Mind The Bump Newsletter
Feb 06
Most New Moms are Full of Regret
Most pregnant women let themselves go,
indulge in their cravings, stop exercising and use pregnancy
as an excuse to eat the house.
There’s no denying that when you have a big belly,
feel nauseous and have aches and pains – the last
thing you feel like doing is getting up off the couch
or thinking about what you’re about to put in
your mouth.
And that’s why most pregnant women gain more
weight than they should, struggle to lose the excess
pounds afterwards, and feel miserable.
How many times do you hear moms complaining about the
“last” five or ten pounds from pregnancy
that they just CAN’T seem to lose?
And how many women do you know that have turned to
using restrictive diets and strict exercising routines
(all the weight-loss “tricks”) to get rid
of those UNWANTED post-pregnancy pounds?
In fact, many women spend the rest of their lives feeling
like they’ll never get their “pre-pregnancy”
body back– they don’t feel sexy or attractive.
Should've, could've, would've – don’t let
this happen to you. Don’t be full of regret.
You CAN make your pregnancy a SUCCESS for both baby
and you – it’s not as hard as you think
(and it WILL set you up for afterwards!).
It just takes a little effort for HUGE gains. I’ll
coach you and show you how. Whether you're trying to
fit a winter coat over your belly or worse yet, trying
to find a bathing suit that looks good (for all of you
who are lucky enough to be in a hot climate right now!).
To help you out, I've put together a list of my TOP
8 TIPS that will help you get through your pregnancy
on a POSITIVE note - looking GOOD and feeling GREAT
about yourself.
My TOP 8 TIPS to beat the EXTRA bulge:
Tip 1: Make an appointment with yourself
to exercise (or even go for a walk). By scheduling in
a workout, you're not only taking care of your health,
but your baby's health too. So, even though you feel
tight for time, do it anyway. (And of course always
get your Doctor's OK before doing any exercise)
Tip 2: Do your workouts (or walk)
in the morning. Why? Because the likelihood of you actually
doing a work out strongly decreases as the day goes
on - so don't procrastinate!
Tip 3: Sneak in activity as much as
you can. If you increase your activity while you run
errands (i.e. walking to the grocery store, instead
of driving the car) you'll be more likely to maintain
your exercise requirements (otherwise referred to as
calorie output)
Tip 4: Carry healthy snacks with you
at ALL times. Prevention WILL ward off that last minute
greasy, high calorie, fast food choice that we all get
stuck with when we feel famished and don't have a healthy
alternative to choose from.
Tip 5: Don't go to events starving.
Why? Because there is a huge tendency to overeat when
you're starving. If you need to, eat something small
(and healthy) before you leave home - it's also better
for your baby this way!
Tip 6: Make sure you stay hydrated.
A lot of the time people confuse thirst for hunger -
so drink, drink and drink, and make sure you get your
10 glasses of water per day.
Tip 7: Keep your plate colorful. This
way you'll increase your vitamins, fiber and bulk, without
eating TONS of calories (i.e. having a salad with your
meal, instead of just having a big plate of white pasta!)
Tip 8: Be mindful of what you put
in your mouth! Most of us do the hand-to-mouth gesture
automatically - especially during the holidays. Make
sure you appreciate everything you put in your mouth
(attending to how your food tastes and smells etc.).
Another good tip is to count to 10 before swallowing
each bite (this will force you to stay mindful!).
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