Are you wishing that you were having a winter pregnancy so you could bundle your pregnant belly (and body) up?

Now that weather's improving for many of us, it's safe to say we’re all more conscious of our bodies... Read Full Article

Do you find yourself avoiding sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts because you're embarrassed about showing off your arms?

If you answered yes, you're NOT alone!

Many women are uncomfortable wearing sleeveless tops during pregnancy - which is a real SHAME... Read Full Article

As many of you have already heard, NO spot reduction does not work. 

BUT for all of you hoping to solve your tummy problems post-pregnancy by just doing a couple of situps, don't despair, I have a solution... Read Full Article

Now that Summer’s almost here for many of us, it’s time to tone up your arms so you feel confident wearing short sleeve tops this summer... Read Full Article

There is nothing worse than being asked “Oh when is your baby due?” when you are no longer pregnant. It is a common complaint that is often treated with the wrong exercises leading to even more issues including urine leakage and difficulty breathing.

The key is to identify and turn off the “cheater” muscles that are increasing the pressure in your abdomen making your belly bulge out, and then turn on the ones that are going to help you flatten your tummy again... Read Full Article

The first thing you have to check for is Abdominal Splitting. Abdominal splitting happens in around 50% of pregnant women suffer. Typically it appears as a “tenting” along the midline when you sit up from a lying down position most commonly seen in the 2nd to 3rd trimester of pregnancy and postpartum... Read Full Article

Is the thought of a flat tummy just a dream to you?

Well, dream no more. Once you know HOW to conquer your baby flab and thick waist, you’re well on your way to gorgeous abs.

The first thing you have to check for is Abdominal Splitting. Abdominal splitting happens in around 50% of pregnant women suffer... Read Full Article

It’s perfect in so many ways that I recommend everyone gets one.

What is it? It’s a body ball! They’ve been around for a long time and I’m sure many of you already have one. But really, it’s the perfect tool to get a great workout so I recommend you either pull it out of storage or go buy one and start getting your body fit for spring... Read Full Article

I know first hand the reality of sympathy weight gain. As these pictures will attest to, I also know that this weight is easy to take off and keep off - you just need the right formula.

A study in the New England Journal of medicine found that obesity spreads amongst friends... Read Full Article

The connection between mind and body is a critical factor in being healthy, looking great and living a happy life. In essence the mind is communicating with your body.  Any communication expert will tell you being able to listen is paramount.  Learning to hear your body’s feedback is something you can improve on with basic techniques... Read Full Article

Women who are very underweight before they become pregnant are 72% more likely to miscarry in the first three months of pregnancy, a study suggests.

A London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine team looked at 600 women who had miscarried and 6,000 whose pregnancies continued past 12 weeks... Read Full Article

Do you think leaking urine when you cough or sneeze is a natural consequence of childbirth? Do you also think, oh well, not a big deal, it will go away on its own?

Urinary incontinence is not something you need to live with and it will not go away on its own. Luckily there are effective exercises you can do at home that can prevent, treat and often eliminate this embarrassing symptom... Read Full Article

Are you experiencing that overwhelming, often debilitating, feeling known as the “baby blues”?  This common condition affects one in 10 mothers in the year following the birth of her baby, and varies in degree from a general moodiness to an all-encompassing sense of despair... Read Full Article

The Importance of the Acid and Alkaline Balance

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Are you having a tough time losing those post-pregnancy pounds? Are you sticking to your nutritional plan, but failing to see a change in your clothing size? Many new moms assume that all the running around after baby will help them to lose weight easily —especially when combined with breast-feeding... Read Full Article

Are you having difficulty with the “let down” of milk, or concerns about the sufficiency or quality of milk your baby is receiving?  Many new moms believe that the let down reflex is automatic and never fails, but this is not always true.  Sometimes the let down is slow, causing baby to fuss and pull away... Read Full Article

Are you having a tough time losing those post-pregnancy pounds or weight in general? Are you sticking to your nutritional plan, but failing to see a change in your clothing size?  Many new moms assume that all the running around after baby will help them to lose weight easily —especially when combined with breastfeeding... Read Full Article

The subject of Vitamin D is a hot one in the media today. It’s the latest “miracle pill” and for good reason. The benefits of D are numerous and recent studies show it is such a cancer preventative; it would be stupid NOT to take it.

What else does Vitamin D do in the body? It…

• Maintains Calcium Balance
• Aids in cell Differation
• Boosts Immunity
• Plays a role in Insulin Secretion
• Helps regulate Blood Pressure
• Helps build Strong Bones
• Helps  prevent Cancers

As most of us already know, we do get Vitamin D naturally from the sunshine, but the problem comes when we slather ourselves with chemical sun screen to avoid our cancer risk, which is not only toxic, but it also blocks the body’s ability to absorb Vitamin D... Read Full Article

With food being such a big part of our lives, it’s important to have a good handle on it, as opposed to "it having a good handle on you"!

Here are 4 TRICKS to help YOU improve your relationship with food and get through this pregnancy WITHOUT packing on those unnecessary extra pounds:

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Your metabolism is based on the number of calories you burn throughout the day (your metabolic rate). Your body constantly burns calories to keep you going whether eating, sleeping, exercising, or doing regular daily activities. A slow metabolism can cause your body to store fat, which is why keeping your metabolism charged is a necessary part of your healthy weight loss program... Read Full Article

Knowing how much you need to eat is just as important as knowing what to eat. For weight loss, the basic rule is you need to be burning more calories than you are eating. The mistake that most people make is they don't eat enough to be healthy and keep your energy levels up... Read Full Article

Are you eating a nutritious diet and exercising, but still not reaching your weight loss goals?

We understand that making a great effort to eat a healthy balanced diet without seeing results and the ongoing struggle moms go through to drop those extra pounds can be very frustrating... Read Full Article

Cheese is a common craving women have during pregnancy. Why?  Theories on cravings during pregnancy range from hormone changes, to the “body’s wisdom” that it needs those nutrients (although, if that were true, wouldn’t have greater cravings for broccoli, not chocolate!)... Read Full Article

While giving up your early morning coffee or tea for the next nine months may sound cruel considering everything else you’re giving up (alcohol, certain cheeses, sushi to name a few), not to mention the morning sickness and mood swings you endure,  you really do want to seriously consider eliminating, at least reducing, your caffeine consumption... Read Full Article

Here's a question from one of my subscribers:

“Hi Michelle,

You don't know how helpful you are! You have given me enough self-confidence to go through this journey.

Right now I am 4 weeks pregnant and I really want to avoid gaining too much weight over the next 8 months... Read Full Article

Its one thing to like the way you look, it's another thing to dress to FEEL attractive - something we moms don't get a lot of time to do.

But as I'm sure you've noticed, finding the right thing to wear makes all the difference in how you feel about yourself. And picking what to wear is not the only thing to focus on - you also want to pay attention to color... Read Full Article

Learn how changing your thoughts will change your life.

Your thoughts are powerful determinants of your behavior. Whatever you choose to believe becomes true for you. It’s almost as if your beliefs color and shape your world. If you believe in yourself and expect that you can do something, it will come true... Read Full Article

Lately there's been a TON of media covering pregnant and post-pregnant celebrities.

In fact, everywhere you turn some tabloid is commenting on HOW MUCH weight so and so gained and HOW FAST she took if off... Read Full Article

Are you frustrated with (or worried about) how slow your weight is coming (will come) off?

Believe you me, as grounded as I am in my weight, I too had moments where I had to swallow hard while I was losing weight AFTER pregnancy... Read Full Article

Although I was lucky enough to make it through both my pregnancies with very little, if any, morning sickness - I did get to witness my poor sister-in-law who turned a lighter shade of green for her first 3 months and was extremely miserable.

From all of the research that I've done, I've noticed that there are SO MANY different opinions out there as to what really works... Read Full Article

Have you forgotten any important information lately? Telephone numbers? Names? Appointments? Places you’ve put things?

If yes, you’re probably experiencing PREGNANCY BRAIN.

For those of you who, in the past, might have laughed at your girlfriend who suggested it was a REAL excuse – let me tell you, pregnancy brain is a REAL phenomenon and it affects over 50% of women... Read Full Article

I have received hundreds of emails asking for advice to help you get through labor and delivery. So here it is, more tips to help you increase your confidence and hopefully get through an easy labor (just like I did!).

And the very first place to start is with your mind! You absolutely MUST MUST MUST get your mind on board... Read Full Article

I know a lot of you out there are wondering whether it’s too late to start exercising during pregnancy.

Whether you’re 3 weeks or 36 weeks, it doesn’t matter, the important thing is that you begin today. (Of course, it goes without saying that you should get your Doctor’s okay before beginning any type of exercise routine during pregnancy... Read Full Article

While reading through some questions from my subscribers, I noticed that a lot of you have BASIC questions about exercising during pregnancy, for example, “Can I continue my exercise routine now that I’m pregnant?”.

To help you out during this critical time of year (i... Read Full Article

If pregnancy is on your mind, has anyone ever told you to just stop trying to get pregnant and it will happen? Sure it sounds simple but why would you “stop trying” when all you want is to have a baby... Read Full Article

Trouble Getting Pregnant? You are not alone.

After going through your entire life trying not to get pregnant, you would think when you begin to try that it would be easy. Many couples believe it will happen right away and they are surprised when the months begin to pass without a pregnancy... Read Full Article

Did you know that meditation may increase your chances of conceiving be it your first, second or third child?

If you are trying to cope with the stress related to fertility, meditation is truly a gift. This simple and effective practice can transform your fertility journey from an emotional rollercoaster to a more calm, controlled and even positive experience... Read Full Article

Can stress cause infertility whether it’s your first, second or third time trying? Or can infertility cause stress?

My answer to both these questions is YES. Speaking from my own personal experience with fertility challenges as well as my clients’, stress definitely affects a couple’s ability to conceive... Read Full Article