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Hi there, If you're pregnant, congratulations! Did you know that you can keep exercising safely through your pregnancy (barring any complications of course); and if you were exercising before you were preggers, you can keep on going with what you were enjoying? I loved weight lifting during my pregnancy; of course your body will dictate to you if you need to take it easier or slow down. As you get bigger and your center of gravity shifts, you can't do the same things you were doing 8 months before. Here is a great link to some tips on prenatal exercise. How about ab exercises? Yes, it is still possible, and important to work your core . If you leave out your abs, you will have a hard time stabilizing to pick up your baby once she's born! I'm not suggesting you lie on your back and do crunches; things like the CAT/Cow yoga move, the plank, and the Bird Dog are some great non-invasive ways to work your core. Here is another great way to work your waist

The M word...Metabolism Metabolism can mean many things to you; how fast your burn food, how skinny you are, how fat your are, etc. What metabolism really means is:  Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function. Even when you're at rest, your body needs energy for all its "hidden" functions, such as breathing, circulating blood, adjusting hormone levels, and growing and repairing cells.  This info comes directly from the Mayo Clinic . Foods you eat can affect your metabolism differently, for instance, eating protein or carbs causes more calories to be burned during the metabolism process of said macro nutrients.   Here is a quick article with some tips on revving up your metabolism. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/9-tips-to-increase-metabolism.htm   Have a wonderf