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Ab Rehab

After the excitement of bringing your baby home settles into quiet contentment, you might start to notice a bulge in your belly that won’t go away no matter how much you exercise and watch ... READ MORE

Not Your Mama's Workout Slideshow

Targeted Exercises

Gaining weight while expecting was the easy part. Now that your baby has arrived—and you’ve finally gotten used to the endlessdiaper changes and lack of sleep—it’s time to tackle the ... READ MORE

Get your abs back Slideshow

Your Changing Body

What Causes It?The skin stretches with your expanding belly but may not shrink back to its prepregnancy state, explains OB-GYN Sean Daneshmand, M.D., a maternal-fetal specialist at San Diego ... READ MORE

The Train Wreck That Is My Body

I guess it’s no small coincidence that I’ve chosen the day after our nation’s biggest food holiday to size up my post-baby body. And let me tell you: It’s not pretty.The photo you see here ... READ MORE

Home is Where the Heart-Healthy Diet Starts

That was a vacation. We napped on the beach. We hung out with the family. We lounged in our PJs. We watched DVD’s. We did a puzzle. We overate. And now, luckily for our waistlines, it’s all ... READ MORE

Belly Basics

As a new mom, getting your pre-baby body back is a step-by-step process. “Even if you’re in great shape throughout your pregnancy, your abs take a beating,” says Michelle Dozois, co-owner of ... READ MORE

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