Articles

Below you will find a sample of one of my articles. I enjoy writing about all aspects of our industry, especially those topics I find motivating. I am multiply published online and look forward to pursuing a career in print publication. Check back, as I plan to frequently update this section with informative and inspiring information. In the near future, you will also have the ability to download the entire article.

 

Oh, Baby! -By Ginny Gardea

I held my miracle in my arms and the world melted away.
Worries of weight gain and stretch marks were trivial when I looked into the eyes of my newborn son. I found the meaning of life. Nine months of anxiety, fatigue, and physical metamorphosis ended in twenty-six hours of labor, c-section surgery, and a tiny human being that was perfect in every way. And so began my quest to rebuild my post-baby bod. I've encountered a great deal of curiosity about how I made it to the stage so soon after having a baby and how I manage to train through the trials and tribulations of toddlerhood. The answer is simple: hard work, time management, and burning desire. Competition prep is very much like pregnancy. Alcohol is off limits, certain foods are forbidden, worry, elusive sleep, body aches, exhaustion, and delicious anticipation. If you have the chops to make a baby and survive as a parent there is nothing you can't accomplish.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends pregnant women without obstetric or medical restriction get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise. Aside from managing weight gain, exercise during pregnancy combats stress, aids in preventing diastasis recti abdominus (separation and weakness of the abdominal muscles), may reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes, and improves bladder control—preventing incontinence issues late in pregnancy and postpartum.

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