Autumn Bonner

Hi Moms!  Autumn here from Tailored Fitness back this week to help us tackle our next trouble spot, the Butt, with a baby-wearing workout you’ll love.  If you missed our first post about how to tone the tummy, you can check it out here. There are 3 changes that occur during pregnancy that affect our backsides:

Weight gain

It is completely normal to gain weight in places other than your belly during pregnancy.  It’s part of the way your body makes sure you have enough nourishment for the growing baby. You may have noticed that as your front was getting larger (aka: breasts and belly) that your backside was getting larger too (aka: your butt).  I like to think of it as the good Lord’s way of making sure we don’t fall over!

Loss of muscle tone

Towards the end of pregnancy, the weight of your

Happy New Year Moms!  Now that the family is gone, Christmas cookies are eaten, and presents are all opened, you are probably settling back into your normal life as a mom.  If you are like most people, you are probably thinking about the new year and how you’d like to make it even better than last year.  One of the areas you might like to improve in the New Year is your health.  Let’s face it: as a mom, caring for yourself usually takes last place.  You make sure your kids’ needs are met, take care of your spouse, and after that, if there’s time, you take care of you.  Sadly this often leaves us moms disappointed…with how our clothes fit, with how often we get to exercise, and with our lack of energy. Let’s make this year different!  To be the best moms we can be, we must take care of ourselves. The good news is that by carving out just 20 minutes a day you can make some big changes this year! Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to tackle the top 3 trouble spots for moms: tummy, butt,

We have reached the 4^th and final key to finding your best post-baby body.  Thanks for joining me on this journey and stay in touch by following Tailored Fitness on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or by signing up for our e-newsletter which will give you more great information to help you on your fitness journey (including a free workout sent right to your inbox!).

Ok, let’s get down to business: the 4^th key to your post-baby best is using Ergo to set a good example for your kiddos!  This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Yes, we should exercise, eat well, and stay active for the sake of personal improvement, but a big motivation for a positive mindset and self-esteem should

Hope your week is going well and that you are on your way to finding your best post-baby body by applying the first 2 keys for success. Before we take a look at the 3^rd key, let’s do a quick review. Forgive me, I was a teacher in my former life ...

Key # 1 – Exercising with your baby in the Ergo -       Make it your goal to exercise at least 4 days a week for about 30-45 minutes -       Cardio + Strength work = Fat loss -       Put your baby in the Ergo and try out the Workout with your baby video (Note: By clicking the link, you are agreeing to the Tailored Fitness Terms of Use) Key # 2 - Cooking

[youtube]http://youtu.be/uT9dnm8xhl8[/youtube]   So did you get a chance to try the Workout with your Baby video in last week’s post? I hope it showed you how easy it can be to get a great workout at home, with just your baby and the Ergobaby Carrier. Don’t forget that you can still sign up to try out Tailored Fitness free for 30 days if you want to try creating your own custom workout video. This week we are going to take a look at the 2^nd key to finding your best post-baby body, cooking healthy with your baby in the Ergo.  Eating healthy is