Carrie Myers Smith is an award-winning author and inspirational speaker. She has a degree in exercise science and health education, is an American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, a Wellcoaches-certified wellness coach, and owner of Women in Wellness. read more

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fitness expert   Thread Posted by Replies Views Date   reducing the waistline Question Hi Six weeks post delivery I was shocked to discover that my waist has increased by six inches In fact none of my trousers fit me I am curious to know if these tummy trim belts help in reduction of the flab around the tummy  one of my freind suggested the same  i had a C Section Please advice if i should go for one of these belts   Rashmi 0 152 3/12/08 5:22 am   Losing the weight Question I had my daughter 12 weeks ago and I have been working out for 8 weeks now   I dropped a good chunk of my weight but it seems as if my body wants to hold on to the last 15 lbs   I do cardio 4 6 times a week and lift those days as well   I am also breastfeeding and counting my calorie intake during the day   With all of this I know that I am burning more than I am taking in so why is the weight not coming off   Do some bodies hang on to extra weight   Will it come off   I also want to note that I eat plenty of fruit veggies and protein for breastfeeding to give her the nbutrition she needs rowaway 0 150 2/18/08 1:22 pm   Losing the weight Question Hi I had my daughter about 12 weeks ago   I have been running 4 6 miles 5 6 times per week and lifting weights the same days   On top of all this I am breastfeeding as well   I count calories during my day making sure I get enought fruits veggies and protein   I seem to have hit a plateau and my body is acting like it does not want to get rid of the last 12 pounds   With all the exercise breastfeeding and calorie counting I am buring more then I am taking in so I should be dropping the pounds for sure   Can you tell me why it seems I am holding this weight and if there is ANY hope that it willl come off rowaway 0 117 2/17/08 8:15 pm   Trying to lose weight after D & C - before TTC again Question I just had a D & C and have decided I should lose weight before TTC again   30 to 35 lbs is the goal to lose by April 2008   Does this sound reasonable & safe if I am also preparing my body for another pregnancy   Is the rapid weight loss considered negative in any way   I know that being overweight can increase chances of miscarriage so it is important for me to lose some weight before trying again   What would you recommend   5'1 and 199lbs   savvyii 0 144 1/4/08 7:13 am   Exercise after C-section Question Hi I wanted to know after how many days wait after C section should I start to exercise As i need to shed this weight Thanks Answer femme fatale 1 436 11/6/07 3:24 pm   Running Question I have been running and training for marathons for the past couple of years   I am taking time off from training to try and conceive but not from running   Can I continue running while I am ttc and when I am pregnant Can I do long runs at least up to 10 miles   How about my pace   Thank you Answer Marathon Mom 1 312 11/8/07 3:04 am   What type of workout can I do. Question Good day I use to gym 4 times a week before I got pregnant I was told that I can conti with my gyming Pls give me a few hints of what I can do and what not   Kind Regards Jessica Answer jessie 1 247 12/3/07 9:29 am   Pilates Question Hi Carrie I've recently started yoga and pilates classes My husband and I are TTC Since I obviously won't know right away if I'm pregnant is there any problem with taking these classes particularly pilates since there's so much core work Thanks Answer KellyS 1 176 11/28/07 9:27 pm   Goodmorning Question Hi i would please like some advice i am Hypoglycemic and i am overweight i need to loose a lot i am 203lbs at 2ft 3 I am doing a diet especially for hypogycemia which is high i protien do you recommend a good start out fitness programme i am always tierd all the time and i am trying to get pregnant but i know this weight is holding me back and i hate looking this way In the past i have started up going to the gym but always felt ill afterwards because of my hypoglycemia and i always end up getting sick and out of a routin pretty quickly any advise would be greatly appreciated thanks joeykareen2126 0 200 10/2/07 2:32 pm   How long after delivery should you exercise after vaginal birth? Question Can I walk on treadmill at 9mnths Answer overduemom 1 297 10/2/07 2:38 pm   jogging Question How do I know if I have overexerted myself   If I sweat does that mean I did too much   If my heartrate goes over 140 Answer kim 1 267 9/17/07 8:48 pm   avoiding miscarriage Question hi there me and wife lost a baby last  year and fortunately we are pregnant again she is quite calm but im panicking about best things to do or not to do to give baby best chance     any top tips Answer fraginstein 1 280 9/16/07 2:56 pm   jogging during pregnancy Question Before I conceived I was running about 3 miles daily   Pre pregnant I was between 117lb 119lb (5'5 in height and 29 years old) I cut back exercising until a week ago because of nausea/light headedness   I am now 12 weeks and beginning to feel better   I would really love to slowly start jogging again   Walking is great too but I don't sweat nearly as much nor feel like I got that great of a workout   In addition the 3 miles would take less than 30 min but walking it takes 45 min to an hour   What would you recommend at this point Answer kim 1 299 9/12/07 3:39 am   nagging upper back pain Question Carrie  I'm about 61/2 weeks pregnant and have bad back pain Is it ok to use BenGay or BioFreeze for the pain What can I do to alleviate it I'm seeing my chiropractor today and I hope he'll have some ideas too   Thanks Suzanne Answer suzanne32 1 250 8/29/07 6:12 pm   Exercising: Question What exercise's can my wife perform inside the house she's 7mths now Answer myamericanlover7 1 252 8/13/07 3:03 am   Cardio - unanswered Question I am currently 5 months pregnant and am wondering if my exercise routine can hurt my baby   Here is what I do: 40 50 minutes of stairmaster 5 6 times per week (morning) 1 2 miles of walking (my dog) in early evening lift light weights 4x per week I just don't want to harm my baby in any way Answer rowaway 1 215 7/26/07 5:44 pm   Abdominals & Update on "No Weight Loss Despite Effort" Question Hi I was just wondering if there are any specific exercises that are good for closing the gap in your abdminals following child birth and/or any that you should avoid until the gap is closed I've read some articles on this but they're not very informative and don't suggest actual exercises Also a few months back I wrote in about not being able to lose weight after having my baby Turns out it was my thyroid Just throwing it out there for other readers who might be having some trouble with weight loss after childbirth I'm fine now & back to my pre pregnancy weight Angela Answer Angela 1 205 8/2/07 1:43 pm   Cardio Question I am currently 5 months pregnant and am wondering if my exercise routine can hurt my baby   Here is what I do: 40 50 minutes of stairmaster 5 6 times per week (morning) 1 2 miles of walking (my dog) in early evening lift light weights 4x per week I just don't want to harm my baby in any way   Thank you Answer rowaway 1 322 7/23/07 6:31 pm exercise? Question My husband and I have been tryign to concieve for 1 1 2 years I recently had endometriosis surgery and my doc suggested us to intrauteral insemination for the next 5 months THere is a great possibility I might get preggers I love to walk and especially aerobics Like fast paced yoga step and others Should I tone it down alitlle since we are doing teh IUI's I guess what I am asking is is it safe to do aerobics with alot of bouncing and jumping if you are preggers (especially early in the preg ) Answer anxiouslywaiting 1 1014 12/28/06 8:09 pm   What's your opinion on this book? Question Hello My questions are two fold I am a person who is trying to conceive and I am an aerobics instructor I teach 3 step aerobics classes a week I also attend weight training 2 times a week and help co teach a children's exercise class I am currently working on my certification to instruct "Exercise and Pregnancy" at my gym I was reading other post where you recommend some helpful books I just ordered the book text by James F Clapp I was wondering what (if any) is your opinion of text by Karen Nordahl Since I just order the book by Clapp would this book be of any help to me OR will it be a repeat of Clapp's book I also wanted to know if you could clarify what you mean when you say "listen to your body " At times I have soreness (after working out usually the next day) usually from lifting but the soreness is not painful When I become pregnant will this soreness be a "bad" thing I understand that pregnant women shouldn't over do it or push them selves I think that is why I am a little confused Please clarify Thank You Answer RED 4 335 7/5/07 5:47 pm   Exercise after having baby Question I am due the end of September My husband and I are going on vacation to Florida the end of December Just him and I I want to look good in my bathing suit I am going to breastfeed though I heard you have to get more calories to breastfeed What is your recommendation to lose weight the quickest before Dec I lost weight so fast with my 1st one I gained 60 lbs But now I've only gained 15 lbs and i'm due in Sept DO you think that i wouldn't have a problem losing the weight with my 2nd one Answer Lisa 1 425 6/29/07 1:43 pm   breakfast before hitting the gym? Question hello I have recently joined the gym and wil start to go in the morning (8 a m) my question is do I have breakfast before of after hitting the gym and how long before or after should i wait to eat please help isis Answer isis 1 361 6/27/07 6:26 pm   Wanting to exercise Question I am 41 5ƌ" weigh 145lbs I want to start exercising jogging or working out at the Family YMCA I am also trying to get pregnant Can starting an exercise program hinder my ovulation and hurt my chances of conceiving What kind of excercises can I do while trying to get pregnant if I have not done any in a long time Thanks Answer aadi 1 364 6/15/07 1:32 am   starting a new exercise routine Question I was thinking about joining 'Curves ' Are there any exercises you would definitely not recommend during pregnancy Also someone told me if you start a new exercise program you might miscarry but if you were already doing one when you became pregnant your fine How true is this Normally I walk and ride my bike right now but nothing strenuous Any advice would be great Thanks Suzanne Answer suzanne32 1 389 6/4/07 3:41 pm   Exercise during pregnancy Question I am almost 15 weeks pregnant and have a question about exercise I have been walking between 2 and 3 miles per day several days each week It is getting hotter and I want to move my workout indoors I have several Leslie Sansone walking videos and I wondered if they are appropriate to use during pregnancy I also use an elliptical trainer but like to alternate workouts Thank you in advance for your advice Answer mazeymoo 1 537 5/28/07 7:07 pm   coping with the weight gain Question I am 8 wks pregnant with my 2nd and already having a really tough time dealing with the weight gain I've already reached 123lbs and started 116 I am someone who always works out hard and very fit That is to try to balance my issues with food I am a very big eater and simply have very little control I basically eat whatever I want and stay lean But with my 1st pregnancy I gained over 60 lbs and was very depressed Thankfully I lost it quickly But now on that same path I have severe body image issues as well as food issues Is it unusual to be gaining so fast and so soon Am I destined to repeat my 1st Please help I'm feeling so disgusted w/ myself Answer kczbz 1 459 5/24/07 1:50 am   Just Delivered a New Baby Boy! Question Hello hope all is well : )I just had a baby April 16th 2007 and i am wondering how soon can I start working out if you can suggest some workouts for me that would be great as well : ) thank you God Bless Nenajasie:crib: Answer nenajasie 1 467 5/4/07 4:41 pm   140 bpms??? Question Hi Carrie This is my first pregnancy and I am currently at 10 weeks I am a trained marathoner and endurance triathlete Is the suggested 140 heartbeats/minute during exercise still current or has it been determined as outdated 140 is my low range for exercise it feels like a casual walk for me I'm having a hard time adjusting Will it really hurt the little one inside if my heart rate goes up to 150 160 for short bursts during exercise I just don't feel like I'm even breaking a sweat otherwise I usually work out for 1 hour (swimming or running) or 1 5 hours for spin class 5 6 times a week I try to stay around 145 but sometimes get up to 155 for short burts I feel great after exercise No pain no shortness of breath no cramping no dizziness What are your thoughts Thank you Kim M Answer Jessie.Rayot 2 537 5/3/07 6:45 pm   Abdominal Question Can you do ab work in your firster trimester Answer rowaway 1 543 4/22/07 4:50 pm   Progesterone and exercise Question I had a miscariage last December and although no one will know the cause for it they did know my progesterone was low I am now pregnant again and my doctor has me taking prometrium My question is:Should I still be exercising when I know I have lower progesterone I read that a lot of exercise can effect the progesterone levels I usually run 5 miles a day and have cut back to 3 I do yoga 3 times a week and do a exerciae video for legs & butt 4 times a week Thanks for your help Answer rowaway 2 564 4/8/07 10:20 am

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