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As with any exercise program, lower ab toning exercises
after pregnancy need to be started off slowly and then
slowly made more challenging with more repetitions and
possibly even some weights for resistance. With these
core training exercises after pregnancy, you will not
only be a fit and healthy mom, but you're also going to
look good while you do it. To learn more check out this
week's article on Post Pregnancy Core building
Exercises. In fitness
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Many
factors can weaken your pelvic floor muscles, from
pregnancy and childbirth to aging and being overweight.
This may allow your pelvic organs to descend and bulge
into your vagina — a condition known as pelvic organ
prolapse. The effects of pelvic organ prolapse range
from uncomfortable pelvic pressure to leakage of urine.
Pelvic organ prolapse isn't inevitable, however. Kegel
exercises can help delay or even prevent pelvic organ
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Practice
Whatever you practice, you will become skilled at doing. Winning athletes
practice day after day, month after month, to hone their skills. So do the best
musicians, actors, salespeople, airline pilots, preachers, photographers,
designers -- the list goes on and on.
What do you practice every day? Do you practice positive, success-oriented
skills and actions? Or do you practice such skills as making excuses, getting
angry, complaining, assigning blame, and
procrastinating.
Remember, the more you practice, the more skilled you become. Every moment, you
increase your experience in some area. The more you practice anything, the more
it becomes a part of you. So be aware of what you practice each day, each
moment. Make sure that what you practice, is what you want to become.
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"Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently
begin again."
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Melon Salad
Ingredients:
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1 lb.
watermelon
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1/2 lb.
honeydew melon
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1/2 lb.
cantaloupe
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4 Tbsp. diced
feta cheese
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2 Tbsp. finely
chopped mint leaves
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Juice of 1-2
limes
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Salt and
pepper to taste, if desired
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Whole sprigs
of mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions:
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Seed the
melons and cut into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a platter or 6 salad
plates. Sprinkle with the feta and chopped mint. Season with lime juice and,
if desired, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. If using, garnish with
sprigs of mint.
Makes: 6
servings.
Nutritional
Information (Per serving):
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Post Pregnancy Core building Exercises
Weight loss and fitness take patience, time, and
discipline; if things are pushed too soon, other
problems can arise. It can take 6-12 weeks to return to
a pre-pregnancy state - sometimes longer - so don't give
up!
With proper training, and beginning as early as 24-48
hours after birth, you can avoid many problems and work
toward rebuilding and toning your body the right way.
Always check with your doctor before beginning this
routine, since all mothers and all deliveries are
different. Restrictions may apply to you that prevent
your doing these exercises immediately. Begin only when
your doctor clears you, and always remember that
patience and time will help - so don't get discouraged!
If your ribs and upper back move, like in a crunch, the
upper portion of your abs is emphasized. However, if you
move your pelvis and lower back, the lower abs are
emphasized. So in order to emphasize your lower abs your
pelvis must move or abs must work to keep your pelvis
stable when your legs move.
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