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Top parenting stories this week
Get your Pre-Baby Body Back
The reason you're not losing your baby weight may be simpler than you think. Here's how to drop those final pounds and reclaim your pre-baby body.
by: Stephanie Joanne
Pre-Baby Body
- Be specific about your post-pregnancy weight-loss goals.
- Address your fitness road blocks so you can deal with potential saboteurs.
- Lack of planning is the biggest reason women don't lose their baby weight.
- Any day is a great day to get back on track.
our promise to yourself may have been to get your pre-baby body back, or simply to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2012, but chances are you’ve already fallen off the fitness bandwagon. Most people fall short of their New Year's resolutions before the end of February, but that doesn't have to happen to you. To view the full story click here.
Lose Your Pregnancy Weight
How to get back in shape after your baby is born
by: Sydney Loney
Losing Baby Weight
- Wait until your six-week checkup before starting strenuous exercise.
- 20-minute walks are a good way to ease back into fitness.
- Protect muscles and joints with specialized post-natal fitness programs.
- Work out after nursing and invest in a new sports bra to prevent breast pain.
- Talk to your doctor if you think you have diastasis recti (a separation of the abdominal muscles) before doing abdominal exercises.
f you've discovered that those extra pregnancy pounds don't just magically disappear after your baby is born, this article is for you. Here's how to get back in shape post pregnancy: To view the full story click here.
The Truth About Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss
Why you might not lose your baby weight right away.
by: Nancy Ripton
Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss
- The average woman will drop about 10 pounds after delivering her baby, placenta and umbilical fluids.
- Women can gain up to five pounds of water weight if they had an IV.
- As your milk starts to come in, your breasts can gain up to five pounds.
- It can take up to six weeks for your uterus to contract back to its original size.
fter giving birth, many moms assume those first pounds will melt off in days. But some women can hold onto weight for up to a month after giving birth. Here’s why your body may not look like Heidi Klum’s the week after you deliver: To view the full story click here.
Fast Family Recipes for a Healthy Year Ahead
If your goal is to eat healthier as a family in the new year, here are some healthy recipes to start you off on the right track.
by: Nancy Ripton
Healthy Eating Resolutions
- Only eight percent of Americans say they always achieve their New Year's resolutions.
- 38% of resolutions are related to healthy eating.
- For healthy eating success, don't set the bar too high–keep your meal plans healthy, but simple (see recipes below).
- Enlist your child's help in the kitchen. He'll be more likely to eat healthy if he helped prepare the food.
his year, make a New Year's resolution you can actually keep–make it your goal to feed your family healthy, homemade meals at least three nights a week. It's easier than it sounds. Aviva Goldfarb, author of The Six O'Clock Scramble, has created meals even Oprah is singing the praises of: "Creative, healthy, unprocessed and kid-friendly without being adult-alienating." To view the full story click here.
Healthy Grocery Shopping Strategies for Families
Just when you thought you were making healthy food choices for your family, it turns out there’s a lot more to food labels than meets the eye. Here’s how to decode nutrition claims on your next trip to the grocery store.
by: Kerry McLeod
Healthy Shopping Strategies
- The front label on foods is a manufacturer's prime real estate where they entice shoppers to buy their products–much of the wording (especially things like "fortified" and "sugar-free") is pure advertising jargon.
- Labels with "zero trans fat" imply a product contains no trans fats, but labeling loopholes allow foods that contain less than 0.5 g of trans fat per serving to say they contain none at all.
- When comparing foods, the ingredient list is a good place to start. Manufacturers list ingredients in order from most to least–so if the first ingredient listed is sugar, you know you're off to a bad start.
- "Light" or "reduced calorie" juices are usually watered down, contain less juice, and have artificial sweeteners and chemical additives. It's better to give your kids 100% fruit juice and add a few ounces of water to reduce calories and sugar.
- Labels that read "made with wheat, rye, or multi-grains" don't actually tell you how much whole grain is really in the product. Look for the word "whole" before the grain to ensure you're getting a 100% whole-grain.
hen you're trying to shop for healthy foods for your family, it's easy to fall for products emblazoned with marketing buzzwords such as "fortified" and "sugar-free." But many foods that appear to be good for you are actually the opposite. Here's how to decode product labels to help you select the healthiest foods on store shelves. To view the full story click here.
