Weighting On 40

Here's an interesting article about KT Coates, a 32 year-old mother who placed second in British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF) just weeks after giving birth.  Coates stayed very active during her pregnancy, swimming, cycling, and even running up until days before her daughter's birth.  Too often women use pregnancy as an excuse to limit physical activity, but pregnancy shouldn't be treated as an illness.  Regular physical exercise can help a woman's body prepare for the big (and often very physically taxing) event of childbirth.  Of course, you should check with your physician for any limitations before engaging in any exercise program.

Bodybuilding mother makes finals of national championship just eight weeks after giving birth

A mother has wowed judges by qualifying for the finals of a national bodybuilding championship - just eight weeks after giving birth.

KT Coates, 32, came second in the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF) heat despite giving birth to daughter Blossom on May 31.

Ms Coates, who runs her own pole dancing fitness business, was also teaching classes nine days later, training 10 days later and performing on the pole after just two weeks.

Read more at Dailymail.