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I just uploaded a NEW VID on My MMF Pregnancy Fitness YouTube Channel about "Growing Pains".  You know those days when your body starts changing and growing so fast that you are un sure if you are loving it or hating it. It made me start thinking of how much better I feel when I am exercising.

Pregnancy is no walk in the park. I have had the experience of an easy breezy pregnancy in which I had tons of energy, no pregnancy symptoms, worked out until the day before labor and felt amazing.  Then (now 18 weeks), I had the experience of having a not so easy pregnancy.

Though pregnancy is no walk in the park and we often feel nauseous, tired, and huge (LOL), if we exercise all these things will get much better. Believe me!   My first pregnancy was easy as can be, no symptoms, no problems, tons of energy and felt great.

One of the biggest fears for most pregnant women for post partum is THE DREADED POOCH.  I see it all the time and I remember before I had my first child and my friends were having kids.  I would see them months after and they all still looked like they were 4-5 months pregnant.

As of this post I am 16 weeks pregnant with my second!   So you can imagine..... The tiredness has exponentially increased.

Working out during pregnancy is not too different than when you are not pregnant. Of course you should decrease intensity a little, rest a little more, hydrate more, and not do certain exercises.  And that is what I want to talk about today, what exercises to stay away from.

We all know and expect that when we are pregnant, our belly is going to grow.........  But does anyone tell us about the expanding hips and butt?  LOL Well, don't feel bad, the hips is normal.

The belly grows during pregnancy......... That's a given. But its not until you start approaching the second trimester that you start noticing the expansion of the hips and the rounding of the booty and girth of the thighs......LOL Now, the expansion of the hips is totally natural and has to happen, but you don't gave to gain a ton of weight and inches in the hips, butt and thighs just because you are pregnant.

If you are reading this and you are pregnant, let me tell you.....  I feel you! My first pregnancy was BLISS!

Have you ever seen a woman that is carrying around a 1 or 2 year old but still looks like she is 4-5 months pregnant? Yup, thats the dreaded post-partum pooch and let me tell you why that happens........ During the 40 weeks of pregnancy, as the fetus gets bigger every organ and muscle in your midsection distends in order to make room for it.

Oh the joys of pregnancy! For some its amazing and for others a nightmare. I was very blessed that I had a great pregnancy with Nicholas.

I get it!  You are pregnant, and you are tired...... Who wants to workout when you feel like you can barely peel your body off the bed or couch.

I have to say that I totally understand how hard it is to get active and moving and get your workout in when you are pregnant.  I've been there!  But the feeling you get after the workout and the benefits you get from it far outweigh the effort, so my prego sista, you have to just "man up", actually "superwoman up" and just commit to it.

Sometimes we are so tired when we are pregnant that even though we have every single intention to go to the gym for a workout, its like your body weighs a ton and you just can't peel yourself off the couch. I feel ya sista!  Been there a million times during my pregnancy.

Pregnancy is no joke! It is an amazing gift that God gives us and there is no experience in the world like having that little angel in your belly for almost a year and then bringing him or her into this world.  But man oh man is it tough.

I think one of the most horrifying and frustrating things about PREGNANCY, is that everything gets larger and wider..... LOL. Trust me, I know!

I don't know why pregnant women think they can't or shouldn't exercise. Exercise is the BEST thing pregnant women can do to ensure a happy, strong and healthy pregnancy.  There are so many benefits to exercising when pregnancy.

Last week one of my pregos' emailed me saying that she was so happy to have found My Fit Mom-To Be Workouts because she thought that because she was pregnant, she was not going to be able to get good workouts in.  She was afraid she was going to say Bye-Bye to her body forever. But my dear pregnant friend, it does not have to be that way!

Though pregnancy is taxing on the body, you still can be a super fit prego! All you have to do is perform some weight training workouts and eat healthy.  I know, it sounds super hard and overwhelming to you, but it really isn't.

Have you ever seen a a friend, family member or just any woman who had a baby within one year and still looks like they are 4-5 months pregnant?  I see it all the time, and its a shame!  It really doesn't have to happen. Here is the deal.

I don't know why people think pregnant woman can't workout. Actually pregnant women SHOULD workout and it is actually beneficial for them to.  Not only does it help speed and ease labor and delivery but it will help you get back into pre-pregnancy weight much faster.

Weight Training is one of the best forms of exercise when you are pregnant.  And it is also very safe.  So if I have one piece of advice to you, my pregnant friend, its engage in some weight training.

Pregnancy is no reason to let your body go. Check out what the NEWS has to say about Pregnancy and Nutrition & Fitness, click here:  Pregnancy In The News. Actually this should be the time you eat cleaner and exercise consistently because not only is it good for you but its good for your little bundle of joy.

Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you have to be huge and flabby and feel yukky about yourself. Actually, if you exercise moderately and eat healthy throughout your pregnancy, you will feel great about yourself, enjoy your pregnancy and have a fit and fabulous 10 months.  I did My Fit Mom-To-Be Workouts from the moment I found out I was pregnant until the day before I went into labor and I felt amazing, only gained 20lbs and lost 22lbs within 3 weeks of having my baby.

One of the best things you can do for you and your baby while pregnant is EXERCISE.  Don't believe me?  Check out what the NEWS has to say about Pregnancy Fitness & Healthy Nutrition.

Pregnancy does not have to be an excuse to gain a ton of weight. If you eat healthy and exercise moderately, you will pretty much gain all your weight in your belly. Thank goodness!

This is a great pregnancy exercise to try to prevent back fat while pregnant.  And if you want more pregnancy exercises and workouts, just check them out on My Pregnancy Pinterest Boards. I hope you try this exercise and I also hope you are exercising.

Even if you are not pregnant, flabby arms is something that bothers all of us women.  It bothers us so much that sometimes we won't even wear a sleeveless shirt even if its 90 degrees out.  When you are pregnant, it gets even harder to keep the flab off the back of the arm because your hormones are all out of whack and then add in there cravings and lack of activity and you've got a recipe for Flabby Arms LOL. Don't fret My Prego Friend, I have just the prenatal anti flabby arms w...

I was thinking of Jessica Simpson and her pregnancy because I saw her in a weight watchers commercial the other day.  And I thought to myself........"What a shame, such a beautiful girl, and she used pregnancy as a chance to over eat and lose herself".  It really is a shame because pregnancy is such a beautiful thing and it can be so enjoyable, but with 80lbs extra weight, who can enjoy anything?

Sure the belly is supposed to get bigger, but the entire body doesn't have to also.  Exercising makes a huge difference in pregnancy.  Aside from all the medical benefits and the postpartum benefits, exercising will prevent excess weight gain and also help you keep your booty and arms tight even while your belly is growing.

Why should the legs and thighs and hips get bigger just because your belly is expanding?  Well, by default your hips do get wider for birthing purposes but you know what I mean.  That's why I want to give you this great lower body pregnancy workout.

Nothing beats having a happy, healthy and fit pregnancy! I love that I have the opportunity to help so many pre go's have a fit pregnancy.  Not only do they gain less weight and have less aches and pains but the postpartum weight comes off so much faster.

Prenatal Exercise should be a part of every pregnant womans life.  There are so many benefits to exercise during pregnancy that you would be crazy not to take advantage of it. Check out all the benefits here:  Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy. You don't have to spend countless hours exercising, if you would just invest about 3 hours per week, you would get amazing results and benefits.

This is a great lower body exercise to include in your pregnancy workouts.  it helps tone and define the legs. Have a fit and fun pregnancy without pains and discomforts.

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing if you are healthy and feel good.  But for most women, they don't exercise nor eat healthy.  So most women end up hating being pregnant.

With pregnancy obviously comes weight gain.  But it doesn't have to be too much.  If you exercise and eat right, you will only gain the necessary amount and you will feel great.

I was lucky to love being pregnant, but I do understand why some women hate pregnancy.  I mean if you gain excess weight, you end up with more aches and pains and discomforts and who likes living like that?  So take a few minutes to read through this and give prenatal exercise a shot.

If every pregnant woman participated in a prenatal fitness program, there would be a heck of a lot more happy pregnant and post-partum women around. Not only does prenatal fitness help you prevent excess weight gain but it also increases your energy level, decreases unnecessary pains and discomforts and improves your mood. Doesn't that make you want to start a prenatal fitness program like yesterday?

Every Mom To-Be wants to know "how to exercise during pregnancy".  The good news is that it is not too different than when you weren't pregnant.  You can basically do most of the movements, but you want to be extra cautious and safe, make sure you are well hydrated, and train at the proper intensity.  Want to know how to workout at the right intensity when pregnant?  Click here:  Pregnancy Exercise IntensityThe first thing you want to ensure is that  you have medica...

Even though your belly is growing because you are pregnant, doesn't mean that you have to give up on your fitness and your body.  You can totally be a fit pregnant woman and have slim and rock hard arms and legs even though your belly is getting bigger every day lol. If you don't use your pregnancy as a reason to binge and over indulge in food and CRAVINGS, and you eat pretty healthy, you can have a super fit pregnancy.

Every pregnant woman is always concerned with the "weight gain".  And though you should be cautious of it, you don't need to be crazy about it.  Obviously, its lucrative to gain weight during pregnancy in order to sustain the baby's life so just embrace the fact that you are going to gain some healthy weight so that your baby can grow in a healthy and apt environment.

To exercise during pregnancy is one of the best choices you can make now that you are going to be a mother.  There are many benefits to exercising during pregnancy of which one of the best ones is a faster and easier delivery.  Can I get an Amen?

There are lots of types of exercises you can perform during pregnancy.  Actually, exercise during pregnancy will help you have more energy, prevent excess weight gain, decrease aches and pains, help during delivery and help you get in pre-pregnancy weight faster. Here is a list of exercises you can do during pregnancy: Low-Impact Aerobics Jogging Swimming Dancing Weight-Training (my favorite) Yoga When I was pregnant with Nicholas I did 3 days of weight training and 3-4 days of cardio.

Every pregnant woman should engage in some sort of prenatal workout.  Not only will prenatal workouts help prevent you from gaining excess weight and help you lose postpartum weight quicker, but they really help you have tons of energy and feel great. If the reasons above are not enough to make you start a prenatal workout, click on the following link: Benefits of Working out while pregnant.

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing.  I know not every woman can say this, but if you feel good about yourself when you are pregnant, the chances of you feeling good and enjoying your pregnancy are much higher.  So, my dear pregnant friend, if you have not been working out, my advice is get movin' girl.

Every single pregnant woman should exercise throughout her entire pregnancy.  I wonder if women understand all the benefits of exercising during pregnancy.  If they did, I think more women would exercise while pregnant.

Exercise and Pregnancy is what you should be thinking about right now if you want to reduce aches and pains, reduce swelling of ankles and feet, improve sleep, reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, improve mood and reduce labor and delivery time.  How much more motivating can it be to exercise while pregnant? I know!

Exercising while pregnant has many benefits.  Not only do you prevent EXCESS WEIGHT GAIN, but you also SPEED DELIVERY and get into PRE-PREGANCY SHAPE much faster.  There are so many great workouts for pregnancy, and I think there is a huge misconception on what you can and cannot do for exercises during pregnancy.

If pregnant women new the benefits of working out, they would workout more while pregnant.  If you want to enjoy your pregnancy, feel good, and have tons of energy, then you have to dedicate a little bit of time to your pregnancy workouts.  I promise it will be so worth it.

How many more calories do you need during pregnancy? Most women are excited about being pregnant and FINALLY being able to EAT........ So most women take advantage of this time and EAT FOR 2!

Everything about Pregnancy is LOVE!  And today I am going to give you a pregnancy workout you will love. I am so blessed to have LOVED being PREGNANT.

Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing.  I was so lucky to have completely and entirely love my pregnancy.  I believe a lot has to do with your mind set and embracing the whole thing.  If you do, you will have a great pregnancy and love your changing body.  And the reality is, if you feel good about yourself even though your belly is growing, your hips are widening and your nipples have turned black.........YOU WILL STILL ENJOY & LOVE YOUR PREGNANCY!  That is why it is ...

It is such a BLESSING to be PREGNANT, so congratulations! Having an AMAZING PREGNANCY has everything to do with the attitude you choose to have during these next 40 weeks of your life. If you embrace this pregnancy and everything that comes with it, you will have a truly incredible experience.