Denise Austin's Ultimate Pregnancy Book: How to Stay Fit and Healthy through the Nine Months--and Shape up after Baby »

As America's foremost fitness expert, Denise Austin hosts the #1-rated fitness shows Denise Austin's Daily Workout and Denise Austin's Fit and Lite, seen weekdays on Lifetime television. She is the star of more than 25 bestselling exercise videos, and the author of JumpStart and Hit the Spot. Denise lives with her husband and two daughters outside Washington, D.C.

You're pregnant! And excited, yet at the same time wondering:

* How can I combat morning sickness?

* How can I exercise if I have no energy?

* How do I control my weight when I'm eating for two?

* How long will it take me to get back into shape after delivery?

* How can I flatten my tummy after baby?

Luckily, Denise Austin, America's favorite fitness expert, has "been there, done that," and shares her very personal pregnancy routines, including what she ate, how she exercised, and how she maintained a great attitude along the way. Think of her as your very own pregnancy coach, and in Denise Austin's Ultimate Pregnancy Book, she breaks down each trimester and includes a special bonus section on how to shape up after baby. Using real stories and queries from her fans, Austin addresses all your questions and eases your concerns in her own inimitable style. Just remember, no matter what month you're in, you can do it!

Contents

INTRODUCTION

PART ONE: FIRST TRIMESTER

Chapter One: "I Can't Believe It. I'm Pregnant!"

Chapter Two: Eating Smart for You and Baby

Chapter Three: You Can Do It! Exercises for the First Trimester

PART TWO: SECOND TRIMESTER

Chapter Four: Welcome to the Second Trimester

Chapter Five: Eating Smart and Happy Snacking

Chapter Six: You Can Do It! Exercises for the Second Trimester

PART THREE: THIRD TRIMESTER

Chapter Seven: Honey, You're in the Home Stretch Now

Chapter Eight: Give In to Your Cravings

Chapter Nine: You Can Do It! Exercises for the Third Trimester

PART FOUR: SHAPE UP AFTER BABY

Chapter Ten: You're a Mom Now!

Chapter Eleven: Lose That "Baby Fat"

Chapter Twelve: After-Baby Shape-up

AFTERWORD

INDEX