Gina Aliotti

Today’s mom doesn’t want the “mom bod”. Post childbirth weight gain and loss of fitness just doesn’t cut it today. Many new moms want the body they had before childbirth.. and they want it now. But do some push too hard? And how do you find the time and energy with a growing family? Does pushing too hard have the potentials to backfire? Sometimes less is more.

Studies Cited related to LL37 and COVID-19

Antiviral Activity of the Human Cathelicidin, LL-37, and Derived peptides on Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza A Viruses
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25909853

Effect of Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Vitamin D Status and Cathelicidin Levels in Sepsis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26086941

The antimicrobial peptide LL-37 inhibits HIV-1 replication
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/17627504/

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SHR # 2478 :: When Less Is More: Staying Fit and Sane For New Moms

Show Notes:

[3:50] Forget dad-bod. What about mom-bod?

[5:20] Take a proactive approach and plan before getting pregnant.

• Don’t let excuses break consistency in sensible eating.
• Doctors play a role in pregnant women eating unrestrictedly.
• Training is one of the best things that can be done for your child.
• It predisposes them to lower risk of obesity.
• Fitness can be somewhat maintained after pregnancy.
• Walking is great!

[11:25] What about the last trimester?

• Be more mindful of food choices, and do what you can to move.

[17:11] Staying fit during pregnancy makes the delivery easier

[33:40] Best movements before and after pregnancy.

• All of the basics.
• Stay away from plyos and planks.

[37:27] After the delivery.

• Home gyms can come in extremely handy.
• Women who breast feed lose ~ 1lb more of fat per week.

[52:00] Was the second pregnancy easier than the first?

• They were both amazing.

[53:38] the app is dedicated to all times in a woman’s life, including pregnancy.

[54:40] Protein intake is important for pregnant mothers.

[56:19] Is organic important?

• Farm to table is the best way.
• All around good foods will go a long way.
• Look at the “dirty dozen” and “clean fifteen”.

[1:09:07] Covid-19 prevention from sun exposure?

• People that live closer to the equator have lower cases of viral outbreaks.

Show Transcript SHR # 2478 :: When Less Is More: Staying Fit and Sane For New Moms