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   Can you excersise while pregnant Question Can you exercise while pregnant and what exercises can you do that wont hurt a baby and is it really good to exercise while pregnant thank you Julie Answer jandr8205 1 800 4/18/07 8:27 pm Help! Question Hi Carrie My husband ad I are currently trying to get pregnant with baby #2 I've never been into working out but before baby #1 I was at a good weight (5 foot 3 inches and 115 lbs) During my first pregnancy I formed some very unhealthy eating habits I worked at a bakery and of course ate just about everything I was exposed to Suprisingly I only gained 35 lbs and 2 weeks after the birth of my daughter I only had 7 lbs of weight to lose Between then and now probably because I've kept my unhealthy eating habits I've gained more weight I now weigh 138 I don't excersise much because of lack of time (thanks to my sweet little one I already have) abut I don't want to be a blimp at the end of my next pregnancy What can I do as far as excersing goes to make sure I stay as healthy as possible As far as a healthy diet what can I do change my old habits Answer Avasmomma 1 1048 3/23/07 12:37 pm   I don't know what do,due to medical Issues Question It's been 16 months since I've had my twins and they were 3 months early by an emergency C Section Pre pregnancy I was 128 now I'm 170 My body never adjusted back to not eating for 3 plus I had qiut smoking and turned to food while my twins were in the NICU I have accumulated fat all over and the c Section scaring doesn't help matters either I'm mainly descusted with my back all over my bottom inner thighs and arms my bellys not great but id look better with the other things taken care of My problem is I have Hypothyroid and Poly Cystic Ovarium Syndrome and don't know how to begin or what types of exercises I can do to get my muscular shape back Can you help me :parent: Answer ashWtwins 1 680 4/7/07 3:26 am   weight gain Question how much weight should i gain Answer Jennabush 1 810 3/28/07 6:03 pm   Appropriate Heart Rate? Question Hi I was wondering what the healthy heart rate (during exercise) is during pregnancy Does it vary by trimester I vaguely remember my midwife saying that about 120 is reasonable but somehow it doesn't take much for me to get to 120 these days (I'm 12w) and to stay in the 120 130 range I have to walk much slower on the treadmill than I am used to when exercising (say 3 4mph instead of 3 8) What do you think Thanks Melissa Answer melissaaas 1 670 3/26/07 12:40 pm   Pregnant with an injury Question I recently had a bad fall while skiing and I tore my PCL (Ligament in the back my knee) Two weeks ago we found out that I am pregnant (6 weeks) I am an athletic person who before the injury was working out and hour a day I really want to work out Can you recommend anything for me Answer beyondmycontrol 1 635 3/15/07 5:25 pm   Trouble dealing with weight gain Question I am 32 weeks and have gained 34 pounds I am 5 ft 6 in and maintained a prepregnancy weight of 121 pounds and now way about 155 I am not happy with my weight and struggle to see it as "healthy" I do eat a good amount of fruits and veggies esp salad but I am still a weakling and do break down for the sweets too Is 34 pounds (and more to come I am sure) too significant an weight gain for someone of my stature :popcorn: Answer bryanandjens1st 2 747 3/13/07 3:51 pm   stretch marks after 1yr of having baby Question I've lost weight and have gone back to my normal weight but i have tiny v isibletext stretchmarks What can I do to make them less noticible or go away What type of excercise can I do to remove the small flab in the belly Answer ar2703 1 767 3/8/07 6:31 pm   No Weight Loss Despite Effort Question Dear Carrie:Before becoming pregnant I was 122 lbs and (according to my gym & home scale) apprx 19 body fat During my pregnancy I gained 37 lbs but I continued with my workout (45 minutes of step and 45 minutes of strength 3 4 times a week) during my entire pregnancy I had my baby 5 weeks ago and lost 25 lbs within the first 2 weeks In the past3 weeks I have lost another inch all over and lost body fat (currently at 23 according to home scale) but have not lost one pound I am stuck at 134 I am only working out 2 3 times a week (only 45 minutes per session) due to exhaustion and lack of child care So until I can get back into my regular routine I have been dieting apprx 1100 1300 calories a day Why can I not lose some more weight I am not used to trying and not losing I didn't expect to lose all of it through dieting but it seems I should lose some Any suggestions Thanks Angela Answer Angela 1 726 3/7/07 10:39 pm   Stubborn areas Question Hello Carrie :) I have 2 children aged 8 and 3 and a half After my son I went right back to normal weght of 115 Before I had my daughter my weight crept up to 125 and after having her went right back to that in about 2 months I stayed at 125 for about a year and for about 2 years now have noticed a steady increase in weight I now weigh 150 but it seems to only go in certain areas My body is getting very unproportioned My upper legs are quite big and so is my bum Now the past 5 months or so I've noticed that I'm getting a roll right around my middle I'm fairly skinny everywhere else I walk about a half hour a few (maybe 3) times a week I eat healthy food and I use a stepping machine a few times a week (bought it thinking it would help my upper legs and bum) Should I be doing a cardio workout before trying to exercise certain areas Would it melt the fat faster It's just something I heard not sure if that's maybe the reason I'm not losing anything Answer K L 1 751 2/22/07 6:59 pm   arms and back Question I heard that it was impossible to gain weight while chasing a toddler But I'm here to disprove that one It's not so much that my weight has increased but my body has changed shape (I wear the same size I wore pre pregnancy ) I work full time and am not disciplined enough or inclined to go to a gym But I would like to do some exercises around the house after my daughter is in bed Can you recommend some exercises to tone my back and arms I'd like to wear sexy sleeveless dresses and shirts this summer Answer WesternPAmama 1 740 2/12/07 2:30 am   pregnancy and constantly eating Question With my last pregnancy I was constantly hungry Are there any foods that you recommend that will be more satisfying for the preggy Hopefully ones that will stave off hunger I also noticed that I always had indigestion when I ate anything with red sauce Often I would eat a bowl of vanilla ice cream before bed and so I gained lots with my first Now that I've lost all the weight we're trying for our second Please let me know of any satisfying filling and healthy foods that you recommend for preggo's :banana: Answer suzanne32 1 815 2/11/07 6:55 pm   bad back Question I have a bad back and go to a chiropractor twice a week What can I do during a pregnancy to help with this Any exercises or tapes that you recommend Thanks Answer suzanne32 2 796 2/1/07 2:27 pm   Exercise Question Hi My husband and I have decided to start trying for a baby I had also decided at this point that i wanted to lose weight I have been following weight watchers and have been going to the gym atleast 3x a week This includes 100 sit ups running machine(power walking up hill) stepper cross trainer and light weights Are these exercises ok to be doing when trying to conceive Thanks Answer Emm 1 722 2/1/07 8:08 pm weight gain during pregnancy Question What can i do during pregnancy to slow down or eliminate the weight gain I'm currently 5 1/2 months :protest: Answer Mssumlin 1 1070 1/29/07 2:34 pm   Running Question I run about 5 miles a day I miscarried late Nov 2006 Going forward will running effect my next pregnancy in any way Answer rowaway 1 746 1/29/07 1:44 pm   Abs and Lower back Question My daughter is now six months old and I seriously need to get into an exercise routine I plan to breastfeed her for at least a year so being on a weight loss diet is not an option for me I have a lot of flab over my abdomen and hips My tummy still looks like I'm three months pregnant I had a c section and would like to know how do I get started with specific exercises for abs and lower back Answer Munmun30 1 804 1/19/07 4:26 pm   weight training and pregnancy Question I recently had a miscarriage at five and a half weeks i have been an avid moderate weight (25lbs) user for two years now i also jog a lot four to five days a week could this have been the reason miscarried i did jog and weight trained but only 10lbs heaviest when i found out i was pregnant Answer bienchi 1 709 1/15/07 7:13 pm   WERE IS IT COMING FROM Question I HAVE TWO CHILDREN 7 & 4 I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM W/ WEIGHT UNTIL ABOUT 2YEARS AGO I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING IT JUST KEEPS COMING I'VE HAD MY THROID CHECKED AND EVERY THING I AM ACTIVE AND EAT RIGHT BUT THE LAST 3 MONTH I HAVE GAINED OVER 15 POUNDS WERE IS IT COMING FROM HOW DO I FIX THIS I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANY MORE Answer TLORRAINE 2 835 1/4/07 10:53 pm exercise duiring pregnancy Question I had a miscarriage in july of 06 I gained a lot of weight during the short time I was pregnent and there after also I was using food for comfort I am now trying to live and eat healthier What type of excersise program would be good for me to start even though now my husband and I are trying again to have a child I want to get into a routine where even if I become pregnent soon I won't have to alter my routine Also are eliptical machines ok to use while trying to concieve and after you are pregnent Answer ana 1 1005 1/3/07 3:21 pm   Best exercise to firm up pubic region Question After gaining an excessive amount of weight and giving birth to four children my body is more than just a bit distorted now I've been progressively working on improving my diet and exercise and have sucessfully lost 34 pounds I am currently 193 pounds and stand 5' 3" tall I have been able to find information on what best exercises to work on my abs (especially the lower which is needing more work than my upper) but I have not been able to find any information on what exercise to do to help with my pubic region which is embarrassingly unattractive (Flabby fat etc )Thank you in advance for any and all assistance Answer eedoe 1 762 1/1/07 12:47 pm   making a stupid mistake Question A couple of years ago unfortunately I was stupid enough to torture myself and make myself throw up to maintain a certain weight In shorter words I was bulemic This lasted for about 23 years and I have been lucky enough to get over that hideous diease and have been stopped for 6 months My husband and I have been tryign to have a baby for 1 1/2 years and have been to a specialist and gotten many tests run to determine the factor It turns out I had endometriosis and that palyed a big factor in me not getting preggers I just can't help but wondering if my being bulemic also could be hendering us conceiving as well I haven't mentioned this to my doctor because I did not want him to look at me becaue I was stupid b/c that is exactly what I was "STUPID " If you are fimiliar with this please let me know Thanks :christmastree: Answer anxiouslywaiting 3 824 12/17/06 5:22 pm   making a stupid mistake Question the thing is is that I have always had regular periods and taken ovulation tests to prove I ovulate Could there be any other side effects of not being able to conceive anxiouslywaiting 0 618 12/20/06 8:07 pm   Energy Question Lately I been feeling extremely low on energy Yes I have a very packed out schedule I watch my 15 month old daughter while working part time at home and going to college fulltime online Is there any way of getting energy eating or excerise or vitamin It just feels like I could sleep for days straight Help Answer Roxie23900 1 723 11/28/06 6:13 pm   Food Pairing Question Carrie What do you know about food pairing Does it work Answer WebGrl Mom 1 737 11/28/06 3:10 pm   incontinence Question on the show which aired 11/28 #210 I saw some but not all of the suggested exercises for helping strengthen the pelvic wall decreasing incontinence how do I get more info on these exercises Answer momof4 1 599 11/29/06 1:38 pm DIET PATCHES Question I was told to go to www applepatchdiet com/yu6901 to try an FDA approved diet Have you ever heard of this if so are the results true Answer DOWOP 1 870 11/24/06 2:56 pm   Stretchy Skin Question My daughter will be two in January I gained almost 70 lbs (gasp ) with her pregnancy After she was born I quickly dropped 30 lbs in 3 months and then took the rest of the weight off with Weight watchers and regular exercise Unfortunately I have noticed some loose skin around my stomach hips and thighs Will this ever tighten up again w/o surgery Answer midnitestudios 1 708 11/16/06 12:47 am   Avid Runner Question I have been running now for 5 years and I sometimes fell like my body was in better shape bofore I started running Have you ever heard of this Answer Mom of Two 1 602 11/8/06 3:00 pm   A Lemonade Drink to loose weight Question Carrie Over the weekend I was at my fathers house and I was reading this womens magazine that had an article about a special Lemonade to make you loose weight It said if you combined organic lemon juice maple syrup and cayenne pepper and then drank it several times a day you could loose 14 pounds in a week Could this be true Have you ever heard of such a thing Answer Sundy Visbal 1 797 10/23/06 12:53 pm

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