Fitness -- it is about much more than weight loss! Whether you are presently trying to conceive, pregnant, or simply trying to keep up with your kids, being fit is extremely important -- for yourself and for your family's future!
Now Pregnancy.org is helping members meet their personal goals! Fitness Makeover 2005, led by our very own Fitness Expert, Alexandra Allred, helps each team member address their specific fitness issue(s) and goals, then together work on a "roadmap" to reach those goals. You're invited to follow along. Please take a moment to read our disclaimer below.
• Recommended Reading: Alex has chosen a blend of fun, instruction and encouragment for team members. Interested in following along? Check out the list.
• Makeover Journals: Participants are keeping a personal journal of feelings, diet and fitness frustrations and successes -- check for ideas on your personal path to fitness!
• Fitness Buddy Chats: Meet in the general discussion room every Tuesday night at 9 pm Eastern. Alex will be there the first Tuesday of each month. Transcripts here.
• Goals, Eating Plans, Workouts: Ready to get started, but not sure how to begin? See what Alex has prepared for each team member. You're sure to find similar circumstances to yours.
• Nutrition/Fitness Section: You'll find everything you need to start or continue on your journey to a healthier you within our fitness pages.
I am postpartum, my baby girl, Clara, will be 1 on June 30. I want to be a healthy, happy, energetic mommy, wife and friend -- the best possible! I'm doing this for Clara, my husband and my July 2004 girls! My goals are to lose about 50 pounds, get in better physical shape (tone, not build), change my horrible eating habits, just be healthy!... [Read Angie's journal]
I have an almost 2-year-old and we're trying to conceive. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism; both effect my metabolsim. If I can do this, anybody can. I want to wake up energized, not droopy and tired; to be able to romp around with my toddler and not be winded. I need a permanently healthy lifestyle to increase...[Read Beth's journal]
I'm a 33-year-old, non-motivated, married with children female in search of a new me. I'm "every woman." I've gained weight. I've lost weight. I've gained it back. I've lost it again. It's time to be accountable and learn how to change my life for the better and be a healthy role model for my children."
[Read Cathy's journal]
I'm pregnant right now, due in July and I have a 16-month-old daughter. I need the motivation (butt-kicking) of a group and the Pregnancy.org community has been a lifeline. I believe this team will be as well! I'd like to sustain where I am during pregnancy and start the journey of losing weight healthily during breastfeeding...[Read Cyndi's journal]
I am 8 months postpartum. After the birth of Ally, I realized that I need to get into shape so that my children will be exposed to working out and eating healthy. My fitness goals include becoming a MILF (or, looking hot in all my new and smaller clothes and making the men drool) and getting down to a size 8.... [Read Melissa's journal]
I'm a mom of 6; my youngest is 10 now (Where did those years go?!) I wanted to participate in the fitness makeover because I've come to a place in my life that I am ready to take care of *me*. Part of that me is my body -- being fit, being strong. Over the past few years, I've overcome several personal demons. One very wonderful side effect ...[Read Jules's journal]
I'm nursing my daughter born 1/05. I had gestational diabetes with 2 pregnancies. Maintaining a healthy weight will drastically lower my risk of diabetes when older. I'm doing this to get and stay healthy and to motivate others. My goals are weight loss and toning my stomach area. This summer, we're going to spend a week in a half on the beach...[Read Angie's journal]
I have 4 kids ages 7, 5, 3 and 15 months! I work full time out of the house. Through weight-watchers™, I have been dieting for 2 months and am down 20 pounds. I am gung ho to lose it all and get in the shape I was back in highschool! But even losing 20 pounds, I still have lots of flab that needs to firm up. My goal is to go from a drab mom to a FAB mom!... [Read Melissa's journal]
I have been married almost 8 years. We have two children, Emma who just turned 2 on April 7 and Lucas was born on Dec 10, 2004. Luke is nursing exclusively, on demand. I'm doing this because I want to be in overall better shape physically, mentally and emotionally. I want to go hiking again and not have the mountain kick my butt! My goal is overall better nutrition, stamina and endurance, a size 8... [Read Kathleen's journal]
I'm a mom to two wonderful children, Elise (3.5 yrs) and Luke (1 yr). I'm also a Mom on a
Mission for Autism.I want to be part of the Pregnancy.org 2005 Fitness Makeover to find better health and happiness that will benefit not only myself, but my family as well. My goals include improving self-esteem, self-image, stamina, energy and general health; maintaining healthy eating habits, a realistic workout schedule; and... [Read Sara's journal]
I'm the mom of 3 girls and trying to conceive. My soul waned as I gained this excess of fat. I'm doing this to step up to the plate, take responsibility and become accountable for the way I live my life. My goals are to tone my body, learn to eat properly and stop smoking. While, at times, it may be a journey of pain and tears I will achieve...[Read Shellie's journal]
I'm married, have 3 children and work full time. I'm doing the makeover to improve my quality of life! I'm tired, stressed out, have no will power...have high blood pressure and have had funky heart rhythms lately. My goals are to lower my blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes, have the energy to play with my kids, fit into my wedding dress... [Read Brandy's journal]
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Fitness -- it is about much more than weight loss! Whether you are presently trying to conceive, pregnant, or simply trying to keep up with your kids, being fit is extremely important -- for yourself and for your family's future!
I am postpartum, my baby girl, Clara, will be 1 on June 30. I want to be a healthy, happy, energetic mommy, wife and friend -- the best possible! I'm doing this for Clara, my husband and my July 2004 girls! My goals are to lose about 50 pounds, get in better physical shape (tone, not build), change my horrible eating habits, just be healthy!... 
I have an almost 2-year-old and we're trying to conceive. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism; both effect my metabolsim. If I can do this, anybody can. I want to wake up energized, not droopy and tired; to be able to romp around with my toddler and not be winded. I need a permanently healthy lifestyle to increase...
I'm a 33-year-old, non-motivated, married with children female in search of a new me. I'm "every woman." I've gained weight. I've lost weight. I've gained it back. I've lost it again. It's time to be accountable and learn how to change my life for the better and be a healthy role model for my children."
I'm pregnant right now, due in July and I have a 16-month-old daughter. I need the motivation (butt-kicking) of a group and the Pregnancy.org community has been a lifeline. I believe this team will be as well! I'd like to sustain where I am during pregnancy and start the journey of losing weight healthily during breastfeeding...
I am 8 months postpartum. After the birth of Ally, I realized that I need to get into shape so that my children will be exposed to working out and eating healthy. My fitness goals include becoming a MILF (or, looking hot in all my new and smaller clothes and making the men drool) and getting down to a size 8.... 
I'm a mom of 6; my youngest is 10 now (Where did those years go?!) I wanted to participate in the fitness makeover because I've come to a place in my life that I am ready to take care of *me*. Part of that me is my body -- being fit, being strong. Over the past few years, I've overcome several personal demons. One very wonderful side effect ...
I'm nursing my daughter born 1/05. I had gestational diabetes with 2 pregnancies. Maintaining a healthy weight will drastically lower my risk of diabetes when older. I'm doing this to get and stay healthy and to motivate others. My goals are weight loss and toning my stomach area. This summer, we're going to spend a week in a half on the beach...
I have 4 kids ages 7, 5, 3 and 15 months! I work full time out of the house. Through weight-watchers™, I have been dieting for 2 months and am down 20 pounds. I am gung ho to lose it all and get in the shape I was back in highschool! But even losing 20 pounds, I still have lots of flab that needs to firm up. My goal is to go from a drab mom to a FAB mom!... 
I have been married almost 8 years. We have two children, Emma who just turned 2 on April 7 and Lucas was born on Dec 10, 2004. Luke is nursing exclusively, on demand. I'm doing this because I want to be in overall better shape physically, mentally and emotionally. I want to go hiking again and not have the mountain kick my butt! My goal is overall better nutrition, stamina and endurance, a size 8... 
I'm a mom to two wonderful children, Elise (3.5 yrs) and Luke (1 yr). I'm also a Mom on a
I'm the mom of 3 girls and trying to conceive. My soul waned as I gained this excess of fat. I'm doing this to step up to the plate, take responsibility and become accountable for the way I live my life. My goals are to tone my body, learn to eat properly and stop smoking. While, at times, it may be a journey of pain and tears I will achieve...
I'm married, have 3 children and work full time. I'm doing the makeover to improve my quality of life! I'm tired, stressed out, have no will power...have high blood pressure and have had funky heart rhythms lately. My goals are to lower my blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes, have the energy to play with my kids, fit into my wedding dress...