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Fit Mom-Wellness


  • Moms That Kick A** — Professional Fighter Rosi Sexton

    Moms That Kick A** — Professional Fighter Rosi Sexton
    Andrea Page

    The other day I watched a video about a mother whos also a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Her fitness level was awe-inspiring and her commitment to her art intense. Im on the fence, though. My hubby (who also studies mixed martial arts and is a big fan) and I debate this in my home often. While I love the idea of full exertion fitness and I love the idea of competition, ...

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  • Top 10 Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy

    Andrea Page

    Moms and moms-to-be often find themselves debating the benefits of exercise during or just after pregnancy. I have put together some information for those inquiring minds to help ease some of the frustration in fact finding. I’ve found that mothers enquiring about the Fitmom program tend to have many questions and concerns and are often misinformed. I feel the best thing for moms is to do a little...

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  • Abdominal Separation Identification in Pregnancy

    Abdominal Separation Identification in Pregnancy
    Andrea Page

    Are you concerned about abdominal separation? Do you know how to address it? During pregnancy, most woman separate down the middle of their rectus abdominus (the six pack) a small amount. A small amount of separation is normal but pregnant women should take a preventative approach to prevent further separation that can lead to complete separation. At Fitmom, we recommend having your abdominals c...

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  • Pregnancy Weight Gain: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

    Pregnancy Weight Gain: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
    Andrea Page

    Weight gain in pregnancy is a controversial issue due to the varying reports on what is recommended and what isn’t. The “eating for two” philosophy has long been dismissed as a sensible approach to healthy weight gain in pregnancy. Most health care providers don’t advocate this at all. The facts are: You need fewer calories in pregnancy then you do postpartum while breastfeeding—150 for pregnanc...

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  • Embracing Fat During Pregnancy and Beyond

    Embracing Fat During Pregnancy and Beyond
    Andrea Page

    Fatty acids are simply components of fats. There are three essential fatty acids (EFAs). Essential means your body needs these for proper function. The two below need to be included in your diet because your body cannot manufacture them. • The first is alpha-linolenic acid (LNA or ALA), from the omega-3 family of fatty acids. · Found in flax (abundantly), and in small quantities in walnuts, cold ...

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  • Get Going on a Path to Feeling Good

    Andrea Page

    If I had a dollar for every time a mom told me she is just not motivated to exercise, I would have a lot of money put away! Undoubtedly, the first weeks and months after the birth of a child can be nothing short of emotionally and physically exhausting. For many moms these feelings of exhaustion become a fixture with the birth of each additional child and growing demands. Exercise may be the last ...

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  • Yoga During Pregnancy and Labor

    Andrea Page

    Yoga is a great component of preparing for labor and delivery and preventing injury. Mimicking some yoga postures in the labor room has been shown to be helpful for a variety of different reasons. Yoga during pregnancy was a growing trend during the 80s and 90s, and is still widely viewed as beneficial for the expectant mom. Yoga in and of itself improves posture, core strength, joint stability, a...

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  • Pumped for Pregnancy

    Andrea Page

    During my first pregnancy I was a sluggish mess, validated by all the excuses and inaccurate information I could get my hands on. When my preterm baby was born as a result of hypertension (linked to excessive weight gain—mine to the tune of 60 pounds!), I had an awakening. My baby needed me to be healthy—before and after birth. With a background in fitness, I knew better. But like a lot of women, ...

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  • Taking the Fad Out of Abs for New Moms

    Andrea Page

    Does any new mom like her post-baby belly? Whether you call it your muffin-top or belly jelly or have some other name for the roll that your new baby has left around your waist, we know you are not happy about it being there. Almost all women come to Fitmom asking “How (the *&%#@!) do I get my abs back?” Many women weep that they’ve been doing 100 sit-ups a day and nothing is changing. We know...

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  • Beyond the Belly: Fitness for the New Mom

    Andrea Page

    No other day in life quite compares to the day you bring home your new baby for the first time. The knowledge that the beautiful little person laying in your arms comes from you can be so rewarding, but at the same time, very overwhelming. Those first months bring you (and by you, I mean all moms!) great joy, extreme exhaustion, and very little time for yourself. Just the very thought of throwing ...

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