Pregnancy Fitness: The Third Trimester
This is the third post in my Pregnancy Fitness series. If you haven’t already, please check out my posts on First Trimester Exercise and Second Trimester Exercise; they cover important information and guidelines for working out all through pregnancy. Aah, the third trimester. It’s that inevitable part of pregnancy where you know the end is near but you feel it’ll never actually arrive. I know there are women out there who feel good right up until the day they deliver, but for most of us the third trimester is incredibly challenging from a physical standpoint, and...
Read MorePregnancy Fitness: The Second Trimester
For an overview of exercising during pregnancy, check out my post on Exercise During the First Trimester of Pregnancy. There’s a ton of information on safe exercise during pregnancy, exercise guidelines for pregnancy and restricted exercises which are applicable during all three trimesters. This post serves as a continuation of that article, so check that one out first! If you’re like many women, the second trimester of pregnancy is by far the best in terms of energy, comfort and just plain feeling good. That’s why it’s also the best time to establish a regular...
Read MoreThird Trimester Check-In
I’m so happy to say that I’m officially in my third trimester! I’ve been feeling surprisingly good, and I’m grateful for each week that passes without me being achy, exhausted and unable to sleep. There are certain pregnancy discomforts that are just unavoidable, but the longer I can go without them, the better. I have to wonder how much of a role my activity level and improved eating habits (compared to pregnancy #1) have played in feeling good. I’d never consider myself an ideal role model for pregnancy fitness and I’ve had some ups and downs with my diet...
Read MoreReview: Lauren Brooks Baby Bells Kettlebell Workout
There’s something cheesy about pregnancy workout DVDs. I don’t know if it’s the New Age music, the calming voice overs or the overuse of words like ‘miracle’, ‘precious’ and ‘joyous time’ that are so prevalent in these videos, but I know I was really hesitant to go ahead and buy one. And while I’m in no way a bad-ass when it comes to workouts, I was also worried that anything labeled ‘prenatal’ would be way too easy. Sure, there’s a lot to be said for taking it easy when it comes to working out during pregnancy, but...
Read MoreExercise During the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Ok, I’m feeling really guilty about my lack of posting lately. Let me blame it on a rough first trimester of pregnancy which is, thankfully, now behind me! Despite ongoing nausea, holiday craziness and constant exhaustion, I did manage to fit in some occasional exercising during the early weeks of pregnancy, but I’m so relieved that I’m feeling better and able to get back to a somewhat regular workout routine. I don’t want to turn this into a pregnancy blog, although I’ll be posting plenty of tips on working out, cooking and etc. for pregnant women, and my...
Read MoreAbout Miami Housewife
Welcome, I'm Kristen! I'm a 20-something mother of two working to make exercise and healthy eating a simpler and more enjoyable part of life. I love lifting, running, being outdoors and enjoying food in all it's healthy and not-so-healthy forms. I believe that happiness is as essential to 'healthy living' as exercise and vegetables - that's why I never turn down dessert! Connect With Me!
