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Congratulations to one of the few IFBB Pros from Canada, Debbie Leung. Debbie recently gave birth to twins. Brayden checked in at 5 lbs 5 oz, and Isabella at 4 lbs 13 oz.
IFBB Fitness Pro and one of Biggest Loser’s trainers, Kim Lyons is expecting her first child. Kim let the twitterverse in on her news when she shared, “Wow, my belly is getting huge! I’m exactly half way through my pregnancy today, it’s going so fast!” Congratulations!
Congratulations to IFBB Fitness Pro and coach/owner of the Performance Ready Team, Carla Sanchez. Carla gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Sophia Francesca Sanchez. Sophia will join an older brother “Lil Trooper” at home.
Congratulations to top NPC National competitor Alissa Carpio and her husband on the birth of their first child.
Alissa shared via her facebook that she gave birth to Joel Anthony Carpio on Saturday October 24th. He checked into the world at 19 inches, 6 lbs. 3 oz. Alissa has been a long-time reader of hardbody.com and we wish her and her family all the best!
I received an email Andrea Taylor and she seemed a bit freaked out. She said she had been holding water and couldn’t figure out what was going on. Turns out the water retention had nothing to do with her diet. Andrea was holding more than just water… She and her husband Micah are expecting their first child, that is if you don’t count their two dogs.
I asked mom-to-be if they want to know the sex of the child and she shared, “I want to know so badly! I have a nursery to decorate! I immediately thought a boy but everyone around us swears it’s a girl. Hubby actually thinks we’re having twins – of of each. I think he’s crazy. This morning, the girls at work held a needle and thread over my tummy. If it’s a girl it’s supposed to move in a circle and a boy back and forth. It moved back and forth so I think I might be right!” Well, isn’t that something. The happy couple already has names on the short list. They’re considering Tripp Noah Taylor if a boy and Teegan Audrey Taylor if a girl. Micah wants to name his lil boy Tripp Dogg Taylor but again Andrea says, “he’s crazy”.
Andrea also shared, “Major props to the gals in the industry with kids! I already see my body changing and it’s harder to deal with than I thought! once I see a belly I think it’ll be more fun to embrace; right now I just feel bloated-not fun! I know it’ll be worth it though. Keep our lil’stinker in your prayers; boy or girl, we just pray it’s healthy.”
Congratulations Micah and Andrea. Andrea will be at the Optimum Nutrition booth this weekend at the Olympia. Stop by and congratulate her on the new addition to the Taylor household.
One of the funniest pros you’ll ever meet, Stephanie Worsfold has been absent from the competitive stage this year and with good reason. On August 28, 2009 at 1:10pm, Stephanie gave birth to 7lb 11oz, 20 inch baby Morgan. Baby Morgan is doing well with mom in London, Ontario. Stephanie says he looks just like his daddy. Congratulations to Stephanie and her husband for the new addition to the family.
Stephanie on her way to the hospital.
Stephanie & baby Morgan.
Top NPC Fitness competitor Alissa Carpio has been training her booty off for the ‘09 season. She had her sights set on this year’s NPC JR USA contest and until she received the news. The stork will be making a special delivery to the Carpio home this fall. Alissa and her husband Dave are expecting their first child around November 3rd. This will be the first time since 2003 that Alissa hasn’t competed. Alissa tells me, “It will be weird not to compete but I have a feeling I’ll be plenty occupied with the wonderful symptoms of pregnancy, ha ha.”
Yes, Alissa I don’t think you’ll have to worry about being bored. Congratulations!
It’s been a few years since we last heard from the 2004 USA Fitness Overall champ, Bethani Terrell. I caught up with her recently and she had some exciting news to share. Bethani is considering competing again but before that is expecting her first child. When asked if she knows the gender of the little one she shared, “No, I don’t know yet. I don’t think I want to know. I kind of like the element of surprise. Although my gut feeling is that it will be a boy.” Bethani is expecting a delivery date sometime in July.
Congratulations Bethani!
Congratulations to IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias and her husband Michael. The two welcomed baby Alexander Michael Elias into the world on Sunday, January 4th. Baby Alexander weighed in at 6lbs 2 oz. The little guy arrived six weeks earlier than expected due to some preeclampsia complications. Both Kendra and Alexander are doing well and will be home soon.
If you’d like to find out more about the new parents and what they’ve been up to, you can check out their web site at michaelandkendra.com.
IFBB Fitness Pro Amy Villa Nelson checked in yesterday and provided an update on her new family addition. Amy and her husband, Eric, found out they are having a baby girl. The pregnancy isn’t new but the gender is for the proud parents. She tells me they will name her Ayden Mikayla. The little one is already taking after mom, taking a liking to jumping and kicking around. Mom and baby are doing well as they head into the last trimester of the pregnancy. Congratulations!
PRESS RELEASE
NEW YORK - David J. Pecker, Chairman and CEO of American Media, Inc. (AMI) today announced that Jeff Christian has been named Publisher of Fit Pregnancy and Mom and Baby magazines. He will also oversee the brand’s web site, www.fitpregnancy.com. Mr. Christian replaces Deb Mignucci who is leaving AMI.
“We are delighted to have someone with Jeff’s extensive experience and deep client relationships join Fit Pregnancy. He has an excellent understanding of the parenthood category, is highly respected by the ad community, and has a solid track record of success”, said Mr. Pecker. “At the same time, we are sad to see Deb Mignucci leave. She did an outstanding job for us and we wish her the best in her new venture.”
Mr. Christian was most recently at Meredith Corporation where he held a number of high-level positions including being the Group Associate Publisher of the American Baby Group for a number of years. He also served as a Director of Integrated Sales and a Managing Director in Meredith’s Home Solutions Group.
“I am excited by the opportunity to lead the team at Fit Pregnancy,” said Mr. Christian ” Having spent over a decade working in the parenthood category, I look forward to growing the Fit Pregnancy brand and our message — healthy mom, healthy baby — both in print and online.”
Mr. Christian will report to Mr. Pecker and be based in American Media’s New York Offices. He is a graduate of Penn State University.
About American Media, Inc.
American Media, Inc. is the leading publisher of celebrity journalism and health and fitness magazines in the U.S. These include Star, Shape, Men’s Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, and The National Enquirer. In addition to print properties, AMI manages 14 different web sites, one for each of its brands. The company also owns Distribution Services, Inc., the country’s #1 in-store magazine merchandising company.
SOURCE American Media, Inc.
Congratulations to Cynthia and Todd Satalowich! Baby Titan Bailey Satalowich was born early this morning. Titan weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches. Todd is the Western Regional Manager of BSN and is a veteran to the fitness industry on and off stage. We wish them the very best and lots of sleepless nights. 
Thanks to Christine Wan for the heads up and photos. Mavis and Pete Tozzi welcomed baby Nicholas into the world Friday, October 3, 2008 via c-section. No small fry he checked in at 9 pounds 13 ounces, 20 inches. Congrats!
Mavis keeps a watchful eye on her new guy.
Amy Villa Nelson competed at the 2008 IFBB Houston Pro Fitness and placed 15th. Little did she know that she was pregnant at the time! Amy is expecting her first child at the end of March. Her and the proud father don’t know the sex yet but plan on finding out soon.
Amy tells me, “I didn’t think it would happen so easily. So I was surprised to find out. I was planning on competing at the Europa Super show. I had my contract in and plane tickets were purchased. Oops change of plans I guess.”
Amy is a natural born performer and intends on returning to the stage once again. Congratulations Amy!
This morning Rick Lohre informed me that there was yet another IFBB Pro expecting a child. No, Julie (his wife) isn’t pregnant but a fellow fitness competitor in the pro ranks is. Kendra Elias is currently 14 weeks pregnant and enjoying some time away from the stage. I’m told she plans to compete again next year after and will return late in the season. We wish Kendra and her husband Michael all the best with the pregnancy.
IFBB Fitness Pro Kim Seeley gave birth to her first child, Ellison Oliver Seeley on Friday August 1, 2008 @ 5:38pm. Baby Ellison arrived 6 weeks early due to Kim having complications with Preeclampsia. He weighed 4lbs 12oz and was 16in long. Mom and Dad are happy to report he is doing very well and is feeding from a bottle and breathing on his own. Baby Ellison will be in the NICU of OP Regional for another 2-3 weeks.
Eric and Kim would like to thank all of you who have called and expressed your thoughts and prayers. They tell me, “you have no idea how much they mean to us!” Congratulations and we wish you and baby Ellison all the best!
Ellison getting his eat on.
IFBB Figure Pro, Mavis Tozzi checked in recently and is happy to report that she is feeling good. She’s currently 29 weeks into her pregnancy and is ecstatic that it has been problem free. Mavis tells me she’s starting to have a few aches and discomforts but everything is still manageable for her. She’ll soon be the proud mother to a baby boy. Yes, Mavis isn’t like some who want it to be a surprise as to what sex will be joining her in the world. Based on his current weight and measurements she believes he will weigh around 8-9lbs. Mavis was a big baby herself at 8lbs, 15 ounces and she’s told big momma can often equate to big baby. “Big Momma” Mavis and her husband have decided on the name Nicholas for the little guy joining them very soon.
Her buddy Christine Wan did a little “praciticing” with her camera and was kind enough to provide this photo.
My pal Kim Seeley checked in with an update from the heartland. Kim tells me she is doing well and as you can see, she’s most definitely preggo. Kim shared a few workout photos she took with Sharon Gottula, a photographer in her area.
Chris Hobrecker, Group Creative Director for Weider Publications, and his wife Kristi gave birth to their second daughter on Saturday. I should say, Kristi Hobrecker gave birth with no drugs (not even asprin) to Cayden June. Talk about being a champ, now we know who’s the toughest Hobrecker. Baby Cayden was greeted with smiles by her adorable older sister Callia.
Chris is one of the most easy going professionals in the fitness industry and often takes a low-profile approach about himself. He brings a ton of passion and creativity to our industry and I know baby Cayden is in good hands.
Congratulations!
IFBB Figure Pro Mavis Tozzi has been keeping a low profile lately and when I chatted with her fellow Floridian, Christine Wan, I prodded to hear what she was up to. The last I spoke with Mavis she told me her and her husband were trying to have a child. Well I’m happy to report that months later their practicing has paid off and the couple is expecting a baby boy. Mavis shared with me that she is 20 weeks into her pregnancy as of today. The new addition to the Tozzi household is schedule to arrive on October 10th, three days before proud momma’s 42nd birthday.
She shared, “I’m bound and determined to have this child out before I turn another year older!”
Rest assured those of you reading and concerned about her having a child at this age. She told me that she is well aware of the potential complications and she did the amnio test and the results showed all is great. Momma is feeling good and is adjusting to her body getting bigger rather than shrinking. Mavis is thrilled and looking forward to the new chapter in her life. Congrats Mavis! All the best in the weeks ahead during your pregnancy
The little guy hasn’t arrived yet but Kim Seeley let me know that she will be having a baby boy. Mom-to-be reports, “It looks like he’s healthy, growing at the correct rate and all organs are developed like they should. Thank God that things are going well so far.”
Kim promises to share a bit more about her first pregnancy and what she’s going through along the way.
We’ve seen a number of IFBB pros give birth to a new generation within the last few months. Last week I caught up with one of my long time clients, IFBB Pro Kim Seeley. Those who may not know, Kim is one of the few professional competitors that competes with type one diabetes. She’s been very helpful with many others looking to compete with the disease and contributes to a variety of diabetic publications.
Kim hasn’t taken the stage in a few months and with good reason… she’s expecting her first child. She tells me she’s excited to step away from competing for a bit to focus on starting a family, but she isn’t retiring. I asked Kim to share a bit more with the readers of HARDBODY.com about her exciting news. Check out her candid answers to my questions.
What’s your due date?
September 9, 2008Do you know the sex or want to know?
I’m not sure what we’ll be having yet. We will find out in the next few weeks or so. Since I am also a type one. I have tons of sonograms and like a gazillion other tests to make sure the baby is healthy and doing what it is suppose to be doing weekly. So basically I’ll find out the sex probably by accident seeing so many sonograms.I am happy to find out though. I think knowing ahead of time can prepare you financially as well as an emotional connection might be kinda cool. I honestly could give 2 shits what it is… with the “Advanced Maternal Age Bull Shit”…and more importantly how the affects diabetes can play a roll in the baby developing have been really stressful. Happy and healthy coming out of the chute is what i want…then my husband and I can f’ it all up mentally late..hee hee. Kidding Isaac, but it is something I have to think about with my diabetes.
Any names picked out?
The names are based on a family thing: Eric, Eric’s grandfather and so on have had the initials E.O.S. So that’s what we are doing. Girl’s names, Elliot or Elton for the first name and Olivia for the middle. The boy names, Ellison (Ellis for short) or Eric the second, the middle names could be Owen, Oliver or Otto. Yes, Otto. My husband’s family is very German.What’s been the biggest adjustment since finding out?
Shit! Which one?! Ha! Physically this is the first time in 10 years I have not seen abs. I always have some sort of ab definition and that is now long gone. (so my physique changing is an adjustment. God, I have to be honest, my nose runs constantly which is so odd. Mentally my moods are way off kilter. I’m sane one minute and a nut job the next. I love carbs more than i can remember. I SWORE I’d be Ms Fit pregnant chic and although I haven’t had any nausea. I feel completely exhausted all the time; to the point where I fall asleep at my desk while at work. This has really baffled me. I have missed many many workouts. This has been really tough. I literally could not make myself get to the gym. Sounds like such a bunch of crap but was so true for me. Hopefully that will get better.The biggest thing is in relation to my disease though. God, I thought training for competitions would cause crazy blood sugar swings. Not even close. This is the most difficult thing I have ever dealt with in all my years of having type one. Some highs and many many, many, lows. In fact one really low last Friday night that resulted me in the back of an ambulance. Glucose dropped while driving and I blacked out. Drove about 22-15 minutes unaware, wrecked my car, hit a curb and a pole of some sort. All the while with my chihuahuas flying around in the back seat. Luckily I was fine and did not injure anyone else. The cops thought I was drunk. I pissed myself too. That was my favorite part of the night. I rule. No but seriously, the baby is using so much fuel that my insulin measurements were way off. We are working on that!!
Thank God I have the coolest team of doctors under the sun. They cleared up one helluva lot of misconceptions for me and the fit pregnancy thing. I have 3 teams and they are very, very, hip and aggressive.
Thanks for your candidness Kim and we’re all glad you and the baby are ok. We’ll check in with you throughout your pregnancy and wish you all the best!
