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    Need some major motivation.....

    Hey guys, i need some major motivation. I had my baby boy last november, and i'm trying to shake the baby weight off. i gained 80 pounds .... 8 0! (worth every pound, btw) i've already lost 40 pounds....and now i'm starting to really burn out and get unmotivated. i just can't seem...
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    Lamaz Method vs. Bradley Method for Natural Childbirth?

    My sister took the bradley courses when she was pregnant with her first. She delivered without drugs, but when i asked how much the bradley course helped she said 'it didn't do much for the pain'. she almost gave in and went for the epidural, but by that time, it was too late. I personally...
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    Lamaz Method vs. Bradley Method for Natural Childbirth?

    My sister took the bradley courses when she was pregnant with her first. She delivered without drugs, but when i asked how much the bradley course helped she said 'it didn't do much for the pain'. she almost gave in and went for the epidural, but by that time, it was too late. I personally...
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    Belly Bra anybody?

    i wonder if anybody has tried using a belly bra http://www.bellybra.com/ I was thinking about getting one..i'm 28 weeks now and it's getting harder and harder to workout and move.... anythoughts, ideas?
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    Body image issues and pregnancy

    i am with you! it took me almost 2 years to lose 60 pounds, hard work, exercise, and clean eating. sometimes it's hard to think that i've gained 1/2 of that back in only 5 months. but i've seen so many mothers that have had 4 children and they look great, so maybe it's a matter of...
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    feeling sickish

    hi ladies, i came home today and i have a horrible soar throat, i think i'm comming down with a cold. any safe herbal remedies, or homeopathic tea i can drink that's safe for baby?
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    my first pregnancy

    i am really self conscience of my weight gain. People are used to seeing me thin, and sometimes i think they are happy to see me gain all this weight. i hope that doesn't sound shallow... i have to always remind my self that i'm gaining weight because i'm pregnant, and there is a medical...
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    2nd trimester bladder issues... :-(

    try to drink water through out the day, you might want to see if you don't have a low grade UTI to....i get my urine checked everytime i go to doc for a check up
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    Jari Love Workouts

    i own these dvd's. For the most part, Jari's methods are similar to 'body pump'. She takes one body part at a time (hams, quads, glutes, etc) and does a super long set for 4-5 minutes at a time. This is an endurance building workout, not a weight lifting, so keep the weights relatively light...
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    Light New York Cheescake

    Hey guys, i wasn't sure where to post this, there is no 'recipes' board. So not to get in trouble, i posted it on another forum and i'll send you the link. Anyway, i found a FANTASTIC new york cheescake recipe in my cook's illustrated light/low fat cookbook. IT's got the same texture and...
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    My wrists "hurt" when I lift

    RE: My wrists i'd be carefull with wrist bands.... for the most part your wrists are telling you 2 things 'i'm feeling weak' and 'i'm feeling stressed' i'd pick up wrst bands if the doc tells you to, otherwise i'd work on strengthing the wrist and giving them a rest when they ask you for...
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    my first pregnancy

    i've been using some of that palmers strech mark cream twice a day....will that help with stretch marks or am i just getting soft smooth skin for nothing ;-)
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    Will a pear shaped shorty get bulky thighs?

    for pears short legs you have to always remember to stretch stretch stretch. sometimes that 'bulky' thigh look comes from a short - tight - muscle....not from over development. stretchen will lengthen the muscles.
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    Where has humanity gone?

    eh, give the guy benefit of the doubt, maybe he didn't hear the cashier, or was pre occupied w/something and wasn't paying attention. maybe he just had a bad day. :D
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    My wrists "hurt" when I lift

    RE: My wrists how long have you felt this pain? what is the pain like? a sharp pain? a dull pain? do you feel the same pain when doing other activites (typing, driving,etc?) when was the last time you got a bone density test? do you have a history arthritis in your family? it's hard to...
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    Where has humanity gone?

    >On a return trip home yesterday, I witnessed a frail lady >fall. She was walking on the regular walkway, but using the >bannister for the faster walkways. > >She fell. NOT ONE PERSON OFFERED TO HELP HER! The airport >was pretty darned busy too. I ran to the lady and helped her >up...
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    Want to start a Mama's to be check in?

    You're lucky! in my 1st trimester, i couldn't do anything cuz i was tired all the time.... it was like pms that lasted 3 months long :+ :+ :+
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    instructional videos for instructors

    i think it would be great for cathe to produce some instructional videos for fitness instructors.. just a thought
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    vita mix blender

    so two weeks ago, i was at costco w/hubby and we see a demo of a vita mix blender. dispite the 350 price tag, we thought...why not? That has been, imo, the best damn blender i've ever used. We've been making healthy smoothies and energy drinks ever since. My family things i'm strange for...
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    my first pregnancy

    hi ladies... i am 34 years old and a fitness instructor. I teach cardio/toning classes two times a week. I complement that with 2 extra days of cardio. Well, now i'm 5 months pregnant, and i can't believe how much weight i've put on. i've gained almost 30 pounds and i'm starting to...
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