Entering the Mother Zone: Balancing Self, Health and Family

Entering The Mother Zone: Balancing Self, Health & Family comprises the results of hundreds of interviews with athletes, models, actresses, trainers, doctors, and health/fitness experts as Alexandra Allred sought to find out how mothers of all different types and backgrounds coped with the demands of their life, career, health, and family. The wide-ranging topics include working out, breast-feeding, scheduling, dieting, and all the other aspects of motherhood in the twenty-first century. Entering The Mother Zone is highly recommended, informative, thoughtful, and revealing.

I received a copy of this book for Christmas and I have to say I couldn't put it down. I actually stayed up until 2 am reading it cover to cover (even though I am still a bit exhausted with nursing my son several times a night). It was worth it. I felt inspired to start getting in shape again and also to eat healthier meals. The stories are fun and entertaining while, at the same time, empower women to be the best moms they can be.

I recently gave birth to my second child and could not wait to get my hands on this book. Alexandra Powe Allred was very candid and open about herself and so many others in or out of the public eye. I will never be as famous as any of the women in this book, but it is nice to know there are others out there that struggle with the same issues I do, most importantly continuing to incorporate fitness into my daily routine while still doing the most important job in the world, being a mom. One more thing, reading this book really made me proud to be a mom at a time when I didn't feel up to the task.

I am not a famous person or an athlete but I am a mom and I have to say I really enjoyed this book. The stories from other mothers were catchy and full of information. It gives me ideas of how to juggle a busy lifestyle and being a mom. It made me feel like I am not alone in my struggles and made me laugh at the same time. I would recommend this book to anyone who is already a mother, pregnant, or thinking about having children. It gives many tips on how to stay healthy throughout pregnancy and afterwards.