Denise Austin's Ultimate Pregnancy Book: How to Stay Fit and Healthy Through the Nine Months--and Shape Up After BabySimon and Schuster, 1999 M05 11 - 240 pages You're pregnant! And excited, yet at the same time wondering: * How can I combat morning sickness? * How can I exercise if I have no energy? * How do I control my weight when I'm eating for two? * How long will it take me to get back into shape after delivery? * How can I flatten my tummy after baby? Luckily, Denise Austin, America's favorite fitness expert, has "been there, done that," and shares her very personal pregnancy routines, including what she ate, how she exercised, and how she maintained a great attitude along the way. Think of her as your very own pregnancy coach, and in Denise Austin's Ultimate Pregnancy Book, she breaks down each trimester and includes a special bonus section on how to shape up after baby. Using real stories and queries from her fans, Austin addresses all your questions and eases your concerns in her own inimitable style. Just remember, no matter what month you're in, you can do it! |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 11 |
You Can Do It Exercises for the First Trimester | 44 |
SECOND TRIMESTER | 71 |
Eating Smart and Happy Snacking | 80 |
PART | 98 |
Give In to Your Cravings | 126 |
You Can Do It Exercises for the Third Trimester | 140 |
SHAPE UP AFTER BABY | 169 |
Lose That Baby Fat | 184 |
AfterBaby Shapeup | 197 |
AFTERWORD | 227 |
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