RE: Myths Of Pregnancy - You cant workout during pregnancy if you didnt exercise before

JCK00 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:04:21 GMT

Lisa, are there OB/GYNs that specialize in caring for active women? I am a fairly active person, have been running for over 10 years and recently increased my running to about 6 miles/ day, 6 days a week. Earlier this year, my husband and I decided to start trying for our first child at the end of this year, so I consulted my doctor but am having a challenging time working with her. In short, I have not have a period since April, she thought this may be early menopause (I am 32), but then after blood work, she said I had an abnormal thyroid, however, I had my entire thyroid removed after thyroid cancer (which we discussed at our last appointment). Then, she accused me of being anorexic (I am 5'2 and weigh 112) and suggested I gain at least 10 pounds and see her in 6 months. I really do not want to give up running and from what I have read, should not have to, but would rather see an OBGYN who primarily sees active people, if there is such a specialty! Thank you for your help.

RE: Mama Wants Her Abs Back

elledavenport — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:11:39 GMT

I want my sexy back, or tummy. I'm passed the stroller stage by about 12 years. I used to mow the yard with a baby in the back pack, whew! I walked the mall with a 20 pound baby, sucking in my tummy the entire time, Wow. But I stopped after he became mobile and too squirmy.

I never fully got my figure back after having my last child 13 years ago. I have hit the ground running, and driving, since they've been in preschool, so my tummy has been pooching ever since. I know I should be hitting the floor, but every time I did, I had a child interrupt with something that really needed to be addressed. Moms would tell me that 'my freedom will come, and then I could take care of exercise then." So I gave up trying for a long time.

For those of us who had taken Danocrine, or other steroids to reduce endometriosis, and increase fertility, we also have the added bulk from those medicines. I didn't think I could overcome this bulkiness until I did the 21 day jumpstart program with Denise Austin. Her exercises trimmed and toned the inches away, without overdoing the aerobic portion which would have built too much muscle. For those of us who neglected our tummys and spent way to much time playing with our kids instead of exercising, Denise's program is one good way to go. You can do her exercises during preschool time, or during a cartoon. Put on Lion King, and you can get at least 20 minutes on the treatmill!

I hope this helps those "experienced" moms get their sexy tummy back!

Active Expert: Lisa Druxman

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RE: Myths Of Pregnancy - You cant workout during pregnancy if you didnt exercise before