Denise Lewis Talks About Preparing for Her Third Child

Former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis on preparing for her third child. Being pregnant has helped me feel more relaxed about my body. As an athlete I was in total control, but when you’re pregnant you learn to give yourself to the baby and accept your body will change.
Even though I’m no longer a competing athlete, I still like to keep in shape. My third baby’s due in October, so I’m doing yoga to stay supple and help with my breathing during childbirth. I also do light cardio exercise in the gym.
After my second child I found it hard to get back into shape. I gained weight during the pregnancy and had just retired from athletics so I had no real desire to exercise. Plus finding time was difficult. But after a year I was back into a routine and I had my flat tummy back.
I’m hoping I won’t get stretch marks so I cover myself every night in Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion.
I haven’t lost my competitive streak. I’ve taken up golf and I’m hoping to beat my husband soon!
I love to relax in a hot bubble bath, scented with lavender oil and surrounded by candles.
I’m not a beauty product junkie but I can’t do without my MAC liquid foundation and lipgloss.
Women can be fashionable and sporty, that’s why I’ve designed a range of sportswear for Next. It’s all flattering, comfy and feminine. Denise and hubby Steve Finan have two children Lauryn and Ryan their third child is due in Oct. source
Published 7/19/08 by

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