Three abdominal workouts that are safe in pregnancy
NB: This post was originally authored by me and published on guardian.ng, an online news site. Visceral fat, fat found around the abdominal region, has been defined as the most dangerous type of fat. It is caused largely by late night eating, junk foods and drinking especially sugary drinks and alcohol. Almost every lady’s nightmare, […]
FAQs: Your prenatal fitness and nutrition questions answered
When it comes to exercising in pregnancy, or even maintaining a disciplined diet irrespective of cravings and hormones, there are as many concerns as there are myths and old wives’ tale. More education is therefore needed especially in this part of our world where a pregnant woman actively working out is mostly looked upon with […]
Prenatal Nutrition: 3 wholesome smoothie recipes to try out today.
NB: This blog post was originally authored and published on www.guardian.ng, Nigeria’s foremost newspaper. If there is any time a woman should pay major attention to her diet, it is when she is pregnant. Because she is not just providing nourishment to her own body, but also to the foetus growing within her. As a […]
Working out in pregnancy? Two things to note.
NB: This post was originally authored and published on: https://m.guardian.ng, Nigeria’s Daily Newspaper. I have heard it said that pregnancy, labour and delivery are athletic events. You should train for them. I couldn’t agree more. Prenatal workouts, in low-risk pregnancies, are not only advisable, but are also highly beneficial for both mother and baby. Matter […]
#AugustFruitful31.26… HAPPY DUE DATE to me!!!
Whoop. We have completed 40weeks yay!!! Sooooooo thankful to my Jesus to have made it this far and literally in the way i prayed to. This pregnancy has been a DREAM!!! I am thankful that I have managed weight gain this time and have stayed fruitful all through too. Feel like celebrating with pizza BUT […]
#AugustFruitful31.8… The next 10days
Hey yawl Week 2 and we going strong still. I’m typing this on the treadmill to pass time and even though I really reeeeeallly wanna gist you about my help that threatened to beat me but for my ‘condition’ , then ‘harm’ me in threat texts after she left, would rather type that from a […]
#AugustFruitful31.3…Of Reduced Movements and 38weeks induction
Ok so I have just returned from an Antenatal class where the Consultant, after reading my notes, said, and I quote… ‘I told you I would induce you at 38weeks right…?’ To which I am like EXCUSE YOU SIR, WHAT ARE YOU SMOKIN’ haha Ok I didn’t really say that but I am sure I […]
#AugustFruitful31.2… Pregnancy lessons Lisa Bevere taught me
Oh my gosh today has been TOUGH and it is not even 11am yet (at least at the time i started writing this). I have already cried like twice lol. Something happened with a Squaddie that made me feel so negligent and she opted out of my Squad. The painful part was she wasn’t even […]
The Battle…The WAR!!!
A battle is a large scale fight that is part of a war (Source) A war sometimes consists of many battles. (Source: Wiki) Battles can be won and lost, but it may not determine the end of the War. Battles are usually short term, while wars are lengthy. (Source) Education out of the way, may […]
Are you REALLY ready???
So I woke up on wednesday morning and literally the first thing that dropped in my mind was ‘OH NO!!! What am I going to spend my time doing today???’ Dang!!! U see, I had a doctor’s appointment Tuesday and frankly, I prayed that on examination, she would tell me those oh-so-welcome words that I […]