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Not to belabor this topic, but our recent discussion about healthy weight gain got me wondering about the typical (I know, there's lots of variability) pattern of weight gain for pregnant women. For those of you that have gone through this, did you gain steadily or in spurts? Did it sneak up...

I'm glad I asked. I definitely don't need something that's got a lot of high impact. I expect to have to modify most things, but do I really need another series that requires a LOT of modification? Nah, I oughta just be a good girl and wait it out. Besides, I preordered the new beginner...

I am thinking about getting this, but only if it would be good during pregnancy. I don't need another workout just sitting ony shelf for 4 or 5 more months. Does (did) anyone use these during pregnancy? It seems like the shorter cardio would be perfect, but are the weight segments too heavy...

Oh me too me too. I am pleased with how the usual leg work has shaped my legs, but my butt is still flat flat flat. It needs a serious intervention.

You all blow me away. Makes me realize that I am probably limiting myself a little too much in my workouts, and that I could probably reach a little higher. As soon as things get hard I ease up, just because I'm nervous even though I have my doc's wholehearted approval to keep exercising. I...

Autumn, I completely agree with you that clinicians have to address it. I want to be told the best info available, not just what I want to hear. And even if the clinician says it in the most tactful way possible, no one wants to hear that they are gaining too much weight. It's easy to feel...

I hear ya! And I'm supposed to be in the high-energy vacation trimester!! I did Body Fusion yesterday for the first time, and I thought, "Oh this will be EASY, it's for BEGINNERS!" Plus, I did it on a 6" step, not an 8" like some crazy people do REAL workouts on. Well, let me tell you, it...

That's a bummer. I know we can't sit around eating potato chips and hershey bars all day, but it seems like a pregnant lady should be able to have rice and pasta with impunity. But sometimes, in my very NON-professional opinion, I think our bodies just put on the weight it wants to put on...

I'm all for not being paranoid, but I still wouldn't lie on my back for very long. It's not just about the mother's comfort. There's a big vein that runs behind the uterus. During pregnancy the uterus weighs so much that it compresses the vein, which constricts blood flow and ultimately...

I posted this question on VF. I'll let you know if anyone over there has any good suggestions.

Hi all. I know it's important to maintain ab strength during pg, but I have no idea how to work my abs unless I'm on my back. So far I have been doing crunches on the ball at an incline, but I can barely feel them. I tried doing a seated version of the bike manuveur, but that just burns my...

I tried LowMax today with just the step portions. I feel a little wimpy leaving out the blasts and lowering my step for an already low impact workout but it's fun and seems to get me just worked out enough without making me feel wiped out. If I overdo it (which doesn't take much), I feel bad...

I ordered. The timing is perfect! I'll need easier workouts as my pg progresses and for post-baby. Even though I modify like crazy, there're a lot of my Cathes I just don't want to do these days (i.e., the IMAXs, S & H, BC). I used the preorder as an excuse to order BS/BF so I can have...

Check out http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=2&topic_id=51789&mesg_id=51789&page= I too was thinking that they looked perfect! I really really hope they are done soon. I have been getting very fatigued lately with even some of the less advanced, modified workouts. Like...

Hmm, so if we go through about 10 diapers a day, and 225 cost $28, we should get by on about $30 a month for that. That's not so bad--less than basic cable! I sure hope BFing works out for me, but I know that there's no way to be sure so I shouldn't be surprised if I have to buy formula too...

Hi everyone. Everyone tells me how expensive babies are, and it got me wondering just how much difference it will make in our monthly budget. I want to plan for it now to ease the pain a bit. I plan to BF and won't need day care for a while, so I assume the biggest chunk of change (aside from...

So it hasn't been that long since I got my hardcores, but I want to complete my Cathe collection someday and I feel like making some progress toward that goal. However, I AM pregnant and so there's some DVDs I really want (e.g., Terminator) that probably wouldn't be so great for me right now...

Hi everyone. I know we're supposed to avoid soft cheeses in pg because of the risk of listeria, but does that include pasteurized soft cheeses? I have found several brands of feta and goat cheese that are made with pasteurized milk. Anyone know if these would be ok? Thanks in advance! Monica

I'm sure this has been posted before, but won't you indulge a cranky pregnant lady? What are your favorite workouts to do during pregnancy? I've been very conservative--picking the easiest ones in my library--and I fear I am limiting myself unnecessarily. So I'm eager to hear what you ladies...

My take on the whole messy debate about soy is that the unprocessed sources (like the ones you mentioned--tempeh, tofu, etc) are absolutely fine. The questions arise with the very concentrated stuff. I used to use a soy powder in my smoothies for extra protein, eat lots of veggie burgers...