Just because your body is losing inches doesn’t mean you’re losing weight or vice versa. It’s not about the weight: it’s about building lean muscle, which is going to increase your metabolism and then allow you to lose weight quicker. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
Veggies and fruit are known to harbor bacteria, and so your body naturally wants to avoid them. I used to beat myself up about trying to get enough fresh food and protein like I did before getting pregnant. But then I resigned myself to the fact that my body is going to crave what it needs. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
Pregnancy has been a huge lesson in patience and in allowing myself to be open to whatever the day may hand me. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
I always say eat everything, but eat it in moderation. I don’t like to inhibit anyone. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
The side plank and plank jumping jacks are all really great; just be sure to hold that naval to the spine as hard as you can. As for reps, do as many as you can and try for more on your next workout. If you can only do five on Tuesday, make sure you do six or seven on Wednesday. The only rule? Never go back to five! Always continue pushing forward. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
If you want to see your abs, you have to lose fat. I want to be sure there are no misconceptions that specific abs exercises will give you abs! I work with the core. Think about your abs and back working together to support your spine – that will give you an amazing physique! Anna Kaiser Read Quote
If you only focus on your abdominal wall, your back isn’t going to be as strong, and so there’s going to be an imbalance in your body. You want them to be strong together and work together, and not have one overcompensate. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
Your core is the center of your entire body – everything else is an extension – so you want to make sure you’re strong in your entire core and not just part of it. Anna Kaiser Read Quote
You don’t always want to go do the same thing day after day because your body, as well as your mind, is not going to be as stimulated. You’re not going to want to work as hard or be as motivated. Anna Kaiser Read Quote