When I was pregnant (all three times) I don’t think I took as good care of myself as I should have. I took my prenatal vitamins daily and kept myself hydrated. However, I didn’t exercise or stretch regularly and always regretted it (especially in the 3rd trimester when my pelvic bones felt like they were tearing apart).

I also used my pregnancy as a way to eat whatever I wanted. During my first pregnancy, I gained 85 pounds. I lost 65 pounds very quickly (I retained a lot of water) but the last 40 never came off. Not only that but subsequent pregnancies later and I gained another 100 pounds. That’s where I am at now… trying to lose the weight I gained during my pregnancies and then some.

So I want to take this opportunity to caution all of you who are currently pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, do yourself a favor and take care of your body during your pregnancy. You will handle delivery better and you will have more energy after the baby is born.