Q: I just had a baby by emergency C- Section. I was told by the doctors no lifting and I can only do limited cardio. What u would suggest I …
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post-partum fitness
One black woman’s bout with post-partum depression, and how she is evolving from ‘strong black woman’ into ‘resilient black woman.’
Q: Can you help me understand what it means to be healthy while pregnant?
“Working out deprives your baby of nutrients!” or “Lifting your arms above your head too much will result in the umbilical cord wrapping around the baby’s neck!” or even “That …
So many of you talked about how you’d ‘fallen off the wagon,’ and how you regretted it. Here’s how to hop back on the wagon, and stay there.
After one failed attempt and one successful attempt at breastfeeding, here’s everything I learned to help you achieve success when you give it a shot.
The story of my second child, otherwise known as Baby Sprout.
Diastasis Recti: Everything You Need to Know About Repairing Your Post-Baby Tummy
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Everything you need to know about abdominal separation and getting rid of that post-partum belly pooch.
A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss stands staunchly against fat-shaming of any kind, and advocates for support and encouragement of all people to make their own choices for their …
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Just Say No to Waist Trainers
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Your waist trainer causes UTIs, incontinence, temporary heart failure, indigestion, high blood pressure, nerve damage, and more. Read how inside.
Q: No matter what I try the scale does not budge. The only result I get is that my milk production plummets until I resume my “normal” eating routine. Help!
You sound like an idiot when you start your little rant about how black women ‘don’t work out.’ We do, and we’d appreciate it if you stopped the nonsense.
Tips for avoiding excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and how to enjoy your pregnancy without the added stress.
Q&A Wednesday: All About Cravings – Pregnancy, Hormonal, Emotional – and How to Fight Them
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Q: Did you have any unhealthy pregnancy cravings you had to deny yourself??
“Now That You’re Pregnant, Do You Feel Like You Lost That Weight For Nothing?”
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Lots of people have snarked – lovingly, I presume – that I “lost all that weight for nothing.” Today, I address that concern.
True or False: There’s No Difference Between a Waist Trainer and Pregnancy
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
‘There’s actually validity to the claim that pregnancy is comparable to waist training.’ True or False?
So, ever since I started talking about #babysprout, lots of people have hit me on the side asking if I have any idea what my post-delivery fitness plan is going …
One of the most difficult challenges for me during this pregnancy, is staying active. Not because I don’t want to, but because no matter how much I eat, my energy …
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