Bulging Birthday Cake Belly

Oh man, I particularly miss my fabulous Adriano Goldschmied ones from Anthropologie. Fashion is a damn good motivator! I actually forgot how easy Weight Watchers is. I particularly love to add up my activity points just to see how much I did each week. I do squats a day plus some other core based exercises like planks and bridges.

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful, and also the most stressful, periods of life for every mama at least until your little one becomes a teenager, lol. Motherly instinct seems to kick in early during the pregnancy, which is why most women start worrying as soon as they notice a change in their body, especially if there are any changes to the pregnant belly. These types of changes are rarely cause for concern, but there could be several reasons which actually require further medical investigation. You might notice these changes even throughout the day, especially if you have recently entered the third trimester. Pregnancy is a wonderful experience, but it can also be quite challenging given all of the changes your body undergoes to make room for the baby, prepare for delivery, and breastfeed. One of the changes that marks the second trimester is Uterus Hypersthenia, also known as pregnancy belly tightening. One of the most interesting facts about the uterus is that it grows during pregnancy from the size of a small apple to the size of a watermelon.

Although, those balloons look a little odd, don't they? Let's take a closer look It's the Fireman cake all over again. Eric N.

Your weight is obviously tied to what you do -- how you eat and how you exercise -- but it may also be tied to what you do for a living. A new survey commissioned by CareerBuilder shows some occupations may actually contribute to weight gain. About 54 percent of the respondents attributed their weight gain to sitting at a desk most of the day. About 44 percent also blamed food at the office, like birthday cake or lunch brought into the conference room. But before you go blaming your boss for your bulging belly, remember this: 28 percent of companies provide workout facilities or wellness benefits and only about 10 percent of their employees take advantage.