Post Natal Fitness: Counting Calories

Did you know that when you were pregnant you burned 10% more calories if you were carrying a boy than if you were carrying a girl? Did you know that the average pregnant woman burns about 3,000 calories per day while she is pregnant and may continue to burn upwards of 2800 calories a day if you are breastfeeding, but while you burning these calories, you need to be aware that your body needs proper nutrition throughout the pregnancy and into the period where you are breastfeeding. However, even if you aren’t breastfeeding, you still need to maintain a healthy … Continue reading