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I stumbled upon Lily Nichols listening to a podcast a little over a year ago right when I became pregnant. Coincidence? Fate I think… I had been following a low carb diet for 6 months and was fully vested in providing proper nutrition to my … continue reading

5 Ways To Stay Calm When Things Get Stressful

5 Ways To Stay Calm When Things Get Stressful

Deadlines. Expectations. Go, go go. Ever feel like you just don’t have enough time to get it all done? You go into autopilot. Panic mode. Keep working and burning the candle at both ends until you’re spent. 12 hour days turn into 14 hour days … continue reading

Questioning Safe Exercise During Pregnancy

As a prenatal dietitian and diabetes educator, I am asked a lot of questions about exercise during pregnancy. Is it safe? I’m afraid. Will it hurt my baby? Won’t it increase my risk of miscarriage? What CAN I do? What CAN’T I do?   I’ve … continue reading

Is Pilates Safe During Pregnancy?

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Short answer: Yes! Many pregnant women wonder: Is Pilates safe during pregnancy? This article will review why Pilates is great during pregnancy. Pilates focuses on posture, core strength, stability, balance, breath, and body awareness – all important parts of feeling comfortable and confident in your … continue reading