Joni Edelman

When I had my first child, I couldn't have prepared for the way it would make me feel.

You can work your butt off and still be left with a tummy. Bummer.

Nutritionists have weighed in on what to order at McDonald's. Here's what I think you should get instead.

You should know that she is a really awesome human.

I did The Today Show, and after that spent 45 minutes talking to Inside Edition. If you're confused, imagine how I felt.

I said (on TV, to Rachael Ray, so there are a few million witnesses): If you want a bikini body, put a bikini on your body.

Good god, where will I ever find someone who will love me in such a pitiful condition?

If you're brave enough to take the DIY Brazilian plunge, these tips are a must-read. As in, tip #6: It hurts, but not more than having a baby. Good to know.

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When you push a small human out of your body, things tend to get a little weird.