So, it’s been exactly 2.5 weeks since bubs entered our lives. Things at home will never be the same again. From breast-feeding exclusively around to clock to spending time trying to understand our lil one, its all been a whirlwind of activities for sure. Anyway, people ask me, how I shed my pregnancy weight so […]
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How Third-Trimester Exercise Benefits the Baby
Navel’s a permanent outie. Run’s become a walk. Eating takes some effort and so does sleeping. Ask me again if it’s worth it… and I’d still say..YES! With only one more week or so to go, I can say this has been quiet a journey. People tell me “you look great carrying this baby” and […]
Top 5 bodyweight exercises
At 34 weeks and still able to do hanging knee ups. Of course the weight I am carrying now makes it harder to do a high no. of reps, so i just do less.. No shame in that! Here are 5 fabulous body weight exercises to get you going this week! 1. Наngіng Knee Ups This exercise […]
8 Things Any Pregnant Runner Would Understand
Here are 8 Things Any Pregnant Runner Would Understand! 1. “I’m not fat, I’m pregnant!” This was me.. during my first trimester. I wanted to shout it out to every passing stranger. One of those t-shirts that proclaim “running for TWO” would have sufficed too! Anyway, don’t feel bad or feel judged – actually nobody […]
10 Things to Do Before You Deliver
At 34 weeks, our baby now weighs 2.2kgs. Baby’s weight is right on track according to my gynae. She now kicks like a madman more than 20x a day. On the mommy front, no stretch-marks to date. Yay! Cardio and weights for 1 hour every morning, status quo. With only ONE more month to go, […]
Eat Chocolates for a healthy Pregnancy!
Boy was I glad to see this statement. Recently, I’ve been the chocolate monster, supplementing every meal with a couple of truffles or dark chocolate bon bons once I’m done. I never used to have a sweet tooth, I tell ya. According to one American double-blind trial, chocolate can improve placental function and decrease your […]
How Big is My Baby This Week?
Such a cute comparison chart, to not be shared with expecting mums! (from 28 weeks onwards ,because I am already 28 weeks;) )
Creating a Life.
I’ve always been a bit of a fitness freak. I live, eat, breathe the shit! Friends who know me know I work hard to stay in shape so when my body transformed over my pregnancy, I had to learn to accept it. But then I realised that fitness and health is not about how you […]
Swimming right till the end of 3rd Trimester!
Anyone who tells you you should not swim at the end of your third trimester, or should not work out in water, is absolute bollocks. When you do exercises in water, your abdominal muscles are engaged and lengthened because they’re working to keep you balanced. And the buoyancy of the water actually makes it easier […]
Watermelon are a Pregnant Woman’s best friend!
I love watermelon. Heck I love most fruits really, and thank God I married a man who’s as mad about fruits as I am. If you’re pregnant, the benefits are even more fabulous. Watermelon eases heartburn and reduces swelling; its high water content (92 percent) and fruit sugars can help alleviate morning sickness and dehydration; […]