Get in Shape, Girl!

Confession time: I’ve put on 10lbs this year. 

That’s right, my discipline went right out the window once I lost my niece. My focus was shot… not to mention my motivation. Just when I thought I had a handle on not feeding my emotions, I started doing it again, and now I’m paying for it. The Easter Bunny didn’t help matters with all things Cadbury. 

Lucky for me, I received a book to review recently that I am going to use to help me get back on track… Baby Weight: The Complete Guide to Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness. 

What’s that? Why am I reading a book about losing the baby-weight when I’m like 4 years post-partum? 

Because it’s a great book for anyone, really. Incredible tips with a ton of pictures of hot Mommas actually doing the yoga/Pilates strengthening-type exercises, so you know you’re doing them properly. It’s super helpful when you’re feeling awkward holding a pose you may not have experienced before.

There are chapters on prenatal and postnatal fitness, as well as adjustments for beginners-advanced, post-c-section & Mommas who may have other limitations, even those on bed-rest.

The book actually kicks off with nutritional tips, or, the 7 Principles. Such as: Eat to Live, Eat Fresh, Power Up with Protein, etc. Micky focuses on the fact that this is not a diet, but a way of life. If you remember, my discipline with food was key to helping me lose weight the first time around. I stuck to it for well over a year, until I recently fell off the wagon. Thankfully, I don’t have 50lbs to lose this time. I’m very focused on nipping this gain in the bud before it gets out of hand. I believe Micky’s book will help me get back on track.

I love how Micky keeps it real for new moms, by integrating your baby into many post-partum exercises, discussing depression, as well as the unpredictable agenda your baby may have.

From Chapter 5: “Ultimately, it is your baby who will control the dynamic of the exercise sessions if you want her to be a part of them… If she flat-out refuses, don’t push it. You don’t want to sour the experience forever.”

The writer of Baby Weight, Micky Morrison, is a physical therapist with over 15 years experience in women’s health. Micky developed the progressive and intense program to initially meet her own needs, and later to meet the needs of her clients. Micky found that many Mommas craved more challenges as well as nutritional advice as their bodies changed throughout pregnancy and after they gave birth.

To celebrate Micky’s book, we are hosting a Twitter Party on Thursday, April 19th at 8pm EST!!

Mickey & I will be discussing the ups & downs of weight-loss, nutrition & exercise (don’t worry, we’ll keep it fun!!) AND, we’ll be giving away the following prizes during the hour:

• 5 Baby Weight Fitness books — in both hard-copy & e-book form (winner’s choice!) 
• Ear-buds to help you tune out your kids the world while you work out.
• Momma Needs a Beer Water bottle (winner’s choice of Trek, Kor or Stainless!) 
• Momma Needs a Beer Gym bag. 

What you need to do: 

RSVP for the Twitter Party in this super-duper simple form. 

Follow me on twitter @mommaneedsbeer 

Follow Micky on twitter @babyweightbook

Follow the hashtag #FitMomma on Thursday, April 19th at 8pm EST!

Everyone is welcome: Men, Women, Pregnant Mommas, New Mommas, Grand-mommas, ETC!

Can’t wait to party with all of you! CHEERS!