Upcoming Event in Boston: What Every Mom-To-Be Needs to Know about Prenatal Yoga

Active Boston mom-to-be's - there is an upcoming event to consider attending! 

Where? Exhale Spa at Battery Wharf, in the North End/Waterfront area of Boston!

When? Saturday October 26, 2013 from: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM  

What?  Prenatal Yoga: What Every Mom-To-Be Needs To Know with Jennifer Prohaska

Price? $40

Details? "Practicing yoga throughout your pregnancy has many wonderful benefits; it can help to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and prepare you for the physical demands of labor. You do not need to find a "prenatal" class to reap these rewards. This workshop will focus on how to modify your practice so that you can attend any yoga class with confidence. You will learn how to adjust your yoga asanas to accommodate your changing figure, review unsafe postures, and explore calming breathing exercises designed for relaxation. This workshop will help you feel comfortable and knowledgeable modifying in future yoga classes. This workshop is ideal for expectant mothers and yoga teachers who would like to learn more about prenatal modifications."

Call 617.603.3100 or Sign Up Here!

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Mom’s Getting Moving Monday: Three Articles Featuring Pregnancy Work-Outs

Strong & Serene Workout Moves from Fit Pregnancy

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2 Pregnancy Core Exercises from Michelle Marie Fit

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The Plus-One Workout! From Self

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3 Pregnancy Myths: Busted! Guest Blog Post from founder of mama2b - a Fit BumpBundle featured product!

goals for a healthy pregnancy vary from mama to mama, but here are 3 common prego myths busted:

myth #1: exercise might harm my baby
false! in fact, studies have found that active moms have babies with healthier hearts, lower birth weights and risk of childhood obesity, and bonus, are a tad bit smarter!  aim for 30 minutes of cardio per day and yes, walking counts. add in strength training at least 2-3 times per week, whether it be in the weight room or pop in a prental pilates dvd.  

myth #2: i need to eat a lot more to support the baby’s growth
nope! your body only needs about an extra 300 calories per day to provide your baby with adequate nutrients. choose healthy options like a small apple with ¼ cup walnuts, a banana with 2 tbsp peanut butter, or 15 blue corn tortilla chips with ¼ cup guacamole.  

myth #3: i need to take it easy and relax while i’m pregnant 
well, kinda.  while you do need to keep stress levels low, get adequate sleep, and listen to your bod, being pregnant doesn’t mean you kick up your feet and watch daytime television all day long and count trips to the bathroom as exercise. research shows you will gain less weight, have a quicker delivery, and bounce back to your pre-baby bod faster if you’re a moving momma, not a sofa warmer.

consult your doc as obviously these may not apply if you’ve been put on bed rest (poor thing). the important thing is this: being active during your pregnancy and eating healthy is good for you and baby.  so congrats on your growing baby bump – and go get those goals!

About Angela Manzanares:

Creator of  fitbook™ fitness + nutrition journals, Angela Manzanares embraces the fit life and has a passion for positively influencing the lives of others. Based out of Orange County, California, her company fitlosophy, inc. is on a mission to inspire people of all ages to live a healthy, active lifestyle by motivating and supporting them with innovative products, to redefine how people integrate fitness into their lifestyle, and to change the shape of our world – literally.

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Foodie Friday: 3 Snack Bars for Mom-to-Be

What’s in the Fit BumpBundle? Healthy snack bars for satisfying active, expecting moms! 3 of our favorites?

                                               Bellybar  //  The Simply Bar  //  Two Degrees


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Thirsty Thursday Featuring The Vapur Anti-Bottle, a Flexible, Reusable Water Bottle!

What’s in the Fit BumpBundle? A Vapur bottle for keeping mom-to-be hydrated.

Since 2009, the Vapur Anti-Bottle has been making the simple act of staying hydrated easier and more portable than ever while helping to eliminate disposable bottles once and for all.

What also makes it stand out from the rest?
-It’s 87% lighter than the typical rigid water bottle.
-Conveniently fits in pockets, purses and packs, including diaper and gym bags!
-Stands upright when full.
-It’s collapsible and can be rolled, folded or flattened when empty.
-It’s manufactured in the United States.
-Important for pregnant women and really everyone, Vapur Anti-Bottles are BPA-free, durable, freezable, as well as dishwasher safe.
- Vapur contributes 1% of all sales to water related and environmental causes and has a community-giving program called Drops of Hope.

For these reasons, and more, we include the Vapur in our Fit BumpBundle, keeping fitness and health conscious mom-to-be happy and hydrated! Check out our newest bundle and also if you want to purchase additional Vapur products, including their kid-friendly "Quenchers," they are offering an exclusive BumpBundle discount from now through 10/31/13.

   

Just use the code, "BumpBundle" to receive 10% off your entire www.Vapur.us order!

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Guest blog post featuring Fit BumpBundle product: Sweaty Bands

We all know it’s important to stay fit during pregnancy, but good news: here’s how to look cute during your workout too! For this “What to Wear Wednesday” I’m introducing Sweaty Bands, the top-selling no-slip headband. Made with elastic and 100% velvet, these bands are sure to stay put even during your toughest and sweatiest workout! And, with over 800 designs and assorted sizes, you’re sure to find one to match your style. The Fit BumpBundle serves as a great first time to try one out, especially paired with the Expecting More DVD! Here’s a peek at just a few of the bands paired with some workout attire:

However, Sweaty Bands are not JUST for working out. Because of their awesome assortment, it is easy to pair a band with clothing for any occasion. Whether it is hanging at home, running errands, or playing with the kids, sometimes you just need that hair out of your face! If you’re looking for a solution during your pregnancy that is practical AND cute, Sweaty Bands are the answer!

*Guest Post by Holly Gruber

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healthy baby weight gain: a goal-setting guide

think having a bun in the oven means it’s free reign to hit the ho-hos?  think again.  yes, you will have cravings. and  yes, you will indulge just like any healthy human being – in moderation. but being with child is not the time to kick your goals to the curb. in fact, it’s the perfect time to get your health dialed-in. obviously, this is not the time to be leaning out. quite the contrary, you need to feed your healthy baby bump. but putting goals in place for a healthy + active pregnancy are essential for not only having a healthy bundle of joy in just 40 weeks, but it also means you’ll bounce back quicker to your pre-baby bod.  follow this 3-step plan for staying on track with a baby-on-board:

RUN THE NUMBERS
a common question by newly expectant moms: “so, how much weight should i gain?”  that’s a fabulous question.  with an unequally as impressive answer: “it depends.”   when developing fitbook mama2b, i specifically included a healthy baby weight gain guide for this very reason: to help moms determine what’s healthy! this is no time to obsess over the number on the scale – but you should have a good idea of the range you should stay within.  how much weight you gain depends on your weight and body mass index before getting pregnant.  a good weigh (oops, way!) to determine this is by using this nifty calculator (shown here). as  you can see, if you are thin or very lean before getting pregnant, you will gain more weight (25-49lbs) because you need it to bake that little bun; on the contrary, if you are overweight prior to getting pregnant, you should actually gain fewer pounds (11-25). each pregnancy is highly individual and your doc can provide personalized guidance specifically for you, but this is a good way to gauge if you’re staying in that healthy range – emphasis on healthy!

GET SOME GOALS
now that you know how many healthy baby pounds you should be gaining, it’s time to set some goals to keep you healthy trimester-by-trimester, and week-by-week.  setting goals throughout your pregnancy will keep you focused over the next 40 weeks.  a healthy pregnancy is not just about the number on the scale – it’s about staying active and eating healthy along the way. start with setting goals on a trimester basis, then revisit them weekly. in trimester one your goals might look like this:

·         exercise 40-45 minutes 5 days per week 
·         eat 3-4 servings of veggies per day 
·         take my daily prenatal 
·         keep my water bottle with me at all times!

but as you approach trimester three, your goals might look very different:

·         walk 20-30 minutes 3 days per week + do prenatal pilates dvd 2 days per week 
·         sleep 8 hours each night + fit in a 20 minute nap when tired 
·         listen to my body!

that last point is key – and worth repeating: listen to your body!  no book, dvd, or even your doctor will know how you feel, so always be mindful. the best way to do this: track your progress. 

WRITE: REFLECT, REWARD + RELAX
after you have those trimester goals to guide you, it’s important to set smaller goals on a weekly basis to keep you motivated. mama2b counts down the number of days to delivery and gives you a little tiny illustration of a fruit or veggie showing you how big your little bundle of joy is each week. this is called: focusing on the positive!  then with weekly goals in place, the next step is to jot down your food and workouts. this daily reminder to make healthy choices is a great way to see what foods might not be sitting well and which workouts leave you with a ton of energy or feeling wiped out.  research shows that the act of just jotting this info down is key to staying on track – so put pen to paper to ensure healthy weight gain during pregnancy.  the best part of setting the weekly goals is rewarding yourself at the end of the week – and don’t skip this part. mama deserves it! it might be curling up with a new book or even a prenatal massage, but it’s important each week to reflect on your journey-to-baby, reward the mama-to-be, and relax for a stress-free pregnancy.

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About Angela Manzanares:
Creator of  fitbook™ fitness + nutrition journals, Angela Manzanares embraces the fit life and has a passion for positively influencing the lives of others. Based out of Orange County, California, her company fitlosophy, inc. is on a mission to inspire people of all ages to live a healthy, active lifestyle by motivating and supporting them with innovative products, to redefine how people integrate fitness into their lifestyle, and to change the shape of our world – literally. learn more about Angela and fitlosophy online at www.getfitbook.com.

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