June 2010

UnderReview: BabyFit.com

Throughout the course of my pregnancy, I’ve been testing out pregnancy workout DVDs, reviews of which I’ll start including here soon. It’s been interesting to try new DVDs as the belly gets bigger because each workout brings with it... Continue reading...

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Off the Charts

I’ve been lucky. Through staying active, eating healthy foods (for the most part) and good genes, I’ve maintained a stable weight for most of my adult life. On any given day, my weight could fluctuate ±4 pounds, but for the most part, I knew... Continue reading...

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Smart Snacking: Walnut Cluster Snack Recipe

Earlier this week, I expounded on my love of almonds as a snack. Now I’m switching gears—and nuts—to bring you a recipe for a healthy walnut snack, courtesy of Petra Kolber, fitness expert for California Walnuts and the star of this highly... Continue reading...

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Special Treatment for the Expecting

I’m now at the point where I’m quite obviously pregnant. People no longer hem and haw around the “Is she or isn’t she?” forbidden question—there is no way this bump is just an indication of a too-heavy meal or an extra... Continue reading...

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D It Up

It’s apparently well-known that breast-fed babies are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency. (This mom-to-be was not aware of this, so it looks like I need to “bone up” on these types of tidbits.) While 9 out of 10 breast-fed babies don’t... Continue reading...

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