). If I did everything I felt like, I would not like who I was or what my life looked like. Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do at the time, but there will be delayed (or immediate) gratification later.

I encourage you to think about those things in your life that you know you should do, but don't do because you don't "feel like it". It is something that you will be happy you did later?

Anyways...back to the stir fry...so sometimes you just have to do what you can. I normally enjoy cooking but not now, so I'm trying to eat as nutritious as I can while taking some short cuts (fish already marinated, brown rice already cooked).

Stir fried broccoli, spinach, & carrots added brown rice and Mahi Mahi. Would have been better with chicken tasted weird with fish.

I think it can be easy to fall into bad habits or excuses after a period of time of real reasons. Ex. If you had an injury, its better now but still haven't gotten back to working out.
For me, I could not cook at the beginning of my pregnancy cause I could barely open the frig without getting grossed out by the smells or the smells of food cooking, but now I don't have that problem as much, but it is easy for me to stay in that same pattern of avoiding the kitchen. I still don't love it, but I can do what I can do make an effort now.

A snack that lasts

2012-01-20T06:57:00.000-08:00

I thought I bought a lot with stocking up with 3 at a time, but then I went to my friends house and her whole top shelf was full of the Fage greek yogurt. Then I felt better about my stock pile. Way cheaper to buy it at Costco.
I stopped eating this about a year ago, but since being pregnant I just love yogurt and it makes me feel good. Watch out though if you have any dairy allergies you want to avoid this.

I like to mix yogurt, blueberries (sometimes other berries or banana) and bran flakes (Trader Joe's or Natures Path)
It keeps me full for so long since it has 20 grams of protein it it.

Juicing Made Easy

2012-01-19T18:51:00.000-08:00

When juicing I recommend always organic, but if all else fails I think juicing conventional farmed is better than no vegetables. I've been guilty of not buying produce to juice because its not organic, but I think vegetable juice is better than no juice.
I do a mix since I'm more limited up here than when in SD.
I like to buy them at Costco since juicing using so much produce and they only have certain things that are organic.

I like to make a green drink and then a fruit drink to chase it with.
my favorite it celery, cucumber, green apple, and spinach
I added a carrot in this one, but it was too sweet with the carrot.

If you have the jack lalane and it sprays coming out I put a covering over the spout.

This made a ton of juice, but normally I just make half this amount.

My goal is to juice as much as I can (~4-5x a week) while pregnant. I just feel healthier just doing it before I even drink it. But it give me lots of energy and makes me feel good.
I encourage you to do healthy things. Do things that make you feel good even before you do them cause you know it's going to be good for you.

Last trip home before baby Jedi comes

2012-01-15T14:43:00.000-08:00

I took my last trip home to see my family before baby Jedidiah gets here. I love arriving and having my nieces greet me.

It was late for the girls, so in their pj's they came.

Allie & Kaylani

The next day it is straight to play beauty parlor.

I had to soak up all the dress up time, performances, ballet, hula, barbies, dolls, and beauty parlor I could get with these girls before it's dirt, soccer games, wrestling, cars, planes, and trucks.

Kanoa only 4 years old has amazing balance surfing

It was so hard going home and not being able to surf with the kids. Didn't stop me from trying, but right away I knew it just wasn't going to happen nor was it worth the risk.
It's so fun now that my belly is bigger. I love feeling him kick.

I couldn't surf, but I had fun jumping in the kayak with the kids.

All my nieces and nephew's in Hawaii.
The K's = kaylani, kanoa, kalea, & kekoa
The A's = Allie & AJ

Allie at ballet. It's so cute she does ballet moves literally all day long I love it.

A few days later Daniel arrived.

The kids just love their fun uncle.

I had so much fun going to stroller strides with my sister Jenn. I should have got a picture there at class. I loved getting to meet her instructors and all her friends. Jenn & AJ.

It was so fun being their with the kids while I'm pregnant cause they are all about the belly. It's so cute the kids would kiss my belly at night and say "good night baby Jedi".
Dan was shooting a nerf gun at Allie (3 yr old) and she starting rubbing her belly and told him he can't do that because she has a baby in her belly and he needs to be careful. So funny.
They would also play that their babies were pregnant too. It was so cute.

Family races with the kids and my dad. Brings back so many childhood memories.

Kaylani on her stand up paddle board. She goes with my dad almost daily to surf and stand up paddle. She is really athletic and so cute out there. She is only 6.

Kaylani, Daniel & Kanoa on a wave.

More beauty parlor with the girls. I think their is a reason purple eye shadow is not used as blush. I looked like I got beat up.

Hiking with 6 kids. I recommend it for sure. It's called pillbox on Oahu. The views are beautiful. I think it only took 60-90 min with the kids.

View of my favorite beach. Lanikai - clear water and fine white sand.

Zoo field trip with my mom and my sisters and the kids.

My dad and dan cruising the island on his harley and rented moped. It was pretty comical seeing them together.

I love that the kids always make us a sign when we come to visit. Dan and I in front of our happy new year sign.
I can't believe how fast the pregnancy is going by I love every minute of it, but I'm also so excited to meet our son.

After 3 days of being stuck in Hawaii, I'm finally back to the mainland. So bummed I missed you girls on Saturday, but I'm looking forward to seeing you this week :)

whatever it takes

2011-12-31T05:29:00.000-08:00

So thankfully I've been back to my regular self of craving a salad daily.
However, they are not quite the same as I used to have. One of my favorites is something I would NEVER eat before = ranch and croutons with mixed greens and romain.

I'm not saying I recommend this, BUT if you don't like salads maybe starting by adding some things you do like can help. I feel like getting greens in someway is better than no greens at all.

I had a hell of a time finding a crouton that doesn't have partionally hydrogrenated oil though. I can't believe it's almost 2012 and they still allow that. This was the only brand at my grocery store I could find that did not have it and had the least ingredients. I think I will resort to making my own after this.

If you like ranch, I recommend the Newman's. They have it at Target and at least it has less ingredients and no partionally hydrogenated oil like the rest of them. I mean Hidden Valley has 30 ingredients listed and many that have scary names. Newman's has 18, but I can say and recognize what they are.

A Merry Christmas

2011-12-30T17:19:00.000-08:00

Laura you and your sister put on a lovely tea party. I'm looking forward to next years :)

Annual Jackson family Christmas party- Grandma and Grandpa Jackson who started this big family in front and all the cousins and wives on the stairs.

I love that everyone makes it a point to be there each year. I love that grandma say's she doesn't have much money, but is rich because of her family. She had 6 kids and now I think they are up to 20 great- grandchildren.

I think my mother-in-law is a pro-shopper with the gift of giving. She does this every year and stays up most the night just wrapping everything.

I love this family tradition my father-in-law reads the Christmas story from Luke with his grandchildren ever year. Next year baby Jedidiah will join them :)

The best Christmas gift is being pregnant! This was an awesome "Pea in the Pod" Christmas for me though, so thankful to get some much needed maternity clothes.

My nephews make Christmas so much fun.

Dan is the best. H&M, Sephora, and Victoria Secret here I come :)
Pregnant Ladies = H&M has the best long cami's for only $5!!!

My gift card scarf :)

My nephew got these woody pj's and just loved them. Christmas with the kids are so much fun.

My sister-in-law got me these cute fruit and vegetable basket toys for the baby. The picture is bad, but its full of lettuce, apples, carrots, etc. Never too early to start learning what the vegetables are.

I know it looks like craziness, but there really is order. We go around one by one opening youngest to oldest.

Hope nothing got thrown out with all that paper.

My nephew Nathan had two green apples on his Christmas list and was so excited to get them. Although, he also wanted a chocolate donut from Albertsons, I was so happy to see the apples on the list.

It's hard to believe Christmas is over and 2011 is ending. I think this was the first year I can remember keeping my New Year's Resolution the whole year. Every year, I used to make one of my resolutions to floss daily, but that always gets broken after the first few days.

However, this year is was to be more intentional about spending time with friends and family and I'm happy that my actions reflected my intentions. I used to live my life so busy rushing from one thing to the next, my mind always thinking about what I have to do, distracted by something, or anticipating the next thing. The best thing for me has really been to be fully present and to remember what is most important in life. I want to be rich like my grandma by making time for my friends and family.

I encourage you to call a friend or family member you haven't talked to in a while, or to plan some quality time with those you love.

What fits your busy schedule better?

2011-12-30T12:39:00.000-08:00

Saw this on pinterest and had to share.

Holiday Sugar Blues

2011-12-21T13:41:00.000-08:00

Hi Fit 2 Wed Girls,

Just a reminder there will be no class this Saturday Dec. 24th & Monday Dec 26th Due to Christmas.

Get Your Points:

Please bring your eating journals to class this Thursday and Friday to get your points for this week, since we have no class on Saturday.

Attention: Points will only be given if the electronic journals are not printed out.

If you have cookie exchanges, left over goodies from a party, or sweet treat gifts from your neighbors, I recommend re-gifting them. They can make great gifts for your neighbors or friends who are not in class.

Only a few more weeks of the competition, stay focused and your hard work will pay off. Extra points will be randomly given out these last few weeks, so make sure you don't miss class.

If your are tempted by all the Christmas goodies, just ask yourself if it is worth it or not.

If you decide to eat it, enjoy every bite and don't beat yourself up.

If you decide to pass, don't continue to be thinking about it afterward. Often times we can pass things up and soon forget all about it later and be happy we did.

Somethings just a little bite can satisfy that desire, but other times it can lead to craving more and more of it. Know yourself and then choose what is best for you. Make it your goal to feel amazing this season. Don't let the sugar blues still your happiness. It's amazing how sugar can make people so depressed, moody, and irritable.

Merry Christmas!

Workout Mama

2011-12-21T13:27:00.000-08:00

I had this horrible dream that my heart rate was over 12,000 while I was working out, so I thought I should share a few fitness tips for all the pregnant women following.

5 Workout Mama Tips

1. Just because we should not get breathless, doesn't mean we can't breath hard, get sweaty, and still have that endorphin rush.

2. I think spinning classes are God's gift to pregnant women. They are fabulous for a great workout and low impact on joints. As your belly grows, just raise the handle bars up to be able to keep on spinning.

3. If you new "mom boobs" are popping out of your workout tops, I recommend wearing a bandeou underneath for a little more coverage. Buy it at Nordstrom here for only $12.00

4. Always listen to your body, somedays I can run no problem and other days it just doesn't feel right so I just switch up my cardio to something else. Somedays I can do plank (or modified plank) no problem and other days it is just too much, so I do something else. You know your body best and it might change day to day based on where the baby is positioned at that time.

5. Still do abs. Abs will help you push that baby out. I recommend putting a step with two risers at one end to do ab work at an incline, standing abs, or ab exercises where you lean back to a 45 degree angle or are propped up on your elbows.

Love December

2011-12-21T13:10:00.000-08:00

Duke & Cali

Comedy show with Cindy & Reuben for my b-day :)

Dan spoke at his Dad's church for the first time. I love this church and all the people that go there.

Canyon Lake boat parade. So much fun. Christy & Me.

Canyon Lake has a great boat parade every year.

My favorite boat is this one that looks like a fire truck. Bad picture, but it was awesome.

Since I take a veggie tray to just about every party, I think it's time I start making them more fun. So...I had this Christmas tree thanks to Pinterest (i changed it up a little). The only problem is I didn't really want anyone to eat it and mess up the tree.

I also saw these snowmen on Pinterest. Although I don't promote kids eating processed food, they loved them and it was so fun to make with the kids.

My nephew Ryan and I had fun making these little snowman.

So easy... I used organic carrots cut in half (better cause they are smaller) and a small tube of black frosting.
I have more fun Christmas pictures, but having computer issues that I have fix in order to download them.

recent favorite post-workout snack

2011-12-21T11:33:00.000-08:00

I've been loving Fage Greek yogurt with banana slices for my post-workout snack.
Don't let the calories and fat scare you on the 2%. The combination of the protein (20 grams!), fat, and the carbs and potassium from the banana is great to refuel post-workout and to stay full forever cause the protein and fat is so high.

Hills = Firm Booty

2011-12-16T12:01:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow's class is one of my favorite workouts up the back side of Cowles Mountain (I emailed you girls the directions)

Below is info for my girls to get amped for the workout.
If you are not in my class maybe it will motivate you to put your running shoes on and tackle a hill.

Using the same intensity as running flat, but running uphill you can burn about 100 calories more per mile.

Running up hill means increased resistance and gravity against you, the good news is your muscle fibers are activated 20% more!

Running hills works your upper leg muscles more than running on flat ground. It also targets the backside, strengthening and toning the booty and the hamstrings.

If a firm booty is not enough to motivate you, know that the muscle groups you use to run hills are practically the same as those you use for sprinting, so hill work enhances your speed by building strength. In other words, the benefits of running uphill translate to running flats, which means it will help you earn points for the Fit 2 Win Challenge.

Each 1% increase in the elevation angle requires 4% more energy, so the incline forces you to work harder.

Remember you don't have to run you GET to run. We are so blessed we can workout and move our bodies and work hard. Don't ever take that for granted.

If nothing else, it's a beautiful view at the top.

Enjoy the rush of endorphins and go rock your workout :)

Baby Rooms Painted

2011-12-16T11:44:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited we painted Jedidiah's room. I went with a grey although the pics look a little more blue.

I'm planning on doing his room in grey, black, white, and a little yellow. In another post I will show you what I'm thinking about for the wall. I have two ideas, but can't decide.

Still have lots of work to do. We still have card board in the window, but I'm planning on putting in shutters. I had to even show you the picture of the closet, but that is all the stuff from my office that now needs a home. I sold the mirrored doors for the closet and planning on hanging curtains.
I'm just so excited to get his room done, just wish I didn't have to go through all that stuff in there.

Bubbalicious Bouquet

2011-12-09T14:47:00.001-08:00

Since being pregnant I've fallen in love with bubbalicious gum. Yes...the kind you probably had when you were in elementary school. I'm still laughing at this awesome bouquet Dan made for me for my Birthday with Bubbalicious gum packets in it.
He's the best.

Time Savers for Eating Nutritiously

2011-12-09T14:42:00.001-08:00

I used to do this a lot this summer and stopped and now started up again. I like to make a few salads at a time to have on hand in the frig. I eat way more salad when it is already prepared. If you need to get more greens in I recommend doing this for sure. I also love my those little containers from the Container Store because they don't leak.
Get Greens Your Body will Thank You!

Pre-natal Vitamins

2011-12-09T14:31:00.001-08:00

Some of you have been asking about what pre-natal vitamins I recommend.
I recommend New Chapter Pre-Natal Vitamins because they are food based. I love that the ingredients have things like blueberries and spinach. However, they didn't make me feel that great and they are pretty expensive and you have to take 3 pills. They do go on sale at Sprouts and Henry's and I would stock up on them then.

I switched to Super Nutrition Simply One prenatal, which is also a food based vitamin. I buy them at Barons and they are a good price.

I really recommend Omega Mom, which is a fish oil that is approved for pregnant and nursing women.
I loved this during the first weeks of my pregnancy because it has ginger, borage, and peppermint in it which helps with nauseousness.

No Regrets

2011-11-27T13:26:00.001-08:00

You will only regret the workouts you don't do.

Thanksgiving Day Fun Run

2011-11-23T19:29:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving Day Fun Run

Friends, family, and babies are welcome :)
7:30-8:30am We will meet @ Playa 2 in Mission Bay and run towards the Hilton
Donations will be collected to buy food for a family in need
Great way to earn your 1st bonus point for the Fit 2 Win Challenge!

Turkey Day Veggie Tray

2011-11-23T19:18:00.001-08:00

I'm so happy my turkey veggie tray turned out :)
I stole this great idea off pinterest and made it the recipe of the week.
I changed it a little though. I added celery and cut grape tomatoes for the eyes.

I made two one for the Fire Station Thanksgiving & one for the Family thanksgiving.

If you have to bring something to a Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow I recommend this for sure. After about 10 years, I've finally realized that I'm normally the only one that wants a "healthier" version or "modification" for traditional recipes and if you change the recipe people will know. But...you can't go wrong with a veggie tray.

I will be the best they have ever seen

2011-11-22T15:09:00.001-08:00

Know I know I'm going to have to fight to get back to the same fitness level post-baby when I went to workout today and my right arm is actually sore from playing Wii tennis and bowling with my nephews Nathan and Ryan.  Well....at least I know my right arm got a workout in yesterday. 

For all the other pregnant girls following my blog and those that aren't I wanted to share what helps me.

When I'm in spin class climbing up some imaginary hill or sprinting to some imaginary finish line 

 I say "I will be the best they have ever seen" 

I heard Christina Applegate say this about her labor and adopted it as my own to motivation. I'm actually embarrassed to tell you that this is what I say to myself when I'm workout out, but it helps me so I had to share it.  

Now I have so much more motivation to workout because I feel like it's not just me that needs the benefits its the baby too. Although, most importantly I want to be strong mentally and physically to push this baby out. 

Working out is just one of those things that empowers you to feel like you can take on anything.  I have no tolerance to pain as I cried just getting my eyebrows threaded, but for some reason I can handle workout pain. I think because I've learned to train my mind, so I'm hoping I can transfer those skills when d-day comes.  

To all my pregnant followers check out all these reasons below to get motivated to get moving

http://www.workoutpregnancy.com/pregnancy-workout/45-reasons-why-you-should-exercise-pregnant/

45 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Pregnant.

Posted by Travis

Exercising while pregnant can be quite a controversial issue. The argument has died down quite a bit from only a couple years ago, but there are still some that believe you shouldn’t exercise pregnant. This mind frame usually comes from more of an “old fashion” way of thinking. It was believed once that women should not have to get on their feet during pregnancy. I know a lot of you women are probably thinking about how great this is. When it comes down to improving your pregnancy, you should consider all the reasons why you should exercise pregnant first.

45) Fight chronic diseases
Exercising can help prevent and decrease many serious chronic diseases like heart problems, obesity, and many more.
44) Helps you eat healthy foods (so true- works for me)
When you exercise, you begin to see results which fuels you further. If eating healthy foods has been a problem for you in the past, exercising can help you stay on a healthy diet. The more you exercise the more you learn about your body and how to treat it.
43) Its Fun (It's the Most fun at Fit 2 Wed class :)
Exercise can be very fun to do. Find an activity you really enjoy and stick with it. It only gets better once you start to see and feel results.
42) Decrease the risk of osteoporosis
As a woman, osteoporosis should be looked at very seriously. By exercising, you are increasing the density of your bones as well as improving the circulation of calcium throughout the body. Both of these are very important for improving bone health.
41) Improve Digestion ( very important)
Keeping the digestive system at top notch is very important for comfortability during pregnancy. Exercise will help improve this portion of your health.
40) Look more lively
Your blood flow to your skin will increase when you exercise regularly. This will give yourself a more healthy radiant complexion.
39) Improves sex life (Amen to this one)
Hormones might be playing a large role in this during your pregnancy, but exercise has proven to improve your sex life.
38) Helps minimize varicose veins
Here’s is an easy remedy to prevent or fix vericose veins. Just exercise regularly to avoid them.
37) Strengthen the heart
Exercise can do so much for your heart. It will increase the size and strength of your heart which will improve contractile function of the heart and increase cardiac output.
36) Improves posture
Keeping your core muscles strong will help reduce your back problems and give you good posture. Shoulders back, chest out as my dad would always say.
35) Add years to your life
Exercising gives you a more healthy lifestyle. A more healthy lifestyle will only improve your longevity.
34) Increase your sense of control (need I say more)
Hormones are running high throughout pregnancy. Exercising regularly will help keep yourself in check.
33) Reduce constipation
Your body requires more nutrients when you exercise. If your body wants more nutrients, it will get them. This increases digestive movement and will help reduce constipation.
32) Prevent wear and tear on your body
The body goes through a lot during pregnancy. Keeping the body healthy with exercise can help reduce the wear and tear it may have. Quicker recover and the reduction of stretch marks can be helped with exercise.
31) Increased sense of well being and self esteem during and after pregnancy
Your self esteem is much higher when you feel healthier, look better, and know you are doing something which will have great benefits for yourself and your baby.
30) Reduced chances of a Caesarean birth
Recent studies have shown, women who exercise through pregnancy are more likely not to require a Ceasarean delivery.
29) Improved Blood Flow
Getting your heart pumping everyday will increase the blood flow which is great for increasing the delivery of nutrients throughout the body and to the baby.
28) Improved Nervous System
Many exercises are just everyday movements with some extra weight added. The more you do something, the more quicker your brain can respond to it next time. This is due to an improved nervous system. Your reaction time and speed of muscle contraction will be quicker.
27) Better liver function
Exercising causes your liver to function better removing the wasteful products in your body.
26) Improved Self Image
The better you look, the better you will feel about yourself.
25) Reduce depression
Exercising causes the release of endorphins which gives you a sense of happiness. It is used to treat depression quite often with good results.
24) Use calories more efficiently
Now those extra meals may not just be used to develop fat. Exercising will help distribute those calories to the right places.
23) Improves body composition
The key to having a better looking body is body composition. By keeping your body fat percentage in check during pregnancy, you are going to have an easier time losing the weight after delivery.
22) Reduces joint problems
When you become pregnant, your joints become more loose than usual. This is due to your body making more relaxin which increases ligament and tendon production. Exercising will strengthen these joints along the way decreasing pain and problems within them.
21) Improves glycogen storage
Glycogen is your muscle and liver’s store of quick energy. The more you exercise, the more your body will make.
20) Teaches the body to use energy more efficiently
A more efficient body has to be a better one.
19) Increased oxygen transportation in body
Along with having improved cardiac functions, the concentration of myoglobin in the blood is increased. Myoglobin is used to carry oxygen throughout the body.
18) More mitochondria in muscle cells
The more you exercise, the more energy your body will produce. This is done largely because more mitochondria form in the muscles.
17) More efficient transport of calcium to the body
Improved calcium transportation has many benefits of its own. Improved bone density and recover is just to name one.
16) Increased strength and stamina
With increased muscle comes increased strength and stamina. These both will play a major role in an easier labor.
15) Tones body
Just because your pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t have an improved body shape. By increasing lean muscle tissue, you are preparing yourself for an easier time getting that great body after pregnancy.
14) Increased metabolic rate
A higher metabolic rate will increase your energy levels and also help you control weight gain easier.
13) Increased coordination and balance
During your pregnancy, you want to reduce the risk of falling or stumbling as much as possible.
12) Less leg cramps
Regular exercising will increase oxygen transportation in the body which will in turn reduce muscle cramps. And, who wants muscles cramps?
11) Decreases the chance of excessive weight gain during pregnancy
If you want that body you had before getting pregnant, you won’t want to over do your weight gain during pregnancy. Exercising is a great way to keep this in check.
10) Increased chance of having labor on time or few days early
Get this thing out of me! After 9 months, I’m sure you’re ready to deliver your baby. By exercising, you are increasing your chances of delivering on time.
9)    Reduce discomfort during pregnancy
There are many discomforts during pregnancy that can be helped with regular exercise. Back pain, swelling of extremeties, and mood are just to name a few.
8)    Improves flexibility, range of motion, limberness, etc
Keeping your muscles loose will help during your pregnancy to make sure you don’t over strain any muscles.
7)    Lowers resting heart rate and blood pressure
By increasing cardiovascular strength, you are improving your circulation. This will ultimately lead to a lower resting heart rate and lower blood pressure.
6)    Sleep Better
Sleeping is a huge part of proper recovery and maintenance from any strenuous activity in life. When you exercise, your body will be more relaxed and ready for sleep.
5)    Boost energy levels
Exercising is know to increase energy levels. Your body adapts to what it does every day. When you exercise regularly, your body will adapt to provide more energy.
4)    Eliminates back pain while toning butt and thighs
Strengthening your core muscles will greatly reduce if not eliminate completely the common back pain endured during pregnancy.
3)    Regain your prepregnancy figure quicker!
This is the benefit that most women are after. Every woman will put on extra weight during pregnancy, and all of these women want to know how to get it off. Exercising during pregnancy is a key component to doing this the easiest way possible.
2)    Speedier recovery from delivery (so we can be able to care for our baby)
Everytime you exercise, you are breaking down your body. This allows the body to rebuild itself stronger and better each time. From doing this all pregnancy, you have conditioned your body to recover quicker. Delivery can be quite strenious on your body and you will need time to recover.
1)    HAVE AN EASIER LABOR!
Who wouldn’t want to have an easier labor? Well exercising during pregnancy is a great way to achieve this. A fit heart and conditioned muscles will help ease delivery. Controlled breathing will help decrease pain and more endurance will help with a longer labor.

Amy's Light & Lean

2011-11-22T15:03:00.001-08:00

I recently saw these new meals that Amy's started making and wanted to share it with you.
If anyone has ever tried one of the light and lean meals from Amy's, please write a comment below and let us know how it is.

http://www.amys.com/products/product-categories/light-lean